2 Apr 2026, 2:30 pm
Blind Item #12
This pay cable actress was fired and then went on a massive weight loss spree but hated herself so is gaining it all back.
2 Apr 2026, 2:15 pm
Carville Cackles About Dems Targeting Trump’s ‘Stupid Jackass Kids And Their Spouses’ After Midterms
Democratic strategist James Carville predicted Tuesday that President Donald Trump would “cut a deal” after Democrats target his children and their spouses following the 2026 midterms. Multiple congressional Democrats have attempted to push impeachment resolutions since Trump took office for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025, on a variety of issues, including his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and the June 2025 strike on Iranian nuclear sites. Carvi…
2 Apr 2026, 2:15 pm
Blind Item #11
Apparently, this television legend/tyrant is making things awful at a musical set to open this week.
2 Apr 2026, 2:14 pm
French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism
Hassan, who was born stateless in a refugee camp for Palestinians in Syria, is one of France's most vocal pro-Palestine activists and has already had brushes with the law for perceived glorification of terrorism.
2 Apr 2026, 2:13 pm
RC-135 Rivet Joint Surveillance Jet Caught ‘In The Nude’ In Texas
A photographer on a flight over Greenville, Texas, captured an especially good look at one of the U.S. Air Force’s RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft with its usual paint scheme completely stripped off. Instead, much of its skin is seen covered with a green-colored protective coating. The airliner-sized, C-135-based Rivet Joints are powerful multi-purpose intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft that can scoop up details about an opponent’s air…
2 Apr 2026, 2:06 pm
Key Democrat says Bondi can’t escape Epstein files testimony
Attorney General Pam Bondi will still have to appear for a slated deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, its members said Thursday after she was fired by President Trump. “Attorney General Pam Bondi has been leading a White House cover-up of the Epstein files. She has weaponized the Department of Justice to……
2 Apr 2026, 2:05 pm
Joy Behar: Trump Supporte Are ‘Poorly Educated’ Americans
“The View” co-host Joy Behar didn’t win any favor with supporters of Presdident Donald Trump when she referred to them as “poorly educated” Americans. Behar’s words were in response to Whoopi Goldberg’s question in Thursday’s show about whether Trump’s address to the nation Wednesday night offered her any “clarity” on Trump’s plans regarding Iran. “No, he — first of all, he wants to bring a country to the stone age. There are peopl…
2 Apr 2026, 2:04 pm
Mysterious letter prompts police appeal into devastating house fire that saw mother and five children killed
Essex Police has issued an urgent appeal after a mystery man delivered a handwritten letter to Harlow police station in July 2025 that could hold crucial information about a house fire that left six dead.Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe, who heads the investigation, described the anonymous writer as someone who "seemed reticent of coming forward but couldn't bear the nightmare of knowing what they knew".She has made a direct appeal for the author to make co…
2 Apr 2026, 2:04 pm
‘The Pitt’ Shakeup: Supriya Ganesh Departing, Ayesha Harris Becomes Series Regular
Ganesh’s character will exit the series after season two.
2 Apr 2026, 2:03 pm
Bad Bunny Super Bowl Breakout Lincoln Fox to Make Film Debut (Exclusive)
The young actor, who was presented a Grammy during the halftime show, will star as an immigrant child in 'Home' opposite Mike Vogel, Alexa PenaVega and Dennis Haysbert.
2 Apr 2026, 2:03 pm
Missing for Decades, Girl Found Alive After Stunning Breakthrough
A mystery that lingered for more than three decades has taken an unexpected turn, with authorities confirming that a girl who vanished as a child has now been found alive. According to the New York Post, the case dates back to 1994, when 13-year-old Christina Marie Plante disappeared from the small community of Star Valley, located northeast of Phoenix.  At the time, her sudden disappearance sparked concern and a wide-ranging search effort. According to th…
2 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm
Blind Item #10
The pale ale singer actually told her boyfriend to change seats on the front row of a game because she wanted to make sure she looked good at the right angle for all the photos that were going to be taken of her at the game. …
2 Apr 2026, 1:58 pm
Brazil says it will not change Pix payment system after U.S. criticism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said his government won't modify instant payment system Pix after new criticism from the United States…
2 Apr 2026, 1:56 pm
Neon Plans Art World Conversation Series for ’The Christophers’ Release
The Steven Soderbergh movie stars Ian McKellen as a storied English artist and Michaela Coel as an upstart painter.
