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Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) moves on the court against Michigan State during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)2025-04-07T10:30:07Z Hours before college basketball crowns its next champion, the future of college sports will be hanging in the balance in a California courtroom. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilkens scheduled hearing Monday in a courtroom in Oakland is expected to be the last one before the changes will truly begin under an industry-changing, $2.8 billion settlement of a five-year-old lawsuit against the NCAA and the nations largest conferences. Among other things, it will clear the way for schools to pay up to $20.5 million each with their athletes.Wilken has already granted preliminary approval for the settlement. It was unknown whether she will give final approval at Mondays hearing, which is expected to include testimony from some of those objecting to details of the sprawling plan. LSU gymnast and influencer Olivia Dunne is among the 18 people scheduled to testify, though she is expected to appear via Zoom. The new structure outlined by the settlement, which represents a shift in billions of dollars from the schools into the pockets of athletes, is supposed to go into effect on July 1. Universities across the country have been busy making plans, under the assumption Wilken will put the terms into effect. Were going to have a plan going into July 1, then were probably going to spend the next year figuring out how good that plan is and how we need to modify it going forward, said Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin, whose department is among the biggest in the country and includes a Gators mens basketball team playing for the national title late Monday against Houston. The so-called House settlement, named after Arizona State swimmer Grant House, actually decides three similar lawsuits that were bundled into one. The defendants are the NCAA and the Southeastern, Big Ten, Atlantic Coast, Big 12 and Pac-12 conferences, all of whom have been touting the settlement as the best path forward for their industry. Its a huge step forward for college sports, especially at the highest level, said NCAA President Charlie Baker, whose organization continues to seek antitrust protections from Congress. My biggest problem with the way the whole thing works right now is the schools have been removed from the primary relationship with the student-athletes.The most ground-shifting part of the settlement calls on schools from the biggest conferences to pay some 22% of their revenue from media rights, ticket sales and sponsorships which equals about $20.5 million in the first year directly to athletes for use of their name, images and likeness (NIL). Still allowed would be NIL payments to athletes from outside sources, which is what triggered the seismic shift college sports has endured over the last four years. For instance, Cooper Flagg of Duke reportedly makes $4.8 million in NIL deals from groups affiliated with the school and others. The settlement calls for a clearinghouse to make sure any NIL deal worth more than $600 is pegged at fair market value. Its an attempt to prevent straight pay for play deals, though many critics believe the entire new structure is simply NIL masquerading as that. Another key element is the $2.8 billion in back damages to athletes who played sports between 2016 and 2024 and were not entitled to the full benefits of NIL at the time they attended schools. Those payments are being calculated by a formula that will favor football and basketball players and will be doled out by the NCAA and the conferences.The settlement also calls for replacing scholarship limits with roster limits. The effect would be to allow every athlete to be eligible for a scholarship while cutting the number of spots available. There will be winners and losers under such a formula, though some fear it could signal the end of the walk-on athlete in college sports and also imperil smaller sports programs that train and populate the U.S. Olympic team. ___AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the White House on Marine One, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)2025-04-07T11:56:43Z WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump remained defiant on Monday as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week. He said other countries had been taking advantage of the Good OL USA! in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform.Our past leaders are to blame for allowing this, and so much else, to happen to our Country, Trump wrote. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!Trump has insisted his tariffs are necessary to rebalance global trade and rebuild domestic manufacturing. He has singled out China as the biggest abuser of them all and criticized Beijing for increasing its own tariffs in retaliation. The Republican president also called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned 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. Trump spent the weekend in Florida, arriving on Thursday night to attend a Saudi-funded tournament at his Miami golf course. He stayed at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, and golfed at two of his properties nearby. On Sunday, he posted a video of himself hitting a drive, and he told reporters aboard Air Force One that evening that he won a club championship. Its good to win, Trump said. You heard I won, right? He also said that he wouldnt back down from his tariffs despite the turmoil in the global markets.Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something, Trump said. Goldman Sachs issued a new forecast saying a recession has become more likely even if Trump backtracks from his tariffs. The financial firm said economic growth would slow dramatically following a sharp tightening in financial conditions, foreign consumer boycotts, and a continued spike in policy uncertainty that is likely to depress capital spending by more than we had previously assumed. On Monday, the president is scheduled to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House to celebrate their World Series victory. Hes also meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and theyre expected to hold a joint press conference in the afternoon.Trump has strived for a united front after the chaotic infighting of his first term. However, the economic turbulence has exposed some fractures within his disparate coalition of supporters. Bill Ackman, a hedge fund manager, lashed out at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday as indifferent to the stock market and the economy crashing. He said Cantor Fitzgerald, the financial firm led by Lutnick before he joined the Trump administration, stood to profit because of bond investments. On Monday, Ackman apologized for his criticism but reiterated his concerns about Trumps tariffs. I am just frustrated watching what I believe to be a major policy error occur after our country and the president have been making huge economic progress that is now at risk due to the tariffs, he wrote on X. Top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told Fox News Channel that Ackman should ease off the rhetoric a little bit.He insisted that other countries, not the United States, are going to bear the brunt of the tariffs.Billionaire Elon Musk, a top adviser to Trump on overhauling the federal government, expressed skepticism about tariffs over the weekend. Musk has said that tariffs would drive up costs for Tesla, his electric automaker.I hope it is agreed that both Europe and the United States should move ideally in my view to a zero tariff situation, effectively creating a free trade zone between Europe and North America, Musk said in a video conference with Italian politicians.He added, That certainly has been my advice to the president.Peter Navarro, a Trump trade adviser and tariff proponent, later told Fox News that Musk doesnt understand the situation. He sells cars, Navarro said. Thats what he does. He added that, Hes simply protecting his own interests as any business person would do.___Follow the APs coverage of President Donald Trump at https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump. CHRIS MEGERIAN Megerian covers the White House for The Associated Press. He previously wrote about the Russia investigation, climate change, law enforcement and politics in California and New Jersey. twitter mailto

