A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.

Leicester City have become the first Premier League team to lose eight Premier League games in a row without scoring a single goal.

Tight end Brock Harris, the No. 33 overall recruit in the ESPN 300 and the top player in the state of Utah, announced he's committing to BYU.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear in Salt Lake City with the EPA administrator and state lawmakers to talk about Utah's new fluoride ban and food additives legislation, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)2025-04-07T22:04:01Z SALT LAKE CITY (AP) U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy also said hes assembling a task force to focus on the issue.Also on Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is reviewing new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.Kennedy told The Associated Press of his plans after a news conference in Salt Lake City. Utah last month became the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warned the move would lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation barring cities and communities from deciding whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral to their water systems. Water systems across the state must shut down their fluoridation systems by May 7. Kennedy praised Utah for emerging as the leader in making America healthy again. He was flanked by Utah legislative leaders and the sponsor of the states fluoride law. Im very, very proud of this state for being the first state to ban it, and I hope many more will, he said.EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who appeared with Kennedy at the news conference, said his agency was launching a renewed examination of scientific studies on the potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water to help inform any changes to the national standards. When this evaluation is completed, we will have an updated foundational scientific evaluation that will inform the agencys future steps, Zeldin said. Secretary Kennedy has long been at the forefront of this issue. His advocacy was instrumental in our decision to review fluoride exposure risks and we are committed to working alongside him, utilizing sound science as we advance our mission of protecting human health and the environment. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the CDC. In 1950, federal officials endorsed water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay, and in 1962 set guidelines for how much should be added to water.Kennedy, a former environmental lawyer, has called fluoride a dangerous neurotoxin and said also its been associated with arthritis, bone breaks, and thyroid disease. Some studies have suggested such links might exist, usually at higher-than-recommended fluoride levels, though some reviewers have questioned the quality of available evidence and said no definitive conclusions can be drawn.Fluoride can come from a number of sources, but drinking water is the main one for Americans, researchers say. Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population gets fluoridated drinking water, according to CDC data. The addition of low levels of fluoride to drinking water was long considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century. About one-third of community water systems 17,000 out of 51,000 across the U.S. serving more than 60% of the population fluoridated their water, according to a 2022 CDC analysis. The agency currently recommends 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water.But over time, studies have documented potential problems. Too much fluoride has been associated with streaking or spots on teeth. Studies also have traced a link between excess fluoride and brain development.A report last year by the federal governments National Toxicology Program, which summarized studies conducted in Canada, China, India, Iran, Pakistan and Mexico, concluded that drinking water with more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter more than twice the recommended level in the U.S. was associated with lower IQs in kids. ___Stobbe reported from New York. 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