2 Apr 2026, 1:56 pm
GOP Iran Worries Build After Trump Speech
Politico: “President Trump’s primetime address on Iran did little to relieve rising alarm from plugged-in Republicans in key states across the country who see the war as pushing costs higher and their midterm chances ever-lower.” “Trump declared Wednesday night that the U.S. offensive in Iran is ‘nearing completion’ but warned that military operations would intensify over the ‘next two to three weeks.’ He attempted to clarify his goals for the war…
2 Apr 2026, 1:54 pm
There Is No Doctrine, Just Whim
Francis Fukuyama: “It’s a conceit of foreign policy intellectuals to try to infer from statements and events a consistent doctrine underlying an administration’s activities. It should be clear by now that there is no such thing as a Trump doctrine. The administration itself tried to articulate such a doctrine last November when it went through the ritual of producing a National Security Strategy for the second Trump term.” “It’s clear today that that str…
2 Apr 2026, 1:54 pm
Scratch-off shortage leads Ohio man to $1M lottery prize
An Ohio man who found multiple stores were sold out of his favorite scratch-off lottery ticket made a backup choice and won a $1 million prize.
2 Apr 2026, 1:53 pm
Priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum recovered
The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands.
2 Apr 2026, 1:52 pm
OpenAI Gets Into Media, Buys Streaming Business Talk Show TBPN
The red-hot streaming show features newsmaking interviews, with a heavy emphasis on tech. Now they will do it for OpenAI: "The standard communications playbook just doesn't apply to us."…
2 Apr 2026, 1:48 pm
Louis C.K. Is Back in Business With Netflix
The streamer has tapped the once-exiled comedian to headline a show at The Hollywood Bowl and will premiere his upcoming standup special.
2 Apr 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
This alliterate wants you to believe he is religious former A list singer finally finalized his divorce.
2 Apr 2026, 1:44 pm
How Artemis II astronauts use the bathroom – and why it's historic
There are now 10 toilets in space.
2 Apr 2026, 1:43 pm
Trump delivers conflicting messages in prime-time speech — we need clarity 
The president is declaring victory, while simultaneously preparing Americans for more war.  …
2 Apr 2026, 1:39 pm
‘Even worse than you imagine’ – what Artemis II launch was really about
NASA’s Artemis ll mission has blasted off to the moon – with the familiar rhetoric of exploration and human achievement. It’s the first crewed voyage out of low earth orbit in more than half a century – but behind the celebration – another story is taking shape. The modern ‘space race’ is a high-stakes contest for military, economic and technological dominance here on earth. A contest where whoever controls orbit, controls everything below. So what doe…
2 Apr 2026, 1:39 pm
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi amid frustrations
President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources familiar with the decision told media outlets Thursday.
2 Apr 2026, 1:38 pm
Melissa Gilbert Defends Timothy Busfield as “Last Person in the World Who Would Hurt a Child”
She spoke in a preview clip for an April 6 interview with ABC after Busfield was charged with child sexual abuse and awaits a trial.
