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U.S. Recalls 53,000 Hoverboards After Reports of Fires

Examples include the hoverboard burning, sparking or melting. In one instance last year, a fire that began with one of them killed two girls in Pennsylvania. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pJrsYmu

Lindsey Graham Suggests Trump ‘Punch A Cop’ On The Way To Tuesday’s Arraignment

The Republican senator suggested Trump could “smash some windows, rob a few shops and punch a cop” to "avoid prosecution in New York.” from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/zia8hbM

Bail Law Is a Key Stumbling Block as New York’s Budget Deadline Looms

After she and her fellow Democrats endured a bruising election last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul seems intent on giving judges more leeway when imposing bail. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eM2fRcw

There’s A New Ruling On What You’re Allowed To Say About An Ex-Employer. Here’s What It Means.

"Overly broad" nondisparagement agreements are unlawful, a new NLRB memo states — but you should read this before trashing your old workplace. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/4FKr1dz

Adam Sandler Grows Up (Mostly)

At 56, the formerly juvenile funnyman has matured into a subtler, more nuanced comedy performer. It’s why the “Murder Mystery” films work so well. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yIwbLBi

Elon Musk Tried to Meet With F.T.C. Chair About Twitter, but Was Rebuffed

Mr. Musk requested a meeting with Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., which has been investigating Twitter’s privacy and data practices. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5Rizlon

Ex-Fox News Staffer Caught Up In Dominion Suit Says Fox ‘Destroys People’

Abby Grossberg says she was coerced into protecting the network, where misogynistic staffers adorned walls with swimsuit-clad Nancy Pelosi images. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/9STvgrB

At Least 14 Are Killed in India When a Temple’s Well Cover Collapses

Rescuers struggled to reach many other Hindu worshipers who were trapped and injured in a packed temple in Indore during a religious festival. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ThBwCRa

Get Up To $300 Off Select Shark Vacuums And Appliances At Walmart Right Now

Don’t miss these deals for the popular Vertex stick and IQ Robot vacuum cleaners, among other bestsellers. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/rPS6ZeH

Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90

Washington was his main quarry. Did he have any writers? “Oh, yes — 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cJpstng

Unruly Airline Passengers May Soon Get Their Own No-Fly List

The proposed legislation would let the Transportation Security Administration ban people convicted or fined for assaulting or interfering with airline crew members. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/ZG6gut8

In Rare Show of Force, House Democrats Pressure Hochul on Climate Bill

Several House members, including Jerrold Nadler and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are pushing the governor to fully support a climate policy proposed by the left-leaning Legislature. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vTsDkh4

Prince Harry Blames Royal Family For Delay In Hacking Suit

“The Institution made it clear that we did not need to know anything about phone hacking," the Duke of Sussex wrote in a witness statement for his lawsuit. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/vhWUPc7

Pope Francis Is in Hospital and Will Stay for Several Days

The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was taken to a hospital in Rome, where he was being treated for a respiratory infection. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nSAgmaF

New Mexico To Become 5th State Providing Free Meals To All Public School Kids

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday to enact a permanent program giving free food to K-12 students from all economic backgrounds. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/ehwJoVZ

How Can We Be a Country That Does This to Our Children?

We should judge a nation by a simple metric: the number of weeping parents it allows, the small caskets it tolerates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KB0ZLtw

Idaho Is About To Become The First State To Restrict Interstate Travel For Abortion

A bill would create a whole new crime — dubbed “abortion trafficking” — which aims to limit minors’ ability to travel for abortion care without parental consent. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/zSVqsUX

Court Reinstates Adnan Syed’s Murder Conviction in ‘Serial’ Case and Orders New Hearing

The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that a lower court had violated the right of the victim’s brother to have been notified of and to attend a hearing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JgYQFC

Jamie Foxx Surprises Quentin Tarantino With R-Rated Rendition Of ‘Happy Birthday’ Song

“Thank you for letting me be your Django, man,” Foxx told the filmmaker. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/D9KmdXN

What’s Hot on TikTok? Defending Its C.E.O.

