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Trump says no nuclear weapon will be used on Iran
President Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons in Iran on Thursday, saying there’s no need. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we’ve totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it?” Trump said in the Oval Office after an event on drug pricing. He called
‘Murder, She Wrote’ Movie With Jamie Lee Curtis Delayed to 2028
Murder, she postponed. “Murder, She Wrote,” a Jamie Lee Curtis-led reboot of the beloved crime drama, has been delayed a few months. Universal Pictures has pushed the film’s release date from Dec. 22, 2027 to Feb. 4, 2028. “Murder, She Wrote” will now have distance from three
IEA chief says world faces major energy security threat
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story IEA chief says world faces major energy security threat The world is staring down the “biggest energy security threat” it has ever seen, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday. © AP
Twin Peaks × LCD Soundsystem: a video mashup of Dance...
Twin Peaks × LCD Soundsystem: a video mashup of Dance Yrself Clean and the Twin Peaks theme music . Perfect. A damn fine cup of coffee, even.
Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Elizabeth Banks Got Told ‘You Can’t Direct Men’ Because ‘They Won’t Follow You’ as a Woman Filmmaker
Elizabeth Banks recently appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to promote her Peacock comedy series “The Miniature Wife” and was asked about times she was made to feel small as an actor, director and producer in Hollywood. She didn’t hesitate to remember being told that she
Trump’s Numbers, April 2026 Update
Our first quarterly update of various economic and social indicators under Trump's second term as president. The post Trump’s Numbers, April 2026 Update appeared first on FactCheck.org .
Ari Emanual’s Pay Package as CEO of TKO Group Jumps to $67.4 Million in 2025
Ari Emanuel, executive chairman and CEO of TKO Group — parent company of WWE, UFC and other businesses — had a compensation package worth $67.36 million last year, according to a regulatory filing. In 2025, Emanuel’s compensation from TKO included a base salary of $3 million,
Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday it launched a civil rights probe into New York City's Department of Education over a pro-Palestinian group of public school educators. The U.S. Education Department
Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization. "No, I wouldn't use it," Trump told reporters at the White House. "Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we've, in a very
Art Movements: Meet the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s New Director
Plus: Turner Prize shortlist announced, Print Center New York's 2026 New Voices cohort, and a surprising acquisition backstory.
In this Philippine province, a cowboy culture far from the Wild West endures and evolves
Its annual festival is widely regarded as the only organised rodeo culture of its kind in Asia.
(Almost) A Eulogy for Voyager
The robotic space probe is 15 billion miles away and is nearing the end of its life in the distant cosmos The post (Almost) A Eulogy for Voyager appeared first on Nautilus .
Tillis thanks Mullin for FEMA approval for North Carolina hurricane recovery
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) thanked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday after the agency approved more than $200 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for recovery efforts in western North Carolina, an area
Jim Jordan blames Democrats for 10 percent approval rating of Congress
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) blamed Democrats for the approval rating of Congress falling to a mere 10 percent in a new Gallup poll. Speaking to host Stuart Varney on Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co.,” the Ohio Republican blamed the minority party for the record-long
NYC Mayor Mamdani knocked Ken Griffin in pied-a-terre tax promo. His firm calls the move 'shameful'
Chief Operating Officer Gerald Beeson saying in a memo that targeting Griffin showed "ignorance and disdain" toward contributors to the city's economy.
Check Out FACS & Chimers’ New Split Single
Chicago noise-rock/post-punk greats FACS will tour Australia next month with Chimers, a likeminded Aussie duo from Wollongong. Ahead of the shows, the two bands have released a split 7″. FACS bring their usual beautiful clamorous tension to “Parallel Lives,” which builds to a
Canneseries Goes Crazy for Jisoo as She Picks up Award, Thanks Fans: ‘I Wanted to Show You a New Side of Me’
Fans couldn’t contain their excitement seeing Jisoo at Canneseries. K-pop star picked up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award during the opening ceremony of the French TV festival to the sound of joyful screams from the crowd. “I wanted to show you a new side of me through
Free Steam horror game is perfect for Paranormal Activity fans
A new free-to-keep Steam game is available on PC: 8AM combines hidden object gameplay with Paranormal Activity jump scares.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
By Angelo Amante ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges at the International Criminal Court, an apparent reference to Russia and
Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. "Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it," Trump told reporters at the
Trump says Iran may have reloaded during two-week truce
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran may have loaded up their weaponry "a little bit" during the two-week ceasefire, but added that the U.S. military can knock that out in about one day. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; writing
IEA chief: 'We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history'
The world is staring down the “biggest energy security threat” it has ever seen, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday. “We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history,” IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol told CNBC. His comments come amid
Merz rearming Germany to free Europe from big power intimidation
Germany has announced a massive rearmament plan that includes development of new and sophisticated offensive weaponry and an increase in military manpower to levels not seen in Western Europe since the Cold War. The plan is built on a dual goal of countering perceived threats
Will GTA 6 have GTA Online? Here's everything we know so far
Thanks to a recent leak, we have a clearer picture about what Rockstar Games may have planned for the online future of GTA Online
Ken Griffin’s Citadel claps back at Mamdani’s viral ‘penthouse’ video –threatens to scrap $6B NYC development
Billionaire Ken Griffin is furious after Mayor Mamdani lambasted his Manhattan penthouse in a viral video announcing a new pied-à-terre tax.