2 Apr 2026, 1:36 pm
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2 Confirmed Ahead of Season 1 Debut on Disney+
Lucasfilm has confirmed Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2 ahead of the debut of Season 1 on streamer Disney+.In a post on StarWars.com, Lucasfilm President & Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni said Darth Maul’s journey will continue with a second season, showing a real confidence in the upcoming animated show. Season 1 debuts on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere on Monday, April 6, then two episodes released weekly. No release date for Season 2 was me…
2 Apr 2026, 1:35 pm
Pam Bondi’s Tenure As Trump’s Overpromising AG Comes To Abrupt End
Pam Bondi will no longer be attorney general following a tumultuous and controversial tenure. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the interim, President Donald Trump announced. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country,…
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 pm
Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Tory pledge to scrap Net Zero levies amid 'killing British industry' fears
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has backed Conservative proposals to eliminate carbon taxes, supporting Kemi Badenoch's pledge to abolish levies on emissions if the party returns to power. The Ineos founder said he supported measures that would "keep the lights on" while delivering affordable and environmentally responsible energy "in a way that is practical and sustainable".Mrs Badenoch unveiled the plans on April 2, stating that current carbon charges are "killing British indus…
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 pm
Watchdog group calls for federal investigation into Apache flyby at Kid Rock's house
The flyby is drawing new scrutiny, not from the Army this time, but from a government ethics watchdog group.
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 pm
Major bridge near Tehran hit as Trump threatens to escalate war 
The biggest bridge in Iran was struck Thursday as President Trump vowed to escalate the war against Tehran if its leaders do not agree to a peace deal in the coming weeks.  The B1 bridge in Karaj, a city in north-central Iran, was apparently hit twice, with Trump sharing a video of the destruction. “The……
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 pm
Key Iranian Bridge Severed By Airstrikes
A major bridge near Tehran was struck today by what Iran has said were U.S.-Israeli strikes. The B1 bridge in Alborz province, one of the tallest in the Middle East, was hit in two waves of attacks, separated by around an hour, Iranian state TV reported. The bridge provides a critical link between Tehran and Karaj. The attack comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Iran threatens regional bridges, inc…
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 pm
Chicago authorities warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare
Officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health in Illinois warned Tuesday of possible exposure to measles from a contagious individual at O’Hare International Airport and two other locations. In a press release, the department said people may have been exposed to measles if they were in Terminal 5 at the airport between 10:45……
2 Apr 2026, 1:33 pm
Artemis II spacecraft's toilet BREAKS hours after launch as Nasa scrambles to find loo
The Artemis II spacecraft encountered an embarrassing technical hitch just hours after blasting off on its historic lunar voyage when the onboard toilet malfunctioned.Mission specialist Christina Koch, the sole female astronaut among the four-person crew, alerted Mission Control to the problem shortly after Wednesday evening's spectacular launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.A warning light began flashing on the Universal Waste Management System, prompting co…
2 Apr 2026, 1:33 pm
Pam Bondi Out As AG
President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general, a source told CNN. For now, she will be replaced by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Her removal was announced Thursday. Pam Bondi led this Department with strength and conviction and I’m grateful for her leadership and friendship.Thank you to President Trump for the trust and the opportunity to serve as Acting Attorney General.We will continue backing the blue, enforcing the law, and doi…
2 Apr 2026, 1:32 pm
'I'm being arrested?' Bodycam shows Tiger Woods handcuffed after Florida crash
Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his SUV last week in Florida, according to body camera footage released Thursday.
2 Apr 2026, 1:32 pm
‘The Danish Girl’ Is Being Adapted Into a Musical
The first private workshop of the project will be held this week.
2 Apr 2026, 1:30 pm
It’s over for NATO? Marco Rubio explains why 
The ball is in Europe’s court. If you don’t want to lose the U.S. as a friend and ally, then fall in line.
2 Apr 2026, 1:30 pm
Blind Items Revealed #5
March 19, 2026I think the general public would have been thrilled if the food stand owned by the mother of the permanent A lister stayed closed. The food offerings are awful. Tina Knowles/Beyoncé…
2 Apr 2026, 1:29 pm
The Flyers are getting Tyson Foerster back, maybe just in time
Tyson Foerster is ready, and down the stretch of a playoff push, he might be exactly what the Flyers need.
2 Apr 2026, 1:29 pm
CBS News 24/7 Writers Reach Tentative Contract Deal Following Walkout
The provisional three-year contract was reached on Tuesday after a tense bargaining period that began Feb. 10.
