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Puerto Rico goes completely dark after another island-wide power outage
The island of Puerto Rico is suffering another island-wide power outage, just months after a dayslong blackout on New Year’s Eve kept residents in the dark.
Why ‘Black Mirror’ fans are saying the first episode of season 7 is ‘devastatingly sad’
“Black Mirror” kicked off its seventh season with a devastating first episode — and fans are absolutely loving every depressing second of it.
Trump participates in Easter event at White House
Watch live coverage of President Donald Trump participating in an Easter prayer service and dinner at the White House.
Many HBCUs need government funding but some are preparing for a future without it
Colleges across the country are facing battles with the federal government over funding, but similar cuts and the potential elimination of the Education Department may be existential for historically Black colleges and universities, according to at lea…
How Trump’s trade war could raise your car insurance bill
Car repairs and auto insurance prices are projected to rise in 2025 as Trump’s trade war reaches drivers.
Pro soccer player Aaron Boupendza dies at 28 after falling 11 stories from building in China
Aaron Boupendza, a forward from Gabon with an international soccer career, died on Wednesday after falling from the 11th story of a building in China, where he was playing for Zheijang FC.
Colossal squid caught on video for first time, seen swimming nearly 2,000 feet below ocean’s surface
The colossal squid, the heaviest invertebrate in the world, was captured on video swimming in the deep sea for the first time since it was identified a century ago.
OpenAI in talks to pay about $3 billion to acquire AI coding startup Windsurf
OpenAI is in talks to pay about $3 billion to acquire Windsurf, an artificial intelligence tool for coding help, CNBC has confirmed.
JPMorgan Chase sues more customers who allegedly stole cash in ‘infinite money glitch’
JPMorgan Chase this week began suing more customers it has accused of stealing funds from the nation’s largest bank in last year’s so-called infinite money glitch.
‘Higher inflation and slower growth’: Powell warns of tariff impact
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said President Trump’s “significantly larger than anticipated” tariffs will likely lead to “higher inflation and slower growth” while speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago.
NAACP sues US Education Department over DEI school funding cuts
The NAACP sued the U.S.
Temu slashes U.S. ad spending, plummets in App Store rankings after Trump China tariffs
Chinese online retailer Temu, whose “Shop like a billionaire” marketing campaign made its way to last year’s Super Bowl, has dramatically slashed its online ad spending in the U.S. and seen its ranking in Apple’s App Store plunge following President Do…
CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump’s estimate
U.S. Customs and Border Protection appears to be contradicting President Donald Trump’s comments on the daily revenue generated by his latest slate of tariffs.
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit twin stars
A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday.
Federal judge calls Trump’s order targeting prominent law firm a ‘shocking abuse of power’
The legal battle over Susman Godfrey is part of an intensifying effort by Trump to target his critics and other perceived enemies.
Progressives rake in cash and senators prepare for tough races: Takeaways from the new campaign finance reports
Fundraising reports filed Tuesday showed that donors are gravitating toward Democrats who have been outspoken in their opposition to Trump.
82-year-old woman’s body found in concrete and handyman named person of interest
The body of a missing Washington state woman was found encased in concrete and her handyman has been taken into custody after being called a “person of interest,” authorities said Tuesday.
Fyre Festival 2’s fate up in the air after website says tickets unavailable
Organizers of a Fyre Festival sequel announced on its website Wednesday that the event had been postponed before updating the language to say tickets were “currently not unavailable.”
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump admin. in contempt over deportation flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell details the judge’s justification.
Serena Williams says Super Bowl dance with Kendrick Lamar ‘absolutely not’ diss of Drake
Tennis legend Serena Williams is clearing the air on speculation that her viral dance during the Super Bowl halftime show was casting shade against her ex, Drake.
A wedding videographer’s encouraging words are being praised by brides across TikTok
A wedding videographer’s advice to a groom preparing to see his bride-to-be is going viral — and people are calling it the pep talk every man needs.
German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients
MUNICH — A German who cared for palliative patients is facing charges after allegedly murdering more than a dozen people using a nursing service and then setting fire to some of their homes to cover up the crime, prosecutors said.
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt over deportation flights
A federal judge said in an order that he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt over the deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador.
Wendy’s starts beef with Katy Perry after Blue Origin space flight: ‘Can we send her back’
Not everyone was a fan of yesterday’s historic — and controversial — space flight.
Video shows man in gas mask and tactical gear pepper-spray officers at Boston area courthouse
A man wearing a gas mask and tactical gear forced his way into a Boston-area courthouse on Monday and allegedly pepper-sprayed and physically assaulted several people before he was arrested.