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FILE Clouds hang over the North Sentinel Island, in India's southeastern Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Nov. 14, 2005. (AP Photo/Gautam Singh, File)2025-04-07T10:53:08Z NEW DELHI (AP) Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left an offering of a Diet Coke can and a coconut in an attempt to make contact with an isolated tribe known for attacking intruders.Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, from Scottsdale, Arizona, was arrested on March 31, two days after he set foot on the restricted territory of North Sentinel Island part of Indias Andaman and Nicobar Islands in a bid to meet people from the reclusive Sentinelese tribe, police said. A local court last week sent Polyakov to a 14-day judicial custody and he is set to appear again in the court on April 17. The charges carry a possible sentence of up to five years in prison and a fine. Indian authorities said they had informed the U.S. Embassy about the case. Visitors are banned from traveling within 3 miles (5 kilometres) of the island, whose population has been isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years. The inhabitants use spears and bows and arrows to hunt the animals that roam the small, heavily forested island. Deeply suspicious of outsiders, they attack anyone who lands onto their beaches. In 2018, an American missionary who landed illegally on the beach was killed by North Sentinel islanders who apparently shot him with arrows and then buried his body on the beach. In 2006, the Sentinelese had killed two fishermen who had accidentally landed on the shore. Indian officials have limited contacts to rare gift-giving encounters, with small teams of officials and scientists leaving coconuts and bananas for the islanders. Indian ships also monitor the waters around the island, trying to ensure outsiders do not go near the Sentinelese, who have repeatedly made clear they want to be left alone. Police said Polyakov was guided by GPS navigation during his journey and surveyed the island with binoculars before landing. He stayed on the beach for about an hour, blowing a whistle to attract the attention but got no response from the islanders. He later left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut as an offering, made a video on his camera, and collected some sand samples before returning to his boat.On his return he was spotted by local fishermen, who informed the authorities and Polyakov was arrested in Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago nearly 750 miles (1,207 kilometres) east of Indias mainland. A case was registered against him for violation of Indian laws that prohibit any outsider to interact with the islanders.Police said Polyakov had conducted detailed research on sea conditions, tides and accessibility to the island before starting his journey.He planned meticulously over several days to visit the island and make a contact with the Sentinel tribe, Senior Police Officer Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal said.In a statement, police said Polyakovs actions posed a serious threat to the safety and well-being of the Sentinelese people, whose contact with outsiders is strictly prohibited by the law to protect their indigenous way of life. An initial investigation revealed Polyakov had made two previous attempts, in October last year and January, to visit the islands, including in an inflatable kayak.Police said Polyakov was drawn to the island due to his passion for adventure and extreme challenges, and was fascinated by the mystique of the Sentinelese people.Survival International, a group that protects the rights of Indigenous peoples, said Polyakovs attempted contact with the tribes of North Sentinel was reckless and idiotic.This persons actions not only endangered his own life, they put the lives of the entire Sentinelese tribe at risk, the groups director Caroline Pearce said in a statement.