A student walks by the Rush Rhees Library at the University of Rochester, Feb. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)2025-04-07T21:49:09Z WASHINGTON (AP) Colleges around the country are reporting some of their international students visas are being revoked unexpectedly, expressing alarm over what appears to be a new level of government scrutiny.Visas can be canceled for a number of reasons, but college leaders say the government has been quietly terminating students legal residency status with little notice to students or schools. That marks a shift from past practice and leaves students vulnerable to detention and deportation.The list of colleges that have discovered students have had their legal status terminated includes Harvard, Stanford, Michigan, UCLA and Ohio State University. The Trump administration has targeted students who had been involved with pro-Palestinian activism or speech, with a few high-profile detentions of students including Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who was a leader of protests at Columbia University. But more schools are seeing visas stripped from students with no known connection to protests. In some cases, past infractions such as traffic violations have been cited. Some colleges say the reasons remain unclear to them and they are seeking answers. What youre seeing happening with international students is really a piece of the much greater scrutiny that the Trump administration is bringing to bear on immigrants of all different categories, said Michelle Mittelstadt, director of public affairs at the Migration Policy Institute.Many college officials and students have only found out about the changes when they have checked a federal database and seen changes to an individuals immigration status. How do student visas work?Students in other countries must meet a series of requirements to obtain a student visa, usually an F-1. After gaining admission to a school in the U.S., students go through an application and interview process at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.Students on an F-1 visa must show they have enough financial support for their course of study in the U.S. They have to remain in good standing with their academic program and are generally limited in their ability to work off-campus during their academic program.Entry visas are managed by the State Department. Once theyre in the U.S., international students legal status is overseen by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program under the Department of Homeland Security.Leaders at many colleges learned the legal status of some of their international students had been terminated when they checked a database managed by Homeland Security. In the past, college officials say, visas typically were revoked after schools updated the government when students fell out of status. After losing legal residency, students are told to leave the countryHistorically, students who had their visas revoked were allowed to keep their legal residency status and complete their studies.The lack of a valid visa only limited their ability to leave the U.S. and return, something they could reapply for with the State Department. But if a student has lost residency status, they must leave immediately or risk detention by immigration authorities.Higher education leaders worry the arrests and revocations could have a chilling effect on international education in the United States. The lack of clarity of what is leading to revocations can create a sense of fear among students, said Sarah Spreitzer, vice president of government relations at the American Council on Education.The very public actions that are being taken by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security around some of these students, where they are removing these students from their homes or from their streets, thats not usually done unless there is a security issue when a student visa is revoked, she said. The threat of this very quick removal is something thats new. Colleges are trying to reassure studentsIn messages to their campuses, colleges have said they are asking the federal government for answers on what led to the terminations. Others have re-emphasized travel precautions to students, recommending they carry their passport and other immigration documents with them.College leaders spoke of a growing sense of uncertainty and anxiety.These are unprecedented times, and our normal guiding principles for living in a democratic society are being challenged, University of Massachusetts Boston Chancellor Marcelo Surez-Orozco wrote in an email. With the rate and depth of changes occurring, we must be thoughtful in how we best prepare, protect, and respond.Surez-Orozco said the legal residency status had been canceled for two students and five other members of our university community including recent graduates participating in training programs.___The Associated Press education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find APs standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. ANNIE MA Ma is an Associated Press national writer who covers K-12 education. twitter mailto

