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2025-04-13

Anderson sparkles and Angels overcome fan breaking up Trout's catch in 4-1 win over Astros

Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 4-1. Yordan Alvarez broke up Anderson’s no-hit bid with a two-out double in the sixth. Anderson...

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Robert and Francoise, of France, dance to Bad Penny Pleasure Makers at the Krewe Eyewear Stage on Royal Street during the third day of French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)

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Robert and Francoise, of France, dance to Bad Penny Pleasure Makers at the Krewe Eyewear Stage on Royal Street during the third day of French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)

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Dusky Waters performs on the BK House Garden Stage during the third day of French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)

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Festival-goers dance to Steve Pistorius and the Southern Syncopators in front of the French Market Traditional Jazz Stage during the third day of French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)

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The Storyville Stompers perform on the Louisiana Fish Fry Stage during the third day of French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)

2025-04-13

Western Michigan beats Boston University 6-2 in the Frozen Four for its first NCAA hockey title

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Western Michigan beats Boston University 6-2 in the Frozen Four for its first NCAA hockey title.

Critical Mineral Cooperation With Pakistan Carries With It Five Strategic Risks For The US
2025-04-13

Critical Mineral Cooperation With Pakistan Carries With It Five Strategic Risks For The US

Critical Mineral Cooperation With Pakistan Carries With It Five Strategic Risks For The US Authored by Andrew Korybko via substack,The US sent one of its top diplomats for South Asia to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad last week, during which time he conveyed the Trump Administration’s interest in critical mineral cooperation with Pakistan and met with senior political and military officials to discuss this. These resources are integral to the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and that’s why the US is negotiating such partnerships across the world with countries as varied as Ukraine, the Congo, and now Pakistan.Each of these three entail strategic risks, but it’s only the last one that will be discussed in this analysis. To begin with, the bulk of Pakistan’s mineral resources are located in its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, which are respectively suffering terrorist insurgencies waged by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The former is fighting to impose a radical Islamic dictatorship, the latter wants independence, and both are designated by the US as terrorists.Accordingly, the first strategic risk that critical mineral cooperation with Pakistan entails is that these groups target American companies and nationals in these two regions. This is a plausible scenario since the BLA in particular is infamous for targeting Chinese workers, who they accuse of extracting their region’s wealth. As for the TTP, it’s waging war against the partially US-armed Pakistani state. Both groups are therefore expected to consider American companies and nationals to be legitimate targets.The second strategic risk builds upon the first and relates to the US being convinced by Pakistan that the aforesaid threats to its mining companies could be mitigated through preferential arms deals. The Trump Administration would do well to think twice about that though since Pakistan’s much more significant arms relationship with China hasn’t made its workers any safer and perceived American favoritism of Pakistan by India could complicate their ties upon which a lot of the US’ “Pivot (back) to Asia” depends.Segueing into the third strategic risk, Pakistan might be offering the US critical mineral cooperation at this time not only to cause trouble in Indo-US ties, but also to relieve reported pressure upon its ruling military establishment by the America First faction. They believe that civilian-led democratic rule would facilitate the main anti-Chinese goal of the US’ “Pivot (back) to Asia” as explained here so the ruling military establishment that stands to lose from this might be trying to buy them off with a mineral deal.The fourth strategic risk is that Pakistan doesn’t comply with whatever strings the US might attach to a mineral deal in exchange for relieving pressure upon its military rulers. For instance, they might agree to distance Pakistan in some way from China, logistically facilitate mineral exports from Afghanistan if the US clinches a similar such deal there, and/or allow CIA drone bases for spying on and threatening Iran. It’s possible that these would just be false promises to secure a deal and enrich corrupt military officials.And finally, the last strategic risk is that the US gets embroiled in another “War on Terror” if “mission creep” leads to it fighting the TTP and BLA with Pakistan in order to secure its mineral investments. The “sunk-cost fallacy” could also play a role in these calculations too. Coupled with potential complications in Indo-US ties and the derailing of the US’ “Pivot (back) to Asia”, the strategic costs of critical mineral cooperation with Pakistan could far outweigh the expected benefits, thus making it a poisoned chalice. Tyler DurdenSat, 04/12/2025 - 22:10

2025-04-13

Outstanding Strength: Next-Gen Copper Alloy Pushes Past Limits of Traditional Materials - SciTechDaily

Outstanding Strength: Next-Gen Copper Alloy Pushes Past Limits of Traditional Materials SciTechDailyBreakthrough Cu-Ta-Li alloy could transform aerospace, defense applications, researchers say Mining.comDefying Thermal Limits: Scientists Create a New, Ultra-Strong, Heat-Resistant Material SciTechDaily

2025-04-13

Scott Barrett bounces back as the Crusaders go top in Super Rugby

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has returned to form and helped the Crusaders to their accustomed station atop the standings after the weekend’s ninth round of Super Rugby. Both events would have come as a relief to New Zealand coach...

2025-04-13

Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead NYCFC to 1-0 victory over Union

NEW YORK (AP) — Alonso Martínez scored early in the second half for New York City FC and Matt Freese made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia at Citi Field on Saturday night in the Union's first...