After lawmakers grilled TikTok’s chief executive last week, the app’s users argued that the platform should not be banned in the United States over national security concerns. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OTH6qzw

Bella Ramsey Says Her Appearance Was Criticized In One Of Her ‘Very First’ Auditions

The "Last of Us" star said a director once told her she didn't have "the Hollywood look." from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/7BypeaW

For Those With Eating Disorders, Ozempic Can Be A Triggering Nightmare

The conversation and widespread use of Ozempic for weight loss speaks to a larger cultural fear of fat, experts say. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Ql7ZI4H

Former National Enquirer Publisher Again Testifies in Trump Inquiry

The grand jury investigating a hush-money case against the former president met again on Monday, but the timing of any potential indictment remained unclear. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GxqB5JH

This New Political Thriller Is The Top Show On Netflix Right Now

A German murder mystery and a dark docuseries are also trending on the streaming service. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/pYc4qVL

How a Trump Indictment Could Affect His 2024 Presidential Campaign

The political and legal bombshell could rally Republican voters to the former president’s side, but it could also prompt them to seek out an alternative. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Yz0WKM5

The Shark ‘Didn’t Look Right.’ Was It a Plastic Toy?

Scientists have retracted a study that showed a rare goblin shark washed up on a Greek beach after other researchers voiced doubts about the find. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wdkoD9T

Philadelphia Water Supply Chemical Spill Prompts Advisory

More than 8,000 gallons of an acrylic polymer solution were released late on Friday into a tributary of the Delaware River, a source of the city’s drinking water. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sa0qsHe

‘Harry Potter’ Star Daniel Radcliffe Expecting First Child

The actor has been dating the “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star since 2013. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/MOjRdVl

Today’s Wordle Review: March 26, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers! from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Kt8LkGT

Elon Musk Values Twitter at $20 Billion

The billionaire bought the social media company for $44 billion in October and took it private. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Eky123X

These Popular Headphones Are Less Than $50 At Walmart

Watch movies, listen to your favorite songs and play your favorite video games with these high-rated options. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/XCbmL67

10-Year-Old Girl Armed With Sand Bucket Helps Save Stranded Giant Octopus

The cephalopod was twisting in a mud flat before a group of people sprang to the rescue. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/vuCpl6a

President Is Ousted in United Auto Workers Election

Shawn Fain, an insurgent, edged Ray Curry after calling for a harder line in contract talks. The union has been dogged by corruption scandals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QHUGjbR

Migrants on Foot Make Last Dash Into Canada Before Rules Tighten

A freer era of migration into Canada ended on Saturday when officials stopped accepting asylum petitions from people who walk in at unofficial crossings. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xIaRVT0

Maryland Races Past Notre Dame to the Round of 8

The No. 2-seeded Terrapins used a big third quarter to overcome the stifling defense of the Fighting Irish. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/20CtXJH

Spasms of Violence and ‘Wild Protests’ Jolt Paris

Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” marked by vandalism, saying it is the only way to make their voices heard. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sleWNHB

Jane Fonda Says J.Lo ‘Never Apologized’ For Injuring Her In ‘Monster In Law’

The “Grace and Frankie” star said Jennifer Lopez broke her skin and made her bleed. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/skj0plM

What’s ‘Woke’ and Why It Matters

A marker of just how much American politics has changed over the last eight years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x7Z0L8X

5 Boys Rescued After Getting Stuck In New York City Sewer

The kids were "frantic" when they were able to place a 911 call from inside the pipes. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/gQf4drs

Pineapple and Ham Belong Together

On the Easter table and, yes, on pizza, these smart, flavorful tweaks make the retro combination even better. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fG9zVF6

Utah Law Could Curb Use of TikTok and Instagram by Children and Teens

The law, which prohibits social networks from allowing minors to have accounts without parental consent, may come as welcome news to many families even as it raises privacy concerns. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AvxC7z8

Gisele Bündchen On Why Modeling Doesn’t Feel ‘Comfortable’ Anymore

While she still occasionally models, she hasn’t walked a runway since 2015. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/B8YhaPm