A White Lotus all-star season? We have thoughts.And with that, the third season of Mike Whites The White Lotus has come to an end. This trilogy of absolute mayhem has astounded viewers for years, with each installment introducing not only a new location for the titular resort but a new group of absolute messes ready to tear it apart during their week vacation. These characters are what make this series the award-winning dramedy it is, with each finale leaving audiences gutted knowing they wont see a majority of them ever againor will they? In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Patrick Schwarzenegger (macho bro Saxon on season three) teased the rumors of an all-stars season of the hit series. Ive heard rumors of them doing an all-star season, he told the publication. And it seems that White is game, too. Id love to do that, the series creator replied. They could get all the douche guys in one hotel together. Mike said that one day when we were on set, he was like, Oh my God, itd be so good to get you, Jake Lacy and Theo James in the same room, Schwarzenegger added. Lest it sound like a pipe dream even HBO CEO Casey Bloys got in on the fan-casting, Maybe Molly Shannons character and Victoria Ratliff know each other? There are so many connections between all these awful people, he joked. So with cast members, creator White, and the network's CEO all on board, naturally TWL fans are going wild asking the same question: Who should return?Now while there are so many absolute icons viewers want to see again, fans have to remember that many of their stories ended when their seasons did. Alternatively, there are others who deserve more than just a returning appearance for instance when are Kitty (Molly Shannon) and Victoria (Parker Posey) getting their Thelma and Louise-esque spin-off, Mr. White!? No, the characters who deserve to return are those who combine iconicity onscreen with stories that still need to be told. They are the perfect candidates for The White Lotus: All-Stars, and we have the top ten (kind of) most deserving right here.Mook (Lalisa Manoba)Few castings have rocked The White Lotus fandom as much as season threes announcement that Lalisa Manoba AKA Lisa, hit solo artist and member of BLACKPINK would be starring as the charming health mentor, Mook. Now along with just wanting to see her on our screens again, a return would help Mook finally get her own story rather than simply being a factor in someone elses like she was for Gaitok in season three. Viewers will get to learn what deviousness drives this bubbly character to crave such intense men perhaps at an international work conference?Albie Di Grasso (Adam DiMarco) & Portia (Haley Lu Richardson)Ahh, Albie (Adam DiMarco) and Portia (Haley Lu Richardson), this couple had a truly wild ride in season two. From Albie getting swindled out of 50,000 Euros (when he wasnt starring in memes as a pill-pushing twink) to Portia getting literally kidnapped, their time at The White Lotus was less than ideal. But all that pales in comparison to how irritating fans have theorized their relationship would be, especially when pairing Albies nice-guy misogyny with Portias newfound fear of taking any risks. It would be frustrating but hilarious to see how they would fare on a romantic getaway and it may even be a chance to get the late-great Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge) the justice she deserves. Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola)No, The White Lotus character has set the internet on fire as much as Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola). From tension with his older brother leading to the worst case of people pleasing ever to nearly dying from an unwashed blender, Lochlan went through so much only to discover his family had lost their immense wealth. It definitely wouldnt be in the extravagant suite he originally occupied, but itd be thrilling to see him on vacation with a new view of life and a very reduced budget. Dillon (Lukas Gage)Some peoples time on The White Lotus is defined by intrigue, drama, and growth others are defined by one unreasonably well-done rimjob scene. Such was the case for Dillon (played by queer icon Lukas Gage), with the season one staff member trading sexual favors for a better timesheet with his manager, Armond (Murray Bartlett). This experience showed him how a toxic work culture can literally destroy someones life, with his return bringing the thoughtful conversations this show is known forand who knows, with him around, maybe another hunky cast member will get a mouthful!Shane Patton (Jake Lacy) and Rachel Patton (Alexandra Daddario)Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore)No work conference of The White Lotus most iconic staff members would be complete without Sicilys Queer legend herself, Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore). This manager kept things in checkwell, as much as the wild guests and murder plot would allow. Still, her coming out arc was one of the series most heartwarming, and her growth throughout season two showed how a person can do their job without letting it control their life. Shed make an amazing mentor for Mook and Dillon, but with this iconic trio onboard, that leaves one question: whos headlining the conference?Sritala Holliger (Lek Patravadi)Few The White Lotus divas have been as astounding as Sritala Hollinger, owner of The White Lotus Thailand played by real-life Thai legend Lek Patravadi. Why wouldnt an international conference recruit her as its moderator not only does she run the best White Lotus in the world, but her story of recovery after her husbands violent murder is exactly the sob story corporations love. Shed show not only what that kind of trauma does to a legend, but just how brutal a woman has to be to maintain her stardom in this industry.Mia (Beatrice Grann & Lucia (Simona Tabasco)No,The White Lotus: All-Stars cast is complete without the sweetest girls youll ever meet, Mia (Beatrice Grann) and Lucia (Simona Tabasco). These women were not only television trailblazers for their portrayal of sex workers but were the unequivocal winners of season two. Lucia manipulated Albie out of 50,000 euros and Mia launched her singing career within the hotel itself all while helping Valentina discover her sexuality! With their charm and business mindsets, theres no question they would eventually make their way to a White Lotus vacation, and theyd be just what a returnee season needs to knock these rich folks down a peg.Jaclyn Lemon (Michelle Monaghan)Carrie Coon, the Republican, and Actress were the internets favorite group this season of The White Lotus, with many hoping to see Coons Laurie return but her story was already completed. She, along with Leslie Bibbs Kate, end the finale content with the lives theyre returning toJaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), on the other hand, had only just begun her journey of self-discovery. Whether it be keeping her infidelity a secret, navigating the entertainment industry, or reckoning with the trauma of witnessing a murder, this starlet is the perfect candidate for a riveting (and potentially deadly) Eat, Pray, Love week at The White Lotus.

Anthony Bowens is determined to carve a path for himself as one of AEWs top stars, not just as a tag team champion, but as a singular force within the company. Following his return to All Elite Wrestling at the Dynasty pay-per-view, Bowens has made it clear that his sights are now set on achieving personal glory as a singles competitor. His mission: to become AEWs first out gay singles champion.Source

Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.