Lebanese village reinstalls statue of Jesus after Israeli soldier damages original
A replacement statue matching the original was delivered to Debel by Italian UNIFIL peacekeepers, following an earlier IDF installation in a different, Greek Orthodox style
Meta to ax 8,000 jobs as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI and white-collar bloodbath picks up
The Facebook parent disclosed the layoffs in a memo sent to staff Thursday.
Jim Ghedi – “The Hungry Child”
The English folk musician Jim Ghedi told us all about his album Wasteland upon its release last year. Today, he has followed it up with something darker and heavier. New single “The Hungry Child” delves into the Lankum zone, steering ancient folk sounds into haunted, shadowy
Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
Trump, 79, Falls Asleep After Bragging That He’s Solved Health Care
Our nearly 80-year-old president appears to have nodded off during a meeting, for the umpteenth time . President Trump’s eyes grew visibly heavy around the halfway point of his televised announcement of a deal with drug company Regeneron on Thursday afternoon, closing fully
With Emmy Submissions Likely to Drop Again, Smaller Field Could Boost Dark Horse Series and Performers
TV’s bubble burst is continuing to have an impact on Emmy submissions, with another major drop appearing likely this year in comedy, drama and limited series contenders. Variety is tracking which programs could land on the Emmy ballots, and has once again found a declining pool
Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson: US 'appears to become a promoter of terrorism'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Thursday accused the U.S. of being a "promoter of terrorism" after President Trump shared a quote suggesting Iranians opposed to a peace deal should be killed. Baqaei referred to Trump sharing a post on Truth Social that
Everything you need to know about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake
Ubisoft has rebuilt Black Flag "from the ground up" with a combat overhaul and stealth improvements but the same classic story.
Africa: Addis Ababa At Heart of Africa's Digital Future As ASMIS 2026 Gains Momentum
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa's digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026.
ProPublica explores what a future without vaccines would...
ProPublica explores what a future without vaccines would look like in the US . Hundreds of thousands of deaths, tens of thousands of children paralyzed, and many other children stricken with serious but easily preventable health issues.
Pence says he would've advised Trump to 'let the pope be the pope'
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Trump’s recent feud with the head of the Catholic Church. “If I was advising him, as I did every day for 4 1/2 years, I’d say, ‘Let the pope be the pope and you be the president,’” Pence told MS NOW in an interview clip
Trump unveils Regeneron deal to lower drug prices
President Trump unveiled a deal with drugmaker Regeneron on Thursday for the company to voluntarily cut prices, the final manufacturer to commit to the White House's “most favored nation” plan to lower U.S. costs in line with other developed nations. Under the agreement,
Trump DOJ Under Investigation for How It Handled Epstein Files
The Department of Justice is auditing itself over the chaotic rollout of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the Associated Press reported on Thursday. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was pushed through Congress by an eclectic bipartisan group even after Donald Trump dismissed
JetBlue accused of using personal data to set ticket prices in new lawsuit
JetBlue Airways is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the airline collects passengers’ personal data and uses it to set airfares, a practice described as “dynamic surveillance pricing.” The complaint was filed Wednesday on behalf of a New York resident who claimed
Iran's supreme leader awaiting prosthetic leg, plastic surgery on face: New York Times
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is facing critical medical conditions after surviving a bomb attack that left him awaiting a prosthetic leg and facial plastic surgery, according to a Thursday New York Times report. Mentally, Khamenei is still capable of comprehending
Bob Iger, After Stepping Down as Disney CEO, Tapped as Adviser to Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital
Bob Iger, who stepped down as Disney’s chief executive last month, has taken a role as an adviser to venture-capital firm Thrive Capital. New York-based Thrive Capital was founded in 2009 by Josh Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, who is Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
Africa: UN Slave Trade Vote Sparks Reparations Hope
[Namibian] A United Nations resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity has bolstered Namibian calls for justice regarding colonial-era genocide and reparations.
This Pokémon spinoff is quietly one of Nintendo's most important games of the decade
New Pokémon Snap foreshadowed Nintendo's Switch 2 emphasis on finding your own fun through creative play
The Australian Rocks That House the Oldest Life-Forms on Earth
Never underestimate the power of an old pile of rocks The post The Australian Rocks That House the Oldest Life-Forms on Earth appeared first on Nautilus .
Elizabeth Banks to Star in Apple TV Comedy About Retirement Community Sex Dates From Liz Heldens, Matt Ward
Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a new comedy series at Apple TV that hails from writers Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The logline for the untitled series states, “Fresh off a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids. But when
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has a special gift for necromancers who want to be surrounded by 28 skeletons and druids who hate being bears
Both classes have some bonus reworks on top of their new skill trees.
Hyperallergic’s Guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale
Here’s what to see and do at this year’s edition, including national pavilions, collateral exhibitions, and notable events.
