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Summer Marathons in Painting and Drawing at the New York Studio School
Join an immersive, two-week session and transform your studio practice. Online or in-person.
Live updates: Trump touts 'unified' GOP on DHS funding; previews weeks of hard strikes on Iran
President Trump on Thursday touted a "unified" Republican Party that is ready to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) In a social media post thanking House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Trump said, "Republicans are
Blue Owl caps private credit funds redemptions at 5% after steep request levels
Blue Owl attributed the higher-than-usual requests to "heightened market concerns around AI-related disruption to software companies."
“ ICE Tours VT provides guided bus tours to many...
“ ICE Tours VT provides guided bus tours to many of these facilities, where you will learn about the scope, scale, and history of DHS in Vermont. Think Hollywood star tours, but instead of celebrity mansions you get federal surveillance infrastructure.”
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Ocasio-Cortez takes hardline stance against all military aid to Israel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday said the U.S. should not provide funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system, clarifying her position on the issue. “The Israeli government is well able to fund the Iron Dome system, which has proven critical to keep
‘Don’t tell others how to do their jobs’: Inaction, disregard for safety led to HK’s deadly fire
The authorities also looking into possible bid-rigging and fraud.
Graham: Trump 'willing to do a deal' that would 'allow' Iran 'exist under certain conditions'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday said President Trump expressed a willingness "to do a deal” that would “allow” Iran "to exist under certain conditions" in his evening address on the conflict against the Middle Eastern country. “And how does this movie end? Here's what
Make America Healthy Again is about finally telling the truth
The Make America Healthy Again movement, supported by President Trump, is advocating for a shift in how we think about public health, nutrition, and the responsibility of leaders to support better outcomes for American families, as chronic diseases are affecting more children,
Conservatives seethe after Johnson backs Senate plan he previously called ‘a joke’
Hard-line conservatives are seething after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) reversed course to back a Senate plan that detaches funding for immigration enforcement from a broader package to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Although Johnson had previously called the
UK gathering dozens of countries in push to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom gathered roughly 40 countries together on Thursday seeking a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran's restrictions on the key passageway has stalled the flow of oil for more than a month. France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and the United Arab
Thune: Republicans to keep GOP-only bill to fund border security ‘as narrow as possible’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Thursday said he suspects that Republicans will try to keep a GOP-only bill to fund border security operations “as narrow as possible” so Republicans can meet President Trump’s June 1 deadline to pass the bill. “Everybody is, I
Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
Jeffries: Americans would 'furiously react' to cutting health care to pay for Iran war
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Americans would “furiously react” if Congress cut federal health care funds in order to fulfill a pricey Pentagon budget request amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran. The Democratic leader cited public
What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.
To take over for Mullin, Kevin Hern is just the man
With Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma is facing an open Senate seat. Congressman Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) moved quickly to enter the race. The taxpayers of Oklahoma should send him to the Senate at their first opportunity.
On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?
Developers describe how they're handling hard times.
‘Good Morning America’ weekend co-anchor out: report
Janai Norman, who joined “GMA Weekend” as co-anchor in 2022 after being hired by ABC News in 2016, is reportedly set to exit the program.
Oil prices jump after Trump demands others ‘take the lead’ on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged around 8 percent and stock markets fell after President Donald Trump presented no plan to open the critical waterway.
Trump mail-in voting order sparks lawsuit from Democrats
Democrats on Wednesday sued the Trump administration to block President Trump's recent executive order cracking down on mail-in voting. The president announced earlier this week that he directed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, along with the Social Security
Almost half of college students have considered changing majors due to potential AI impact: Polling
A poll released Thursday found almost half of college students have considered switching majors due to AI as its impact on the workforce grows. The Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2026 State of Higher Education survey found 47 percent of all currently enrolled college students have
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.
'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Stocks sink, oil prices rise after President Trump's Iran war speech
The stock market opened with losses Thursday morning and oil prices shot higher in the wake of President Trump's speech on the Iran war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down roughly 600 points after the Thursday opening bell, falling 1.3 percent on the morning. The S&P 500
Israelis celebrate Passover in a parking garage turned bomb shelter
People broke matzoh, read from the Haggadah and sang — with no need to worry about when the next air raid siren might sound.
Congress can end government shutdowns and partisan brinksmanship
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act would restore a functional appropriations process, strengthen Congress's constitutional role over federal spending, and ensure that federal workers and essential services are not affected by government shutdowns.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Central California
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck California's Central Coast early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit near Boulder Creek, Calif., at 1:41 a.m. PCT, with an initial magnitude of 4.9 and a depth of more than 6.7 miles, USGS said. The
Dow falls 400 points, US oil surges after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in coming weeks
US stock futures plunged Thursday morning as oil prices surged after President Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks.
Malaysia clarifies WFH policy only for civil servants living more than 8km from office
This applies to those working in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and all state capitals.
Sanders, Wyden demand hearings with health insurance CEOs
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) are calling on Republican committee leaders to hold hearings with the chief executives of top health insurers in the U.S. as they "continue to get rich" during a time when health care access and affordability are of top
Robotaxi outage highlights pitfalls but unlikely to derail China’s push: Analysts
A passenger said he was stuck in a robotaxi for nearly two hours and felt terrified when the SOS button did not work.
India graveyard raid uncovers hidden cooking gas canisters amid shortage
About 700 cylinders were seized after around 2,600 raids, a government official said.
Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.
Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Exxon Mobil, Carnival, Delta, General Motors and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.
Opportunities in April 2026
Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from Banff Centre, the Vilcek Foundation, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
South Korea’s Lee urges US visa reforms, raises defence role in talks with senators
He called on Congress to support legislation aimed at creating new work visas for South Korean professionals.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
EFF’s Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age
Governments around the world are adopting new laws and policies aimed at addressing online harms, including laws intended to curb cybercrime and disinformation, and ostensibly protect user safety. While these efforts are often framed as necessary responses to legitimate
Nepal charges 32 people over fake helicopter rescue scam
The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the country’s vital tourism industry.
Senate gives House a second chance to deliver DHS funding
The early morning vote in a mostly empty chamber paves the way for an end to the record-setting agency shutdown.
Four suspects in foiled BofA Paris bombing put in pre-trial detention
PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - A man and three minors have been put in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into a foiled March bomb attack on the Bank of America's Paris office, authorities said - a plot that officials say may be linked to a pro-Iranian group. The
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance only looks the part of a retro game
Games like Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and God of War Sons of Sparta borrow pixel art from old school games, but struggle to capture the retro ethos.
Nepal holds its first post-poll Parliament session
The lawmakers, who were elected in March, met within the new Parliament building.