House Speaker Mike Johnson reveals complicated approach to passing aid for Ukraine and Israel

pbs.org House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday unveiled a complicated proposal for passing wartime aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, leaving its path to passage deeply uncertain as…

Maurice El Medioni, Jewish Algerian Pianist, Dies at 95

nytimes.com Maurice El Medioni, an Algerian pianist who fused Jewish and Arab musical traditions into a singular style he called “Pianoriental,” died on March 25 in Israel. He was 95.…

Elon Musk Agrees With Jamie Dimon's Warning Of Political Polarization 'Creating Risks That Could Eclipse Anything Since World War II'

finance.yahoo.com JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon's annual shareholder letter is a moment investors await to understand the thinking of one of the world's most influential…

One of Hawaii’s most controversial tourist favorites got dismantled

thestreet.com You’ve probably seen it on the page of a travel influencer — a seemingly endless stretch of nearly 4,000 wooden steps rising into an expanse of green hills, a wide sky and…

Markets Brace for Israel’s Next Move

nytimes.com Investors are breathing a sigh of relief on Monday. Global stocks are in the green and oil prices have retreated from last week’s gains after Iran’s unprecedented drone and…

Russia fired commanders amid failure to recapture Kherson ground: report

newsweek.com Two Russian commanders have been dismissed for failing to recapture southern parts of Ukraine that were lost during Kyiv's counteroffensive last summer, according to…

Olivier Awards 2024: Nicole Scherzinger's 'Sunset Boulevard' wins big

euronews.com The Olivier Awards, the UK's equivalent of Broadway's Tony Awards, took place on Sunday at London's Royal Albert Hall. A bold reinterpretation of the Hollywood film noir…

Olivier Awards 2024: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and Star Nicole Scherzinger Win Big

billboard.com A radical restaging of Hollywood film noir musical Sunset Boulevard was the big winner on Sunday (April 14) at the London stage Olivier Awards, taking seven trophies…

Faragalli’s Bakery says it may close for good after its giant, wood-fired oven collapsed

inquirer.com Phil Faragalli, owner of Faragalli's Bakery in South Philadelphia, said he may have to close his bakery for good after his wood-fired oven was damaged during a water…

US Army's power to rapidly defeat enemies may be a thing of the past

businessinsider.com By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

4 Exceptional Growth Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying in the New Nasdaq Bull Market

finance.yahoo.com It's been quite the journey for the investment community since this decade began. After four consecutive years of the major stock indexes trading off bear and bull markets,…

Von der Leyen: Too right for the left and too left for the right?

euronews.com Ursula von der Leyen has presided over the most transformative years of the European Union in recent memory. But after weathering a string of extraordinary crises, her…

‘The New Look’ Showrunner Todd A. Kessler On Painting An Honest Picture Of Coco Chanel And Christian Dior’s Lives In Occupied Paris: “They’re Complex People”

deadline.com Showrunner Todd A. Kessler and executive producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura joined Deadline’s Contenders TV: Los Angeles event to discuss inspiration, casting and balancing…

'Surprising' Intensity Of Houthi Attacks Push French Warship To Exit Red Sea

zerohedge.com 'Surprising' Intensity Of Houthi Attacks Push French Warship To Exit Red Sea Via The Cradle France's Aquitaine-class FREMM frigate Alsace has turned tail from the Red Sea…

Gary Goetzman Talks Producing ‘Masters Of The Air’ With Steven Spielberg, Who Had Family Ties To The WWII Story: “We Had An Obligation To Steven’s Father”

deadline.com Masters of the Air is the third World War II miniseries from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, following Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Goetzman said…

Avoid All Butter Brands, Except These 8

247wallst.com Americans have had an on-again, off-again relationship with butter. Butter consumption in the United States was at its highest point from 1930-35, but it began dropping…

The incredible life of Titanic's youngest survivor, who lived to 97 and refused to see James Cameron's movie

aol.com None Millvina Dean was only 9 weeks old when her family boarded the Titanic in 1912. • None She never publicly spoke about the Titanic until September 1, 1985, when the…

