It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping was related to the ongoing war, but Iran-backed militias in Iraq have launched regular attacks on US facilities in the country.
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order to end funding for PBS and NPR public media violated the First Amendment. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss of the District Court for D.C. ruled Tuesday that Trump’s executive order to
The 2026 MLB season kicked off last week, and Lids is celebrating in Springfield through “The Simpsons” x MLB x New Era collection. Launching exclusively at Lids today, the collection features five headwear capsules: a 59FIFTY New Era style with the show’s signature cloud
President Donald Trump’s sweeping cuts to Medicaid are putting more than 440 hospitals at risk of closure, severing care to millions of Americans. Public Citizen , a government watchdog, reported Tuesday that 446 hospitals were at a heightened risk of closure due to the
Independent distributor Black Bear is partnering with Letterboxd to bring the platform’s popular “Four Favorites” format to audiences across the country. The collaboration is tied to the release of “Tuner,” Black Bear’s upcoming thriller, which stars Leo Woodhall as “a gifted
Fuse Media and Billboard are teaming up to launch Billboard Español TV, a streaming channel that will highlight music and culture in Spanish for Latino audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Launching in the second quarter, Billboard Español TV will feature Spanish-language
Speaking to Euronews, the exiled leader of the Kurdish Iranian opposition said that no one in the Iranian regime was “trustworthy”, downplaying claims from the US administration that Iranian officials were "reasonable” negotiators.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) on Friday vetoed a bill to rename Phoenix's State Route 202, or Loop 202, after conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated late last year. Hobbs denounced Kirk's death as "tragic and a horrifying act of violence," saying Americans
Uncommon James, Kristin Cavallari’s jewelry brand, has just re-released the “Laguna Black Choker Necklace,” a nod to the signature accessory she wore on the breakout reality show 20 years ago. The drop comes ahead of the “Laguna Beach” reunion, which will bring back together
While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad on Tuesday. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior stated that Kittleson, who has covered the Middle East for various outlets, was taken by “unknown individuals.” “Security forces immediately launched an
Tubi is counting all the way up to 250 as Elmo, Cookie Monster and more of the “Sesame Street” gang coming over to the free streamer. Starting Wednesday, April 1, Tubi will add 250 episodes of “Sesame Street” spanning from the beginning of the series to Season 38 under a deal
Secrets of Strixhaven has been revealed, and one of the special guest cards is none other than the ultra-rare 1993 classic Library of Alexandria.
Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile and Japanese Breakfast are just a few of the artists slated to perform at Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, taking place on September 5-6 at Seattle’s Seattle Center. Additional artists slated to perform at Bumbershoot include Blood Orange,
Following a frenzy of mounting speculation, “Summer House” stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson have confirmed their relationship, sharing a joint statement via their Instagram stories on Tuesday morning. “We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very
Ledford explained that he and Cawthorn were driving when he briefly fell asleep and then woke up when he crashed into a concrete barrier on the interstate.
The Iraqi government on Tuesday said that a foreign woman journalist was kidnapped and that it is pursuing operations to track down the perpetrators and secure her release. Iraq’s interior ministry said the woman was kidnapped in the evening and that security forces pursued
On April 1, you can participate in a short event in Pokopia to get an inflatable Sudowoodo item. We explain how to do this in our guide.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Tuesday morning, in the fifth week of the Iran conflict, that regime change "has occurred" in Iran and echoed the president in pushing U.S. allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump on Tuesday lashed out at
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“Revisiting Jay-Z's hustler masterpiece—released on his own label at age 25—in the rapper's billionaire era.”
The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Richard Hyslop, attended the South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA 82) Annual General Meeting and Reunion Weekend in Gloucester, England, on March 28–29.
Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday praised President Trump’s ongoing military operations against Iran, saying the U.S. has "come too far to stop now." “I think you finish it,” Haley continued in an interview with CNBC. “This is not Venezuela where you
Argentina's Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni purchased a nearly 200-square-meter apartment in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Caballito in November 2025 for $230,000, according to records from the National Property Registry. The financing behind the transaction does not align with
By Ali Sawafta and Pesha Magid RAMALLAH/JERUSALEM, March 31 (Reuters) - Palestinians in the occupied West Bank voiced fears on Tuesday that their jailed relatives could be hanged without due process after Israel adopted a new law making the death penalty the default sentence
Variety has announced additional speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles. Speakers will include NBCU Television Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe; Apple’s VP of Music, TV, Sports, Podcasts, and Beats, Oliver Schusser;
Palm Sunday in Mexico City still sees pajareros lining the streets with birds and flowers, but tighter laws and criticism are shrinking the tradition.
A neuroscientist who spent the last decade tearing down the class, race, and language barriers that keep people like him out of research The post Who Gets to Do Science? appeared first on Nautilus .
Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.
Steel Soul Shaper is like playing Cyberpunk 2077 from a totally different perspective.
Footage shows thick smoke rising over an industrial site in Nizhnekamsk, western Russia.
Fear and Loathing in Eorzea.
The author's love of Magic and the thematic similarities between Planeswalkers and Worldhoppers make a collaboration feel inevitable.
Opposition lawmakers, rights advocates and some foreign governments condemned the law as discriminatory. Israelis in the territory are tried in different courts.
Join us on April 15 for a conversation with social justice artist and recent MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Tonika Lewis Johnson and Hyperallergic Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia.
Preview season for Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven set is now in full swing, so take a journey to Arcavios to see some of the new cards.
Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard, winners of this year’s Turing Award, spent their lives touting the advantages of the quantum world
Everything from Dandelion to the first season of Blue Lock can soon be streamed on Netflix.
While NASA's Artemis is meant to be our return to the moon, astronauts won't actually touch the moon yet.
We are deeply alarmed by the kidnapping of Al-Monitor contributor Shelly Kittleson in Iraq on Tuesday. We call for her safe and immediate release. We stand by her vital reporting from the region and call for her swift return to continue her important work.
Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany.
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen emphasized that EU unity is crucial to managing the energy crisis, with oil up 70% and natural gas 50%, raising concerns over supply security.
Hero 51 comes to Overwatch in April, and Blizzard is teasing her reveal for April 8 with new artwork of the Helix Security International character.
NATPE, the industry convention that for decades brought TV executives together (and at one point was the largest syndication sales marketplace in the nation), is folding. Canada-based publishers Brunico Communications, which acquired the NATPE assets in 2023, announced Tuesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked controversy during the visit, later clarifying his remarks on the potential return of Syrian refugees after warnings that a mass departure could have serious economic consequences
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Tehran blasts - An AFP journalist heard a series of explosions in central Tehran, as US-Israeli strikes wore on into their fifth week. AFP journalists also confirmed that air defences had been activated over the
King Charles III on Tuesday hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at Buckingham Palace as the former Islamist rebel leader made his first official visit to London and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The UK monarch held an audience with Sharaa on Tuesday afternoon,
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war. "Iran will be at the World Cup," Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a
A major solar storm during the Artemis II mission could harm astronauts. Here’s how NASA is protecting them