Thousands attend pro-Serbia government rally after months of unrest
2025-04-13

Thousands attend pro-Serbia government rally after months of unrest

An estimated 50,000 people were there - significantly less than the 325,000 at last month's anti-government protest.

2025-04-13

Brian White scores club-record 4 goals, Whitecaps beat Austin 5-1

Brian White scored a franchise-record four goals and became the first player in Whitecaps history to score 50 career regular-season goals as Vancouver beat Austin FC 5-1. Emmanuel Sabbi added a goal and an assist for Vancouver (6-1-1), which improved...

2025-04-13

Teen killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump, ‘save white race’: FBI

A Wisconsin teenager is accused of killing his parents as part of an extremist plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and start a revolution to “save the white race,” newly unsealed federal court documents show.

2025-04-13

Gallery: Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online App For Switch 2 - Nintendo Life

Gallery: Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online App For Switch 2 Nintendo LifeNintendo provides a look at Switch Online games app on Nintendo Switch 2 My Nintendo NewsThe Nintendo Switch Online app looks a bit more slick on Switch 2 Video Games ChronicleNintendo Making Changes to Switch Online App Game Rant

2025-04-13

Gallery: Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2 - Nintendo Life

Gallery: Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2 Nintendo LifeNintendo provides a look at Switch Online games app on Nintendo Switch 2 My Nintendo NewsThe Nintendo Switch Online app looks a bit more slick on Switch 2 Video Games ChronicleNintendo Making Changes to Switch Online App Game RantGallery: Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online App For Switch 2 Nintendo Life

Team-Based Extraction Shooter Marathon Launching September 23
2025-04-13

Team-Based Extraction Shooter Marathon Launching September 23

Players will be able to scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV in Bungie’s new team-based FPS extraction shooter Marathon when it launches for PC and consoles September 23. In this title, players will be able to choose from cybernetic mercenaries (dubbed “Runners”) that each have their own unique abilities. One will also set [...]

The Incomplete JSON Pretty Printer (Brought To You By Vibes)
2025-04-13

The Incomplete JSON Pretty Printer (Brought To You By Vibes)

Incomplete JSON (such as from a log that terminates unexpectedly) doesn’t parse cleanly, which means anything that usually prints JSON nicely, won’t. Frustration with this is what led [Simon Willison] ...read more

2025-04-13

The Incomplete JSON Pretty Printer (Brought To You By Vibes) - Hackaday

The Incomplete JSON Pretty Printer (Brought To You By Vibes) Hackaday

Commercial fire in Irvine under control
2025-04-13

Commercial fire in Irvine under control

It happened Saturday in the 1700 block of Kettering Street, between Gillette and Armstrong avenues.

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks
2025-04-13

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

The United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

2025-04-13

11 minutes with a window view of Earth: What to know about Blue Origin spaceflights - MSN

11 minutes with a window view of Earth: What to know about Blue Origin spaceflights MSN

2025-04-13

AP News Summary at 9:55 p.m. EDT

Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-face

White's fab four as Vancouver thrash Austin in MLS
2025-04-13

White's fab four as Vancouver thrash Austin in MLS

Brian White scored four goals as the Vancouver Whitecaps extended their lead at the top of Major League Soccer's Western Conference with a 5-1 thrashing of Austin FC on Saturday.

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro transferred to Brasilia after hospitalization for abdominal pain
2025-04-13

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro transferred to Brasilia after hospitalization for abdominal pain

Doctors say former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is being transferred by medical aircraft from northeastern Brazil to the capital Brasilia after being hospitalized with abdominal pain. Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday morning with abdominal pain while traveling in northeastern Brazil. The...

Judge Orders Trump Admin To Unfreeze Funds Withheld From Maine Over Transgender Athletes
2025-04-13

Judge Orders Trump Admin To Unfreeze Funds Withheld From Maine Over Transgender Athletes

