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Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks during a news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville, Md., April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)2025-04-07T15:12:39Z WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block a court order requiring it to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The Justice Department argued in an emergency appeal to the justices that U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis overstepped her authority when she ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the United States.The administration has conceded that Abrego Garcia should not have been sent to El Salvador because an immigration judge found he likely would face persecution by local gangs.But he is no longer in U.S. custody and the government has no way to get him back, the administration argued.Xinis gave the administration until just before midnight to facilitate and effectuate Abrego Garcias return.The district courts injunctionwhich requires Abrego Garcias release from the custody of a foreign sovereign and return to the United States by midnight on Mondayis patently unlawful, Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote in court papers, casting the order as one in a deluge of unlawful injunctions judges have issued to slow President Donald Trumps agenda. The Trump administration is separately asking the Supreme Court to allow Trump to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members to the same Salvadoran prison under an 18th century wartime law. The federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, denied the administrations request for a stay. There is no question that the government screwed up here, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson wrote in a brief opinion accompanying the unanimous denial. The White House has described Abrego Garcias deportation as an administrative error but has also cast him an MS-13 gang member. Attorneys for Abrego Garcia said there is no evidence he was in MS-13. Xinis wrote that the decision to arrest him and send him to El Salvador appears to be wholly lawless, explaining that little to no evidence supports a vague, uncorroborated allegation that Abrego Garcia was once an MS-13 member. Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran national who has never been charged or convicted of any crime, was detained by immigration agents and deported last month.He had a permit from DHS to legally work in the U.S. and was a sheet metal apprentice pursuing a journeyman license, his attorney said. His wife is a U.S. citizen.In 2019, an immigration judge barred the U.S. from deporting Abrego Garcia to El Salvador.A Justice Department lawyer conceded in a court hearing that Abrego Garcia should not have been deported. Attorney General Pam Bondi later removed the lawyer, Erez Reuveni, from the case and placed him on leave.

