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Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels rise
Trump put Vance in charge of Iran peace talks. He’s now quizzing people on his vice president’s performance
With Vice President JD Vance, a one-time Iran war skeptic, now tasked with brokering a deal to end it, President Donald Trump has been monitoring his progress closely and inquiring with various friends and advisers how they’d rank his performance, according to three people familiar with the conversations.
Deadline Hollywood
CBS Entertainment Chief Addresses 'Watson' & 'DMV' Cancellations: "We Had To Make Tough Decisions" Read more below.
From The Sports Desk: The $140 million man
An examination of the growing MLB trend of teams’ giving unproven prospects megadeals.
Mystery clouds deaths, disappearances of scientists with UFO research ties: timeline
Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration will likely investigate a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of high-level scientists.
Students compete in statewide health competition at Mercy College of Ohio
Janice Servick, dean of nursing at Mercy College of Ohio, had a full circle moment at the college Thursday. She stood before dozens of students, young ...
Nintendo starts up new "Spotlight Sale" for Switch 2 and Switch, multiple games at new low prices
Here are the full list of deals in the new Nintendo Spotlight Sale which has multiple games at new low prices for Switch 2 and Switch.
Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science
Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of “investigative hypnosis” in a death-penalty case in Texas.
Entertainment News: April 16, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
The NCAA idea that could reshape college sports: 'It's not a tweak, it's a structural shift'
NCAA’s five-year eligibility bet: Simpler rules, cleaner rosters, new tradeoffs. USA TODAY Sports canvassed college sports stakeholders on proposal.
Senate GOP backs Iran war again, but deadline looms
This marked the fourth attempt by Democrats to limit Trump’s power
Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes
Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes.
New Stoner Survival Dealing 4X Rewards as LD Organics Presents: The 420 Event
The man with the van and the plan is putting his stamp on Los Santos this 420 as LD Organics Presents: The 420 Event. Celebrate with a new Hunting Pack (Get Lamar) location that’s dispensing 4X Rewards, enjoy a kaleidoscope of hallucinations along with...
Rumour: Red Dead Redemption May Be Getting A Rubbish 'Code-In-A-Box' Release
Out to pasture
What does Israel want in Lebanon?
Despite diplomatic talks in Washington, ‘significant hurdles remain’ in dealing with the ‘distorted reality’ of Israel’s leaders
UNC Hussman offers new sports play-by-play class | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
This story, written by UNC Hussman alumna Caroline Daly ’24, was originally published on unc.edu. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has a new, hands-on class available for students interested in sports careers. Students in “MEJO 390: Sports Commentary and Play-By-Play” can call live radio broadcasts for Carolina sporting events, streamed live on the Go Heels website. This spring, 11 students are calling mostly softball games to gain experience and learn the preparation needed for a successful broadcast. The class is capped at a small number to provide consistent, individual feedback. Matt Krause, the radio voice of Carolina women’s basketball, teaches the class to help students sharpen their skills, using his experience with the Tar Heels and calling games for ACC Network and ACC Network Extra. “There is no substitute for live reps, and that is the only way you get better. The classroom component teaches you how to get better, but going about that requires sitting in that chair, making mistakes and being able to know your broadcast is going somewhere,” Krause said. “These students are doing real live games, and they will have tape where if they want to pursue this. They will have ready-made demos to send for jobs. Being able to utilize all the resources of UNC, GoHeels Productions and the Carolina Athletics brand and create these opportunities for students is really impactful.” In the class, students learn fundamentals like how to announce starting lineups for different sports and how to conduct research before games. Krause has led the class in mock preparation exercises, looking at game charts with information about the different teams and players that they can refer to at pivotal moments during the game. Krause and the students then critique each other, listening to clips from the past week to find ways to improve. It’s a rare class without a slew of quizzes or assignments. Their main tasks are calling games and making a portfolio or demo reel of their best calls at the end of the semester, all with the goal of being ready to step into similar roles after graduation. Laible live streams her coverage on the GoHeels website. Calling a live game while broadcasting her coverage allows her to get hands on experience. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Junior Anna Laible ’27 wished for a class just like this. Her first year at Carolina, she interned with the Coastal Plain League, where she was introduced to play-by-play for baseball. “I enjoy the challenge and uncertainty of each game being different because each sport looks a little different,” said Laible. “Each game is different — not just with teams but what could happen with certain records being broken or random trends. That’s what I enjoy most.” She wanted more opportunities for reps during college to prepare for a career after Carolina, so she pitched an idea for the class to Livis Freeman ’99, distinguished associate professor of sports communication. Laible and Freeman reached out to GoHeels Productions for a partnership and then connected with Krause. “This is how at UNC Hussman we separate ourselves: Our students go into the field ready,” said Freeman. “The biggest compliment we get it is when our students start their careers, they don’t need any hand-holding.” Laible calls a Carolina softball game at Kessing Stadium – after pitching the idea to Hussman faculty. Her interest in sports commentary allowed her to apply her interest as she attends Carolina. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Laible is now a student in the class, which has helped her strengthen her skills and deepen her passion for the field. The goal is to expand to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. “The hands-on experience I’ve gotten here is invaluable. I’ve loved the classes and professors because they’ve taught me a lot, but it’s also the things outside of class, too, that have helped me grow,” said Laible. “Since being at UNC, I’ve grown a lot in the versatility, from doing writing to production and commentating. UNC Hussman and Carolina have given me the ability to be strong and well rounded.”