2 Apr 2026, 1:27 pm
Trump calls for MAGA boycott of Springsteen concerts: ‘Total loser who spews hate’
President Trump on Thursday called for his core supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen’s concerts after the rock legend announced a “political and very topical” U.S. leg of his tour. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called Springsteen a “bad, and very boring singer… who looks like a dried up prune who has suffered greatly……
2 Apr 2026, 1:26 pm
Live updates: Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general; Todd Blanche to be interim chief
President Trump on Thursday said that his attorney general Pam Bondi will be replaced at the Justice Department by her deputy Todd Blanche as interim chief. Trump announced Bondi’s exit in a post Thursday on Truth Social. He added that she would “be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to……
2 Apr 2026, 1:24 pm
Leisure operator collapses into administration putting 100 sites at risk as councils step in
Fusion Lifestyle, the charity responsible for operating more than 100 leisure centres, swimming pools and lidos across the UK, has appointed administrators after a prolonged period of financial difficulty.The Dartford-based organisation entered administration on April 1, citing rising operational costs, reduced Government support and continued challenges following the pandemic.Fusion said it had "made significant attempts to introduce new funding", but these efforts…
2 Apr 2026, 1:23 pm
President Donald Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi, US media report
Trump had reportedly privately discussed the possibility of firing Bondi and replacing her with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.
2 Apr 2026, 1:23 pm
Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general
President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since [...]…
2 Apr 2026, 1:23 pm
Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general
President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since……
2 Apr 2026, 1:20 pm
Donald Trump SACKS Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files fallout
President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as the US Attorney General amid the fallout from the release of the Epstein files. Frustration has been growing within the White House over Mrs Bondi's handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender.President Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Mrs Bondi was not moving quickly enough to prosecute critics and adversaries who he wanted to face criminal charges.Mrs Bondi has become t…
2 Apr 2026, 1:19 pm
Pressure mounts on Ed Miliband after SNP softens stance on North Sea oil
Pressure is mounting on Energy Secretary Ed Miliband after the Scottish National Party appeared to soften its stance on North Sea oil. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said while the climate must underpin any decisions, he had to “look at the evidence in the world as it faces me” when it comes to the North Sea. This includes the war in Iran, which has caused oil prices to soar. His comments come the day after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was “very…
2 Apr 2026, 1:17 pm
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Scores Massive $34 Million Opening Day
That's the biggest start of the year so far after passing up 'Project Hail Mary.' It is also ahead of the first film, which transformed into a box office juggernaut.
2 Apr 2026, 1:16 pm
Places Lost: Winter 2026
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights demolished buildings with its quarterly list, Places Lost…
2 Apr 2026, 1:15 pm
Trump Says the Iran Air Campaign Ends in 2–3 Weeks — The U.S. Military’s Own Objectives Say Otherwise
Air Campaign Over Iran To End In 2-3 Weeks? Only If Goals Are Met President Donald Trump appeared on a national broadcast Wednesday night, outlining what he perceives as the end of the bombing in Iran in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury.  During his nearly 20-minute speech, he touted the success of U.S. air operations to weaken the Gulf country. He said U.S. forces will keep hitting Iran “very hard” in the next two or three weeks. U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “…
2 Apr 2026, 1:13 pm
Apparent human skull among remains found along creek in Wilmington, Delaware
Police have released new details about the possible human remains found along a creek over the weekend in Wilmington, Delaware.
2 Apr 2026, 1:12 pm
Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen welcome baby girl: ‘Incredibly grateful’
The couple were married in California in May 2025, after dating for two years.
2 Apr 2026, 1:11 pm
WRU says EGM must take place after call to cancel
The WRU says its extraordinary general meeting on 13 April will still take place despite the Welsh district that initiated it calling it for to be cancelled.