"There is no resolution to life's questions."Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for the grand finale (episode 8), titled "Amor Fati," of The White Lotus season 3.Sunday's hour-and-a-half season finale of White Lotus was shocking, scandalous, and totally deadly. The opening lines from the monk feel quite ominous as the episode motages over our cast of resorters, so we'll surely have some questions at the end of this..."Hey!"Sam Rockwell completely steals the show the second he's on screen.As Rick (Walter Goggins) leaves the hotel where they've been partying all night, Frank (Rockwell) parkours after him down the hallway and then delivers a "Hey" that will surely become a meme.Rick is determined to get back to the White Lotus resort to see his girlfriend, but it seems he's forgotten that Jim Hollinger, whom he confronted with a gun just last episode, owns that property..."I guess I am spoiled."After Piper (Sarah Catehrine Hook) and Lochlan's (Sam Nivola) night at the monastery, Piper confesses to Victoria (Parker Posey) that perhaps she's not cut out for the Buddhist life. Piper cries over being a "princess who needs things to be a certain way" at breakfast while Victoria gleefully comforts her and pressures her to indulge in the finer things in life."It's okay for you to like worship me, but don't like worship me."Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) continues to ignore Lochlan to the point where he finally just asks him, "Are you mad at me or something?""I'm a pleaser."Lochlan reveals that he does in fact remember their threesome with Chloe, particularly jerking Saxon off, and makes an excuse for the encounter."I just want to give everyone what they want," says Lochlan. "I'm in a family full of narcissists."Saxon does not want to hear it ever and storms off to read his book alone on the beach, which he can do because like he says, "I went to Duke."Chelsea and Rick's reunion.Saxon is still trying to win over Chelsea (Aimee Lou Reed) and shows off that he can read ("I went to Duke.") down by the beach. But all that's for naught because when Rick walks up to the beach, he and Chelsea have a beautiful reunion. Rick reassures Chelsea that he's past the anger. "Well, I didn't kill anyone." He also shares that the confrontation with Jim "got the monkey off my back."Right..."I know you know."Meanwhile, Gaitok not so subtly asks Valentin for the name of his friends, and it's clear that he knows they're behind the robbery in episode two. Instead of staying silent, Valentin begs Gaitok to stay silent. If he's arrested, he'll get deported. They have no way of making money. "If you say something, you're killing me." And for some reason, Gaitok does stay silent? "Don't eat it."Timothy, gunless yet still suicidal, remembers the fruit just outside his window is poisonous and decides to grind up the seed and serve it to his entire family.Saxon's annoying blender will finally be put to good use. "He killed the bitch."Zion and Belinda meet up with Greg Hunt for bribery and negotiations. Zion is ready to play hardball with Greg, hilariously quotes Raisin in the Sun, and, to Belinda's surprise, asks for $5 million. "She's just caught up in the ethics of it all."Zion believes there's enough money here for everyone to get their happy ending and is ready to extort Greg for all he's got. Belinda, who at first plays innocent, exits the room like she's haggling with a car dealership, then sends Zion back in to play hardball. "Do you think you could live with no money?"Timothy's questions feel more pointed than ever, and he's relieved when Lochlan says he can live without their family's money. Now he gets to survive!"I'm so glad we did this."After the chaos of the week, Kate, Laurie, and Jaclyn have dinner and are surprisingly... okay? "Everything is in bloom," Kate gushes, despite them not actually addressing any of their fights or feelings. At first, Laurie seems to be ruminating, but when she finally speaks, the tears flood her eyes. "If I'm being honest, I just feel like all week I've been so sad," she says, confessing that their friendship is one of her only decisions in life that she doesn't second-guess. Seems like quite the fake friendship but hey, as long as they're happy!"That's the plan."Chelsea is so happy Rick is back at the hotel, happy and safe, and when he shares that he intends to spend the rest of his life with her, she starts crying."The coconut milk's off."Timothy feeds his entire family (minus Lochlan) the poisonous Pia Colada and watches in a haze as they all take a sip. Then, after a full season of fantasizing about killing his family, the regret sinks in. "The coconut milk's off!" he exclaims.Tim knocks the glasses out of Saxon's hand, then quickly collects the glasses from his family and dumps their remnants in the sink. Victoria reminds him about the wine right behind him, oblivious to the fact that they were all about to die. $5 million.She gets it. Belinda gets the money. Greg Hunt wires her the $5 million, all in the name of Tanya and keeping the peace. "Good things happen to good people."But her first priority isn't to launch her wellness center, it's to get the hell out of Thailand. Zion asks her, don't you want to start the center with Pornchai? But she seems to have completely forgotten her potential life with the resort worker and is ready to get out of Dodge, effectively putting Pornchai in the same position as Tanya put her in back in Season 1."I remember your mother."The next morning, Jim Hollinger confronts Rick, who is lackadaisically lounging at the White Lotus breakfast buffet instead of going, um, anywhere else, and he delivers the ultimate insult to Rick's mother."I knew she was a drunk and a slut. Didn't know she was a liar to. Wanted you to think your father was some kind of great man. She told you a fairytale kid. Your father was no saint. You didn't miss out on much. And that's the f---ing truth."Rick doesn't take it well, to say the least, and storms off, spiraling. Lochlan makes a smoothie.Lochlan finally decides to make his own protein shake and doesn't bother to clean out the machine from last night. As Victoria, Saxon, and Piper head to breakfast, Lochlan is choking by the pool, and no one even notices as they head out. Lochlan throws up the smoothie before falling over and is dying agonizingly, like he's drowning slowly. As he dies in an underwater dream, he sees four monks looking down at him. Timothy wanders outside to see his son on the ground, unconscious. He sprints over, frantic but helpless, over his dying son. Bad things happen in threes.Rick finally does it. He eyes Jim happily taking photos with Jaclyn, too happily perhaps, and rushes him, swipes Jim's gun, and shoots him twice. As the girls flee the scene, Sritala loses it. "He's your father," she yells at Rick. "He told me! He's your father!"Wait, what? Rick has no time to process the words as Jim's security is after him, and the shootout that opened the season begins. Chelsea runs up behind Rick, desperate for them to escape for their happy ending. But after Rick takes the two guards out, he turns around to see Chelsea on the ground, blood pooling on her chest. She's been caught in the crossfire.Gaitok is activated.Gaitok has finally remembered he's on the clock and sprints into action. He unlocks the security guard's gun and sprints to the scene to find Rick carrying Chelsea in his arms, and Sritala instructs him to shoot Rick.He hesitates, then eventually shoots. Both Rick and Chelsea fall into the water."I think I just saw God."Somehow, Lochlan regains consciousness in Timothy's arms. "I think I just saw God," he tells his father, who he doesn't realize almost accidentally killed up. The death count drops back down to 5: Rick, Chelsea, Jim Hollinger, and the two security guards. "Things are about to change."After one hell of a week, the surviving guests depart the White Lotus Thailand resort. Mook is happy, thrilled even, that Gaitok murdered someone and got a promotion. Her mind... what goes on in there... Jaclyn, Laurie, and Kate are trauma-bonded even more, Valentin and the Russians live happily ever after with absolutely no consequence after holding the jewelry store at gunpoint, Frank is back on the sober wagon and deep in prayer at the monastery, and Belinda and Zion wave Pornchai goodbye $5 million richer.Moments before the Ratliff family turn on their phones for the first time all week, Timothy finally acknowledges the s--- storm coming for them."We'll get through it as a family." And despite fantasizing about their demise all weekend, he looks quite relieved to say it out loud. And that's it. That's season 3 of White Lotus!