Judge Orders Trump Admin To Unfreeze Funds Withheld From Maine Over Transgender Athletes A U.S. District Court in Maine issued a ruling April 11 ordering the federal government to release funding to Maine that was frozen over the state’s decision to disregard an executive order and allow transgender athletes in women’s sports.Conflict between the state and federal government began after President Donald Trump issued the order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” on his first day back in the White House for a second term.The Epoch Times' Travis Gillmore reports that in a 70-page ruling, Judge John A. Woodcock Jr. ordered the Department of Agriculture and its secretary, Brooke Rollins, to “immediately unfreeze” any money held back because the state chose not to follow the president’s executive action.Agencies are also barred from withholding future funding on similar grounds.Meanwhile, the court distanced itself from the debate over transgender athletes.“In ruling on the state’s request, the court is not weighing in on the merits of the controversy about transgender athletes that forms the backdrop of the impasse between the state and the federal defendants,” Woodcock wrote in his decision.He went on to explain that the decision was based on the Agriculture Department’s failure to follow regulatory protocols when withholding the funding.“In fact, the federal defendants have not argued in this case that the relevant federal laws and regulations for terminating federal funding of state programs do not apply to this situation, nor do they claim that they complied with the applicable federal law in the events resulting in this litigation.”The Trump administration argued that the court did not have proper jurisdiction to hear the case, and that Maine did not “allege irreparable harm.”Tensions boiled over during a February meeting with governors at the White House, when Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills sparred over the issue in a heated back-and-forth.When Maine opted not to prohibit transgender athletes from competing against women, Rollins sent a letter April 2 to Mills alerting her that the Agriculture Department was “freezing Maine’s federal funds for certain administrative and technological functions in schools,” according to the court ruling.In its lawsuit filed on April 7, Maine said it was unable to access approximately $3 million.The state told the court the money was used for programs that helped provide meals to schools, childcare facilities, and disabled adults.In Rollins’s April 2 letter to Mills saying the funds had been frozen, the agriculture secretary said the pause “does not impact federal feeding programs or direct assistance to Mainers; if a child was fed today, they will be fed tomorrow.”State officials celebrated the ruling and said it would help protect nutritional programs meant to benefit at-risk populations.“This temporary restraining order confirms the Trump administration did not follow the rule of law when it cut program funds that go to feed schoolchildren and vulnerable adults,” Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said in a statement. “This order preserves Maine’s access to certain congressionally appropriated funds by prohibiting an unlawful freeze by the administration.”The Epoch Times reached out to the White House for comment. Tyler DurdenSat, 04/12/2025 - 21:35

2025-04-13

2 US-bound flights from Mexico stuck on tarmac for hours after being diverted to Alabama airport without customs staff - CNN

2 US-bound flights from Mexico stuck on tarmac for hours after being diverted to Alabama airport without customs staff CNNDelta passengers flying from Mexico to Atlanta held on plane overnight in Alabama airport terminal AL.comBoston-bound passengers stuck on plane for hours at wrong airport WCVBDelta passengers spend night on tarmac after Atlanta-bound flights diverted FOX 5 AtlantaDelta passengers stranded on Alabama tarmac for seven hours after diversion to airport with no customs staff Yahoo

SAG-AFTRA and Advertisers Reach Tentative Agreement on Successor Contracts
2025-04-13

SAG-AFTRA and Advertisers Reach Tentative Agreement on Successor Contracts

The tentative agreement came after months of negotiations.

2025-04-13

Mojave Micro Mill Is First US Solar-Powered Steel Mill

The new Mojave Micro Mill near Bakersfield, the first new steel mill built in California in 50 years, will be powered by renewable energy. The post Mojave Micro Mill Is First US Solar-Powered Steel Mill appeared first on CleanTechnica.

2025-04-13

Assessing the odds of NEAR’s reversal signal fueling a 15% hike - AMBCrypto

Assessing the odds of NEAR’s reversal signal fueling a 15% hike AMBCryptoNEAR Poised For Surge To $2.40 As Bullish Pattern Forms Mitrade

US Stocks Roar Back in Roller-Coaster Week, Led by Gold Producers, Big Tech
2025-04-13

US Stocks Roar Back in Roller-Coaster Week, Led by Gold Producers, Big Tech

High volatility in the market was driven by headlines from Washington and rising bond yields.

Man With CZ Scorpion Charged With Pistol Brace Ownership, May Set Dangerous Precedent
2025-04-13

Man With CZ Scorpion Charged With Pistol Brace Ownership, May Set Dangerous Precedent