Free Speech Doesn’t Mean Free Rein to Shout Down Others

When protests amount to mob censorship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cLSVyH3

Canada Hits Record Population Growth Through Immigration

The country grew by over 1 million people last year, almost all newcomers, as the federal government pushes more immigration to plug labor shortages. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KSit24E

Sofia Coppola’s Teen Goes Rogue With Hilarious TikTok In Defiance Of Parents

Romy Mars, 16, says she was grounded because she “tried to charter a helicopter.” So she decided to break her mom and dad's “biggest rule.” from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/zoYOZHB

Trump Investigations Test Justice Dept. and Divided Nation

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other prosecutors have sought to demonstrate that politics should not infect the justice system. Those efforts face a steep challenge as the Trump investigations move ahead. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/13PjQJk

Ringling Bros. Is Making A Big Return With 1 Noteworthy Change

The directors of the "Greatest Show on Earth" told HuffPost the circus will have a "whole new lens" following its six-year hiatus. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/XARZGpP

Stock Investors Trade Cautiously Ahead of Fed’s Rate Decision

There had been widespread uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve would continue raising rates after turmoil in the banking industry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZtTmeoL

Here’s What’s Coming To Netflix In April

The streaming service announced the movies and shows arriving soon. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/ydaV6cb

Video Shows ‘Heroic’ Security Guard Wrestle Gun From Masked Man Entering Strip Club

Michael Rudman was wearing a devil mask and had "kill" and "darkk one" written on his arms as he attempted to enter the Florida venue, police in Tampa said. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/PRDxAhK

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Lawyer Calls Utah Ski Collision Story ‘BS’

A retired optometrist is suing the actor over a 2016 ski collision. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/eEJTDvp

The U.S. Is Not an Indispensable Peacemaker

America needs to accept more peacemakers in the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cE0m9Bw

Madewell’s Biannual Insider Sale Is Giving 25% Off

Save on Madewell’s beloved denim, shoes, leather jackets and more during this exclusive sale. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/VIic6tL

Ex-Prosecutor in ‘Rust’ Case Suggested Role ‘Might Help’ Her Campaign

Andrea Reeb, part of the team that charged Alec Baldwin with manslaughter, wrote in an email in June that the case could help her campaign for the state legislature. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aFvwK6u

Here’s How Toni Collete Feels About Intimacy Coordinators On Movie Sets

The actor, who has memorably steamed up the screen with Colin Firth, said she has felt "more anxious" executing love scenes with outside input. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/JBIC9sc

17 Things From Target’s Spring Home Sale That Will Make Your Space Look Cooler

Get deals on alarmingly stylish decor and Target home essentials starting at just $8. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/ziq72sQ

Ferrari, Prada y hambre en Venezuela

Tras años de escasez extrema, algunos venezolanos viven con lujos mientras otros sobreviven con dificultad. El país se ha convertido cada vez más en una nación de ricos y pobres. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nj5ZrKJ

1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Texas School Shooting; Suspect Arrested

Police say one student was fatally shot and another injured when a third student opened fire outside a Dallas-area high school Monday. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/cvTuUxM

Rick Pitino Hired by St. John’s After Time at Iona

Pitino reached the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament with Iona this season. He takes over at St. John’s after being ousted from Louisville in 2017. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CE4Hc1p

Today’s Wordle Review: March 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers! from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MFgzdvB

House GOP Scrambles To Defend Trump Against Possible Indictment

from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/wptMOCo

9-Year-Old Is Sole Survivor Of Fiery Car Crash That Killed 5 Kids

The driver was 16. All of the victims, who were siblings and cousins from Connecticut and New York, range from ages 8 to 17. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Qfo3Z6z

The Many Lives of Jeannette Walls

The writer of “The Glass Castle” starts a new chapter with a rip-roaring novel set during Prohibition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fJj0F3A

