US Economy Shrinks in Q1 as Jobs and Prices Remain Steady The US economy contracted for the first time in three years during the first quarter, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims of a successful start to his second term. The decline was largely due to increased imports, driven by corporate America’s efforts to prepare for … Read more
Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” brings together a ragtag group of super-types to save the world. The story follows Florence Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova, a Soviet-trained tough and sister of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow. Pugh is supported by an ensemble cast, including David Harbour as a boisterous Russian clown and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes. The movie … Read more
A settlement has been reached between the city of Chicago and actor Jussie Smollett, according to a report by WLS. The city had filed a lawsuit against Smollett, seeking to recover $130,000 spent on investigating his false claims of being attacked in 2019. The investigation was launched after Smollett failed to meet a deadline to … Read more
Patreon will update its iOS app to allow creators to accept payments outside of Apple’s payment system following a recent court ruling. The planned update comes after the Epic Games v. Apple ruling, which blocked Apple from collecting fees on payments made outside of apps. According to Patreon spokesperson Adiya Taylor, this update will enable … Read more
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is feeling better after a rough landing back on Earth. Pettit, who spent seven months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), was initially unwell upon returning to Kazakhstan on April 19, but has since recovered. In a press conference from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Pettit explained that he was … Read more
A technical issue with the Varnish cache server has caused an access denied error (Error 54113) for users. The problem occurred due to a specific cache entry (cache-iad-kjyo7100119-IAD), which resulted in authentication issues. Further details provided by the Varnish cache server indicate that the issue is related to user authentication and is being investigated. The … Read more
Pakistan is taking steps to challenge India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, a crucial water-sharing agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Aqeel Malik, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Law and Justice, said his country is exploring several international legal options, including filing a case at the World Bank or the International Court of Justice. … Read more
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are set to star in the sequel to 2018’s “A Simple Favor,” titled “Another Simple Favor.” The new film, which will premiere on Prime Video tomorrow, follows Emily (Lively) and Stephanie (Kendrick) as they settle into life in picturesque Capri. Five years have passed since the events of the first … Read more
Kohl’s has fired its newly installed CEO, Ashley Buchanan, after an investigation found he engaged in unethical behavior involving undisclosed conflicts of interest. The move comes as the retailer struggles with declining sales and a tough retail landscape. Buchanan’s departure is unrelated to company performance but raises concerns about leadership stability. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/01/business/kohls-ceo-change
A two-month aid blockade by Israel in Gaza has left many Palestinian children struggling to survive. The Israeli government’s restrictions have limited access to basic necessities like food and water, causing widespread suffering among the most vulnerable populations. Critics are accusing Israel of using these basic needs as “weapons of war,” exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. … Read more