Ionic Studios Signs Electric Entertainment's ELECTRIC NOW/ ELECTRIC NOW EN ESPANOL FAST/ AVOD APP, Featuring Leverage, The Librarians, and The Ark to Its CTV Portfolio
Ionic Studios, the CTV studio for the open ecosystem, today announced a strategic partnership with Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, founded by Dean Devlin. Under the agreement, Electric's content will join Ionic serving as brand-level representative across CTV and FAST—merchandising the studio's streaming platforms, ENOW and ENOW EN ESPANOL to advertisers, packaging it into audience-defined offerings, and delivering the buying standards that medi
The making of modern science
Any history of the West's scientific revolution must explain how science generates new discoveries and ways of thinking about the natural world. Social-constructivist approaches have failed to provide a convincing account.
Former Southeast Missouri Softball Coach Lana Richmond and Sports Information Director Ron Hines Elected to OVC Hall of Fame
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Former Southeast Missouri sports information director Ron Hines (posthumously) and softball coach Lana Richmond and former UT Martin tennis coach Dennis Taylor have been elected to the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame.
SRP councilman had donated $200K to Turning Point before elections
The financial relationship between Turning Point and candidate Nick Vanderwey had not been previously disclosed. "I think they do good work," he said.
Iowa State Adds Women's Wrestling As 18th Varsity Program
AMES, Iowa - Women's wrestling will debut as Iowa State University's 18 th intercollegiate athletics program during the 2027-28 academic year, Endowed Cyclon...
Lehigh Sports Central: Men's Tennis
On the latest episode of Lehigh Sports Central, men's tennis senior Jackson Morash and 5th year Sean Jaeger preview this Saturday's Senior Day matchup agains...
FOX Sports Analyst suggests Chiefs draft day trade with Lions
A FOX Sports Analyst suggests a Kansas City Chiefs draft day trade with the Detroit Lions for tight end Sam LaPorta | @EdEastonJr
Gina Procaccio to be Inducted to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
PHILADELPHIA—Villanova women's track & field and cross country head coach Gina Procaccio earned a top honor on Thursday morning when she was announced as part of the 23rd inductee class to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Procaccio will be recognized along with other top athletes, coaches, contributors, and teams whose legacies have shaped the rich history of Philadelphia sports when the 2026 Inductee Class is celebrated on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center. The public is invited to join in honoring these remarkable individuals and teams.
What is the deal with these strange deepfake Trump memes?
Before there was Trump as Jesus, there was Trump as the pope. There was Trump as Rocky. There was Trump in Apocalypse Now, smelling victory.
Brown Athletics and Recreation Becomes Enterprise Member of Women Leaders in Sports
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Brown University's Division of Athletics and Recreation will become an Enterprise Member of Women Leaders in Sports, Mencoff Vice Presiden...
Pilot in Deadly Plane Crash Was Being Filmed for Apple Vision Pro Video
Claire Lomas, a British paraplegic known for overcoming medical trauma to participate in the London Marathon, was being filmed for an Apple Inc. immersive Vision Pro video when she crashed an aircraft in the Jordan desert two years ago.
