Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

Syria president says new authorities can't satisfy everyone

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Monday a new transitional government would aim for consensus in rebuilding the war-torn country but acknowledged it would be unable to satisfy everyone. The transitional 23-member cabinet -- without a prime minister -- was

'You must have played this before!': Balatro's creator impressed bystanders with his Balatro skills at GDC, and nobody knew who he was

Like a king moving anonymously amongst his subjects.

White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, sources say

The White House is weighing an executive order that would fast-track permitting for deep-sea mining in international waters and let mining companies bypass a United Nations-backed review process, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the deliberations.

'Peak' uncertainty: Evercore ISI predicts market turning point around Trump tariffs

Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel recommends accumulating stocks right now.

Trump says he expects Musk to eventually return to running companies

President Trump on Monday said he expects Elon Musk will eventually return to running his companies after his work overhauling the federal government. A reporter noted that Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is a special government employee, which means he can only work for 130

Gene And Dean Ween’s Kids Cover Ween In Their First Show Together, Reiterate “We Are Not Ween”

On Saturday (Mar. 29), Dean and Gene Ween’s kids Michael and Ashton played their first show together. Beforehand they clarified that they are not Ween , and Ashton — who records as Souperfruit — has uploaded their set to YouTube with the remindful title: “we are not ween.”

Putin tests Trump's patience

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin,

Trump to make Middle East trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

President Trump said Monday that he will travel to the Middle East in the coming weeks for what is slated to be the first foreign trip of his second term. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he plans to travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a possible stop in the United

The United States Disappeared Tracker is “tracking persons politically arrested, detained, or...

The United States Disappeared Tracker is “tracking persons politically arrested, detained, or disappeared by the Trump regime since March 9, 2025”.

Kid Rock Joins Trump for Executive Order Limiting ‘Ticket Scalping’

"Ticket scalpers use bots and other unfair means to acquire large quantities of face-value tickets, then resell them at an enormous markup on the secondary market," a White House fact sheet said

Top vaccine official sends warning

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Top FDA official's exit sends ripples through Washington Peter Marks, who led the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) for nearly 10 years,

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping, reselling

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed to crack down on ticket scalping and resale practices, alongside rock star Kid Rock. The order will direct the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to enforce laws, in collaboration with state attorneys

Experts raise alarms about eliminating FEMA

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Experts raise alarms about eliminating FEMA Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s vow to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is raising alarm from

Trump's economic test

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump faces crucial week on the economy President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall

‘Gone Girls’ Director Liz Garbus on Returning to the Long Island Murders and Focusing on Victims Instead of ‘Damaged’ Serial Killers

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about the Gilgo Beach murders case and details about “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” docuseries, now streaming on Netflix. Liz Garbus remembers exactly where she was the day she learned Mari Gilbert had been killed. In

Trump welcomes idea of hypothetical run against Obama as he floats third term

President Trump on Monday welcomed the idea of a hypothetical election matchup with former President Barack Obama in the event the two men were allowed to run for a third term, something that is prohibited by the Constitution. “I know it’s hypothetical right now, but if you're

Trump eyes TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline President Trump indicated he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline to begin enforcing a ban on the popular video-sharing app. © Damian Dovarganes, Associated

NYU Langone Health names Dr. Alec Kimmelman as CEO and dean of Grossman School of Medicine

The announcement by NYU Langone’s Board of Trustees was praised by Kenneth Langone, board chair and co-chair of the search committee.

USAID response in Myanmar faces hurdles after staff cuts

WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department on Monday said that a U.S. Agency for International Development team was heading to Myanmar to help identify the country's most pressing needs in the wake of a devastating earthquake that killed at least 2,000 people.

Best Schedule 1 mixing station recipes to grow your criminal empire

Learn all the most profitable recipes in this drug-dealing simulation videogame.

Trump sparks debate with third-term talk

President Trump can’t stop talking about the prospect of a third term. Trump over the weekend spoke at length in an interview with NBC News about the idea of pursuing a third term in office, saying “there are methods which you could do it.” While the idea was broached in an

The Memo: Trump’s third-term suggestion alarms some Democrats while others roll their eyes

President Trump is leaving the door open to the idea of seeking a third term — even though that door is apparently firmly closed by the Constitution. His suggestion is eliciting divergent reactions among Democrats and liberals. Some see the speculation over a third term as part

Rosewater review

Western point-and-click Rosewater is a worthwhile journey.

Iron Fist Actor Finn Jones Says ‘Give Me a F—ing Chance’ to Come Back: ‘I’m Aware of the Critiques… I Want to Prove People Wrong’

With Charlie Cox’s Daredevil officially a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, another actor from Netflix’s run of Marvel shows is now seeking a chance to return. That would be Finn Jones, who starred as Danny Rand (aka Iron Fist) in two seasons of Netflix’s “Iron Fist” and

New FDA commissioner signed off on vaccine chief's ouster: Reports

Newly sworn-in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary signed off on the plan to push out the agency’s top vaccine official, Peter Marks, in one of his first acts as chief, according to multiple reports. Marks, who led the FDA’s vaccine division for more

The view from Europe, courtesy of Zeit Online: Thanks America, That’ll Be...