2 Apr 2026, 1:10 pm
SEPTA buys 24 Regional Rail coach cars from Montreal to strengthen fleet
SEPTA has acquired 24 Bombardier Comet coach cars from Montreal's Exo transit agency in an $8.58 million deal to increase the capacity of the Regional Rail fleet. SEPTA is still completing federally mandated repairs to its aging Silverliner IV rail cars.
2 Apr 2026, 1:10 pm
Today's Blind Items - The Show
It was a very popular show. Extremely popular. The budget was really small. Everyone loved shooting it because of the locale. The crew looked forward to it every year. The host was and still is a huge star. It ran for multiple seasons and then it just disappeared. The host seemingly disappeared from the network too. Everywhere on it and then just gone. Well, it all came down to one person. The head of the network who was married was having an affair with the host. H…
2 Apr 2026, 1:08 pm
Government’s Efforts To Monitor Social Media Users Skyrocket
Major tech companies shared data from over 3.5 million user accounts with the U.S. government between late 2024 and early 2025, according to a report from digital privacy firm Proton. Proton’s report focuses on Apple, Google and Meta, and finds the 770% surge has occurred ever since the tech giants started disclosing government requests. Moreover, the total increases from 3.5 million accounts to 6.7 million accounts when accounting for disclosures under the Foreig…
2 Apr 2026, 1:08 pm
House Democrat on Trump address: ‘At least there was a plan’ for Iraq
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on Wednesday criticized President Trump’s lack of preparation for the war in Iran, while crediting former President George W. Bush for strategizing ahead of the conflict in Iraq.  “I know what some of those Marines are thinking because I’ve been in those same shoes. I’ve been on ships headed to the……
2 Apr 2026, 1:08 pm
AccuWeather: Chilly and cloudy today, but warming up for the weekend in the Philadelphia region
It's damp and rather chilly today with wind chills in the low to mid 40s, but we're warming back up just in time for Easter weekend.
2 Apr 2026, 1:07 pm
Olivia Rodrigo Announces Highly Anticipated Third Album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’
The pop star announced the long-awaited release on her social media pages morning.
2 Apr 2026, 1:07 pm
I watched Artemis II lift off — and witnessed the first humans venture to the Moon since 1972
Even from a distance of several kilometres, the Artemis II rocket looked huge. Then, there was a moment that felt like an eternity, as around 2,600 metric tons of spacecraft lifted off. I was honoured to receive an invitation from the Canadian Space Agency to attend this historic launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. I am a professor, an explorer and a planetary geologist. As a member of the First Artemis Lunar Surface Science Team, I have been supporting NASA…
2 Apr 2026, 1:05 pm
Newly approved weight-loss pills could expand access to GLP-1s
The Food and Drug Administration's approval of Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill Foundayo could expand access to GLP-1s, but a Temple University obesity expert said the out-of-pockets prices could still be cost prohibitive for some people.
2 Apr 2026, 1:04 pm
Marines reassures families over ICE presence at graduation ceremony
The Marine Corps is seeking to reassure military families that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will not be conducting immigration enforcement at boot camp graduation ceremonies. ICE officers will be present outside graduation events but only for “increased force protection measures” and to “expedite enhanced base access procedures,” according to a Wednesday press release……
2 Apr 2026, 1:04 pm
M&S hits out at Sadiq Khan for being soft on crime amid mob of youths descending on Clapham
Officials at Marks & Spencer have blasted Sir Sadiq Khan, accusing the London Mayor of failing to get a grip on crime in the capital.The retailer has called on Sir Sadiq to "prioritise effective policing" as "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" attacks are ramping up across Britain. It follows multiple nights of mobs of young people swarming shops in the affluent neighbourhood of Clapham in south London.Now, M&S's retail director Thinus Keeve sa…
2 Apr 2026, 1:02 pm
There’s a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry
It’s plain to see that Elon Musk’s ambition of putting data centers in space is a daring and risky undertaking.  Further underscoring the challenges, experts tell Reuters that a previous failed attempt at taking data centers off solid ground has alarming parallels that could spell doom for Musk’s plan for SpaceX. In 2015, Microsoft deployed “Project Natick,” a cutting edge underwater data center off the coast of Scotland. Resembling the size and sh…
2 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
Revitalised Wales wing Dyer signs new Dragons deal
Wales wing Rio Dyer signs a new Dragons contract, saying he is back in love with rugby.