Editor's note: This article contains spoilers about season 3 of HBO's The White Lotus.In his first post-finale interview, Patrick Schwarzenegger discussed Saxon's sexual orientation, the incest storyline comparisons between The White Lotus and Game of Thrones, and how he feels about his brother-in-law Chris Pratt watching his naked scenes on the hit HBO series.Right after leaving a screening of The White Lotus season 3 finale, Schwarzenegger opened up about a few hot topics that he can now dive into without the risk of spoiling anything further. For instance, the actor revealed that he did not have any conversations with showrunner Mike White about Saxon's sexual orientation."One of my audition scenes was the scene by the pool, when the two girls are interrogating me saying they didn't force me to kiss my brother," Schwarzenegger told Variety. "I'm like, 'Yeah, you did,' And then they say, 'Well, we didn't make him jerk you off.' At the time, I didn't know if that was them messing with me, or if it had actually happened, until I booked the role. We didn't necessarily have conversations before that."Variety's Matt Donnelly then referenced a recent "I Don't Think So Honey" segment from Matt Rogers on Las Culturistas in which the actor and comedian dragged viewers who are very concerned about the incest on The White Lotus but didn't have as many issues with the long-standing incestuous pairing between Cersei and Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones.See on InstagramSchwarzenegger reacted to that reference saying that "Game of Thrones was a totally different world. It's a different setting, a period fantasy. This is hitting way harder because it's current."When it came to the argument that more people were upset about The White Lotus incest because it involved two men, Schwarzenegger remarked: "If it's because it's two brothers, or guy-on-guy, I think it's just the current state of what the show is."Speaking of family, the actor was asked about his brother-in-law, Chris Pratt, and his own father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, sharing their candid reactions in the media about seeing Patrick's naked scenes on The White Lotus. Did using prosthetics make it any easier for him to navigate those reactions?"I don't know that it made it easier," Patrick Schwarzenegger told Variety. "But at the end of the day, I'm playing a character. It's uncomfortable, but it's not me. I put my trust in Mike, and he's continuing to push the envelope. I was shocked at how well it worked out."The actor added, "The first four episodes, I had people coming up to me nonstop telling me how much they hated my character, that I was playing such a great douche bag, and all these different things. But that past four weeks, I've had people come up saying, 'I feel so much for your character. He's going through so much. I can't believe I'm rooting for Saxon.'"See on InstagramThe White Lotus season 3 finale really had everything: Saxon begging his brother to live in denial about the sex scene between them, Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) admitting that she's more like her mom than she cared to admit, Timothy (Jason Isaacs) attempting to murder his entire family, Victoria (Parker Posey) asking for some wine after almost dying from a poisoned smoothie, and the miracle of Lochlan going from "twink death" to "twink resurrection."And even though the Ratliff family just went through quite a roller-coaster ride, there is so much more to come after this 90-minute episode concludes. A life of financial ruin and legal battles awaits them!HBO's The White Lotus season 3 is now streaming on Max.

Season 3 of The White Lotus has introduced a new heartthrob in the form of Valentin, played by Arnas Fedaravicius. The Lithuanian actor, who portrays a Russian health mentor working at the resort, quickly became the talk of the showboth among the characters and the fans watching at home. With his charm, good looks, and undeniable appeal, Valentin has become the latest addition to the shows everSource

Nature, Published online: 04 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01082-3Neuroscientists have observed how deep-brain structures are activated when the brain becomes aware of its own thoughts. Plus, the worlds tiniest pacemaker and how the Trump tariffs will affect US science labs.

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The change of the guard by the Utah Highway Patrol during a funeral service for former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)2025-04-07T04:01:20Z SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Family and friends of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love gathered Monday in Salt Lake City to honor the life and legacy of the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress after she died of brain cancer last month at age 49.The former lawmaker from Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants, had undergone treatment for an aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma and received immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial. She died March 23 at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, weeks after her daughter announced she was no longer responding to treatment.Hundreds of mourners entered the service from a walkway lined with American flags, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute of Religion on the University of Utah campus. Long tables displayed framed family photos and bouquets of red and white flowers. A choir of Loves friends sang the hymn Consider the Lilies at the start of the service. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, a close friend of Loves, was seated on stage and was named an honorary pallbearer.Loves sister Cyndi Brito shared childhood memories, including how Love used to rehearse all day and night for starring roles in her school plays. She was always the best at everything she did, her sister said. Sis, we will always, always look up to you, Brito said. Keep being the best.Brito read an excerpt of a speech her third-grade daughter gave at a recent school assembly for Black History Month honoring Loves legacy. Mia Love played many roles and had many titles, but the most important role in the most important title that Mia Love played in my eyes was auntie, Brito recalled her daughter, Carly, telling classmates.On Sunday evening, state lawmakers and members of the public visited the Utah Capitol to pay their respects at Loves flag-covered coffin behind ropes in the buildings rotunda. Love, born Ludmya Bourdeau, represented Utah on Capitol Hill from 2015 to 2019. She and her husband, Jason, had three children, Alessa, Abigale and Peyton.She was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022 and said her doctors estimated she had only 10 to 15 months to live, which she surpassed. With aggressive treatments, Love lived for about three years after receiving her diagnosis.Love entered politics in 2003 after winning a seat on the city council in Saratoga Springs, 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Salt Lake City. She was elected as the citys mayor in 2009, becoming the first Black woman to serve as a mayor in Utah.In 2012, after giving a rousing speech at the Republican National Convention, she narrowly lost a bid for the U.S. House against the Democratic incumbent. She ran again two years later and defeated a first-time candidate by about 7,500 votes.Love did not emphasize her race during her campaigns, but she acknowledged the significance of her election after her 2014 victory. She said her win defied naysayers who suggested a Black, Republican, Mormon woman could not win a congressional seat in overwhelmingly white Utah. She was briefly considered a rising star in the GOP, but her power within the party fizzled out as President Donald Trump took hold. Love kept her distance from Trump and called him out in 2018 for vulgar comments he made about immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and some African nations. Later that year, she lost in the midterm elections as Democrats surged. HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Schoenbaum is a government and politics reporter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also covers general news in the Rockies and LGBTQ+ rights policies in U.S. statehouses. twitter mailto

