Jamaal Bowman scores Hakeem Jeffries’ endorsement in tough primary fight
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formally endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman, ending months of speculation about the embattled progressive’s place in the Democratic Party due to his outspoken criticism of Israel. Bowman faces a competitive primary in the 16th Congressional…
Easter is March 31 this year. Here’s why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate – Chicago Tribune
On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God — as the sun rises. They gather outside on beaches and church lawns, in local cemeteries and national parks,…
Working Families Party urges Democrats to protest Biden at the ballot
The Working Families Party will call on New Yorkers to cast blank ballots in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary as part of a growing movement that aims to pressure President Joe Biden over the war in Gaza. The influential left-wing third…
Algorithm Vegan Grill scales back down to food truck after closing its Queen Village restaurant
Despite strong reviews and several accolades — its take on a Reuben earned a spot on the Inquirer’s list of best sandwiches in Philly — Algorithm Vegan Grill has scaled back operations with last week’s closure of its Queen Village…
Robert Randolph talks performing on new Beyoncé album, “Cowboy Carter”
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act Two: Cowboy Carter” dropped at midnight. The 27-song album features collaborations with different artists, including musician Robert Randolph, leader of Robert Randolph and the Family Band. “As you can see today with the release of so…
Why looking directly at a solar eclipse is so dangerous for your eyes
Why looking directly at a solar eclipse is so dangerous for your eyes – CBS News Watch CBS News Ophthalmologists are warning about the dangers of looking directly at the sun during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. CBS…
American Reporter Evan Gershkovich Marks One Year as Russian Hostage
Evan Gershkovich, the American citizen and Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter kidnapped by Vladimir Putin’s regime in Russia in March 2023, marked one year in captivity on Friday, March 29. Gershkovich was arrested in Yekaterinburg on highly dubious espionage charges…
Fast & Curious 5K – Chicago Sun-Times
Run or walk for the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ at the Fast & Curious 5K, a one-of-a-kind race with trivia at every turn! A 5K plus trivia? How does it work? You’ll encounter trivia questions about Chicago’s vibrant culture and…
Maine has one of the best hikes in the U.S.
Travel You’ll find it at Acadia National Park. Sand Beach at Acadia National Park in Maine. flickr / Ken Rowland A path in Maine full of “scenic magic” is one of the best hikes in America, according to Conde Nast…
Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there’s worry over risks, AP-NORC poll finds – Boston Herald
By REBECCA SANTANA and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more worried about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. than they were a few years ago, a change driven largely by increased concern among Republicans, while…
Phillies Braves rivalry players to watch
The last time the Phillies and Braves faced each other was the 2023 NLDS, rich with drama, whining, and intense stares. They’ll meet again today to open the 2024 season with both teams feeling they have unfinished business. As for…
Robert Kraft reveals why he chose Jerod Mayo as next head coach
Patriots The Patriots owner said he tagged Mayo as the team’s future head coach five years ago. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, and Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) A day after…
In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations – Boston Herald
JULIA FRANKEL (Associated Press) JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Christians participated in a customary Good Friday procession through the limestone walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, commemorating one of the faith’s most sacred days with noticeably thinner crowds amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas…
Pope Francis washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison in ceremony
Pope Francis washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison in ceremony – CBS News Watch CBS News From his wheelchair, 87-year-old Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women, who are inmates at a prison in Rome,…
Baltimore bridge collapse highlights dangers highway workers face
Baltimore bridge collapse highlights dangers highway workers face – CBS News Watch CBS News Eight construction workers were filling potholes on Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed early Tuesday morning. Only two workers survived. The tragedy is bringing…
Chicago Water Taxi to resume 7-day service
This weekend, residents and tourists can resume rolling on the Chicago River with expanded service from the Chicago Water Taxi. Beginning Saturday, for the first time since 2019, the water taxi will offer seven-day service, according to schedules on chicagowatertaxi.com….