Man With CZ Scorpion Charged With Pistol Brace Ownership, May Set Dangerous Precedent Submitted by Gun Owners of America,The Department of Justice is currently pursuing criminal charges in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, for possession of a handgun equipped with a pistol stabilizing brace, in the case U.S. v. Taranto.In response, Gun Owners of America and our friends at the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) are urging the Department of Justice to drop that charge, which sets a dangerous precedent for the millions of Americans who possess up to 40 million such firearms.In 2021, the Biden Administration tasked the ATF with targeting and cracking down on firearms equipped with accessories known as "pistol braces." These accessories were originally designed to allow disabled gun owners to "brace" a handgun against their forearm, aiding in shooting longer and heavier firearms with one hand. For years, ATF approved the devices for use on pistols of all kinds, and promised that the mere attachment of such accessories to handguns did not transform them into short-barreled rifles. That was until the Biden Administration decided to target pistol braces for elimination at the behest of anti-gun billionaire donors. According to a study from the Congressional Research Service, up to 40 million of these firearms are in private ownership throughout the country. But that wasn't going to stop Biden's Department of Justice and ATF from working to make owners of these pistol-brace-equipped firearms into felons with the stroke of a pen.To do this, ATF decided to reclassify virtually all pistols with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles" falling under the regulation of the 1934 National Firearms Act and requiring registration. Failing to comply with ATF's reclassification and registration scheme could have landed gun owners in prison for ten years in addition to a $250,000 fine. But thanks to numerous lawsuits from groups like Gun Owners of America, FRAC, and others, Biden's pistol brace rule is currently enjoined by numerous courts and even vacated by one. Translation from legalese? Biden's rule is no longer in effect, and ATF has been ordered not to enforce it.But this hasn't stopped anti-gun bureaucrats at ATF from attempting to continue to enforce the underlying legal theories that inspired the rule in the first place. And now, we have our first example of this in the case U.S. v. Taranto. Anti-gun holdovers from the Biden Administration in the DOJ & ATF know that charging an innocent gun owner with NFA violations for a pistol brace, and nothing more, is not going to stand up, so they had to find a case where someone committed other offenses serious enough that the additional charge for violating the NFA could create a successful precedent, but wouldn't be the centerpiece of the case. And that's precisely what they found in U.S. v. Taranto. But before we get into the details of the case, let me just point out that GOA & FRAC's interest in this case is the NFA charge for possessing a pistol-braced handgun, nothing else. We state this clearly in our letter when we say: "We express no opinion on any of the other unrelated charges levied against Mr. Taranto."This is because Taranto's case stems from an incident on June 28, 2023, where Taranto was stopped by the Secret Service and FBI in Washington DC and charged with the possession of a firearm, and magazines. But in the hours leading up to his arrest, Taranto had engaged in what charging documents describe as "erratic" behavior, was livestreaming himself and, according to charging documents, "suggested that he had outfitted his vehicle with a detonator."He then drove his car into DC, specifically into the Kalorama neighborhood, and into an area monitored by the Secret Service, because of its proximity to important government figures. When the Secret Service approached him, he fled into the woods—the officers gave chase.And eventually, when the Secret Service arrested him, and conducted a search of his vehicle, they found a CZ Scorpion pistol equipped with a brace, and more.Taranto was charged with numerous offenses but, interestingly, according to his inditement, Taranto's pistol is charged as both a handgun, in violation of Washington DC's licensing provisions, and also a short-barreled rifle, in violation of the National Firearms Act.How can a firearm be both a rifle and a handgun at the same time?The answer is, of course, that it isn't, and the DOJ's internally conflicting position shows that the government is using the NFA charge for a sinister reason and may be a sign of a larger problem.In a brief filed by the DOJ lawyers opposing Taranto's motion to dismiss, the U.S. Attorneys had this to say:"ATF is not barred from continuing to enforce the underlying statute as it always has: by making case-by-case determinations about whether particular braced firearms constitute "rifles" under the statute. And of course, because the rule reflects ATF's best understanding of the statute, those determinations will naturally tend to look substantially like the determinations that would follow from applying the clear framework outlined in the rule."Translation? Even though ATF is currently barred from enforcing the pistol brace rule, it claims that nothing stops it from enforcing the statute—using, of course, the same legal theories on which the rule is based. If this sort of logic -- that appeals only to bureaucrats -- makes your eyes burn, you're not alone.This is undoubtedly a bad sign for the direction of ATF. Even though the pistol brace rule has been enjoined and vacated, ATF insists it can still charge pistol brace crimes, using the very same theories from its repudiated rule.Even under a Trump administration, it appears that career anti-gun bureaucrats within ATF, along with some holdover prosecutors at the DOJ, just aren't willing to give up their anti-gun agenda.This is why GOA has teamed up with FRAC to send a letter, this time to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, DC, asking that office to investigate this federal government overreach and dismiss the pistol brace charge against Taranto.We are hopeful that, thanks to President Trump's executive order on protecting Second Amendment rights, this charge will be dismissed, thereby protecting millions of law-abiding gun owners from continuing ATF overreach.Again, this case—and GOA's interest—has nothing to do with Mr. Taranto, but instead with the millions of other gun owners who possess firearms equipped with pistol stabilizing braces. If the DOJ pushes forward with this criminal charge against Taranto, then all of us are at risk. Tyler DurdenSat, 04/12/2025 - 21:00

BreadBar by Okayama Kobo opens at Micronesia Mall
2025-04-13

BreadBar by Okayama Kobo opens at Micronesia Mall

Visitors to the Micronesia Mall in Dededo can get an instant taste of Japan at the newly opened Bread Bar Okayama Kobo.

2025-04-13

Watch live: SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink satellite launch Kennedy Space Center - WESH

Watch live: SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink satellite launch Kennedy Space Center WESHSpaceX launches Starshield satellites for the NRO on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Spaceflight NowSpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket, lands booster on ship at sea Space.comLive updates: SpaceX rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center set for Saturday night YahooSpaceX to try rocket launch attempt Saturday night from Florida coast WKMG

2025-04-13

Researchers reveal a complete history of primate evolution - The Brighter Side of News

Researchers reveal a complete history of primate evolution The Brighter Side of News

Nicky Katt, Actor in ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Dies at 54
2025-04-12

Nicky Katt, Actor in ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Dies at 54

Nicky Katt, who played teacher Harry Senate on “Boston Public” after starting as a child actor and going on to play an assortment of tough guys in movies including “Dazed and Confused” and “Boiler Room,” has died. He was 54. His death was reported by his friends and by attorney John Sloss, and reportedly occurred [...]