Flaming Space Debris Re-entering Atmosphere Lights Up California Sky

Chunks of communications equipment, which were jettisoned from the International Space Station, moved at 17,000 miles per hour, making for a nighttime spectacle. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZaQSnYX

Leader of International Seabed Mining Agency Admonished by Diplomats

The United Nations-affiliated agency faces pressure from some member nations to greenlight ocean mining — and from others to slow it down. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uoyMzVO

What to Cook This Week

Kid-friendly recipes, chicken ragù and more. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oW54x6H

Banking Giant UBS Acquiring Smaller Rival Credit Suisse To Avoid Market Turmoil

The buyout aims to prevent what regulators believe could be uncontrolled and incalculable consequences throughout the global financial system. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/WRXrtT5

‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Creator Reveals The Show Almost Had A ‘Sadder’ Season Finale

Co-creator, Craig Mazin, shared that the hit HBO show nearly wrapped up differently than the game. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/T3I5GPL

5 Young People Are Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County

A 9-year-old boy was the sole survivor after a teenage driver veered off the road. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 17, the police said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nEP92wr

Some Trump Rivals Rally To His Side As Possible Charges Loom

Trump has said he would continue his presidential campaign even if indicted. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/8rCRpQ5

Strong Earthquake In Ecuador Kills At Least 4

The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 in Ecuador's coastal Guayas region. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/c7QM6qD

What We’re Reading

Gilbert Cruz talks to Book Review staff members about the books they’ve been enjoying lately. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DutLCsT

Gwyneth Paltrow Responds After Critics Accuse Her Of Promoting Disordered Eating

The actor faced backlash online for her eyebrow-raising response to a question about her “wellness routine.” from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/FHtXkGp

Melanie Lynskey Wows Jimmy Fallon With Jaw-Dropping Drew Barrymore Impression

The "Tonight Show" host couldn't believe it. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/XIchJq5

A Retired Prosecutor’s Quest for Recognition

Stephanie Wright discovered that her name was omitted from a history book. She fought to get it put back. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/agD7ozw

Yes, Parenting Has Love Languages Too. Here’s How To Find Yours.

From words of affirmation to quality time, keeping your preferences and your child's in mind can help strengthen your bond. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/JFn07Or

Lil Nas X Has Perfect Response After Being Compared To Andrew Tate

The rapper rejected the comparison to the former professional kickboxer, who was detained in Romania on charges of human trafficking, organized crime and rape. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Buf7yVL

Lance Reddick, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick,’ Dies at 60

He also branched out into video games, notably Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel, and the Destiny franchise. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lBN4ZDu

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

"I told my kids to go to bed so naturally they are performing a musical." from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/iAoCQPh

CNN’s Prime-Time Experiment Is Off to a Slow Start

Viewership is down in the early going of CNN’s new 9 p.m. programming strategy, as the network tries to reinvent itself. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yGRDLex

Drake And 21 Savage Tour Tickets Cost More Than Beyoncé’s — And Twitter Is Losing It

The rap duo’s “It’s All a Blur” tour is set to kick off June 16 in New Orleans. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/CbgHFDr

A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets

The presence of a fourth Crimson Tide player at the deadly shooting in January has come to light as the team begins its run as the top overall seed in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/n3ONqza

A Princeton Passer’s Skills Recall a Departed Coach’s Legacy

Tosan Evbuomwan is leading Princeton into the N.C.A.A. tournament seven months after the death of one of its best-known coaches, Pete Carril. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/q6aozJG

Today’s March Madness Games: What You Need to Know

Kansas Coach Bill Self missed another game for the Jayhawks as he recovers from a health problem. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zVHkiv9

Ben Affleck Hits Back At Reports That He Blamed Jennifer Garner For His Drinking

"The Town" actor said he's "very guarded" in interviews following the reported mischaracterization of his comments. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/0U5qZgI

What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls

Global Pharma recalled eye drops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain linked to at least one death. Two more companies have since recalled eye drops. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xABSMcu

Sunflower Sea Stars Are Set to Get Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

Sunflower sea stars, hit by a “climate-fueled pandemic,” play a key role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LqahrHP