Its the first Monday after Donald Trump started implementing his so-called reciprocal tariffs and the markets are seeing red. At the time of writing the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq are all down around four percent with the latter taking the hardest hit. And thats on top of the S&P 500s 10 percent fall last week. Things can still change quickly, and its up to historians to decide what to call Trumps decision to push the economy off a cliff when they write their history books, but Wikipedia editors, who are arguably writing one of the first drafts of history, have already called it the 2025 stock market crash.At the beginning of Donald Trump's second term, he was inaugurated inheriting a particularly strong domestic stock market, the top section of the Wikipedia article titled 2025 stock market crash reads. Whilst this was maintained for a period of a few weeks after his inauguration, the Trump administration began making and announcing increasingly aggressive trade policies in an attempt to practice protectionism and economic pressure, including heightening previous trade wars, starting new trade wars, heavy tariffs, and increasing tensions with allies; most prominently, Canada. As the administration continued to practice these policies, markets began to experience continued turbulence, volatility, and general uncertainty.While the current title of the article definitely calls it a stock market crash, it is, like every Wikipedia article, subject to change depending on how editors continue interpreting events. The article currently includes two disclaimers. The first notes that it may be affected by a current event, and the article may change rapidly as the event progresses. The second notes that there is a pending request from some editors to change the article title to 2025 stock market decline.The suggested renaming is just a placeholder, one editor who wants to call it a decline said in the talk page where Wikipedia editors debate the decision. I cannot find many reliable sources describing this as a "crash", at least not yet. A crash is generally considered to be a fall of >20%.[1] Most indices are bubbling around 910%; it is certainly contentious to label it a crash.The talk page for the Wikipedia article shows that previously there were two Wikipedia pages for the current economic turmoil caused by Trumps tariffs, one titled stock market crash and the other titled stock market decline. Editors agreed to merge the articles, and at least for now keep the crash title.Although there is no definition of a stock market crash it's generally accepted an abrupt double-digit percentage drop in a stock index over the course of a few days is a crash (which both have happened), the editor said, citing Investopedia. Also this is a really big crash, the last time the smp was at 5000 points was in April of 2024, meaning a year of progress has been wiped out in 48 hours. My personal stock portfolio dropped by 25%. But with that being said it might be better to change the title of the article to something like April 2025 stock market crash as there might be a bigger crash later.Just because Wikipedia says something doesnt necessarily mean its fact. Its a crowdsourced repository that ultimately reflects what Wikipedia editors decide. But its also one of the most useful and reliable repositories of information humanity has created, which feeds Google and countless other tools on the internet, and at the very least it reflects a prevailing point of view on what Trump did to the global economy.