As China's navy grows, the US fleet is on a 'downward trajectory,' maritime expert says

businessinsider.com The USS Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. Luiz C. Ribeiro/NY Daily News/Getty Images The threat of a conflict over Taiwan has put the spotlight on the…

The US Army isn't ready to attack across rivers

businessinsider.com Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) execute a wet gap crossing with the 502nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, 19th Engineering Battalion on Fort Knox on April…

Jamie Dimon warns that markets are 'too happy' and failing to price in a possible US downturn

finance.yahoo.com None Markets are "too happy" right now, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon told reporters in a post-earnings call. • None He said investors are underestimating the potential for bad…

‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Features Memories From Real Felicia

thewrap.com and Felicia’s (Artemisia Pagliano) plight in episodes 4 and 5 of Hulu’s “We Were the Lucky Ones,” based on the book by Georgia Hunter, came from a firsthand source — the…

Resilience, Reconstruction, Recovery: The Path Ahead for Ukraine

cepa.org Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is of immense consequence. Estimates of the cost of reconstruction — ranging as high as $1 trillion — do not fully capture the…

Major World War II Battles with the Most Troops

247wallst.com World War II is by far the largest conflict that the world has ever known. Nations marshalled armies of millions that fought across Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific…

Robert MacNeil, co-founder of NewsHour, dies at 93

pbs.org Robert MacNeil, a pioneer of public media journalism and a driving force behind the show that would become the PBS NewsHour, died Friday at the age of 93. A lifelong lover…

U.S. and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

pbs.org The Biden administration on Friday reassured the Philippines anew that the U.S. commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative…

Saoirse Ronan Turns 30: From ‘Lady Bird’ to ‘Brooklyn,’ Her 11 Best Film Performances

variety.com Saoirse Ronan is here to stay. Surprisingly born in the Bronx before making Ireland her home, Ronan has proven to be a powerhouse of talent and one of the most influential…

JPM Stock Falls as CEO Jamie Dimon Sounds Alarm Bells on Inflation

investorplace.com JPMorgan Chase stock fell despite beating earnings estimates, as CEO Jamie Dimon warned of economic trouble ahead An inflation warning from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: ) CEO Jamie…

JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns of ‘Unsettling’ Pressures as Bank’s Earnings Wobble

nytimes.com His gloom, however, has also been consistently at odds with heady financial markets. In late 2022, for instance, he predicted economic bumps and, potentially, a severe…

Jamie Dimon Is Starting To Ring The Doomsday Bells

247wallst.com In today’s episode of the 24/7 Wall St. Podcast Doug McIntyre and Lee Jackson discuss Jamie Dimon’s most recent investor letter. In it, he cautions against elevated…

Global airlines are governed by strict 'freedoms of the air' dating back 80 years. They've created some funky routes

businessinsider.com An Emirates Airbus A380. Soos Jozsef/Shutterstock.com Global airlines are governed by nine "freedoms of the air," drafted 80 years ago in 1944. These dictate how airlines…

Georgia map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise

newsweek.com A new map shows that parts of Georgia could be swallowed by the ocean if sea levels continue to rise, as experts warn coastal states will suffer some of the worst effects of…

A Class Analysis of the Trump-Biden Rerun

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. A problem I have with this analysis is that it is not adequate to explain Trump’s support among Hispanics. A January USA Today poll found 39% favored Trump,…

Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

pbs.org President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime…

20 Questions On Podcast: Callum Turner Reveals Where He’d Spend ‘Eternity’ & His Deep Admiration For The Real-Life ‘Masters Of The Air’

deadline.com My guest this week is Callum Turner. Turner is currently starring in Masters of the Air, Apple TV+’s World War II series following the American airmen stationed in England…

The Russian Military’s Longest Range Firearms

247wallst.com Over the course of World War II, one of the most famous snipers to participate in the conflict was Lyudmila Pavlichenko from the Soviet Union. She was better known by her…