With ‘UnPrisoned,’ Marque Richardson Wants Black Men To See Vulnerability Differently

The "Dear White People" star is taking on a new role in the Hulu dramedy "UnPrisoned" — and he hopes it changes minds and perspectives. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/BTPogr2

French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote

Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0jlbxON

Keanu Reeves Has Hilariously Humble Response When Fan Offers To Marry Him

The "John Wick" star had a quick and pithy reply to an amorous audience member. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/s02PiTS

Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sfjcNot

This TikToker Makes Fun Of Dumb Toxic Men — And She Is Spot On

The comedian’s “Hoes Not Human” skits hilariously highlight the dangerous things misogynistic podcasters say. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/HbZdcWI

Ulta’s Enormous Beauty Sale Will Save You 50% On Your Favorite Products

Now through April 1, shop a rotating lineup of bestselling beauty brands like Murad, Fenty, Benefit Cosmetics and Dermalogica. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/s1SMdOn

Tessa Thompson Says She’s ‘Never Had A Hamburger In My Life’

The “Creed III” star sent Twitter users into a frenzy with her comments. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/0E8FMWo

Big Oil Gets Its Mojo Back

Huge profits and higher demand have empowered the industry. Here’s what that might mean. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sHmZdKW

Drew Barrymore And Trans TikTok Star Dylan Mulvaney Trade Tips On Dealing With Hate

The talk show host and the TikToker got real while explaining their defenses against critics. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Ptp637O

Polish Activist Convicted For Helping Woman Obtain Abortion Pills

Justyna Wydrzyńska, whose case has been closely followed by human rights groups, has been sentenced her to eight months of community service. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/v0Osh7S

Michelle Yeoh Has The Perfect Response For People Who Think Women Have A ‘Prime’ Working Age

Too many career women are held back because of ageism. Yeoh's words are the encouragement we could all use. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/lCLg0UW

This Year, a Plain Old Ordinary Oscars Was Something to Savor

After breathing a sigh of relief that the night went smoothly, our critics examine the acting wins as well as the track records of studios and Netflix. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xQ9YOk4

The F.B.I. Has an Art Crime Team. And These Days, It’s Busy.

A raid of the Orlando Museum of Art, in which 25 works attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat were seized, has placed renewed spotlight on the unit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TQYUm2F

Modest Fashion *Is* High Fashion — And People Are Finally Catching On

It's time to make fashion accessible and empowering to Muslim women — and anyone else who doesn’t want to show a lot of skin. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/zrRvYI5

Mira Sorvino Snipes At Oscars For Omitting Paul Sorvino From ‘In Memoriam’ Segment

Sorvino, a 1996 Oscar winner, did not take kindly to her late father getting snubbed by the Academy. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/X8y9bSo

Michael Cohen Expected to Testify Before Grand Jury in Trump Case Today

Mr. Cohen, Donald Trump’s onetime fixer, is a key piece of the puzzle as prosecutors move toward an indictment of the former president. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xnAg8dT

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: What We Know and How It Happened

Regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank on Friday, in the largest U.S. bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GcE5reB

Judge in Abortion Pill Case Set Hearing but Sought to Delay Telling the Public

Saying he wanted safe and orderly proceedings, Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk asked lawyers not to disclose the hearing and planned to add it to the public case file only the evening before. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SWgwYvz

Moldova Police Say They Foiled Russia-Backed Unrest Plot

Russia-backed actors were specially trained to cause mass unrest during a protest in the capital against the country’s new pro-Western government. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/8rnbWJs

Authorities Reinstate Alcohol Ban for Aboriginal Australians

The reaction to a rise in crime has renewed hard questions about race and control, and about the open wounds of discrimination. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ARCgL3B

NTSB Chair Says Norfolk Southern’s Safety Goals ‘Not Robust Enough’

The transportation board is investigating the railroad giant, which experienced several recent accidents that include the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/UZWdOPA

At Least 8 Dead as Two Small Boats Capsize in San Diego

Searchers were looking for victims from the air and in the water late on Saturday. They recovered bodies, life jackets and fuel barrels. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5TFGzUH

Disinformation Is Not the Real Problem With Democracy

Americans increasingly lack the information they need to participate in the political process. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gfe6S9c

Lil Nas X Stuns With Bedazzled Crop Top Look At Versace Fashion Show

“I feel like a little cute slut," the rapper told E! News about his outfit. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/okctVAg

Trump Knows How to Make Promises. Do His Rivals?

