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Trump’s Justice Department sues New York, other blue states over tuition for illegal immigrants
The US Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has filed lawsuits against New York, Connecticut and Vermont over state laws that grant in-state college tuition rates to illegal immigrants. The move forms part of a wider push by the administration to challenge Democratic-led states on immigration policy, arguing that such tuition benefits are unlawful…
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Julie Andrews Won’t Be Returning For ‘The Princess Diaries 3’: “I Think The Story Has To Continue In Princess Mia”
Julie Andrews has confirmed she will not reprise her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in the upcoming third instalment of The Princess Diaries, telling interviewers the story now belongs to Anne Hathaway’s character, Princess Mia. Speaking to Today.com, Andrews said it was “too late” for her to take part and that the narrative “has to…
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Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months
Phia, the shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, faces fresh scrutiny after Bloomberg reported that the pair knew for months that the company was “cookie stuffing” — improperly claiming credit and commission for affiliate purchases it had not actually generated. This contradicts an earlier company statement, made when Bloomberg first exposed the…
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Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, killing at least 95 people in the city of Cali alone, with more than 50 buildings collapsed there and further destruction reported in the north-western Chocó region. Rescuers, soldiers and volunteers are combing through the rubble of one collapsed structure, Torres del Limonar in Cali’s Capri…
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A combination of bad coaching hires and subpar quarterback play is the culprit for SEC’s recent swoon
The SEC’s long era of college football dominance appears to be slipping, with commentators pointing to a mix of poor coaching appointments and weak quarterback play across the conference as the main reasons behind its recent decline. The topic has become a major talking point in college football circles, as pundits debate whether the league’s…
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Rod Stewart cancels four weeks of shows after stent procedure
Rod Stewart has cancelled four weeks of performances on his “One Last Time” farewell tour and Las Vegas residency after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. His representative said doctors were pleased with his recovery and that, although Stewart had resumed normal daily activities, he needed time to recover before returning to live shows. The…
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Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter series
Nicholas Hoult has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series. The role is a prominent one in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, and Hoult’s casting adds another established franchise actor to the adaptation as it prepares to expand beyond its first season. The series is…
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An FCC filing points to new Sonos headphones coming soon
An FCC filing suggests Sonos is preparing to launch a successor to its Ace headphones, potentially named the Sonos Ace Ultra, following hints from CEO Tom Conrad during a recent earnings call. The move matters because the original Ace, released over two years ago, was undermined by a troubled app relaunch and fell short of…
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NOAA pulls support from Arctic climate report
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026 Arctic Report Card, said that participants were informed Monday that they would no longer receive assistance from the government agency. “We were informed…
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Ken Paxton demands protection for surrogate and unborn child with birth defect
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has intervened in a Dallas County surrogacy case involving an unborn baby with a severe heart defect, seeking to ensure the fetus receives life-saving medical treatment after birth despite objections from his intended parents. The unborn child, who Paxton’s office referred to as “baby Gabriel,” was diagnosed in utero…