Congress honors real-life Rosie the Riveters

theweek.com Lawmakers on Wednesday awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress, to real-life Rosie the Riveters, the roughly 6 million women…

Full text of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's speech to U.S. Congress

asia.nikkei.com The following is the full text of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's speech at the U.S. Congress on Thursday. Mr. Speaker, Madam Vice President, Honorable Members of…

2 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Billionaires Are Selling, and the Surprising High-Octane Income Stock They Can't Stop Buying

finance.yahoo.com Wall Street provides a pathway for patient investors of all walks to grow their wealth. But among these seemingly countless strategies, few have generated more consistent…

German Troops In 'Line Of Fire': First Foreign Deployment Since WW2

zerohedge.com German Troops In 'Line Of Fire': First Foreign Deployment Since WW2 This week Germany has begun deploying troops to the Baltic state of Lithuania, which marks the first such…

‘Fallout’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in the Apocalyptic Dramedy?

thewrap.com Prepare to see “Fallout” like you’ve never seen it before. Amazon Prime Video’s latest series may be based on the bestselling video games of the same name, but with new…

How It Started... How It's Going: Energy prices soar as Biden pursues green agenda

foxbusiness.com Energy prices have shot up by more than a third since President Biden assumed office in 2021 as stubborn inflation continues to tax Americans. The Labor Department's new…

The Crucial U.S.-Japan Relationship Is on Display in Washington Right Now

newsweek.com Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making a historic official visit to Washington, D.C., this week, yet most Americans aren't even aware or paying attention.…

Dan Wallin, Oscar-Nominated and Emmy-Winning Music Mixer, Dies at 97

variety.com Dan Wallin, the music scoring engineer who recorded such classic film scores as “Spartacus,” “Bullitt,” “The Wild Bunch” and “Out of Africa,” has died at his home in Hawaii.…

Henry Cavill Shows Up At Lionsgate CinemaCon: Teases ‘Highlander’; New Guy Ritchie 2025 Movie Gets Title

deadline.com “If you thought you’d seen me do sword work before, you haven’t seen anything yet” Such were Henry Cavill‘s promises about the new Higherlander movie he’s doing with…

of the Standard-Issue US Army Sidearm

247wallst.com In January 2017, the U.S. Army switched to a new standard-issue pistol – the Sig Sauer M17 and M18. The decision marked the end of over 30 years of service for the Beretta…

WATCH LIVE: 'Rosie the Riveters' to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal for WWII efforts

pbs.org The White House will honor “Rosie the Riveters,” women who joined the workforce during World War II, with a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on Wednesday. The event is…

Angel Studios’ Sets ‘Bonhoeffer’, ‘Homestead’ & ‘David’ Theatrical Release Dates

deadline.com Angel Studios, the outfit behind Sound Of Freedom, has dated three more theatrical releases rounding out its slate at a presentation today in Las Vegas. The company told…

Abigail Shrier: Stop obsessing over our children's happiness

reason.com Abigail Shrier is author of the best-selling new book Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. She argues that the mental health of Gen Z—people born between 1997 and…

75th ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATE RESILIENCE, FAITH, AND OUR 'BETTER ANGELS'

benzinga.com Creators of 23 films, TV programs, and books recognized for works that uplift the human spirit NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Themes of hope, courage, and…

'On life support': Senate Republicans are prepared to sink the child tax credit bill

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are inching closer to burying a bipartisan bill to expand the child tax credit and provide breaks for businesses, issuing a series of demands…

On the Difficulty of Research in the Biomedical Sciences and Scientific Medicine

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. KLG warns that this post wound up not quite where he expected, which suggests he had to refine/revise his impressions based on investigation and reflection. A big…

The Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer Is Hiding So Many Details

looper.com Learn More The Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer Is Hiding So Many Details We finally have our first look at "Joker: Folie á Deux," the dark and dreamy sequel to Todd Phillips'…

Biden's criticism of Israel ignites backlash from Republicans

newsweek.com A handful of Republican lawmakers have denounced President Joe Biden for criticizing Israel's handling of the war in Gaza, as some Democrats continue pressing him to shift…