Manchester United have identifed Ipswich Town's Liam Delap ahead of Viktor Gykeres, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen, sources have told ESPN.

Cardinals catcher Ivn Herrera was put on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a bone bruise in his left knee.

Alabama players sense a subtle difference as the second spring practice under coach Kalen DeBoer winds down this week.

Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States peer through their plane window as they arrive at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)2025-04-07T23:03:16Z WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but said they must get a court hearing before they are taken from the United States.In a bitterly divided decision, the court said the administration must give Venezuelans who it claims are gang members reasonable time to go to court.But the conservative majority said the legal challenges must take place in Texas, instead of a Washington courtroom.In dissent, the three liberal justices said the administration has sought to avoid judicial review in this case and the court now rewards the government for its behavior. Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined portions of the dissent.The justices acted on the administrations emergency appeal after the federal appeals court in Washington left in place an order temporarily prohibiting deportations of the migrants accused of being gang members under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act. For all the rhetoric of the dissents, the court wrote in an unsigned opinion, the high court order confirms that the detainees subject to removal orders under the AEA are entitled to notice and an opportunity to challenge their removal. The case has become a flashpoint amid escalating tension between the White House and the federal courts.Attorney General Pam Bondi called the courts ruling a landmark victory for the rule of law. An activist judge in Washington, DC does not have the jurisdiction to seize control of President Trumps authority to conduct foreign policy and keep the American people safe, Bondi wrote in a social media post.The original order blocking the deportations to El Salvador was issued by U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, the chief judge at the federal courthouse in Washington.President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II to justify the deportation of hundreds of people under a presidential proclamation calling the Tren de Aragua gang an invading force. Attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on behalf of five Venezuelan noncitizens who were being held in Texas, hours after the proclamation was made public and as immigration authorities were shepherding hundreds of migrants to waiting airplanes.Boasberg imposed a temporary halt on deportations and also ordered planeloads of Venezuelan immigrants to return to the U.S. That did not happen. The judge held a hearing last week over whether the government defied his order to turn the planes around. The administration has invoked a state secrets privilege and refused to give Boasberg any additional information about the deportations.Trump and his allies have called for impeaching Boasberg. In a rare statement, Chief Justice John Roberts said impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. ___Associated Press writer Lindsay Whitehurst contributed to this report.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. drives around Auburn guard Miles Kelly during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)2025-04-07T18:24:50Z Follow APs full coverage of March Madness.Get the AP Top 25 mens college basketball poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SAN ANTONIO (AP) The national title game between Florida and Houston could come down to the NCAA Tournaments best clutch player against the countrys best clutch defense.Walter Clayton Jr., leads the Gators into Monday nights final against a long-armed Cougars defense that has snuffed out every team it has seen over this run to its first title game since 1984. That was the end of the Phi Slama Jama era that featured Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon.Houston (35-4) has never won a title.The Gators (35-4) are one win away from their third championship and first since they went back-to-back in 2006-07. Clayton, a high school football star who chose basketball in college, scored 34 points in Floridas semifinal win against Auburn. He has averaged 24.6 points over five wins in the tournament. In two of those wins, he scored 13 points down the stretch in each to help Florida pull out close games against UConn and Texas Tech. The Cougars, who lead the nation in points and field goal percentage allowed, held the nations best player, Cooper Flagg, to 1 for 5 shooting over the final 10 1/2 minutes of their win over Duke on Saturday. Flaggs 3-pointer with 3:02 left in the game was the only basket Houston allowed over that stretch. Were going to need to have great mental and physical toughness if we want to give ourselves a chance, said Gators coach Todd Golden, who at 39 would become the first coach younger than 40 to win a national title since Jim Valvano in 1983. Sampson, 69, would surpass UConns Jim Calhoun as the oldest coach to win a mens basketball Division I national title. He earned his 798th career victory against Duke but this is his first time coaching for the championship. Among his strokes of brilliance at the end of the Duke game was a decision to let his defense do its thing instead of fouling with the Cougars down six and less than a minute to go. Houstons Jojo Tugler blocked Kon Knueppels shot, then Houston made a 3-pointer on the next possession and went on to score six straight points to win. Youve been in those situations so many times. It doesnt always work out, Sampson said. If JoJo goes for the shot fake and draws a foul, were down nine. All of a sudden Im the dumbest guy ever. ___AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Lucy Dacus and MUNA's Katie Gavin are taking us right back to the '90s with a recreation of an iconic magazine cover from sapphic history.Gracing the April 2025 cover of Alternative Press, Dacus donned menswear as she relaxed in a barbers chair. Meanwhile, Gavin, in a swimsuit and boots, held a razor to her neck, prepared to give the "Best Guess" singer a shave.See on InstagramIf this feels familiar, its because its the same cover Vanity Fair did 32 years ago only with k.d. lang and Cindy Crawford subverting gender norms.This modern take is a cheeky, gorgeous callback to a truly iconic moment in queer pop culture. The original made space for butch-femme imagery in a mainstream magazine in a time when "lesbian" was still treated as a dirty word and years before Laura Derns career took a temporary dive for even guest starring as one in the infamous coming out episode of Ellen.Now, three decades later, this recreation reminds us how far weve come while also providing an almost surreal sense of dj vu considering the current political climate.Both artists have long been beloved for taking up space in the music world while being unapologetically queer. Seeing them channel Crawford and lang feels like more than just homage. Its a continuation of a conversation about gender, attraction, and presentation that never really stopped.The fact that this cover dropped in 2025, amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation, makes it hit even harder. Its a visual reminder that queer art, queer history, and queer joy arent going anywhere no matter how loudly some might wish otherwise.And on top of everything else, its proof that a good suit, a bold lip, and a delightful bit of subtext will always be in style.

