‘Challengers’ review: Steamy Zendaya movie is this year’s ‘Saltburn’
Love “Challengers” or loathe it, you’ll definitely want to talk about it
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Blue state in battle over AG's illegal immigration dictate that 'handcuffs' police
A group of New Jersey Republicans is trying to reverse a directive from the state's liberal district attorney general that "handcuffs" local law enforcement cooperation with ICE agents.
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NYPD officer cleared of alleged assault on customer causing mayhem outside Apple Store
NYPD officer Salvatore Provenzano was cleared after being accused of punching a man in the face while trying to escort him out of an Apple Store on the Upper West Side over a year and a half ago.
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Columbia Professor Says He Was Racially Targeted by School’s Security
Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesA professor at Columbia University said he was the victim of targeted harassment from campus security officers after the school beefed-up safety protocols in response to the ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment.Dr. Carl Hart, a psychology professor at Columbia University, spoke to The Daily Beast about an “explosive interaction” he had with security personnel on Thursday, which he also briefly described on X.Hart and his wife were entering campus on Thursday afternoon, when a security guard chased him down, claiming he hadn’t properly checked in. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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How much is ‘tipflation’ costing Americans every year?
Americans spend nearly $500 a year tipping more than they’d like to, according to new research.
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Pro-Palestinian protests grow at UCLA and UC Santa Barbara
Nearly 100 are arrested at USC in Israel-Hamas protests
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Art Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB player and former Yankees pitcher, turns 100
The oldest living former major leaguer, Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond as the milestone approaches.
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Queens hotel begins its transformation into affordable housing
The 350-room JFK Hilton is well on its way to becoming permanent residences for low-income and formerly homeless New Yorkers.
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Bernie Williams is back in center - only this time Lincoln Center for New York Philharmonic debut
Bernie Williams, who signed with the NY Yankees in 1985 and later became a four-time World Series champion, has made his New York Philharmonic debut as a classical guitarist.
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Surging GOP Senate candidate unleashes on 'both parties' during border visit: 'Failing the American people'
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan visited the southern border on Thursday, as he called for Washington to embrace solutions to solve the ongoing migrant crisis.
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The Neighborhood Girls Are Shunning My Kid for “Leaving a Mess.” Huh?
I can’t figure out what’s going on here.
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NFL Draft Rumors: Broncos Reportedly Willing to Trade Huge Star for Franchise Quarterback
The Denver Broncos are reportedly willing to trade one of their best players to move up for a quarterback in this year's NFL Draft.
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USC Cancels Graduation After Firestorm Over Pro-Palestine Valedictorian’s Speech
Wally Skalij/Getty ImagesFirst it canceled a valedictorian’s speech. Then it removed all non-university-affiliated speakers from the lineup. Now, in the latest axe to fall on the University of Southern California’s graduation festivities, the school will no longer hold its main commencement ceremony for the thousands of graduates and guests it had promised to host. In an announcement made Thursday, USC blamed logistical problems related to increased security protocols. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Grant Gustin, ‘The Flash’ cast mark superhero’s disappearance day, as teased in show’s pilot
In the first episode of the CW's 'The Flash,' a headline from the future teased April 25, 2024, as the day the superhero vanished. Today, the cast remembered.
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George Santos Performs Act of Martyrdom for an Audience of One (Himself)
He ended his latest campaign for Congress. No one was paying attention anyway.
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Arkansas mortician pleads guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from cadavers
Candace Chapman Scott, a 37-year-old former mortuary worker from Arkansas, has pleaded guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from medical school cadavers.
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Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace rips into 76ers' Tobias Harris: 'Step that s--- the f--- up'
The Philadelphia 76ers head into Game 3 of their playoff series with the New York Knicks on Thursday night, and Rasheed Wallace, a former NBA All-Star, ripped Tobias Harris.
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How to Bet on the NFL Draft 2024: Best Sportsbook Promos and Bonuses
In this guide for how to bet on the NFL Draft 2024, you'll find eight sportsbook promos and the best bonuses from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365 and more.
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New study answers what exactly is the perfect movie length
The poll of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research, found that the average person wants to spend far less time at the movie theater going forward.
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White House Responds to Hamas Support for Pro-Palestinian College Protests
White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates told Newsweek Hamas is "the least credible voice that exists on this subject."
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A deal to buy Skid Row homeless housing fell apart. Here's why vulnerable tenants and taxpayers are at risk
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation abandoned its bid to buy six failing Skid Row buildings. The decision might leave the city on the hook for more funding.
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Pentagon confirms US military has begun construction on Gaza humanitarian aid pier
Pentagon press secretary confirmed Thursday that the U.S. military has started construction of a humanitarian aid pier off the coast of Gaza.