On Monday stocks plummeted again following President Trumps tariff announcements last week. For a brief moment, they dramatically shot back up following reports that Trump was considering a 90-day pause in tariffs. But, that turned out to be false, and people have been trying to find out where the idea that there would be a 90-day pause actually came from.A company called Benzinga carried the headline Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett Says Trump Is Considering A 90-Day Pause in Tariffs For All Countries Except China, according to what appears to be a screenshot of the headline posted to Bluesky.Benzinga itself is now blaming posts on X for the market-moving mistake.In response to an emailed request for comment, Steve Krause, chief of news operations for Benzinga Pro, told 404 Media that the company issued this note:Benzinga Note: Market continues to be volatile after the White House Calls Hassett Tariff Headline 'Fake News' Amid Numerous Tariff Developments from EU, China. Hassett was misquoted by numerous X accounts and sources as indicating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause in tariffs.Most people have probably not heard of Benzinga. Its a company that is supposed to quickly provide information to financial professionals. The headline then got mentioned on CNBC. The outlet said the source of the claim was unclear.Still in response to that snippet of news, the S&P 500 leapt 8.5%. The White House then debunked the tariff pause, and the market immediately went back down.Krause did not provide any more details on how or why unverified claims on X ended up being reported by Benzinga.NBC News found one of it not the earliest claim of Hassett and the pause came from an account called @yourfavorito.

Including pronouns in introductions, your email signature or your social media bio may seem like a minor detail. Pronouns are just small words we use in place of names all the time. But, like names, pronouns have personal significance. They say something about who we are.Trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse people face many issues more pressing than pronouns, including health and educational disparities and disproportionately higher rates of abuse, violence and discrimination. Getting pronouns right is a simple thing everyone can do to show respect.Linguistic shifts towards gender inclusivity are occurring worldwide, and the use of gender-neutral or inclusive pronouns is not a new nor exclusively Western phenomenon.Chinese, one of the worlds oldest languages and spoken by more than one billion people, illustrates how languages adapt to reflect shifting understanding of gender. Its pronoun system may be on the cusp of significant change.Developing pronounsIn my newly published research, Ive explored what is happening with Chinese third-person pronouns.The modern Chinese pronoun system is fascinating for two reasons.First, gendered pronouns have only been part of the Chinese language for 100 years: the feminine pronoun (she) was only adopted in the 1920s.Second, although there are now distinct Chinese characters for he, , and she, , these are both pronounced t in Mandarin. You can have a whole conversation about someone without revealing their gender.The lack of gender-distinct pronouns in spoken Mandarin has prompted calls for written Chinese to follow suit. Queer Chinese speakers have proposed several gender-inclusive pronouns that would be pronounced t, just like (he) and (she).These include the romanised form TA and new Chinese characters and . These new characters might look strange: they are written like this to clarify that they should be read as one Chinese character. Currently, they take up the space of two Chinese characters because they are not yet in Unicode and cannot be typed properly.Other people hope to see the now-masculine regain its original function as an ungendered pronoun.What pronouns do queer Chinese speakers use?To understand how Chinese pronouns are changing, I surveyed more than 100 queer Chinese speakers across 12 countries. I asked survey respondents, a third of whom were nonbinary or otherwise gender-diverse, about their pronoun preferences and perceptions. I also analysed how pronouns are used in a large database of contemporary Chinese texts.My research found gender-inclusive pronouns accounted for about a quarter of first-choice pronouns, and nearly half of all pronouns used by survey respondents. TA was overwhelmingly preferred by gender-diverse individuals (70%), with the English they (20%) the next most popular option.While cisgender and transgender men almost exclusively used masculine pronouns, cis and trans women showed significant openness to using gender-inclusive pronouns alongside feminine ones. After (she), TA was the second most common pronoun for women (40%) and second most common overall (17%).Notably, (he) was not used by any women or gender-diverse people, except one who considered it gender-neutral. This suggests reviving its original ungendered usage may be difficult.TA emerged as the most recognised gender-inclusive pronoun, with nearly all respondents (97%) familiar with it regardless of their age, gender, region or language background. In contrast, fewer than 8% had encountered the new character-based pronouns or and no one reported using them.What makes TA so popular?Survey participants were overwhelmingly positive about TA, with 63% expressing favourable views. As one respondent explained:The look and feel is good, it suits peoples everyday pronunciation habits, and doesnt create issues with having to specify someones gender.TA functions similarly to English singular they. It works in two ways: as a gender-neutral pronoun when gender is unknown (like saying someone left their umbrella), and as a gender-inclusive pronoun specifically including gender-diverse people.Many survey respondents called TA respectful and inclusive but also simply convenient.However, some respondents were concerned TA is untraditional and pollutes the Chinese language.Practical considerations for using emerging Chinese pronouns also extend to the technical challenges of typing new Chinese characters. Before a new character can be typed on computers or phones, it needs to be officially encoded in Unicode, the global standard for digital text.My research shows this requirement is strongly influencing which emerging Chinese pronouns can gain traction.While some survey respondents hoped to see a gender-inclusive Chinese character adopted, they werent optimistic about or becoming mainstream.As one noted:is good, but its hard to type and it takes a long time to explain.User-friendly and easily understandableTA is currently the most popular emerging Chinese gender-inclusive pronoun, crucially because it mimics how people use t in spoken Mandarin.It is already part of peoples vocabulary, and already used (at least as a gender-neutral pronoun) by mainstream Chinese media and on online platforms. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CRu2R6zreMA?wmode=transparent&start=0 This 2023 TEDxSuzhouWomen talk is titled We are all gender misfits (ta)Unlike other recently proposed pronouns, TA is versatile, user-friendly and easily understandable for queer and non-queer Chinese speakers alike. This makes TA a strong contender for widespread adoption into contemporary Chinese.Like the introduction of a Chinese feminine pronoun (she) in the 1920s, the emergence of TA as a gender-inclusive pronoun in the 2020s is about recognising a wider spectrum of identities.Pronouns are not a political statement, just a personal statement. When you use someones correct pronouns, youre saying, I see you, and I respect who you are. Thats something worth talking about, in any language.Janet Davey, PhD Candidate, Australian Centre on China in the World, Australian National UniversityThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.The post Chinese only introduced a feminine pronoun in the 1920s. Now, it might adopt a gender-inclusive one appeared first on News Is Out.