A former California resident pleaded guilty to selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake memorabilia.

Through a lawsuit filed last week in New York, former NCAA tournament hero Kris Jenkins is suing the NCAA and six conferences for limiting athlete pay and restricting his ability to capitalize off his name, image and likeness while he was at Villanova.

Donovan Mitchell will sit out the Cavaliers game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night because of the ankle he sprained during Sunday's game.

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Monday, one day after he suffered a dislocated left shoulder running into the outfield wall.

A big weekend in Major League Soccer ends with the top three holding steady in our Power Rankings, as Messi and Miami stay top closely pursued by the always tough Columbus Crew and upstarts Vancouver.

Through a lawsuit filed last week in New York, former NCAA tournament hero Kris Jenkins is suing the NCAA and six conferences for limiting athlete pay and restricting his ability to capitalize off his name, image and likeness while he was at Villanova.

The rapper expressed his support for Belichick's hiring by North Carolina in December.

Jenna Ortega is reflecting on the life of her late grandfather, a drag performer who passed away from AIDS-related complications. In an interview for The Cuts April/May issue, the Wednesday shared her admiration for his legacy and the lasting impact he had on her family. Her grandfather, who came out later in life, performed in drag at a club called Daddy Warbucks in Palm Springs.Source

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Inter Miami CF hold the discovery rights for Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne, sources have told ESPN, setting up a scenario in which the Belgian playmaker could join Lionel Messi in south Florida.

Orioles reliever Albert Surez was transferred to the 60-day injured list because of a shoulder issue, the team announced Monday.

Manchester United and Liverpool appear set to battle for the signature of Dortmund's Jamie Gittens. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Inter Miami CF hold the discovery rights for Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne, sources have told ESPN, setting up a scenario in which the Belgian playmaker could join Lionel Messi in south Florida.