Mike Pence and Nikki Haley somehow manage to propose ideas that are both implausible and unpopular. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LXECYv7

Twitter Uses Dark Humor To Roast Study That Calls Pandemic Mental Health Crisis ‘Minimal’

"I wrote a poem from the perspective of a pumpkin spiced latte and performed it on zoom." from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/skAZ7uW

Highest Heating Costs in Years Strain Many in New England

In a region where most homes rely on oil heat and cold weather can last through April, the burden of high heating bills has been especially heavy this winter. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VGHwlnd

Nikki Haley Has the Perfect Presidential Résumé. It Might Not Matter.

What lane is left for women running for national office? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LEOlW6v

Former Partner of Victor Rivera Admits to Homeless-Shelter Bribe Scheme

Sheina Levin was a former business partner of Victor Rivera, whose dealings were the subject of a New York Times investigation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xjl143I

Jenna Ortega Needs Work On Her Lying And Maybe That’s A Good Thing

The "Wednesday" star played "Box of Lies" with Jimmy Fallon and came up short. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Cnu92fk

Concussion Risks For Older Adults: What to Know After Mitch McConnell’s Fall

Experts say patients can, and usually will, make a full recovery. Here’s what to know. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CyrN7ls

The Funniest Tweets From Women This Week

"Everyone thinks they’re resilient until they’re standing in the slightly slower checkout line." from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/9yflmOP

Long-Lost Letters Bring Word, at Last

Researchers are sorting through a centuries old cache of undelivered mail that gives a vivid picture of private lives and international trade in an age of rising empires. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lXARgDS

Nigeria Postpones State Elections Amid Presidential Vote Controversy

The government moved elections scheduled for Saturday back by a week, saying it needed more time to reset digital voting machines at the center of fraud accusations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/73VsTO8

The G.O.P. quickly rejected Biden’s budget, foreshadowing a coming clash.

House and Senate Republicans call the White House plan an “unserious” proposal that will be ignored by Congress. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HMDYGWF

‘Mate Poaching’ Is Behind Our Obsession With The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Drama

What kind of friend mate poaches? What IS mate poaching?! from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/nTgUWNo

6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Will Not Be Charged, Prosecutor Says

The boy shot and injured his first-grade teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, Va., in January. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aVXO6rb

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Treated For Concussion

McConnell, 81, will be in the hospital for a few more days of observation, a spokesperson said. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/pJvQ4Xo

A Photographer Frames His Own American South

Tommy Kha’s portraits blend his Asian heritage with the mythology of the South. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jacozh0

Chinese Companies Are Doing Risky Business in the Caribbean

They’re using tax havens to raise foreign money — and neither Beijing nor Washington is happy about it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zgmKlZt

Executive Sentenced for Scheming to Flood Northeast With Opioids

Laurence F. Doud III, who headed the Rochester Drug Cooperative, will serve more than two years for conspiring to funnel “staggering” amounts of narcotics to pill mills. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gZwNVG8

White House Slams Tucker Carlson For Whitewashing Jan. 6 Riot

from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/eyNrTGa

On International Women’s Day, Avoiding the Patriarchy Trap

Happy International Women’s Day to those who celebrate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NP37ejt

Elephant vs. Lion At A Well In South Africa Is Comedy Gold

The wildlife encounter played out like slapstick, with the perfect ending. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/JIc7dUM

The Comforting, Cheesy Charm of Chicken Doria

This Japanese answer to a gratin conjures bliss with whatever is already on hand. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GcZ5SKa