Nature, Published online: 07 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00995-3Success gives hope to scientists and advocates who managed to get millions of dollars in grants restored.

The Panthers on Monday signed former Division I basketball player Colin Granger to develop as a tight end.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an "outstanding record" as the NHL's top career goal scorer.

Bayern Munich will be missing several key players in Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg clash at home to Inter Milan, but manager Vincent Kompany has complete faith in those that are available.

President Donald Trump, left, greets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)2025-04-07T14:44:44Z WASHINGTON (AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, becoming the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he unleashed tariffs on countries around the world.Whether Netanyahus visit succeeds in bringing down or eliminating Israels tariffs remains to be seen, but how it plays out could set the stage for how other world leaders try to address the new tariffs.Trump greeted the Israeli prime minister with a firm handshake as he arrived for talks.Trump ignored shouted questions from reporters about the tumbling global markets and whether he would lift tariffs on Israel.Shortly before their meeting, the White House announced that Trump and Netanyahus plans to hold a joint news conference had been canceled. The White House did not offer any immediate explanation for why it was scrapped, but Trump and Netanyahu were expected to make comments to reporters at the start of their scheduled Oval Office meeting. Netanyahus office has put the focus of his hastily organized Washington visit on the tariffs, while stressing that the two leaders will discuss major geopolitical issues including the war in Gaza, tensions with Iran, Israel-Turkey ties and the International Criminal Court, which issued an arrest warrant against the Israeli leader last year. Trump in February signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC over its investigations of Israel. The prime minister soon after arriving in Washington on Sunday evening met with senior Trump administration officials, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer, to discuss the tariffs. And Netanyahu met on Monday with Steve Witkoff, Trumps special envoy to the Middle East, ahead of his sit down with the president. Trump and Netanyahu are also expected to discuss Israels hoped-for annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, which the Palestinians want as the heart of their future independent state. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on U.S.-Israel relations, said he expected Trump to use the tariffs as leverage to force concessions from Netanyahu.In Israels case, those concessions might not be economic. Trump may pressure Netanyahu to move toward ending the war in Gaza at the very least through some interim truce with Hamas that would pause the fighting and free more hostages. Gilboa said Trump is hoping to return from his first overseas trip expected next month to Saudi Arabia with some movement on a deal to normalize relations with Israel, which would likely require significant Israeli concessions on Gaza. If he does manage to move toward bolstering ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, that would act as a regional diplomatic counterweight to pressure Iran, against which Trump has threatened new sanctions and suggested military action over its nuclear program.In a preemptive move last week, Israel announced that it was removing all tariffs on goods from the U.S., mostly on imported food and agricultural products, according to a statement from Netanyahus office. The statement did not mention Trumps impending tariffs, which were announced the following day, but said Israels step would bolster ties with its largest trading partner, the United States. Israel is not a major trading partner of the U.S.But the tactic failed, and with a 17% rate, Israel was just one of dozens of countries that were slapped with tariffs on Trumps so-called Liberation Day last week.Although Israel is a tiny market for U.S. products, the United States is a key trade partner of Israel. Much of that trade is for high-tech services, which are not directly affected by the tariffs, but key Israeli industries could be impacted.The Manufacturers Association of Israel estimates that the tariffs will cost Israel about $3 billion in exports each year and lead to the loss of 26,000 jobs in industries that include biotechnology, chemicals, plastics and electronics. The World Bank says Israels gross domestic product, a measure of economic output, is over $500 billion a year.The damage wont stop at exports, said Ron Tomer, the groups president. It will scare investors, encourage companies to leave Israel and undermine our image as a global center of innovation. He called on the government to work urgently to protect the economy. ___Goldenberg reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. TIA GOLDENBERG Goldenberg is an Associated Press reporter and producer covering Israel and the Palestinian territories. She previously reported on East and West Africa from Nairobi. twitter mailto AAMER MADHANI Madhani covers the White House for The Associated Press. He is based in Washington. twitter mailto