Latino community and beyond rallies to support victims, families of Baltimore Key Bridge collapse – Chicago Tribune
Like many others in Baltimore, Susana Barrios awoke early Tuesday morning to a flood of messages asking if she was okay. She soon learned that the Francis Scott Key Bridge had collapsed into the Patapsco River. As with all tragedies,…
Manhattan drivers fume over congestion pricing tolls to reduce gridlock
This column originally appeared in “On The Way,” a weekly newsletter covering everything you need to know about NYC-area transportation. Sign up to get the full version, which includes answers to reader questions, trivia, service changes and more, in your…
Early Addition: Global warming is causing time to slow down
Early Addition is a daily newsletter to guide you through New York City news, plus other tidbits from around the internet. Sign up here to get the full version in your inbox every weekday morning. Good Friday morning in New…
Indie filmmakers face challenges in Georgia
Astin Rocks (right) at Atlanta Film Society presents LOCALS ONLY (Photo by Keith Hannigan). Credit: Keith Hannigan Astin Rocks left Atlanta dreaming of being in the film industry. By the time she was a senior at Temple University, the production…
Migrants Apprehended at Northern Border Sector Exceed Last 12 Years Combined
Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended more migrants crossing the Canadian Border into the U.S. this year than in the past twelve years combined, according to the sector chief patrol agent. A recent change in Canadian immigration policies could bring…
Burglar arrested overnight after call of burglary in process, police said – Chicago Tribune
Officers responding to a burglary in process arrested a burglar after he was found with proceeds and tools at a business in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side, police said. Shortly before 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a…
What to expect in Wisconsin’s upcoming presidential primaries
What to expect in Wisconsin’s upcoming presidential primaries – CBS News Watch CBS News Wisconsin, a key battleground state, will hold its presidential primaries on Tuesday. This year, trends show enthusiasm is lacking for a rematch between President Biden and…
California woman accused of husband’s murder freed 20 years later after new look at evidence
California woman accused of husband’s murder freed 20 years later after new look at evidence – CBS News Watch CBS News After nearly two decades behind bars for her husband’s murder, a California woman’s relentless quest for a reexamination of…
Acquisition of Tamarack Farms gives Hackmatack NWR a major add
Ed Collins pointed out kames (glacial mounds), kettles (glacial holes), headwater streams, a hemi-marsh and glacial erratic (glacial rocks). He explained why bur oaks were on the hillside and white oaks farther down. “The beauty of this landscape is not…
Illinois takes down Iowa State en route to first Elite Eight since 2005
College Sports Illinois pulled off a 72-69 victory in nail-biter second half. Terrence Shannon Jr. led all scorers with 29 points, but it was the Illini defense that sealed their win. By Khari Thompson March 29, 2024 | 9:11 AM…
Where can you get great Greek food in NYC? Check out these spots in Astoria.
Farideh Sadeghin is a Brooklyn-based writer and recipe developer. In this series, she explores New York City neighborhoods through their food and histories. Just before the official start of spring, I hopped on my bike and ventured to Astoria, New…
Pope Francis Washes the Feet of 12 Female Prison Inmates
ROME — Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Roman prison Thursday evening, the first time any pope included no men in the Holy Thursday ritual. The Church’s practice of washing the feet of 12 people…
Idle Bruins clinch a spot in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Bruins Boston needed only a Red Wings loss or a Flyers loss in regulation to secure a playoff berth on Thursday. The Boston Bruins are back in the playoffs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) For the eighth straight season, playoff…
Hunter Biden Spotted Before Controversial Colbert Fundraiser Starring His Dad, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton
The presidential press pool spotted Hunter Biden on Thursday waiting around to attend Stephen Colbert’s high-dollar fundraiser in New York City with his father and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The sighting underscores Hunter’s access to some of…
South Korea’s birth rate is so low, one company offers staff a $75,000 incentive to have children
Seoul — South Korea’s overall birth rate hit a record low of 0.72 in 2023, and with that figure projected to fall even further in 2024, some Korean businesses have started offering remarkably generous incentives to convince their workers to become…
How Justice Clarence Thomas’ ‘nearly adopted daughter’ from Gurnee became his law clerk – Chicago Tribune
The email went out to members of Justice Clarence Thomas’ law clerk network late last month celebrating his newest addition to an exclusive club. The justice’s selection needed no introduction. “Crystal Clanton’s clerkship for OT ’24 was announced by Scalia…
5 expert strategies for maximizing your CD returns this spring
Getting big CD returns this spring depends on factors such as your liquidity needs and risk tolerance. Winslow Productions With the Federal Reserve once again holding rates steady following its March meeting, savers have a continued opportunity to benefit from…
Man fatally shot in Roseland
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in Roseland early Friday, police said. He was found in an alley in the 10700 block of South Lowe Avenue when police responded to a call of shots fired around 12:15 a.m. The…
Cesar Chavez’s family to endorse Biden after RFK Jr. claims civil rights leader would’ve voted for him
President Biden is set to be endorsed Friday by members of Cesar Chavez‘s family — a mostly symbolic gesture, but one meant to send a signal to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s trying to invoke his own…
Man found beaten to death in Englewood
A man has died after he was found with severe head trauma in Englewood early Friday, police said. Around 12:45 a.m., police officers responding to an unresponsive person found him in the 6600 block of South Green Street, according to…
Woman suspected of kidnapping and killing girl is beaten to death by mob in Mexican tourist city
A mob in the Mexican tourist city of Taxco brutally beat a woman to death Thursday because she was suspected of kidnapping and killing a young girl, rampaging just hours before the city’s famous Holy Week procession. The mob formed…
Two Detroit activists met at a prison writing workshop, now they’re providing a pathway for returning citizens
Saul Metnick Participants from the Writer’s Block at Macomb Regional Correctional Facility in 2015. When Kyle Daniel-Bey was 17, he received a mandatory life in prison sentence for murder. But even a lifetime behind bars couldn’t imprison his creative spirit….