An electronic display shows financial information on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)2025-04-08T00:39:04Z BANGKOK (AP) Asian markets opened higher on Tuesday, with Japans Nikkei 225 share benchmark up 5.5% after it fell nearly 8% a day earlier. The rebound followed a wild day on Wall Street as U.S. stocks careened after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his double-digit tariffs higher. The Nikkei 225 had jumped to 32,819.08 a half-hour after the market in Tokyo opened.South Koreas Kospi gained 2% and markets in New Zealand and Australia also were higher.Asian markets plunged on Monday, with stocks in Hong Kong diving 13.2% for their worst day since 1997, during the Asian financial crisis.The S&P 500 ended down 0.2% on Monday as battered financial markets watched to see what Trump will do next in his trade war. If other countries agree to trade deals, he could lower his tariffs and avoid a possible recession. But if he sticks with tariffs for the long haul, stock prices may fall further. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up by 0.1%. All three indexes started the day sharply lower, and the Dow plunged as many as 1,700 points following even worse losses elsewhere in the world. But it suddenly surged to a gain of nearly 900 points in the late morning. The S&P 500, meanwhile, went from a loss of 4.7% to a leap of 3.4%, which would have been its biggest jump in years. The sudden rise followed a false rumor that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on his tariffs, one that a White House account on X quickly labeled as fake news. That a rumor could move trillions of dollars worth of investments shows how much investors are hoping to see signs that Trump may let up on tariffs. Stocks quickly turned back down, and shortly afterward, Trump dug in further and said he may raise tariffs more against China after the worlds second-largest economy retaliated last week with its own set of tariffs on U.S. products. Trumps tariffs are an attack on the globalization thats remade the worlds economy, which helped bring down prices for products on the shelves of U.S. stores but also caused production jobs to leave for other countries.He has given several reasons for his stiff tariffs, including to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States, which is a process that could take years. Trump on Sunday said he wanted to bring down the numbers for how much more the United States imports from other countries versus how much it sends to them. Indexes nevertheless did keep swinging between losses and gains Monday after Trumps latest tariff threat, in part because investors are still hoping negotiations may forestall actual implementation of the stiff duties on all imports.All that seemed certain Monday was the financial pain hammering investments around the world for a third day after Trump announced tariffs in his Liberation Day. A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude oil dipped below $60 during the morning for the first time since 2021, hurt by worries that a global economy weakened by trade barriers will burn less fuel. Bitcoin sank below $79,000, down from its record above $100,000 set in January, after holding steadier than other markets last week.

A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multi-billion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.

Manchester United and Liverpool appear set to battle for the signature of Dortmund's Jamie Gittens. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Houston right-hander Spencer Arrighetti broke his right thumb when he was hit by a line drive while playing catch in left field before the team's game at Seattle.

Red Sox catcher Connor Wong left in the top of second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays after fracturing his left pinkie.

A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multi-billion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.

A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multi-billion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.

Nature, Published online: 08 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00862-1But public-health specialists worry that misinformation and funding cuts could affect vaccination rates.

Neymar and Memphis Depay are among the stars to criticise Brazil's Football Confederation's new rule to punish players that stand on the ball with both feet.

Pep Guardiola wants Matheus Nunes to develop into a right-back for Manchester City, saying that he is "not clever enough" to play in midfield.

Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during Monday's loss at Kansas City after Simeon Woods Richardson was called for a pitch clock violation.

Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, died on Monday. He was 67.

An aerial view of Xiasha Container Terminal on a canal in Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang province Sunday, April 06, 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP)2025-04-08T01:18:59Z BEIJING (AP) China said Tuesday it would fight to the end and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. The Commerce Ministry said the U.S.s imposition of so-called reciprocal tariffs on China is completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice. China has taken retaliatory tariffs and the ministry hinted in its latest statement that more many be coming. The countermeasures China has taken are aimed at safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and maintaining the normal international trade order. They are completely legitimate, the ministry said. The U.S. threat to escalate tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake and once again exposes the blackmailing nature of the US. China will never accept this. If the US insists on its own way, China will fight to the end. Trumps threat Monday of additional tariffs on China raised fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive trade war. Stock markets from Tokyo to New York have become more unstable as the tariff war worsens. Trumps threat came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th, Trump wrote on Truth Social. Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated! If Trump implements his new tariffs on Chinese products, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods would reach a combined 104%. The new taxes would be on top of the 20% tariffs announced as punishment for fentanyl trafficking and his separate 34% tariffs announced last week. Not only could that increase prices for American consumers, it could also give China an incentive to flood other countries with cheaper goods and seek deeper relationships with other trading partners, particularly the European Union. Trump frequently bragged about stock market gains during his first term, and the threat of losses on Wall Street was viewed as a potential guardrail on risky economic policies in his second term. But that hasnt been the case, and Trump has described days of financial pain as necessary.I dont mind going through it because I see a beautiful picture at the end, he said.Trump officials have frequently appeared on television to make the case for his policies, but none of their explanations has calmed the markets. The only improvement came from a false report that top economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Trump was considering a pause on all tariffs except for China. Stock prices spiked before the White House denied it was true by calling the post fake news.China is one of the U.S.'s top trading partners, especially for consumer goods, and the tariffs essentially a tax on imports paid by U.S. companies will eventually be passed on to the consumer. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Friday that the tariffs could increase inflation, and he said, Theres a lot of waiting and seeing going on, including by us, before any decisions would be made.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union would focus on trade with other countries besides the United States, saying there are vast opportunities elsewhere. U.S. total goods trade with China were an estimated $582 billion in 2024, making it the top trader in goods with the U.S. The 2024 deficit with China in goods and services trade was between $263 billion and $295 billion.