2025-04-12

Scientists discover what caused the woolly mammoth to die-off - AOL.com

Scientists discover what caused the woolly mammoth to die-off AOL.com

2025-04-12

Why America is Obsessed with Sending Men to Mars: Unveiling the Red Planet Quest! - Glass Almanac

Why America is Obsessed with Sending Men to Mars: Unveiling the Red Planet Quest! Glass AlmanacTrump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing CNNBillionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief Toronto StarIncoming Head of NASA Defies Elon Musk on Order to Abandon Moon Program FuturismIncoming Head of NASA Puts SpaceX in Its Place: "They Work for Us, Not the Other Way Around" Futurism

Researchers Propose a New Way to Search for Evidence of Life
2025-04-12

Researchers Propose a New Way to Search for Evidence of Life

One of the challenges of searching for life in the Universe is that there is no single universal biosignature that could reveal its presence. Even if we could tell the difference between chemicals produced by living organisms and those from non-living sources like volcanoes, we're still making the assumption that alien life would resemble life on Earth. A new paper proposes that missions search for “energy-ordered resource stratification” which only happens when both self-replication and ecological competition are present.

Former OpenAI employees show support for Musk lawsuit
2025-04-12

Former OpenAI employees show support for Musk lawsuit

The employees claim that the removal of non-profit status would "fundamentally violate" OpenAI's mission.The post Former OpenAI employees show support for Musk lawsuit appeared first on TESLARATI.

2025-04-12

Scientists discover what caused the woolly mammoth to die-off - The Brighter Side of News

Scientists discover what caused the woolly mammoth to die-off The Brighter Side of News

2025-04-12

How to see tonight’s ‘Pink Moon’ and the story behind its unique name - WKMG

How to see tonight’s ‘Pink Moon’ and the story behind its unique name WKMGApril’s full moon is a ‘micromoon.’ Here’s what that means CNNPink Moon 2025: How, when and where to see April full moon, a micromoon AxiosKSAT Connect users capture stunning photos of April’s full moon lighting up South Texas KSAT‘Pink full moon’ expected to rise in Kentucky sky draped in color FOX 56 News

Smartphones and laptops among items excluded from reciprocal tariffs, US says
2025-04-12

Smartphones and laptops among items excluded from reciprocal tariffs, US says

Electronics such as smartphones and laptops will be excluded from reciprocal tariffs, the Trump administration has said.

Iran and U.S. agree to more talks over Tehran’s nuclear program after 1st round in Oman
2025-04-12

Iran and U.S. agree to more talks over Tehran’s nuclear program after 1st round in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman — Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, Iranian state television reported Saturday at the end of the first round of talks between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.. Iranian state TV also said U.S. Mideast envoy [...]

Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans
2025-04-12

Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail.

Top daily girls lacrosse stat leaders for Friday, April 11
2025-04-12

Top daily girls lacrosse stat leaders for Friday, April 11

A look at the top daily stat leaders from around the state on Friday

2025-04-12

Russia to hold events in Indian cities for 80th Great Victory anniversary

Russia has planned programmes in Delhi and several Indian cities, alongside mega celebrations in Moscow, to mark Victory Day on May 9, the country's envoy Denis Alipov said on Saturday.Russia has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the celebrations in Moscow that will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II."This year is very special. This year, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. We call it the Great Victory in Russia... We will have big celebrations in Moscow on May 9 and we will be happy to welcome a high-level Indian delegation, whoever goes, we will welcome the defence minister And, if the prime minister decides to go, we will certainly welcome the prime minister," Alipov, the Russian ambassador to India, told reporters on the sidelines of an event.There will be many top-level foreign guests in Moscow on that day, he added.Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this .

Corbin Burnes faces former Brewers teammates, seeks first D-backs win
2025-04-12

Corbin Burnes faces former Brewers teammates, seeks first D-backs win

Corbin Burnes will take the mound Saturday, still trying to earn his first win since signing a six-year, $210 million free agent deal with the Arizona

ESPN projects Nets to take Jeremiah Fears in 2025 NBA mock draft
2025-04-12

ESPN projects Nets to take Jeremiah Fears in 2025 NBA mock draft

The Brooklyn Nets are projected to take Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears with the sixth overall pick in their 2025 NBA mock draft.

'This is bull!' George Conway dismantles Trump administration's 'game playing'
2025-04-12

'This is bull!' George Conway dismantles Trump administration's 'game playing'

Conservative attorney George Conway hammered away at Donald Trump and his administration's efforts to deny responsibility for mistakenly shipping a 29-year-old Maryland man to El Salvador and then doing all they can do to avoid bringing him back.Noting the DOJ's footdragging on repatriating Kilmar Abrego García, Conway told the hosts of MSNBC's "The Weekend' that Trump officials are full of it when they claim their hands are tied.With co-host Symone Sanders Townsend prompting her guest with "This is the same facility that the DHS secretary [Kristi Noem] who has been playing dress up, she went down to El Salvador, to this prison and played dress up ––.""With the $50,000 Rolex watch," Conway interjected."I saw the watch, honey," Sanders Townsend continued. "They put her in the prison and got her out. The United States government is paying for the men that have been sent to this facility; they literally gave millions and millions of dollars to El Salvador for payment for the men that are there. Why can't they just get him out?""That's a good question," her guest replied. "I mean, I looked up an article today that was from February from the Associated Press when [Marco] Rubio said, 'Oh my gosh. The president of El Salvador has made this wonderful offer to us.and he basically said, not only we can, not only is he offering to hold migrants, he's offering to hold American citizens.'""He's offered to do the same for dangerous criminals currently in custody and serving their sentence in the United States even though they're U.S. citizens or legal residents," he added before pointing out, "If you're doing. that you can get them back.""This is bull, okay? And they're playing games with this federal judge just like that lawyer said," he snapped. "They're sending somebody to the court who probably doesn't know the answer. Like all you say, 'I'm going to send you to court. I ain't going to tell you anything you can say.' So then the lawyer just goes, 'I'm sorry, judge, I don't have any answer to your questions,' even though these are basic questions."You can watch below or the link.- YouTubeyoutu.be