April 6-12 marks National Library Week, the American Library Associations (ALA) annual celebration of libraries, library workers, and the role they play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. With a theme of Drawn to the Library, this years event encourages readers to chart [their] next literary adventure at the library, recognize the contributions of [...]The post Annual Celebration of Libraries and Library Workers Arrives Amid Funding Threats to Learning and Enrichment first appeared on GLAAD.

Patrick McDonald, an Emmy-nominated reality TV producer known for his work on Bravo's Real Housewives franchises and Vanderpump Rules, has publicly alleged that his engagement with adult content on OnlyFans led to his professional estrangement from the network. In two separate 9-minute videos posted to social media, McDonald explained that after initiating his OnlyFans account under the username ThiccTrick1 in August 2024, his collaborations with Bravo ceased, suggesting a direct correlation between his side venture and his diminished opportunities with the network. McDonald acknowledged the potential risks associated with his decision, stating, "I'm not an idiot. I knew there was a chance when I started making adult content it could jeopardize my work with Bravo." He contrasted his situation with that of onscreen talent who have maintained similar accounts without apparent repercussions, questioning the disparity in treatment between on-camera personalities and behind-the-scenes staff. See on InstagramBeyond his personal experience, McDonald criticized the broader work environment within reality TV production, citing instances of overworked producers, problematic showrunners, and insensitive handling of cast members' personal matters.In fact, the long days worked by the crew including 22-hour flights for international trips, followed immediately by full days of shooting with no rest started his journey toward adult entertainment.My passion for the genre started to wane as a result [of] how poorly the cast and crew were treated at times, he said.See on InstagramHe also recounted a particular incident involving a cast member's sexuality, seemingly Kyle Richards. Although he didn't name her directly, he heavily eluded to a situation that sounded exactly what she's going through with the rumors about her relationship with country singer Morgan Wade. McDonald said he didn't think it was right to try and out someone without their consent, and he alleges they did so recently with someone. He also alleges the producers pushed the storyline and encouraged fellow cast members to ask questions, even though the other party wanted privacy over the matter. He described the internal discussions as, "insensitive, problematic, and quite frankly gross."The interaction also acted as a catalyst for him to leave, saying, The circumstances around that storyline were a major contributing factor to me realizing that it was time to make a change.McDonald said he looked around at his friends in the adult entertainment industry and how much less they worked, which got him thinking about the industry.Honestly, adult entertainment is something Ive been interested in doing for a long time, but I was too scared to do it because of the fear of what other people might think, he said. He added, I mean, working with the Housewives can be fun at times, but traveling the world to film with some of the most beautiful men on the planet is also a pretty top-tier job.See on InstagramDespite the professional fallout, McDonald expressed no regrets about his transition into adult content creation, saying, Sex work is real, legitimate work, and it has been since the dawn of time.He noted that other Bravo personalities, such as Larsa Pippen and Denise Richards, have also ventured into platforms like OnlyFans, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in the network's stance toward such endeavors.Outside of Bravo, McDonald isnt the only one to receive this type of discrimination for creating adult content. Last August, X-Men 97 creator Beau DeMayo was also reportedly fired over a similar situation.As of now, Bravo has not publicly responded to McDonald's claims. PRIDE also reached out to McDonald for a comment but has yet to receive a response.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of HBOs The White Lotus. In the chaotic, twist-filled finale of The White Lotus Season 3, Sam Nivolas portrayal of Lochlan Ratliff left viewers stunned, especially after his character narrowly avoided death and had a critical heart-to-heart with his brother, Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger). The Ratliff familys tumultuousSource

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The adult entertainment community is mourning the unexpected loss of Damien Stone, a prolific gay adult star and bodybuilder, who passed away at the age of 32. His family confirmed the cause of death was complications related to an enlarged heart.Stone, who began his career in adult film in 2017, quickly became known for his intense on-screen presence, striking physique, and versatility across gay, bisexual, and trans content. He starred in scenes for studios like Men, NakedSword, Bromo, ManUpFilms, WhyNotBi, FaceDownAssUp, and TransAngels, building a fan base that admired both his onscreen charisma and commitment to the work. (@) Born in Moldova and raised in Pennsylvania, Stone was more than just a screen performer. After stepping away from studio work in 2020, he transitioned to bodybuildingwhere he became a three-time champion in the state of Pennsylvaniaand continued connecting with fans through platforms like OnlyFans. He was active on social media as recently as February, with his final posts offering his characteristic mix of confidence and introspection. (@) While the news of his death surfaced publicly on April 1, 2025, via Str8UpGayPorn, his family had reportedly announced his passing earlier on March 11. (@) Online, performers like Nicholas Ryder said he filmed his favorite scene with him. Fans like @Patient_503 said he was "a really funny, sweet, and kind guy" with "so much life left to live." Another fan named Gary M said we lost such a "beautiful muscular man," but that his beauty "disappeared into the spirit world." Edge Media Network said he was someone with a "big heart, big presence, and someone a lot of folks in the industry looked up to." (@) Stones death follows a string of losses in the adult film world in recent years, including fellow performers Tim Kruger, Hank Hightower, and Sophie Anderson. His passing is a somber reminder of the often unseen health battles performers may face despite their outward image of strength and glamour.May he rest in peace.