Actually, It’s None Of Your Business Why Someone Has Gained Weight

Dealing with treatment for a chronic illness is hard enough without people commenting on your body, too. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/si7vSON

Trump, Vowing ‘Retribution,’ Foretells a Second Term of Spite

In a speech before his supporters, the former president charged forward in an uncharted direction, talking openly about leveraging the power of the presidency for political reprisals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9pWyIKz

Gayle King Compared Drew Barrymore To Ukraine And People Have Thoughts

The CBS host said the talk show host is “like freaking Ukraine," because she just doesn't give up. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/mbK6k8U

The Moon May Get Its Own Time Zone

As different countries plan lunar missions, the European Space Agency says that creating a time zone up there may simplify things. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oZchpbD

Bernie Sanders Is Hauling In Starbucks’ CEO For Questioning

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he looks forward to hearing from Schultz “as to when he intends to end his illegal anti-union activities.” from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/pFAXE6i

Comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard Explains Why She Picked Her New Name

The British comedian and activist said she previously thought she couldn’t “redo” her famous name. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/APe7v36

At Key West’s Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest,The Winners Really Blow

One Ohio couple won with a vocal-conch duet of Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog." from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/SD6agXV

White House Said to Consider Pushing Congress on Dealing With TikTok

In a strategy shift, the Biden administration is increasingly pointing to Congress to give it more legal power to deal with TikTok and other technology that could expose Americans’ sensitive data to China. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/d8P9HhD

The Missing 24-Limbed Animals That Could Help Rescue the Ocean’s Forest

Scientists say that reintroducing the fast-moving predators to the West Coast could help control the spread of sea urchins that are devouring kelp. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Yo23Bsh

John Candy’s Kids Pay Tribute To Their Dad 29 Years After His Death

“You will always be missed. You will always be loved,” Jennifer Candy-Sullivan wrote of her famous father, who died in March 1994 at age 43. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/xRvWyAG

A Rival for Erdogan Emerges as Opposition Parties Pick a Candidate

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the head of Turkey’s largest opposition party, and his allies are looking to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who they say has damaged the country’s democracy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BGriTON

Hansel Enmanuel Is an Ordinary Player Who’s Anything But

Hansel Enmanuel, who lost his left arm at age 6, doesn’t want sympathy. He just wants to play. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/E26T0KH

Stationmaster Charged In Greece Train Crash That Killed 57

A man accused of causing Greece’s deadliest train disaster has been charged with negligent homicide and jailed pending trial. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/QWtpKjc

AOC May have Broken House Ethics Rules Over Met Gala

An investigation found that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might have broken House ethics rules by delaying paying for her gala expenses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pB1njSc

What Trench Warfare on Ukraine’s Front Line Looks Like

The Ukrainian military calls it the zero position, where Russian soldiers are close enough to see, and where an old war tactic takes a horrific toll. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4XY5Dri

N.H. Governor Thinks Trump Will Lose 2024 GOP Nomination: ‘Just Not Going To Happen’

Gov. Chris Sununu, who might run himself, said he expects his fellow Republicans will choose someone other than the ex-president as the party's nominee. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/DrL3YdZ

Michael B. Jordan Thinks This Hollywood Star Should Be ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

The “Creed III” star was previously crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2020. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/LXsN5V8

Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Unintended Hardships for Some Iraqis

The regulations were meant to prevent dollar transfers to corrupt actors. But they have ended up harming ordinary Iraqis who need U.S. currency for legitimate purposes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6pekLfN

Crisis Over Suspected Iran Schoolgirl Poisonings Escalates

from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/NVtcuC1

Isaiah Washington Announces Retirement In Bizarre Tweet About ‘Haters’ And ‘Communism’

“I will be traveling this great country before it falls into Socialism and then Communism,” the former “Grey’s Anatomy” actor wrote. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/BCFpUMh

Bill Would Require Bloggers Covering Florida Governor To Register With State

Other proposed legislation in the state would make it far easier to sue the news media for defamation. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/nLjI1dD

Severe Turbulence Over New England Kills 1 Aboard Business Jet

The same week, another incidence of severe turbulence sent seven commercial airplane passengers to the hospital. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/9Jfq51Y

Does Gene Editing Have a Future in Reproductive Medicine?