2 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
Hasbro Systems Nerfed by Data Breach; IT Recovery Underway
Transformers, Peppa Pig Toymaker Forecasts Delays, Says Product Shipping ContinuesToymaker Hasbro said its IT systems have been breached, leading to data being stolen and some operations being disrupted, and it warned that a full recovery may take weeks. The owner of such brands as Transformers, Peppa Pig and Monopoly said it's still able to receive order and ship products.
2 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
Artemis II Astronauts Have 'Two Microsoft Outlooks' and Neither Work
Even on NASA's Artemis II mission around the moon, astronauts apparently still have to deal with broken Microsoft Outlook. One of the crew members, Reid Wiseman, jokingly reported that he had "two Microsoft Outlooks" and neither worked. 404 Media reports: On April 1, four astronauts from the U.S. and Canada embarked on a 10-day flight to loop around the moon. Spotted by VGBees podcast host Niki Grayson on the NASA livestream of live views from the , around 2 a.m. ET…
2 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
Your Turn
Who is the most famous sibling of a celebrity?
2 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Could Return By 2030
Godzilla could keep the V38 engine, but upgrade the internals and add on hybrid power to meet global emissions standards.
2 Apr 2026, 12:59 pm
'They've taken over!' GB News guest blasts 'despicable Islamist teaching' after British schools revealed to be teaching pupils to hit women
A Muslim woman has blasted a "despicable Islamist teaching" on GB News after British schools across the Middle East were revealed to be teaching students how to hit their wives.Harrow School, along with a slew of other high-ranking private schools in the UK, is in the process of establishing several institutions in the United Arab Emirates in the coming months.There, Muslim students will recite the Koran and be taught to chastise "rebellious" wives, a bombshell Tele…
2 Apr 2026, 12:57 pm
Thune Says He Gave Trump a ‘Dose of Reality’
NOTUS: “Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that he gave a reality check to the White House and House Republicans about their continued push to change Senate rules, and warned about the fallout for the majority party if the war in Iran doesn’t end in the near term.”…
2 Apr 2026, 12:56 pm
‘Euphoria’ to Have Season 3 Premiere Screening at Coachella
HBO Max will host a late-night fan screening in the desert, coinciding with the new season's debut on April 12.
2 Apr 2026, 12:56 pm
Court appears sympathetic to death-row inmate’s attempt to challenge racial discrimination in jury selection
The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed sympathetic to a Mississippi man who argues that a district attorney violated the Constitution’s ban on racial discrimination in jury selection. Terry Pitchford is on death row for his role in the 2004 robbery and murder of Reuben Britt, who owned a store in Grenada County, Mississippi. At his trial, prosecutor Doug Evans eliminated four potential jurors, all of whom were Black, over the objections of Pitchford’s lawyers.
2 Apr 2026, 12:56 pm
Watch live: Zeldin, RFK Jr. to announce plans to study microplastics in drinking water 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday afternoon will announce the Trump administration’s plans to study microplastics and pharmaceuticals in relation to drinking water. The administration is touting the proposal as a win for the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement. “For too……
2 Apr 2026, 12:54 pm
CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused its diagnostic testing for a host of infectious diseases, including rabies.
2 Apr 2026, 12:54 pm
Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba as energy crisis continues, Moscow says
Cuba produces barely 40% of its required fuel and relies on imports to sustain its crumbling energy grid.