Florida rallied from a 12-point deficit to survive a defensive slugfest vs. Houston and earn the program its third national championship since 2006.

Only 210 days until the 2025-26 season -- but Houston is already the favorite at the top.

Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani, a three-time MVP, fell just a double short of hitting for the cycle on Monday night, as the Dodgers dropped a 6-4 decision to the Washington Nationals, a nice bounce-back for the DH after he went 1 for 11 over the weekend.

Bukayo Saka has hinted his long-term future lies at Arsenal and also revealed his "dream" to one day win the Ballon d'Or.

Thibaut Courtois admitted on Monday that Real Madrid have been working on coping with Champions League opponents Arsenal's set piece threat, but said it's "a matter of time" before Mikel Arteta's team win a trophy.

South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo, center, speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Hong Hae-in/Yonhap via AP)2025-04-08T04:03:46Z SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to replace recently ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, the countrys acting leader Han Duck-soo announced Tuesday.The announcement came days after the Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his ill-fated imposition of martial law in December. By law, South Korea must elect a new president within 60 days of Yoons ouster.Deep political polarization will likely shape the election into a two-way showdown between the two major political parties: Yoons conservative People Power Party and its chief liberal rival, the Democratic Party.It will be an uphill battle for the People Power Party to hold on to power it struggles to restore public confidence and heal severe internal divisions left by Yoons martial law stunt.The focus of attention is on whether conservatives can regroup and field a strong candidate to compete against likely Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, who observers say is the clear front-runner. Potential candidatesSouth Koreas political parties are expected to launch primaries to select their presidential candidates in the coming weeks.The Democratic Party candidate is expected to be Lee, a powerful party leader who faces no major challengers inside the party. Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, led the party through a crisis during which many of its members faced off against troops sent by Yoon to surround the National Assembly and vote to lift martial law, and the later vote to impeach the president.About 10 politicians from the People Power Party are expected to seek the nomination. Conservatives in disarrayYoons baffling decision to enact martial law, which brought armed troops into Seouls streets and evoked the countrys traumatic memories of military rule was a blow to his partys reputation, even though it wasnt directly involved. Some reformist party members openly criticized Yoons actions and cast ballots to impeach him, triggering a feud with the partys old guard who supported the president.Yoon has diehard supporters who regularly staged massive rallies in Seoul and elsewhere. Many share an unfounded perception that Yoon is a victim of a leftist, North Korea-sympathizing opposition that has rigged elections to gain a legislative majority and plotted to remove a patriotic leader. South Koreas conservative party faces significant disadvantages heading into the upcoming election. Two months is a short time to unify the base, moderates and a conspiracy-driven fringe around a single candidate, said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul.The partys current leadership is filled with Yoon loyalists, and that will likely let the internal divide continue and undermine its electoral prospects, said Choi Jin, director of the Seoul-based Institute of Presidential Leadership.Among the People Power Party presidential hopefuls, Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo is considered to be the most pro-Yoon. He and Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo opposed impeaching Yoon, while former party leader Han Dong-hoon and senior party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo supported removing him from office. The last major candidate is Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who has maintained an ambiguous position. Choi said Yoon will likely exert his influences to boost pro-Yoon figures who are seeking the nomination and party leadership posts so that they can defend him in as he faces a criminal trial. Yoon was charged with rebellion in January, and he could face other charges like abuse of power now that he has lost presidential immunity, which protected him from most criminal prosecutions.The People Power Party will need to nominate someone who can win over the public, particularly the moderates, rather than someone who can win the partys primaries, said Duyeon Kim, a senior analyst at the Center for a New American Security in Washington. Korean moderates and the young generation in their 20s and 30s will likely be the swing voters. Lees bidOpposition leader Lee, who has served as a provincial governor and a city mayor, is considered by his supporters as a populist reformer. But critics regard him as a demagogue who relies on stoking divisions and demonizing his rivals. Lee faces five ongoing trials for corruption and other charges. If he becomes president, those trials will likely stop thanks to presidential immunity.Yoon has repeatedly accused Lees Democratic Party of abusing its parliamentary majority status to obstruct his agenda, impeach senior officials and slash the governments budget bill. Yoon said his martial law decree was a desperate attempt to draw public support of his fight against wickedness of Lees party.Lee Jae-myung has many detractors among the South Korean public who believe he nearly broke the government for his own benefit, weaponizing the legislature to push Yoon over the edge and cast his own legal cases as political persecution, Easley said.Lees successful maneuvering, including the purge of progressive politicians disloyal to him, means he effectively owns the Democratic Party nomination and has the clearest path to the presidency, he said. HYUNG-JIN KIM Hyung-jin is an Associated Press reporter in Seoul, South Korea. He reports on security, political and other general news on the Korean Peninsula. twitter mailto