The view from Europe, courtesy of Zeit Online: Thanks America, That’ll Be All. “Now that lunacy has installed itself in Washington for the next four years, the time has finally come for Europe to once again try its hand at hosting the spirit of the age.”

Swen Vincke says fan mods 'shouldn't be treated like commercial ventures that infringe on your property' just hours before Wizards of the Coast retracts its BG3 Stardew mod takedown

Karlach would hate all this.

‘Chimp Crazy’ Star Pleads Guilty to Charges Over Faking Pet Chimpanzee’s Death

Tonia Haddix could face up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to perjury and obstruction of justice

‘Forever chemicals’ from nearby factory found in dust of NC homes: Study

Researchers have identified “forever chemicals” in household dust nearby a North Carolina factory — indicating that dust may be an additional source of exposure to these compounds. The homes, located in southern North Carolina’s Cumberland and Bladen counties, are in the

Night Moves Announce New Album Double Life: Hear “Hold On To Tonight”

Night Moves have announced their new album Double Life , the followup to 2019’s Can You Really Find Me . Today, the Minneapolis band shared the lead single “Hold On To Tonight.”

Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about a third term. Republicans insist he is

Congressional Republicans are brushing off President Trump’s latest comments about seeking a third term, downplaying them as a joke designed to needle the media even as the president insists he is serious. Trump has teased the idea of a 2028 bid for years, remarks that were

Trump threatens $9 bn in Harvard funding over 'anti-Semitism'

The US government will review $9 billion of funding for Harvard University over alleged anti-Semitism on campus, authorities said Monday, after it cut millions from Columbia University, which has also seen fierce pro-Palestinian student protests. President Donald Trump has

Syrians rejoice during first Eid after Assad's fall

Eid al-Fitr in Syria was charged with newfound joy this year, as thousands freely celebrated the holiday for the first time after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. From the early morning hours, crowds of men, women and children flocked to pray at Damascus's historic Umayyad Mosque

Devastated Lebanon village marks Eid among its dead

In the war-devastated southern Lebanese village of Aitaroun on Monday, residents marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr among their dead. Relatives crowded the village's cemeteries to pray for the more than 100 residents, including fighters from Hezbollah, killed during the

Commentary: USAID absence after the deadly Myanmar earthquake speaks volumes

By dismantling foreign aid, US President Donald Trump surrendered soft power in Southeast Asia and cleared the path for China, says Bryanna Entwistle of the Asia Society Policy Institute.

Commentary: Trump 'tarrifies' the world. The world should respond in kind

With US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs about to reshape global trade, a coordinated response is the best way forward, say Steven R Okun and Thurgood Marshall Jr.

US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights erosion

Dry cleaner in a spin over energy cost unfairness

Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.

Music Industry Moves: ASCAP Elects New Board of Directors

ASCAP has announced the 12 writer and 12 publisher members elected to serve on its board of directors for a two-year term beginning April 1. Newly elected to the board as a writer member is songwriter Claudia Brant. President and Chairman of the Board, Paul Williams, commented:

Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 60-day review of physical standards for military combat roles to ensure female troops are not being given exceptions for the physically challenging jobs, according to a new memo. Hegseth, who in the past suggested physical standards

Psycho Patrol R, the FPS-Mech sim from the creator of Cruelty Squad, is one of the most challenging, complicated games I've ever played⁠—and worth every second it took to figure out its deal

Perhaps the most PC gaming game of 2025.

Luna accuses House Freedom Caucus of smear; exits group over parental proxy voting battle

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced Monday that she is leaving the House Freedom Caucus amid her battle with GOP leadership and hard-line Republicans over her push to allow proxy voting for new parents. In a letter to Freedom Caucus members, Luna said the “respect” among

'I was surprised, because I loved the trailer': Jack Black didn't get all the hate for the first Minecraft movie teaser

The negative reaction to the trailer didn't just surprise Jack, it also apparently left him thoroughly shook.

Groups sue over Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Three organizations sued Monday over President Trump’s executive order that aims to require proof of citizenship when individuals register to vote. The lawsuit claims Trump is overstepping his authority and also challenges a provision that seeks to prevent states from

Sean Combs Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed After Jane Doe Chooses to Not Reveal Identity

"This woman chose not to proceed and subject herself to the media circus and the perceived danger she felt," said the woman's lawyer Tony Buzbee

Baldur's Gate 3-Themed Stardew Valley Mod Hit With Takedown By D&D Owner

Baldur’s Village is a fan expansion that adds the characters from Dungeons & Dragons RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 to the cozy, pixel art farming sim Stardew Valley . The head of Larian Studios, which made Baldur’s Gate 3, thought it was really cool. But Wizards of the Coast, who owns

Trump approval rating dips: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dipped slightly in new polling just more than two months into his second term. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found 49 percent of registered voters approved of Trump’s job performance, down from 52 percent who said the same last month and

Game director Soulframe Liang has used his online nickname for so long he even trademarked it in China, and when Digital Extremes and Tencent came knocking for the Warframe sequel? 'I'm not selling'

The game developer behind Phantom Blade Zero owns his unusual name—literally.

Harrods sets up fund for victims of store's late owner Al-Fayed

Victims of abuse by Egyptian mogul Mohamed Al Fayed could receive up to £385,000 in compensation plus treatment costs.