2 Apr 2026, 12:54 pm
Danielle Smith’s immigration referendum fuels an ‘us versus them’ divide in Alberta
In 2023, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith mused that she would like to see the province’s population to grow 10 million people. But by 2026, faced with an astronomical budget deficit of $9.4 billion, Smith recently said the “federal experiments in open borders” have contributed to Alberta’s current fiscal woes. Smith is inviting a public debate on immigration, proposing five immigration-related questions in an October referendum. Leading questions The immi…
2 Apr 2026, 12:53 pm
Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms
In a landmark decision, a Los Angeles jury has found that social media company Meta and video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user with addictive design features that led to mental health distress, including body dysmorphia, depression and suicidal thoughts. Commentators have referred to this as social media’s “Big Tobacco” moment and further lawsuits are pending. The verdict has escalated calls for more regulation of social media platforms across ju…
2 Apr 2026, 12:53 pm
Newly Released Footage Captures Tiger Woods Moments After DUI Crash
Newly surfaced police footage is shedding light on the moments after Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash that led to his DUI arrest in Florida. According to the New York Post, the video shows Woods on his knees beside the road in Hobe Sound shortly after deputies arrived at the scene just after 1 p.m. on March 27.  Wearing sunglasses and a backward baseball cap, the golf icon appeared calm and cooperative as officers assessed the situation. When a…
2 Apr 2026, 12:53 pm
Jason Snell on Covering Apple for 33 Years
Jason Snell, writing at Macworld, regarding joining the staff at MacUser back in 1993: But as amazing and revelatory as the Mac was for me as a writer and editor of print and online publications, I rapidly discovered that the Apple of the period was a mess. My first day as a full-time employee, a copy editor popped his head over the cubicle wall and asked me if I had heard anything about layoffs. Welcome to the media, kid.  ★ …
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
Effective storytelling can encourage climate action from policymakers and the public
Scientists know more about climate change than ever before. So why isn’t the world moving faster to address it? That was the question at the heart of a round table I recently moderated at Concordia University, and the answers were more practical and more urgent than many in the room expected. The session, entitled “Communicating Climate Research to Policy and the Public,” took place on March 10 and featured Concordia professor Damon Matthews, Montréal city…
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
Bucks County man sentenced for drugging, raping a dozen women
BRISTOL, Pa. - A Bucks County serial rapist was sentenced on Wednesday to decades in state prison following a guilty plea in December. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Andrew Gallo drugged and sexually assaulted a dozen women whom he met online from 2018-2024.Investigators say Gallo's victims ranged in age from 17–35-years-old, and he connected with several of them on sugardaddymeet.com. Gallo lured the women back to his home under the guise of a date, and served the…
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
Bodycam shows a stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after a Florida rollover crash
Newly released body camera footage shows that Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his vehicle last week in Florida.
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen welcome baby girl
"Sinners" star Hailee Steinfeld and husband, quarterback Josh Allen, welcomed their first child.
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
‘The Corrections’ Series Starring Meryl Streep Lands at Netflix
Cord Jefferson will direct the limited series based on Jonathan Franzen’s novel, which has been in development at Paramount since 2024.
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
Burchett on aliens: ‘You’d be up at night’ if ‘the things that I’ve seen’ are released
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Wednesday discussed his knowledge surrounding aliens, telling a Newsmax host he would be “up at night” if “the things that I’ve seen” were released. “I’ve been briefed by just about every alphabet agency there is, and I’ll just tell you this, if they would release the things that I’ve seen,……
2 Apr 2026, 12:52 pm
Alert issued for dino-shaped nuggets sold at Walmart over lead levels
A public health alert was issued, rather than a recall, because the nuggets are no longer available to purchase.
2 Apr 2026, 12:51 pm
Look: Virginia animal control officer rescues ducklings from storm drain
An animal control officer in Virginia climbed into a manhole to rescue several baby ducks that fell into the drain.
2 Apr 2026, 12:51 pm
How would a US ground assault on Iran unfold?
Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on 1 April promising that the war with Iran would be over “very shortly” while also appearing to signal that he planned to escalate the conflict, vowing to hit the country “extremely hard” in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, thousands more American troops have arrived in the region in recent days, including the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, as the…