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Flowers and toys left on a swing seat to commemorate victims killed in Russia's missile attack on Friday, at a children play area near the damaged apartment buildings, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Saturday, April 5, 2025. (AP Photo)2025-04-07T14:53:20Z KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine (AP) Anger and outrage gripped the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as it held funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile that tore through apartment buildings and blasted a playground.More than 70 were injured in the attack last Friday evening on Kryvyi Rih. The children were playing on swings and in a sandbox in a tree-lined park at the time. Bodies were strewn across the grass.We are not asking for pity, Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city administration, wrote on Telegram as Kryvyi Rih mourned. We demand the worlds outrage.The U.N. Human Rights Office in Ukraine said it was the deadliest single verified strike harming children since the start of Russias full-scale invasion in February 2022. It was also one of the deadliest attacks so far this year. Ukraine has consented to a ceasefire proposed weeks ago by Washington. But Russia is still negotiating with the United States its terms for accepting a truce in the more than three-year war.U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced frustration at the continued fighting, and Ukrainian officials want him to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop. Trump vowed during his election campaign last year to bring a swift end to the war. Were talking to Russia. Wed like them to stop, Trump told reporters Sunday. I dont like the bombing. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Monday that Putin supports a ceasefire proposed by Trump but wants Russian conditions to be met.President Putin indeed backs the ceasefire idea, but its necessary to first answer quite a few questions, Peskov said. In Kryvyi Rih, teacher Iryna Kholod, 59, remembered Arina and Radyslav, both 7 years old and killed in Fridays strike, as being like little suns in the classroom.Radyslav, she said, was proud to be part of a school campaign collecting pet food for stray animals. He held the bag like it was treasure. He wanted to help, she told The Associated Press. After Friday evening, two desks in my classroom were empty forever, Kholod said, adding that she still has unopened birthday gifts for them. How do I tell parents to return their textbooks? How do I teach without them? she asked.Russian missile and drone tactics continue to evolve, making it harder to shoot them down, Yurii Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, said on national television.Russias Shahed drones have undergone significant upgrades, while Moscow is also modernizing its ballistic missiles, he said.Only the U.S. Patriot missile defense system can help prevent attacks like the one in Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy said late Sunday.He said he had instructed his defense and foreign affairs ministers to work bilaterally on air defense, especially with the United States, which has sufficient potential to help stop any terror.Ukraine will send a team to Washington this week to begin negotiations on a new draft of a deal that would give the U.S. access to Ukraines valuable mineral resources, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told The Associated Press. Failure to conclude a mineral deal has hamstrung Ukrainian efforts to secure pledges of continuing U.S. military support.Britains Ministry of Defense and the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War, a think tank, say Russias battlefield progress on the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has slowed since November. But on Saturday night, Russia launched its biggest aerial attack on Ukraine in nearly a month.Both sides are thought to be preparing for a renewed spring-summer military campaign.In Kryvyi Rih on Monday, an air raid alert interrupted a planned memorial a reminder of the continuing threat for civilians. The frustration hit home for Nataliia Freylikh, the schoolteacher of 9-year-old Herman Tripolets, who was killed in last Fridays attack.Even mourning him properly is impossible, Freylikh said.___Novikov reported from Kyiv, Ukraine.___Follow APs coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine

UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks to shoot against UCLA during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)2025-04-07T14:00:30Z NEW YORK (AP) Theres no doubt whos going first in the WNBA draft next Monday with Paige Bueckers the consensus top pick. After that it gets interesting with Olivia Miles decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal instead of the draft. The Washington Mystics, with a new coach and general manager, control the direction of the draft with the third, fourth and sixth pick. Five teams dont have picks in the opening round as New York, Indiana, Phoenix and Atlanta all traded away their picks. Las Vegas forfeited its pick following an investigation by the league in 2023 that found the franchise violated league rules regarding impermissible player benefits and workplace policies.Heres a look at how the first round could look on April 14:1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers, UConnA generational player who averaged 20.0 points and shot 42.4% from behind the 3-point line this season. Bueckers is one of the most efficient players in college basketball and will pair with Arike Ogunbowale in the Wings backcourt. 2. Seattle Storm: Dominique Malonga, FranceThe 6-foot-6 center played for the French Olympic team last year and has a bright future in the WNBA. She averaged 15.0 points and 10.3 rebounds so far this season while playing for Lyon. While Seattle has a solid frontcourt with Ezi Magbegor and Nneka Ogwumike, its hard to pass up on this talented 19-year-old. 3. Washington Mystics: Sonia Citron, Notre Dame She averaged 14.3 points and 5.8 rebounds during her career at Notre Dame and also improved her defense to become one of the top defenders on the team. She would be the first of three first-round picks for a rebuilding Washington team and is in need of a solid wing. Citron has shot over 90% from the free throw line the past two seasons, one of the best percentages in the country.4. Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen, Southern California Was a star at Stanford before heading to USC for her last season. Shes risen her game since JuJu Watkins went down with an ACL tear and helped get the team to the Elite Eight. She averaged 18.2 points and 8.3 rebounds this season and will be another nice addition to a rebuilding Mystics team.5. Golden State Valkyries: Aneesah Morrow, LSUMorrow led the nation in double-doubles, averaging 18.7 points and 13.5 rebounds a game. She is second all-time in that category, behind only Oklahoma great Courtney Paris, having more than 100 in her career at LSU and DePaul.The 6-foot-1 Morrow has a toughness and nose for the basketball.6. Washington Mystics: Shyanne Sellers, MarylandThe Mystics will have had a lot of chances to see Sellers play in college with the Terrapins right up the road. She has size at 6-foot-2, but also plays the guard and wing spot. Her versatility makes her an attractive pick for the Mystics. She was the first player in Maryland history to have 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in her career.7. Connecticut Sun: Juste Jocyte, LithuaniaJocyte showcased her scoring skills with a 22-point effort against Belgium in the EuroBasket qualifiers. Shes a versatile player who can play any of the guard positions and is really effective on the pick and roll. Has a toughness about her and is fundamentally sound. Sun coach Rachid Meziane, who has spent time coaching in the French league, is well aware of her talents. 8. Connecticut Sun: Sania Feagin, South CarolinaDawn Staley has produced a plethora of talented post players over the last few years, from Aja Wilson to Aliyah Boston to Kamilla Cardoso. The South Carolina coach believes Feagin could be the next one to have an impact in the WNBA, predicting over the weekend that shell be a lottery pick. At 6-3, Feagin has size and shoots over 60% from the field.9. Los Angeles Sparks: Maddy Westbeld, Notre DameWestbeld missed the first half of this season while recovering from a foot injury, and with Miles and Hannah Hidalgo getting the majority of the shots, it was difficult for the 6-3 forward to get back to the numbers she put up the year before. Westbeld averaged 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 2023-24. 10. Chicago Sky: Georgia Amoore, KentuckyThe Sky could pair Amoore with veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot to help the Australian learn the pro game. She averaged 19.6 points and 6.9 assists for Kentucky this season after transferring from Virginia Tech to play for Kenny Brooks, her former Hokies coach before he took the job in Lexington.11. Minnesota Lynx: Hailey Van Lith, TCUVan Lith became the first player to play on three different teams in the Elite Eight after seeing her college career revitalized at TCU. She averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 assists to help the Horned Frogs reach the Elite Eight for the first time in school history. She also has some pro experience helping the U.S. win a bronze medal in 3-on-3 at last years Paris Olympics. 12. Dallas Wings: Ajsa Sivka, SloveniaSivka is a multi-level scoring forward with efficient shot-making ability. She made over 42% from the 3-point line. At 6-4, she is a difficult matchup to defend.Other players to watch out for who could be taken in the first round or early in the second include: Te-Hina Paopao, South Carolina; Sedona Prince, TCU; JJ Quinerly, West Virginia; Sania Rivers, N.C. State; and Makayla Timpson, Florida State.___APs Mock WNBA Draft is an analysis on select players and their pro prospects. For more AP WNBA coverage, click here: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