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Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.
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‘Very unwell’ King Charles’ funeral plans reportedly being updated amid cancer battle: ‘It’s not good’
"Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on," claims a friend of the monarch.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ On Netflix, About Two Ghostly Detectives Solving Cases On Earth And Avoiding The Afterlife
The series was adapted by Steve Yockey (The Flight Attendant) from the comic series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
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Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 live updates: New York looks to take commanding lead of series
Knicks vs. 76ers has already been a thrilling NBA playoff series with a pair of tight battles at MSG. Now, the series heads to Philadelphia with the 76ers in desperation mode. Game 2 was another tightly contested affair with New York pulling out a 104-101 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series after...
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11 insider tricks for the tech you use every day
Technology expert Kim Komando gives her tips and tricks on enhancing your user experience a smartphone and other devices you use everyday.
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Saldrán a marchar contra amenazas de Trump y medidas antiinmigrantes el 1 de Mayo
Año tras año, personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida se unen en el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, el 1 de mayo para abogar por los derechos y la dignidad de los inmigrantes.
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Famed MONY tower that inspired hit song sells for a lot less cash than it fetched a decade ago in troubling sign for NYC market
The fire-sale price reflects the crisis in the investment-sale market for commercial properties, where some office values have tumbled by up to 50%.
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US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.
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David Pecker, Trump’s Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet
He grew wary of his role suppressing bad stories about Trump.
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How moms are using the color of their SUV to see if they’re a ‘hot mess express’
A trend is growing on social media, defining what kind of mom you are, depending on whether you drive a black or white SUV.
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Feds plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington state's Northern Cascades
The federal government announced this week its intent to restore grizzly bears to parts of northwest and north-central Washington state.
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Google parent reports another quarter of accelerating growth and its stock price soars
Google’s corporate parent, Alphabet, has released a quarterly report showing it’s still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire.
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Joe Schoen hopes preparation will pay off ahead of third NFL Draft with Giants
Joe Schoen of the Giants anticipated he would be able to close his eyes Wednesday night and get sufficient rest for what comes next.
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Matty Healy's Mom Has Something to Say About Taylor Swift's New Album
The musician's mom revealed her thoughts on Swift's new album.
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French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive
People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.
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Honey, they’re home! ‘Bee hotels’ coming to 7 NYC plazas to help at-risk pollinators
The city’s buzzworthy project provides nutrition and nesting in the form of wooden boxes on poles and bee-friendly vegetation, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said Thursday.
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Missing doctor found dead in Arkansas lake committed suicide, authorities say
The death of Dr. John Forsyth, whose body was pulled from a northwest Arkansas lake last year with a gunshot wound to the head, has been ruled a suicide.
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Enquirer Chief Testifies He Was Told Stormy’s Trump Story Was ‘True’
Nordin Catic/GettyMaking a deal with a porn star who said she slept with Donald Trump was a step too far even for tabloid king David Pecker, he testified on Thursday. The American Media Inc. (AMI) chief told jurors he had grave concerns that buying her story in a “catch-and-kill” scheme to protect the future president could potentially sully the National Enquirer’s reputation.Pecker was out to dinner with his wife when then-Enquirer Editor-in-Chief Dylan Howard contacted him and said two of his “best sources” had gotten in touch and said an adult film actress named Stormy Daniels was “trying to sell a story that she had a sexual relationship with Donald Trump.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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NY v. Trump: Tabloid publisher testifies he bought stories on Tiger Woods, ex-Obama chief of staff
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified that he purchased stories about professional golfer Tiger Woods, former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, among others during questioning by defense attorneys for former President Trump.
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Trump Trials takeaways: The Playboy payment
Key moments from Day 7 of Donald Trump’s New York hush money records falsification trial.
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US energy giant sounds alarm on Biden's climate rules targeting power plants
One of the nation's largest energy companies, which provides power to more than eight million customers, said President Biden's environmental regulations will threaten the grid.
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Kim Kardashian visits White House, will fight for criminal justice and learn with 'every administration'
Kim Kardashian spoke at the White House about criminal justice reform and emphasized she was committed to the fight, no matter the administration.
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Biden’s EPA pursues dramatic clampdown on emissions from power plants
On Thursday, the Biden administration unveiled a suite of new rules to dramatically slash pollution from coal and natural gas plants.
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Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday.
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Kim Kardashian returns to White House to highlight pardons with VP Harris
The Biden White House hitched their wagon to the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star to promote clemencies for 16 offenders — 11 of whom served prison time and five of whom had their sentences commuted.
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