Pieces of Our Past: Women’s Christian Temperance Union banner a stunning historical treasure
2025-04-12

Pieces of Our Past: Women’s Christian Temperance Union banner a stunning historical treasure

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union group started in 1874 intending to end the consumption of alcohol in the United States.

Police: Two sleeping boys injured when shots fired into house
2025-04-12

Police: Two sleeping boys injured when shots fired into house

Shots fired into a home off Frog Level Road early this morning injured a 7- and 12-year-old boys who were asleep in their beds, the Greenville Police Department reported.

State FFA convention held in Lincoln
2025-04-12

State FFA convention held in Lincoln

LINCOLN — Nearly 7,000 members, advisers and guests involved in FFA programs across Nebraska gathered for the 97th annual convention, held April 2-4, in Lincoln.

3 lottery tickets worth $100K won, claimed on Friday
2025-04-12

3 lottery tickets worth $100K won, claimed on Friday

Two lottery tickets that won $100,000 on Friday were from the same game.

New Chapter 11 bankruptcy news exposes restaurant chain's problem
2025-04-12

New Chapter 11 bankruptcy news exposes restaurant chain's problem

The popular casual dining change had one clear problem that led to its downfall.

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers - prediction, team news, form guide
2025-04-12

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers - prediction, team news, form guide

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers will close out their 2024-25 NBA regular season with a meeting at the Chase Center on Sunday. Both teams are in good form heading into this one, with the hosts 7-2 over their last nine matches, while the away side have come out on top in each of their last seven games.

Egg-norant: Video of woman dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet bowl goes viral
2025-04-12

Egg-norant: Video of woman dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet bowl goes viral

A video of a content creator dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet bowl went viral this week, and the unconventional method appalled many, who deemed it egg-traordinarily unsanitary.

Man killed in early-morning shooting in DeKalb County
2025-04-12

Man killed in early-morning shooting in DeKalb County

A man was killed early Saturday morning in a DeKalb County shooting, police said....

Merab Dvalishvili bizarrely opens up about his jacuzzi experience with Sean O’Malley... ‘I have a good time’
2025-04-12

Merab Dvalishvili bizarrely opens up about his jacuzzi experience with Sean O’Malley... ‘I have a good time’

Merab Dvalishvili enjoyed spending time in the jacuzzi with Sean O’Malley after dominating him to win the bantamweight world title. On September 15, at UFC 306, inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the Georgian displayed incredible wrestling skills to earn the bragging rights.

Coachella 2025 Highlights: Photos of Celebrity Performers
2025-04-12

Coachella 2025 Highlights: Photos of Celebrity Performers

It's that time of year again to hit the desert and listen to some of music's best hits! See pics of the celebrity lineup from Coachella.

2025-04-12

Quebec teen, 15, dies after falling into silo at closed factory in Shawinigan, Que - CTV News

Quebec teen, 15, dies after falling into silo at closed factory in Shawinigan, Que CTV News

Vehicle hits New Hampshire building housing multiple businesses and takes off, authorities say
2025-04-12

Vehicle hits New Hampshire building housing multiple businesses and takes off, authorities say

The Windham Police Department said between 3:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, a vehicle hit the building at 11 Rockingham Road and took off.

2025-04-12

Kim Kardashian’s New Romance May Be the Reason Behind Her $60 Million Home’s Major Renovations - SheKnows

Kim Kardashian’s New Romance May Be the Reason Behind Her $60 Million Home’s Major Renovations SheKnows

2025-04-12

Weather alert for elevated fire danger in Iowa until Saturday evening

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 9:41 a.m. for elevated fire danger until 7 p.m. The alert is for Mason City and Waterloo-Cedar Falls as well as Emmet, Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Palo Alto, Hancock,...