House fails to pass transgender bills in 2024 legislative session
Two bills watched with dread by transgender Georgians and their allies withered away in the wee hours Friday morning after the House took no action on them on the final day of the 2024 Legislative session. Every year under the…
New names, same results for Needham volleyball – Boston Herald
NEEDHAM – The central cast of characters looked a little different, but the three-time defending Div. 1 state champion Needham boys volleyball team still opened a new season with a familiar tune Thursday night. Despite a strong start from Div….
Why are Americans so skeptical about a rosy economy?
The economy is growing, unemployment is low, wages are up, and inflation is down. However, the American people remain grumpy about the state of the economy. This puzzle was just investigated by four economists. They found that people often know…
2024 legislative session ends with wins and losses
State lawmakers closed out the 2024 legislative session with a flurry of votes that spilled over into the early morning hours. But the night ended with some of the most closely watched bills – like a bill banning puberty blockers for…
American tourist dies, U.S. Marine missing in separate incidents off Puerto Rico coast
Dangerous rip currents cause Gulf Coast drownings Dangerous rip currents responsible for several drownings at Gulf Coast beaches 02:05 The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it is searching for a U.S. Marine who went swimming in high surf off Puerto…
Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates lives and contributions of trans people
Marisol Treviño of West Chicago immigrated to the United States from Mexico because of the harassment and violence she experienced from being a transgender woman. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com Marisol Treviño’s journey from growing up a little boy in rural Mexico…
In one of New York’s most competitive primaries, Jamaal Bowman is a party of one
Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s supporters hunkered down in the back of a local fish and chip shop on a drizzly night in Yonkers to hear a celebrity politician rally the troops for the congressmember’s re-election. “We proved the first point that…
During next month’s eclipse, these scientists won’t be looking up
Despite studying the sun for over two decades, solar astrophysicist Trae Winter didn’t experience his first total solar eclipse until 2017. Among the Nebraska cornfields, Winter and his colleagues stood in awe as the skies darkened and the world quieted….
Could House control flip to the Democrats? Early resignations leave GOP majority on edge
Washington — In mid-March, as the Republican majority in the House dwindled yet again, House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted that the series of resignations from frustrated GOP lawmakers had come to an end. “I think, I hope and believe that’s…
Some Rocket Farm Restaurants employees allege discrimination Rough Draft Atlanta
The bar at Marcel. (Courtesy of Marcel) Rocket Farm Restaurants, the group owned by Atlanta chef Ford Fry, has been accused by current and former employees of discriminatory practices and ignoring harassment complaints for a decade. Rocket Farm denies the…
Sydney Sweeney screams and stuns in ‘Immaculate’
Sydney Sweeney in “Immaculate” (Photo Courtesy Neon) Credit: Neon At the start of “Immaculate,” a young nun, Sister Mary (Simona Tabasco) sneaks into the Mother Superior’s bedroom late at night to look for a key. From the way Mary furiously…
The fall of National Panhandler Radio
I was once fired by WGBH. I say that only to establish my credentials to comment on the accelerating collapse of Boston NPR – National Panhandler Radio. A couple of days ago, it was WBUR announcing buyouts, which are inevitably…