Venezuelan migrant Yender Romero shows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One app on his cell phone, which he said he used to apply for asylum in the U.S. and is waiting on an answer, at a migrant tent camp outside La Soledad church in Mexico City, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)2025-04-08T04:23:52Z MCALLEN, Texas (AP) Migrants who were temporarily allowed to live in the United States by using a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave the country immediately, officials said Monday. It was unclear how many beneficiaries would be affected.More than 900,000 people were allowed in the country using the CBP One app since January 2023. They were generally allowed to remain in the United States for two years with authorization to work under a presidential authority called parole.Canceling these paroles is a promise kept to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security, the Department of Homeland Security media affairs unit said in response to questions.Authorities confirmed termination notices were sent to CBP One beneficiaries but did not say how many. They were urged to voluntary self-deport using the same app they entered on, which has been renamed CBP Home. Its time for you to abandon the United States, the Department of Homeland Security wrote to a Honduran family that entered the U.S. at the end of last year. The Associated Press reviewed the email received Sunday. Others shared the same email on social media platforms. Al Otro Lado, a nonprofit organization that provides legal aid to migrants, said some who received the revocation letters are from Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico.CBP One was a cornerstone of the Biden administrations strategy to create and expand legal pathways to enter the United States in an attempt to discourage illegal border crossings. By the end of December, 936,500 people had been allowed to enter with CBP One appointments at border crossings with Mexico. President Donald Trump ended CBP One for new entrants on his first day in office, stranding thousands in Mexico who had appointments into early February. Trump has ended and revoked temporary status for many who benefited under Bidens policies. Homeland Security said Monday that Bidens use of parole authority more than any president since it was created in 1952 further fueled the worst border crisis in U.S. history. Homeland Security said last month that it was revoking another form of parole for 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who flew to the country at their own expense with a financial sponsor. It ends April 24. The Trump administration has also announced an end to Temporary Protected Status for 600,000 Venezuelans and about 500,00 Haitians, though a federal judge temporarily put that on hold, including for about 350,000 Venezuelans who had been scheduled to lose TPS on Monday. TPS is granted in 18-month increments to people already in the U.S. whose countries are deemed unsafe for return due to natural disaster or civil strife.

Leicester City have become the first Premier League team to lose eight Premier League games in a row without scoring a single goal.

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