On Saturday Elon Musk sat in his personal jet and tested out Starlinks in-air WiFI by streaming some Path of Exile 2. Less than five minutes into the stream, someone in game chat asked him to jerk off mr trump so he dies of a heart attack! For the next hour and 40 minutes, the worlds richest man frowned his way through a livestream while people yelled at him.Path of Exile 2 is an action role-playing game and Musk loves it, but hes terrible at it. He has claimed hes one of the top players in the world and later admitted hes paid people to help keep his account leveled up and full of the high-end gear it needs to play the game at the highest level.Over the weekend, in his jet, he was playing the game in hard core mode. When a player dies in this mode they cannot progress any further. Essentially, players have one life. Musk died a lot. The streams entire vibe was fucked. This is the richest man in the world sitting in a private jet playing a game by himself for an audience of strangers while techno music blasted through the speakers. Streaming on a platform he owns using technology he owns in a jet he owns, he sat stone-faced and grinded his way through the early portions of Path of Exile 2 while other players yelled at him.Elon. Its me, Ashley St. Claire. I have no other means of contacting you so I bought PoE2 early access. Please pay your child support. Thank you Elon, an account named YakubsWorstCreation spammed. The message was a reference to Musks newest (disputed) child.Some of the messages were supportive. One encouraged people to Buy TSLA. Another mentioned Musks deployment of Starlinks to storm ravaged areas in the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene. By the way, thank you for helping out Western NC with the starlinks, we really appreciate it, it said.There were a lot of references to Kekius Maximus, Musks Roman emperor aesthetic Pepe the Frog persona thats steeped in washed out 2016 online culture. Your Imperial subjects demand an audience, one DM said.But a lot of the messages, especially those that were spammed, were trolls. ELON ARE YOU A SMART FELLA OR A FART SMELLA, one asked.Among the juvenile jokes were more personal attacks. The account ELON_MUSK_IS_A_PEDOPHILE spammed Musk with the message YOU HAVE NO REAL FRIENDS AND WILL DIE ALONE.An account called ELON_MUSK_IS_PATHETIC sent messages several times. STILL NOT OVER GRIMES SHE NEVER LOVED YOU, the account spammed at a stoic Musk.Its possible to hide the chat in PoE2. Several times on the stream, Musks watchers spammed the /dnd or Do Not Disturb command at him in a misguided attempt to help save the billionaire from seeming a constant stream of hateful messages.But Musk never typed /dnd. He did not stem the flow of weird hate. He did, on occasion, silence individual accounts. But its hard to tell what the criteria is. At about 20 minutes in he muted the account HC_John_Wick after it spammed ELON HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOOK THIS DUMB AND UGLY WHY IS UR TESLA COMPANY FALLING APART AHAAHAAHAAH! WHAT HAPPENED BUDDY?ELON_MUSK_IS_PATHETIC returned several times before Musk finally silenced it. YOU WILL ALWAYS FEEL INSECURE IT WILL NEVER GO AWAY, it spammed. YOU RUINED THE COUNTRY JUST LIKE YOU RUINED ALL YOUR MARRIAGES, it said 2 minutes later.Anyone spamming the chat will get, uh, ignored, Musk said as he finally muted the account that had been harassing him for almost an hour.The day after the stream, the internet picked it apart for content. A post with screenshots of some of the funniest DMs went viral on BlueSky. Among the PoE2 community, dissecting Musks gameplay and making fun of it is a cottage industry. Quin69TV is a pioneer of the form and already has a 30 minute long video breaking down how much Musk sucks at the game.At about an hour in the stream, we saw Musks login screen and a list of his individual characters and their names. His level 46 amazon is AMAZON_DOT_COM_. A level 75 invoker is BeLessDumb. His level 7 monk is DOESNTMATTERANYWAY. Another invoker hes got at level 100 is FatalismFTW.