The desire for profit is colliding with fundamental values related to human health, equity and diversity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1Hi53WN

Angela Bassett Says Why She Doesn’t Feel ‘Robbed’ Of Oscar For Tina Turner Biopic

The actor delivered a widely praised performance in the 1993 film, "What's Love Got to Do With It." from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/OYmP0o5

New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’

Patients with leaking tricuspid valves in a research trial saw improvements with a procedure that does not require a risky open-heart surgery. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0kudQM1

When Clothes Fly Off, This Intimacy Coordinator Steps In

Jessica Steinrock’s work on intimate scenes in film has come to prominence as the entertainment industry reels from the litany of sexual abuses brought to light by the #MeToo movement. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gqGlC0J

Chelsea Handler Shades Tucker Carlson With Birthday Bikini Pic

Handler, who Carlson recently called an "aging, deeply unlikable woman who never had kids," made sure to mention the right-winger in her post. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/p3vdtA6

Jesse Treviño, Chicano Artist Whose Muse Was San Antonio, Dies at 76

After losing his dominant right hand from a Vietnam War injury, he began chronicling Mexican American culture with his left. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7MuN4nB

‘Quickest Strikeout’ In MLB History Just Happened, Thanks To New Pitch Clock

The new baseball rule is enabling pitchers to strike out batters in a matter of seconds. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/5JuCyrg

This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire

One magic ingredient will send your taste buds on vacation to the Amalfi Coast. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Nsb6QZ8

There’s A Reason People Love Breakup Songs Even When They’re In Happy Relationships

Experts break down why even people who feel far from heartbreak connect to sad, emotional music. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/i7wCK6t

Two Different Versions of ‘Cancel Culture’

Scott Adams and the lab-leak theory of Covid. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/F97EsVB

Contestant’s Bagel Fail On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Leaves A Hole In Our Hearts

She faced a schmear campaign for her bagel blunder on the game show this week. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/NHBocK0

Lawsuit Against Trump Over Capitol Attack Should Proceed, Justice Dept. Says

The department told an appeals court that if President Donald J. Trump’s speech incited the Jan. 6 riot, he was not shielded by immunity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/41UCVAh

Murdaugh’s Lawyer Says Conviction Would ‘Compound a Family Tragedy’

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer told jurors that the police had decided Mr. Murdaugh was guilty of killing his wife and son despite minimal evidence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ijyAP3I

Yo-Yo Ma Makes His Encore a Call for Peace, With a Nod to Casals

The celebrated cellist capped a concert with the New York Philharmonic with a work that Pablo Casals often played to protest war and oppression. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/adieCz5

‘Gathering Storm’ Was Nearing Murdaugh Before the Murders, Prosecutors Say

In closing arguments, the lead prosecutor said Alex Murdaugh killed his wife and son to hide financial crimes. The once-influential lawyer has insisted on his innocence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ki9EqYs

Kiss Reveals Final Dates Of Farewell Tour

The band plans to hang up their platform boots after two back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York at the end of 2023. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/PK7hJyn

Israeli Police Use Stun Grenades on Protesters in Tel Aviv

The confrontations escalated tensions between the political leadership and protesters opposed to the far-right government’s plan to curb the powers of the judiciary. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k578fKO

This 4.7-Star Dyson Vacuum Is On Sale At Walmart (But Probably Not For Much Longer)

Make cleaning less of a chore when you save on the innovative Dyson vacuum. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/bXwH8Bd

Senate Republicans and Democrats Propose Rail Safety Bill

Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XuMCwS8

100 gecs Shook the Underground. Can the Duo Explode … With Rock Music?

Laura Les and Dylan Brady’s debut spurred a subgenre called hyperpop and earned them a major-label deal. Swerving again, they’re returning with a different sound on “10,000 gecs.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1DmgeyQ