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j-hope of BTS on his Billboard success and becoming the first solo Korean artist to headline BMO Stadium
Ahead of the last stops of the North American tour, Friday and Sunday at BMO Stadium, The Times caught up with the global star nearby the stadium downtown.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Jay North, child actor who played 'Dennis the Menace,' dies at 73
Child actor Jay North, famous for playing mischievous Dennis the Menace, died at 73 after a long fight with cancer. The former actor was a fierce critic of the treatment of young stars in Hollywood.Los Angeles Times - 9h -
A dark hour for American science
Other countries have a chance to attract US talent driven out by Trump’s policiesFinancial Times - 23h -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 2d -
North Carolina court orders 65,000 votes in disputed race to be recounted in win for GOP
A three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Friday that more than 65,000 votes cast in the contested race for the state Supreme Court in 2024 must be recounted and verified — a ...NBC News - 2d -
Evacuations as wildfire in Scotland spreads north through forest
The fire service has deployed helicopters as part of efforts to extinguish the flames, while police have urged people to avoid the area.BBC News - 12h -
7 Americans Weigh In on Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
Voters were bracing for the effects of President Trump’s recent tariffs in their own lives, but some said they were, for now, waiting and watching to see how all of this plays out.The New York Times - 2d -
How imported eggs saved American breakfast
Eggflation was stalled by Turkey (the country, not the bird)Financial Times - 19h -
Scottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway
Scottish government holds emergency meeting to coordinate response after blaze reaches Loch Doon . Emergency services were on Sunday continuing to battle a wildfire that started in Galloway in the ...The Guardian - 10h -
Jay North, Child Star Who Played ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73
He was best known for playing the towheaded Dennis Mitchell on a sitcom that ran on CBS from 1959 to 1963.The New York Times - 5h -
VOTE for the North Jersey Softball Player of the Week for March 31-April 6
After an exciting start to the high school softball season, it's time to look back on the best performances.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
How to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
A brilliant Champions League quarterfinal first leg awaits in north London.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
It's only early April and north India is bracing for extreme heat
India's weather department has issued a yellow alert for parts for northern India until Wednesday.BBC News - 2h -
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to ...CBS News - 1d -
UK wealth managers say American clients are moving money to Britain
Response to Donald Trump’s second term has been greater, according to executivesFinancial Times - 1d -
Americans Wrestle With How Trump’s Tariffs May Change Shopping Lists
In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price increases, while others showed patience.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.CBS News - 9h -
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south polesABC News - 2d -
North Bay Haven Boys weightlifting win region, local athletes headed to state
Baker and Suwannee high schools were the hosts of regional boys weightlifting meets this past weekend.Yahoo Sports - 35m -
Pizza Hut, Chili’s, Olive Garden: The Death of the Middle-Class Restaurant
The boom in American sit-down chains has come and gone. What replaced them isn’t so great for human connection.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 2d -
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up supportFinancial Times - 19h -
Texas basketball: Lithuanian big man Matas Vokietaitis pledges to Longhorns in portal
Matas Vokietaitis, the freshman of the year this past season in the American Athletic Conference, fills a big need for Texas basketball and Sean Miller.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Ancient Hunting Kit Is Found in West Texas
The 6,500-year-old weapons, found in a cave near Marfa, could be among the oldest near-complete set of wood and stone hunting tools found in North America.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 2d -
YouTuber Is Arrested After Leaving Diet Coke on Isolated Tribe’s Island
A 24-year-old American man went to a far-flung island in hopes of filming an encounter with the Sentinelese, the Indian authorities said. It is illegal to make contact with the tribe.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. Farmers Brace for Losses in New Trade War With China
China is the third-biggest buyer of U.S. agricultural products. Now that it has punched back with tariffs on American goods, farmers can expect to feel the pain.The New York Times - 2d -
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.The New York Times - 2d -
Retirees 'stunned' as market turmoil over tariffs shrinks their 401(k)s
Americans nearing retirement and recent retirees said they were anxious and frustrated following a second day of market turmoil that hit their 401(k)s.NBC News - 2d -
LA Kings' Prospect Carter George Re-Assigned to the Ontario Reign
Owen Sound Attack (Ontario Hockey League) goalie Carter George has been re-assigned to the Ontario Reign (American Hockey League).Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Knoxville's Doris Sams was the 'darling of fans' in 'A League of Their Own'-era baseball
Doris Sams was a successful multi-sport athlete in Knoxville before she joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1946.Yahoo Sports - 40m -
As a young man, I fell in love with the US. The country’s soul is still there, despite Trump’s best efforts to destroy it | John Harris
For many of us, the United States means music, progress, hope. Whatever their president does, plenty of Americans continue to believe in those too. It seems as inevitable as the economic chaos let ...The Guardian - 20h -
Apr 2: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump set to unveil expansive global tariffs from White House Rose Garden; Real ID deadline approaches as millions of Americans still lack key identification card.CBS News - 13h -
John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side
American actor John Lithgow has won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.”ABC News - 9h -
Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs?
Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds. Keir Starmer has said he wants to shelter Britain from the storm of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 4h