2025-04-12

AP News Summary at 10:45 a.m. EDT

Iran and US agree to more talks over Tehran's nuclear program after 1st round in Oman

2025-04-12

U.S. excludes some electronics including smartphones and computers, from latest tariffs - The Globe and Mail

U.S. excludes some electronics including smartphones and computers, from latest tariffs The Globe and MailSmartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs CNNTrump Exempts Phones, Computers, Chips From ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Bloomberg.comTrump Live Updates: New Tariff Rule Exempts Smartphones and Other Electronics From Most Levies The New York TimesTrump administration to exempt smartphones and computers from China tariffs The Guardian

Alcaraz beats Davidovich Fokina 7-6, 6-4 for place in Monte Carlo Masters final
2025-04-12

Alcaraz beats Davidovich Fokina 7-6, 6-4 for place in Monte Carlo Masters final

Carlos Alcaraz has battled past Spanish compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6, 6-4 to book his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters

Arkansas basketball under John Calipari: Insiders unveil transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets
2025-04-12

Arkansas basketball under John Calipari: Insiders unveil transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets

The HawgSports.com team has deep-rooted ties inside the Razorbacks program and reveals the latest offseason news and Arkansas basketball roster updates under coach John Calipari

Heavy Snow Coats Woodland in South Vermont
2025-04-12

Heavy Snow Coats Woodland in South Vermont

Heavy snow fell across parts of south Vermont, western Massachusetts, and New York’s eastern Catskills region overnight into Saturday morning, April 12, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.Footage from meteorologist Mitch McCue shows conditions in Readsboro, in the Green Mountains in southwest Vermont, close to the Massachusetts and New York state lines, McCue said.“Snow was rather light and showery overnight so I don’t think this is going to overachieve, but enjoy the moment,” McCue wrote on X.The NWS forecasted 2 and 5 inches of snow for the region, but said higher amounts were possible in the eastern Catskills and southern Green Mountains.The snow was expected to ease off by 2 pm, the weather service [said](https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=VTZ013&warncounty=VTC003&firewxzone=VTZ037&local_place1=Readsboro%20VT&product1=Winter+Weather+Advisory&lat=42.771&lon=-72.9479. Credit: @VermonsterWx via Storyful

USC picks up commitment from Samford transfer Jaden Brownell
2025-04-12

USC picks up commitment from Samford transfer Jaden Brownell

The Trojans picked up an addition in the transfer portal who should be able to help with 3-point shooting.

Gritty Kartal gives GB lead in Billie Jean King Cup
2025-04-12

Gritty Kartal gives GB lead in Billie Jean King Cup

Sonay Kartal grinds her way to victory over Eva Vedder to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands in Billie Jean King Cup qualifying.

Former Dolphins QB worked out for Cardinals
2025-04-12

Former Dolphins QB worked out for Cardinals

The Dolphins went in a different direction for their backup quarterback role and now Tyler Huntley is hunting for a new landing spot.

Masters 2025 live updates: Leaderboard, best pairings from third round at Augusta National
2025-04-12

Masters 2025 live updates: Leaderboard, best pairings from third round at Augusta National

It's Moving Day at the 2025 Masters. Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are atop the leaderboard to start the third round.

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McCabe, OEL, Kampf & Load Management
2025-04-12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McCabe, OEL, Kampf & Load Management

The Montreal Canadiens will get another shot at punching their ticket to the postseason tonight when they visit the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs.

Erica Rogers: How far have you come with your 2025 goals?
2025-04-12

Erica Rogers: How far have you come with your 2025 goals?

Erica Rogers set a goal to read 26 books, one that starts with each letter of the alphabet. A little more than three months in, she is ahead of schedule.

Cami Wells: Add variety to your vegetable choices
2025-04-12

Cami Wells: Add variety to your vegetable choices

Did you know that most adults need between 2 and 4 cups of vegetable each day?

Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
2025-04-12

Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow
2025-04-12

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats on Saturday used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges of negotiating an end to the 3-year-old war. The two foreign ministers spoke at separate events at the annual Antalya Diplomacy Forum, [...]The post Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow appeared first on CityNews Kitchener.

Topsy-turvy election campaign sees Liberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta
2025-04-12

Topsy-turvy election campaign sees Liberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta

CALGARY — Until last month, Lindsay Luhnau had rejected requests to run as a federal Liberal in Alberta's energy capital.

Texas softball: Will Karlyn Pickens start for Tennessee Saturday against Teagan Kavan?
2025-04-12

Texas softball: Will Karlyn Pickens start for Tennessee Saturday against Teagan Kavan?

Texas starter Teagan Kavan, the SEC's leader in wins, shook off some early struggles and cruised to a complete-game shutout in game one vs. Tennessee.

France overcome spirited Wales to boost Six Nations hopes
2025-04-12

France overcome spirited Wales to boost Six Nations hopes

France secure victory against a resilient Wales after a lacklustre first half to remain on course for a Grand Slam decider against England.

Kanye West Admits He “Hates” One Of His Classic Albums In Latest Jay-Z & Beyonce Rant
2025-04-12

Kanye West Admits He “Hates” One Of His Classic Albums In Latest Jay-Z & Beyonce Rant

Kanye West previously made insensitive comments about Jay-Z and Beyonce's twins, which he followed with "apologies," to a degree.The post Kanye West Admits He “Hates” One Of His Classic Albums In Latest Jay-Z & Beyonce Rant appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Missy Elliott Goes Full Transformer Mode at Coachella in Epic Moment
2025-04-12

Missy Elliott Goes Full Transformer Mode at Coachella in Epic Moment

Missy Elliott put on a showstopping set at the opening night of Coachella ... which included coming out as a freaking Transformer! The crowd went nuts when ME went from robot to superstar right before their eyes as she performed her 2019 track...