Over the weekend, millions of Americans hit the streets and came together to raise their voices in protest of Donald Trumps presidency. The Hands Off protests were organized by a nationwide coalition of more than 150 groups ranging from LGBTQ+ advocates to labor unions, women's rights groups and civil rights organizations. All told, there were more than 1,200 Hands Off rallies with protests happening in all 50 states, as well as events in various countries including Austria, France, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.Since President Trumps reelection, there has been a building groundswell of protests against his various plans and policies, from gutting the federal work force and funding, to immigration raids which have seen legal residents being shuffled off to detainment facilities and prisons, to the appointment of an unelected billionaire, Elon Musk, infiltrating the nations private data, or utterly bungling our national security. This massive demonstration proves that the resistance is not slowing or backing down.See on InstagramWhile the protests were peaceful, with no reported arrests, when it came to the signs at the events, well, the artists chose violence and a level of pettiness that just warms our hearts and offers a chance to have a much needed schadenfreude-fueled laugh.From angry penguins taking to the streets, to a brutal sofa-related call back, Elon Musk getting murdered by words, or a Severance fan telling to Trump to devour feculence, here are the funniest, cleverest, and pettiest signs from the weekend that prove the resistance is not only alive and well its hilarious. (@) "If Kamala was president we would all be at brunch." (@) "We're all the couch now." (@) "Wisconsin hates Elon so much it could be one of his kids."See on Instagram"Dear Trump: Devour feculence." (@) "Girl, hold my earrings." (@) "But it was the Gulf of Mexico at birth!" (@) "Grab him by the Teslacles." (@) "We waddle at dawn." (@) "They just are cute penguins!" (@) "One if by land, two if by sea... WTF?!* Hegseth just texted me?!?" (@) "I was accidentally added to this protest by a signal group chat." (@) "Bad DOGE! Someone call Kristi Noem." (@) "Honk if you never drunk texted war plans." (@) "Leaks. Like Watergate but with morons."See on Instagram"Let them eat Teslas."See on Instagram"I'm so angryI stitched this just so I could stab something 3,000 times." (@) "This is my resisting bitch face." (@) "The bag brothers."See on Instagram"I like my horchata warm because f*** ICE!"See on Instagram"Elon can oligargle deez nuts." (@) "Not normally a sign by but geez." (@) "We coulda ha a bad b****."Lady Di (@ladydi2020.bsky.social)"We shall overcomb."

Ry Rivers, a rising artist blending the soulfulness of R&B with the storytelling tradition of country music, is poised to make a significant impact on the contemporary music scene. With a sound he describes as blue-eyed country soul, Rivers authenticity and magnetic stage presence have already garnered attention, culminating in a headlining performance at the Wilton Manors Stonewall PrideSource

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Frameworka company that makes upgradeable and repairable laptopshas said it will pause sales on several versions of one of its models in America thanks to Trumps tariffs.Due to the new tariffs that came into effect on April 5th, were temporarily pausing US sales on a few base Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 5 7640U). For now, these models will be removed from our US site. We will continue to provide updates as we have them, Framework said in a post on X.Due to the new tariffs that came into effect on April 5th, were temporarily pausing US sales on a few base Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 5 7640U). For now, these models will be removed from our US site. We will continue to provide updates as we have them. Framework (@FrameworkPuter) April 7, 2025Unlike most laptops, Frameworks machines are designed to be upgraded and repaired. Customers pick a screen size and choose from a list of parts they want in the machine. They can have Framework assemble it and ship it with Windows installed, or they can build it themselves and install a custom operating system.The 13 line is Frameworks mid-sized option and the Ryzen 5 7640U was the cheapest variation of that model, starting at $749. The Ultra 5 125H was the Intel variant and is no longer listed on Frameworks website in the U.S. An archived version of the page shows this model starting at $799.A spokesperson for Framework told 404 Media in an email that the company was pausing sales on their six lowest priced units in the U.S. They clarified that those models are still available to customers that are ordering the machines outside of America. I asked if they knew when, or if, those models would ever come back to America. No comment, they said.I asked Framework why this was happening and it pointed to an answer it had posted on X. We priced our laptops when tariffs on imports from Taiwan were 0%. At a 10% tariff, we would have to sell the lowest-end SKUs at a loss, they said. Other consumer goods makers have performed the same calculations and taken the same actions, though most have not been open about it.Frameworks cheapest line of laptops is the latest consumer product to be felled by Trumps decision to issue a blanket import tax of 10% on all goods coming into the United States and a 32% tariff on Taiwan in particular. The stock market slumped on Monday and Wikipedia has already begun calling the events the 2025 Stock Market Crash.Nintendo announced the global launch of the Switch 2 just before Trump launched his tariff regime. The gaming company pulled pre-orders for the new gaming console in the U.S., citing uncertainty around the tariffs. The price was meant to be $449, but it might go up now. The board game and collectible card game industries, which rely on cheap materials from China, are signaling that prices are about to go up and its industry may collapse. A 2024 study from the Consumer Technology Associationthe group that puts on CESlooked at what effect proposed tariffs may have on gamers.What the CTA report predicted Framework, Nintendo, and the board game industry have confirmed. Trumps tariffs will hit gamers hard.

