Seven people die in hospital wall collapse in southern India
April 29 - Seven people have died after an 8-foot (2.5-metre) wall at a hospital complex collapsed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a state official said on Wednesday.
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Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons
They pack an even more impressive punch than previously thought The post Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons appeared first on Nautilus .
Ally Simpson Promoted to President of Television at North Road’s Kinetic Content
Ally Simpson has been promoted to president of television at Kinetic Content, the company announced Wednesday. In her new role, Simpson will oversee all unscripted series produced in North America. Kinetic Content is the production company behind some of the biggest reality TV
Spain's PM 'was at level one' in scheme to rig public contracts, defendant in graft case says
The Socialists' turmoil has rocked relations with their far-left junior coalition partner Sumar and an array of fringe and regional separatist parties whose support is essential to pass legislation.
Starbreeze hasn't declared Payday 3 dead yet, but it's launching yet another spin-off this year—this time on Roblox
Word of the untitled project comes just a couple months after the announcement of a Payday VR game.
Uber adding hotel bookings
Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in the U.S. will ultimately have
Trump's DOJ moves to reinstate death by firing squad
The idea that justice and humanity can coexist isn’t something everyone agrees on.
Tony Awards Lock In Final Eligibility Slate: Laurie Metcalf, Stephanie Hsu, Don Cheadle, Luke Evans and More
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. In its fourth and final meeting before nominations are announced on May 5, the committee ruled on 13 productions, locking in category placements for
United flight reports possible drone strike near San Diego
A United Airlines flight reported a possible drone strike near San Diego, according to a Wednesday statement. “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate. Our
Ex-NFL Star and Sportscaster Marcellus Wiley Accused of Rape by 4 More Women
Husband of Real Housewives star Annemarie Wiley is already facing lawsuits from three other Jane Doe accusers who claim he raped them while a student at Columbia
Upcoming Indie Game Forces You Fight Your Steam Backlog
Game Quest: The Backlog Battler even lets you judge you Steam friends by battling against their library of unplayed games
Jerome Powell reveals plan to stay at Fed after chairmanship ends
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he plans to stay on at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time to be determined.” “I have said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly
Bacon on Trump-branded passports: 'It's not really America to do this'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) does not seem fond of the State Department’s plan to include President Trump’s likeness in new passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Bacon said during an appearance on “CNN News Central” on Wednesday morning that
Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor, calls Trump criticism 'unprecedented'
Powell addressed the question of whether he will stay on as a Board of Governors member after his term as chair ends.
Nancy Guthrie was 'vivacious': Neighbor
She described Nancy as "vivacious, kind, open, and nice."
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has a plan for high prices
The group of progressive House Democrats rolls out a “New Affordability Agenda” tackling issues from oil prices to super PAC spending.
Schumer rips ‘awful’ Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday ripped what he called the Supreme Court’s “awful decision” to strike down a voting map in Louisiana, which critics cast as a serious blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The court in a 6-3 ruling held that creating
PayPal's new CEO makes Venmo a standalone business unit as potential buyers circle
PayPal is betting that a new corporate structure can reignite growth at a company that has lost ground to Apple, Google and Stripe in the e-commerce battle.
‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Releases Limited-Edition Collection of Season 3 Products: Jules’s Silver Eyeshadow, Cassie’s Brown Lipgloss and More
The girls of Euphoria High may be all grown up now, but their Y2K-inspired makeup hasn’t gone anywhere. From Jules’s silver lids to Cassie’s iconic winged liner, makeup artist Donni Davy created some of the show’s most memorable beauty moments for the third season — all using
Shock poll: 47 percent of Dems think Trump assassination attempt staged!
Will the media take Dems to task for buying this nonsense about the threats to Trump’s life?
Passports to Kennedy Center: 13 places Trump's name or likeness now appears
President Trump's push to incorporate his name or likeness or both to federal buildings, government-issued documents, online services, battleships and more, has now extended to one of the most common ways to prove U.S. citizenship: passports. On Tuesday, the State Department
Rob and Michele Reiner Autopsies Remain Incomplete as Son Appears in Court
Prosecutors will hand over two terabytes of evidence to defense in Nick Reiner trial
Christoper Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Runtime Is ‘Shorter’ Than ‘Oppenheimer’
“The Odyssey” is destined to be one of Christopher Nolan’s most epic movies given the subject matter, but it won’t be his longest. Speaking to the Associated Press, the Oscar winner confirmed his upcoming tentpole “is shorter” than “Oppenheimer.” “It’s an epic film, as the
Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible Ukraine ceasefire in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We had a good talk, I've known him a long time," said Trump. Trump, speaking to reporters as he met
Why Diane Kruger Wanted to Make Nazi Drama ‘Amrum’: ‘There’s a Sense of History Repeating Itself’
When Diane Kruger started acting, she had a firm rule about the roles she’d take. “I never wanted to be in a World War II movie,” Kruger says. “When I started out, I didn’t want to be pigeonholed as a German actress. It was such obvious casting for me.” Kruger has softened her
Who Are the Unexpected Friends in Your Life?...