Before visiting French Polynesia, I had no idea what to expect regarding LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Of course, I did the Is it safe for gays to visit? Google search because Ive heard one too many horror stories about idyllic tropical islands being less than idyllic for LGBTQ+ travelers.While some places make their stance clear with rainbow flags and stickers on storefronts, here, its different not because LGBTQ+ people arent welcome, but because openness is ingrained in the culture. Theres no need to advertise whats already understood: French Polynesia is for everyone.A natural embrace of identityAlso known as the Islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia is a collection of 118 islands in the South Pacific spread across an area the size of Europe. Despite its remote location, its surprisingly accessible, with direct flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Paris, Auckland, and Tokyo. The largest island, Tahiti, is home to the capital, Papeete, where most journeys begin.When I arrived, I noticed something distinct the mh (a traditional third gender in Polynesian culture) and rae-rae (a more modern term often referring to trans women) are respected members of society.I saw this firsthand at Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts (letahiti.com), where mh staff were working throughout the hotel, and a Marquesan dance show featured mh performers exuding confidence and grace. Their presence wasnt tokenistic it was simply part of life here.No Pride flags, just pride in cultureAt first, I wondered why businesses, particularly the LGBTQ-owned ones, didnt display Pride flags, but locals made it clear: Its unnecessary. French Polynesia legalized same-sex marriage in 2013, bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, and takes hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people very seriously.One local put it simply: Everyone is welcome here. Thats just how it is.That said, if youre expecting a big queer nightlife scene, you wont find it here. While the LGBTQ-owned Malabar in Papeete draws a mixed, welcoming crowd, Tahiti isnt a party island its a place to connect with nature, culture, and people.Island-hopping 101During my trip, I split my time between Tahiti, Rangiroa, and Tahaa, each island offering a different experience.Tahiti is vibrant markets filled with fragrant monoi oils, tattoo artists continuing the ancient Polynesian tradition of tatau (which, by the way, is where the word tattoo originates), and waterfalls cascading through lush landscapes.Rangiroa felt like stepping into an entirely different world, where the lagoon was so impossibly clear and blue it looked photoshopped in real life. Staying at Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa (hotelkiaora.com) only added to the dreamlike experience beachfront bungalows, an infinity pool overlooking the water, and a swim-up bar that made it far too easy to justify just one more cocktail at sunset.But it was Tahaa that stole my heart. Known as the Vanilla Island, its small, quiet, and intoxicatingly fragrant literally, as the scent of vanilla drifts through the air from the many nearby plantations. I stayed in an overwater bungalow at Le Tahaa by Pearl Resorts (letahaa.com) a fitting choice since French Polynesia is the birthplace of the overwater bungalow. Here, my days consisted of snorkeling in coral gardens, paddleboarding at sunrise, and sipping fresh coconut water on my deck.While in Tahaa, I met a gay couple celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. They had honeymooned in Bora Bora but decided to explore new islands this time a perfect reminder that French Polynesia always has something new to offer, no matter how many times you visit.As we talked over cocktails, they shared how changing gender here is legal, same-sex couples can adopt, and serving in the military as an LGBTQ+ person isnt an issue. Unlike other places where progress feels like a battle, Tahitis laws quietly reflect a reality that has existed here for quite some time being yourself isnt just tolerated; its respected.Leaving with a new perspectiveIf youre looking for a queer party scene, this isnt it. But if youre seeking a place where you can be yourself without question, where identity isnt debated but simply understood, French Polynesia offers something deeper than acceptance it offers belonging. And thats something Ill take with me long after my tan fades.This trip was funded by Tahiti Tourisme.

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Auburn freshman Tahaad Pettiford, who averaged 11.6 points this season, said will declare for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

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.

Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, who has spent more than 19 years with the organization, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.

For the first time since 2021, UConn earned the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll a day after beating South Carolina 82-59 for the Huskies' 12th national championship.

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.

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."

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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

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