2025-04-12

Fireworks from Pooran help Lucknow end Gujarat's winning streak in IPL

Batting fireworks from Nicholas Pooran have helped the Lucknow Super Giants halt the Gujarat Titans’ four-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League. Pooran smashed 61 off 34 balls as Lucknow beat previous table-toppers Titans by six wickets. Pooran struck...

2025-04-12

PONY Investors Have Opportunity to Join Pony AI Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Pony AI Inc. ("Pony" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PONY) for violations of the securities laws.The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Pony announced its unaudited financial results for Q4 and full year 2024 on March 25, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Meta continues its submission to Trump with new advisor on its board
2025-04-12

Meta continues its submission to Trump with new advisor on its board

Hello, Dina Powell McCormick.In a move unsurprising to those following Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political affiliations, the tech billionaire has added former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick to its board, further cementing Zuckerberg's alliance with the Republican president.According to Axios, which first reported McCormick's ...

Trump exempts electronics — including phones and computers — from reciprocal tariffs
2025-04-12

Trump exempts electronics — including phones and computers — from reciprocal tariffs

S​martphones, computers and other electronics will be exempt from President Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, the administration ​has announced.​

Iran and US agree to more talks over Tehran's nuclear program after 1st round in Oman
2025-04-12

Iran and US agree to more talks over Tehran's nuclear program after 1st round in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. Iranian state television reported Saturday that U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi “briefly spoke in the presence of...

2025-04-12

Protesting Hungarians Mock Orban's Anti-LGBT Moves, Saying 'Let's All Be the Same'

By Krisztina Fenyo and Gergely SzakacsBUDAPEST (Reuters) - Several thousand Hungarians mocked right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's moves to ban...

2025-04-12

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. The announcement on Friday would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said [...]

2025-04-12

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S.

2025-04-12

AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:39 a.m. EDT

Trump's China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it 'end of days'

2025-04-12

AP Technology SummaryBrief at 10:39 a.m. EDT

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs

Hiro Yamada on Building First Mate Technologies: Silicon Valley Expertise Meets Global Perspective
2025-04-12

Hiro Yamada on Building First Mate Technologies: Silicon Valley Expertise Meets Global Perspective

Hiro Yamada is the co-founder and CEO of First Mate Technologies. The company combines the technical excellence of Silicon Valley with the cost efficiency of Asia.

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
2025-04-12

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Exclusion could benefit big tech companies like Apple, Samsung and chip makers like Nvidia.

AI Agents vs. Apps: The Invisible Revolution
2025-04-12

AI Agents vs. Apps: The Invisible Revolution

You know that moment when you’re drowning in apps just to complete one simple task? Booking a trip means bouncing between Skyscanner, Airbnb, Uber, and a dozen other apps – each demanding your attention, each fighting for screen time. Lemme introduce you to AI agents: your new digital butlers who don’t just follow orders but [...]

2025-04-12

SALTZMAN: Ciao from Italy! Tech takes center stage at Milan’s Design Week - Toronto Sun

SALTZMAN: Ciao from Italy! Tech takes center stage at Milan’s Design Week Toronto SunASUS Unveils Signature Edition Zenbook Series at "Design You Can Feel" Exhibition Financial PostASUS "Design You Can Feel" Exhibition Opens at Milan Design Week 2025 The Globe and MailI touched grass and now space gray laptops make me sad Pocket-lint

Benson Boone Announces New Album 'American Heart' During Coachella 2025 Set!
2025-04-12

Benson Boone Announces New Album 'American Heart' During Coachella 2025 Set!

Get ready for new music from Benson Boone! On Friday (April 11), the 22-year-old “Beautiful Things” singer made his Coachella debut while performing at the music festival in Indio, Calif. After performing “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Queen legend Brian May, Benson announced the title and release date for his sophomore album. Keep reading to find out [...]

50 Cent Mocks Ja Rule For Claiming He Nearly Went “Nuclear” Over Irv Gotti Diss
2025-04-12

50 Cent Mocks Ja Rule For Claiming He Nearly Went “Nuclear” Over Irv Gotti Diss

Following the tragic news of Irv Gotti's passing, 50 Cent rushed to Instagram to diss the Murder Inc. founder one last time.The post 50 Cent Mocks Ja Rule For Claiming He Nearly Went “Nuclear” Over Irv Gotti Diss appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Manila International Auto Show Marks 20 Years, Displays More Electrified Vehicles Than Ever Before
2025-04-12

Manila International Auto Show Marks 20 Years, Displays More Electrified Vehicles Than Ever Before

The 2025 Manila International Auto Show opened its doors on April 10. It includes a larger presence than ever before of electrified vehicles as new and existing brands present their latest innovations and strategies for a more sustainable automotive future. CleanTechnica is covering the event, and below is a list ... [continued]The post Manila International Auto Show Marks 20 Years, Displays More Electrified Vehicles Than Ever Before appeared first on CleanTechnica.