Who Are the Unexpected Friends in Your Life? “Little did I know that I would find this kind of friendship with my 70-something neighbor, Jesse.”
Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Scribe Michael Montemayor Signs with CAA (Exclusive)
The screenwriter also produces social content that has amassed over 40 million views across platforms.
Chanel Beads Announces New Album With The Same Title As His Last Album
Last fall, Shane Lavers shared the Chanel Beads song “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare,” one Stereogum’s 5 Best Songs Of The Week. It turns out the track comes from the highly anticipated followup to the experimental pop artist’s 2024 debut Your Day Will Come, which is being
Sometimes Being Bad At A Game Is Most Of The Fun
In both Pragmata and Dispatch , my own failure to master core mechanics only enriched my experience
I was today years old when I learned that Clippy has a canonical gender
Yes, he's a he somehow.
Watch live: Powell gives remarks as Fed holds interest rates steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give remarks Wednesday afternoon after the central bank opted to keep interest rates steady amid uncertainty around the Iran war and rising inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee decided to maintain its baseline interest rate range
Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates.
FDA affirms safety of infant formula from heavy metals
The U.S. infant formula supply is largely safe from contaminants, according to new testing results announced Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Between 2023 and 2025, FDA purchased and tested more than 300 infant formula samples at retail stores covering 16
Resident Evil Requiem fans are swapping Leon Kennedy workout tips
Leon Kennedy has long been a fashion icon, and now the Capcom hero is inspiring players to get serious about their workouts and diet.
Apple TV Horror Comedy ‘Widow’s Bay’ Walks a Tonal Tightrope to Bewitching Effect: TV Review
The blend of horror and comedy — two genres driven by tension that culminates in a cathartic payoff — has thrived in recent years at the box office, championed by auteurs like Jordan Peele and Zach Cregger. With the droll, authentically creepy Apple TV series “Widow’s Bay,”
More bad news for Bari Weiss’ CBS as viewership nosedived in latest Nielsen ratings
For the week ending April 20, “CBS Mornings,” co-hosted by Gayle King, far behind NBC’s “Today” at about 3 million and ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Powell says he’s staying on as governor after Fed keeps interest rates steady
Markets had widely expected the central bank to hold its benchmark rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range.
Meryl Streep Doubled Her Salary Ask for First ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Movie: “Took Me This Long to Understand I Could Do That”
Streep, along with co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, spoke to 'Today' at length about why they all felt compelled to return for the sequel after 20 years.
Ted Cruz Slams FCC for Operating as “Speech Police” After Kimmel Joke
Senator Ted Cruz is defending late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and his employer, Disney, from the FCC. The Texas Republican blasted the agency’s decision to demand an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses following a joke Kimmel told on TV about first lady Melania
All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman
The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI - and from before the AI lab
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in March.
Remembering Raghu Rai, Jack Thornell, and Jarvis Rockwell
This week, we honor India’s most celebrated photojournalist, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, and a multi-media artist.
Federal Reserve holds rates as Kevin Warsh closes in on confirmation
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady Wednesday as President Trump's new pick to lead the bank inched closer to confirmation. By a vote of 8 to 4, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain its baseline interest rate range between 3.5 and 3.75
Ticket price hikes not affecting summer air travel demand: IATA
Demand for summer air travel is holding up well despite airlines hiking ticket prices, although possible shortages of jet fuel could throw a wrench in the key travel period, an industry trade body said Wednesday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which unites
What’s inside the blind box? Trendy toys on US shelves evade Uyghur labor law.
Labubu dolls, popular toys sold in the US, are tied to state-imposed forced labor in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, with 16 of 20 dolls tested containing cotton linked to the region's farms.
What’s Coming to Tubi in May 2026
Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout May. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse dramas
New Frog Species Gets Olympian Name
It’s a big honor for such a small amphibian The post New Frog Species Gets Olympian Name appeared first on Nautilus .
Mamdani says he’d ask King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India
New York City Zohran Mamdani (D) said Wednesday he would ask King Charles III to return the Koh-i-noor diamond if given the opportunity. The diamond, which weighs 105.6 carats, has been in the possession of the British government since the mid-1800s, according to Smithsonian