Health is always most important.For the past three years, Max Lorde has built a strong fanbase who love his wild viral clips and sexy adult films. However, things took a scary turn late last year when the model had a major health scare."It's been crazy. [I'm] blessed and alive. For those who don't know, I had a heart attack back in August. It was terrifying. It was just a lot. I'm just learning it's a lot of stress. I'm learning to let go, forgive, move on and be happy," Lorde tells PRIDE. See on Instagram At just 26 years old, the star is making important life changes and putting down the bottle more than he used to."I'm not an alcoholic, but I go to my doctor and get alcohol every day. Don Julio, you may know him," he jokes. "Maybe alcohol's not actually worth it. Maybe it's not."Although he may be giving up the booze, Lorde still has big plans for his career in the adult entertainment industry."I have some scenes coming up! This year, I'm going to try to go Europe. I haven't been yet! She's had her Hispanics. She's had her Australians. She's had her Canadians. She's had her Americans. She needs some French! I'm just being Max Lorde."Fans can keep up with Max Lorde by following him on Instagram here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.

J.K. Rowling is taking a brief pause from attacking trans people to take a swing at asexuals, and the memes making fun of her for it have already been pouring in.April 6 was International Asexuality Day a day intended to simply draw awareness to what asexuality is. But apparently that was too much for the likes of Rowling, who saw an opportunity to punch down and snatched it right up."Happy International Fake Oppression Day to everyone who wants complete strangers to know they dont fancy a shag," she wrote on X, sharing an infographic from Switchboard, an LGBTQ+ support line. (@) As many pointed out, the infographic in question in no way suggested oppression or divisiveness; it simply shared what asexuality is.Why Rowling felt the need to complain about this to her 14.3 million followers, well never really know. But her entire brand has become crusading against trans people, so it isnt really a surprise that shes decided to expand that circle to other members of the LGBTQ+ community on a whim. (@) She also took the time to respond to commenters that agreed with her, deploying whataboutisms and sarcasm as if any of that proves her point. In one of her responses, Rowling appeared to suggest asexuals couldnt know if theyre gay or straight, which further demonstrated her own deep lack of understanding of asexuality. (@) Despite so blatantly being the exact type of person who needs an infographic about asexuality shoved in her face, Rowling continues to Rowling. And people continue to call her out on her unnecessary spitefulness in the most amusing ways. (@) "the mold telling jk rowling it's time to go after asexuals now for some reason" (@) "Us asexuals literally just minding our business. Jk Rowling: AND YOU KNOW WHAT F*CK Y'ALL TOO" (@) "Jk Rowling when minorities exist" (@) "Jkr when she finds out asexual people can fall in love" (@) "the irony of me posting this and jkr tweeting nonsense about us asexuals from her mould shed..... anyways ASEXUALS ARE COOL AND WE EXIST IF U GAF" (@) "Anyone who's not a cishet: [exists] JKR:" (@) "The Mould telling jkr to attack an innocent group of people" (@) "Ace people: I don't like sex. JK Rowling, for some fucking reason:" (@) "JK Rowling killing the black mold in her house (it can reproduce asexually)" (@) "Renowned childrens author and rare mould cultivator Joan K Rowling does not understand the concept of Romantic Love."

Grammy-winning pop artist Sabrina Carpenter is at the center of attentionafter debuting a provocative dance move dubbed the new Juno position for the lesbians during a recent stop on her Short n Sweet tour in Stockholm. The now-viral choreography, a stylized and unapologetic stage moment seemingly mimicking oral sex, has elicited a wide range of reactions, from enthusiastic approval to sharpSource

As anticipation builds for the second season of HBOs critically acclaimed series The Last of Us, new cast member Isabela Merced, who portrays Dina, is offering insights into the burgeoning relationship between her character and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey. The series returns to HBO and streams on Max beginning April 13. In a recent interview with IMDb, Merced spoke candidly about theSource

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Emmy-nominated producer Patrick McDonald, known for his work on Bravos Real Housewives franchises and Vanderpump Rules, has publicly shared that his engagement with adult content on OnlyFans led to his estrangement from the network. In a pair of 9-minute videos posted on social media, McDonald detailed the fallout, claiming his collaboration with Bravo halted shortly after he launched hisSource

The long-standing feud between pop icons Madonna and Elton John has finally come to an end, with both artists sharing a touching photo on social media to announce that they have officially buried the hatchet. The photo, posted on April 7, 2025, features Madonna hugging Elton John, a heartwarming gesture that signals the end of a decades-long rivalry that once divided fans, the mediaSource

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