Automakers trade group urges government to scrap gas tax, replace it with vehicle weight fee

The Highway Trust Fund is projected to reach insolvency in 2028, facing a potential 46% spending cut.

House Democrat: Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz 'more strategically vital' than nuclear weapon

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) on Sunday railed against President Trump's actions in Iran and argued that Tehran understands that its control over the Strait of Hormuz is “more strategically vital” than any plans to develop a nuclear weapon. “The failure of the

U.S. revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

The State Department said on Saturday that the niece and grand-niece of former IRGC chief Qassem Soleimani had been arrested by immigration agents to be deported; the daughter and son-in-law of Ali Larijani had their visas revoked earlier this year

Iran Has Threatened America's Tech Giants. Time to Sell?

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

By Nazih Osseiran April 5 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement. Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhoodin Beirut killed four

30 years ago, Primal Fear perfected the art of the twist ending

Gregory Hoblit's 1996 legal thriller still manages to shock with a single line of dialogue.

The largest survey of exoplanet spins confirms a long-held prediction

For some time, astronomers have theorized that there is a connection between planetary mass and rotation. In the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn both rotate rapidly, completing a rotation in roughly ten hours, while accounting for a significant fraction of the solar system's

When hospitals become corporations, what happens to patient safety?

In many medical malpractice cases, the public imagines a careless doctor making a single catastrophic mistake. In reality, serious medical errors are often the result of systemic pressures that push health care providers beyond safe limits.

Scientists are working on a vaccine for cancer. Here's how it would work

Scientists could soon develop personalized cancer vaccines.

Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the world

Real-life races have taken place in Malaysia, Thailand, Peru, and the US.

I tried to become a pro bowler but I skipped one important step: learning how to bowl

My attempt to rise through the ranks of PBA Pro Bowling 2026 hit a small and completely unexpected snag.

‘SNL U.K.’ Ratings Drop by 42% for Riz Ahmed-Hosted Episode 3

“Saturday Night U.K.” Episode 3 saw its sharpest drop in ratings yet, falling by 95,050 from its season high. Riz Ahmed hosted the third episode with music from Kasabian. Episode 3 garnered ratings of 130,950, which equated to an audience share of 1.8%. That’s a 42% drop from

Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 should not be a retread of what has come before

A new Star Fox game is reportedly in the works for Nintendo Switch 2, but it needs to stand out from the SNES original and Star Fox 64

Trump tells Fox News, 'There's a good chance' Iran deal will be reached 'tomorrow'

Trump threatened major strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges amid its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, writing on Truth Social, 'Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards'

Zelenskiy in Syria to discuss security cooperation with Sharaa

April 5 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Syria on Sunday for talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the Iran war.

Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Ignites to Blockbuster $190 Million, ‘The Drama’ Impresses With $14 Million Debut

Wahoo! Universal and Illumination’s animated sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has activated the domestic box office with $130 million in its opening weekend and powered to $190 million from 4,252 theaters in its first five days of release. These blockbuster figures rank as

Retiring head of FINRA foundation: FOMO is investors' biggest mistake

Defense Minister praises IDF strikes on Iranian petrochemical sites

Katz said Iran's petrochemical sector has generated $18 billion for the IRGC and 'directly supports Iran's missile production industry,' and vowed that 'Iran will face escalating costs' in its 'capacity to function,' as long as its missiles target Israel

Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ over Strait of Hormuz in profane post

Trump escalated threats against Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.

It’s Holy Week, but Jerusalem’s Old City is quiet and eerily empty

The Austrian Hospice urges groups of Christian pilgrims to book 16 months ahead. One night this week, a receptionist warned a Post reporter she would be the only guest.

The Weird Appeal Of The Bob Hoskins Mario Movie Will Endure Forever

A disaster with vision will be revisited long after the latest, finely rendered piece of merchandise

Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports

April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is possible by Monday, and that Iran was negotiating, Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview with the president. (Reporting by Susan Heavey, writing by Dan Burns)

Trump's signature is coming to US currency: What could that look like?

It's the first time a sitting president's signature will appear on U.S. currency.

Stopping algae blooms with bacteria-busting buoys

Algae blooms make a pond's surface shine in mesmerizing green hues. But if the microorganisms responsible are cyanobacteria, they can also release toxins that harm humans and wildlife alike. A team reporting in ACS ES&T Water has designed a "set it and forget it" system for

The White House vows America will never give up the moon again

The announcement that NASA would begin work on a lunar base in the 21st century was met with near universal acclaim.

A couple in Alabama says they owes $40,000 on a car worth only $27,000 — here’s how

Africa: Africa's Quiet Pivot-From Aid Dependence to Self-Driven Growth

[allAfrica] For decades, Africa's place in the global economy was framed through the lens of aid,how much was given, where it went, and whether it made a difference. That narrative is steadily shifting. Across the continent, a more self-directed model is emerging, driven by

Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

Dhaka has ramped up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas.

Pepsi Pulls Wireless Sponsorship as Keir Starmer Condemns Festival Over Kanye West Booking

"It is deeply concerning that Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism," British Prime Minister said

Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant threat.

House Flipper is free to keep on Steam and you should play it

House Flipper is completely free on Steam right now as part of the House and Home Fest and ahead of its remaster's release

What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled". The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or

Image: NISAR views Mount St. Helens

This image captured by U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR on Nov. 10, 2025, shows Washington's Mount St. Helens. The image is cropped from a much larger swath spanning the Pacific Northwest on a cloudy day; NISAR's L-band SAR instrument is able to peer through the clouds at the

Which grocery stores, restaurants are open for Easter 2026?

Forgot something for Easter dinner or the egg hunt?

Beavers thriving after being reintroduced to English wild – video

The National Trust’s wetlands project officer has described the effect of four Eurasian beavers on the ecosystem as astonishing, a year after they were reintroduced into the wild in England for the first time in 400 years. Beavers were hunted to extinction in England in the

State medical insurance reform aims to expand access to healthcare

The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget. Officials say the changes aim to improve efficiency, expand access and reduce informal payments.

Humanoid robots inspire a new generation to build machines

Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with South Korea’s ROBOTIS to launch humanoid robot production, marking a major step in its high-tech ambitions. At the same time, students across the country are learning robotics and programming, gaining skills that could prepare them for

Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say

April 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made his first visit to Syria to hold a meeting with his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, two Syrian sources told Reuters on Sunday. The talks were linked to defence in light of the regional war, one of the sources, a

Tarn Adams, co-creator of Dwarf Fortress, has over 1,400 hours in Factorio and is currently obsessed with terraforming games: 'Dwarf Fortress just doesn't accommodate a full-on sci-fi thing'

Bay 12 Games' co-founder talks playing The Planet Crafter, Beast, and more than 40 years of saved desktops.

After over 150 hours with Crimson Desert, it still makes no damn sense—compels me though

It's a hard game to pin down.

Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch

This comes into effect this week for the civil service and educational institutions, which had only Saturdays off.

Artemis astronauts to study the moon's surface using mainly their eyes

More than 50 years after humans first flew around the moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes.

Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure on Tuesday

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said in a Truth Social post that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran." (Reporting by Bo Erickson; editing by Susan Heavey)

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

Trump drops Easter Sunday f-bomb in new threat to Iran

President Trump on Sunday morning unleashed on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to strike the country’s infrastructure and urging Tehran to “open the F---in’ Strait, you crazy bastards.” “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in

Easter in Jerusalem disrupted by war and restrictions at Holy Sepulchre

In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where the faithful commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. On routes approaching the

On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war

“Let those who have weapons lay them down!” the first American pope declared. The White House’s war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.