WTC Health Programs aims to fill vacant jobs after pressure from NY delegation
The WTCHP serves about 140,000 people dealing with a variety of health issues tied to the 9/11 attacks.
Drugmakers raised prices on hundreds of drugs despite Trump deals, Senate Democrats report finds
The findings raise questions about whether the administration’s “most favored nation” deals are having a meaningful impact on patients.
Deadline Hollywood
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach explains why they went with 'NCIS: New York' and did not consider picking up 'Tony & Ziva' for next season. Read more below.
Airport's Darrell Mossburg named Girls Basketball Coach of the Year
Monroe County Region Coach of the Year Darrell Mossburg of Airport savors each day more after near-death experience during season.
LA Galaxy Embarrassed and Eliminated 3-0 At Home
Los Angeles, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy were overcome by a scarlet wave, both in the stands and on the field, as they fell 3-0 (2-7 on aggregate) at home to Liga MX champions, Toluca, in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
MLB Players, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Strike Landmark Licensing Deal
Caesars Entertainment and MLB Players, Inc. launch a multiyear NIL licensing deal for the 2026 season.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces.
Fighter pilot Rumen Radev looks to break Bulgaria’s political deadlock
Radev is vowing to combat the country’s oligarchs and mafia, but his Kremlin-aligned positions on Ukraine have sparked concern.
Kansas Transfer Jamari McDowell Commits to Wake Forest
The Deacs have their 3rd addition of the portal with Kansas Jayhawk guard Jamari McDowell. McDowell is a 6-5 redshirt sophomore who averaged 3.3 points and 1.1 assists in 17 minutes per game for the Jayhawks this season. After redshirting in the 2024-25 season due to injury, McDowell was the 6th man for Kansas this […]
Blackhawks extend general manager Kyle Davidson's contract
The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson's contract Wednesday without providing the length of the deal. “We are committing to Kyle to continue the plan he has put in place,” chairman and owner Danny Wirtz said before the team's season-ending game against San Jose. The Blackhawks are locked into 31st place in the 32-team NHL and haven’t made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the expanded COVID playoffs of 2020.
Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study
A massive, nearly 20-year study tracking over 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new questions about the long-term safety of common treatments. Researchers found that some widely used medications—including antidepressants and certain antidiarrheal drugs—were linked to a small but noticeable increase in the risk of death over time.
Guarini to launch computational science Ph.D. program
The program will foster “collaboration among faculty from different disciplines,” according to Guarini dean Jon Kull ’88.
Amid ‘constant' data center noise, Sterling residents also worry about health impact
Residents of a Sterling neighborhood already are upset about constant data center noise — and now they have a new concern. A study done for an environmental group shows emissions from the center could have severe health consequences. Operators of the data center say they are fully compliant with state and local rules. Whether it’s daytime or the dead of…
Footage shows moments before death of man Tased by NYPD
New body camera footage in the investigation of the death of Adrian Cevallos has been released.
The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an exclusive interview with Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump, the Fed and more.
Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo
Microsoft is offering a bundle of discounted services to college students with the purchase of a new Windows PC.
Houston midwife says access to care, systemic racism drive Black maternal deaths; urges prenatal visits
A certified nurse midwife with Ben Taub Hospital says barriers to basic health care along with systemic racism continue to fuel disproportionate maternal deaths among Black women in Harris County, even as Houston sits in the shadow of one of the world’s largest medical centers.
Pillen doesn't believe government can fix mental health crisis, puts part of blame on social media
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen discussed the mental health crisis following the deadly Walmart incident.
CBS Entertainment Chief Addresses 'Watson' & 'DMV' Cancellations
CBS Entertainment Chief Addresses 'Watson' & 'DMV' Cancellations: "We Had To Make Tough Decisions"
Jaylen Brown on improved mental, physical health heading into Celtics playoffs
Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn't dealing with a nagging knee injury like he was last year. This time around, he feels mentally and physically stronger.
Husband of woman killed in Laconia says wife tried to help her son with mental health issues
The husband of a woman who was killed Tuesday in Laconia told News 9 that her son, who is charged in her death, has struggled with mental health issues.
Microsoft has a new idea on how to deter students from MacBook Neo
The effects of MacBook Neo continue to ripple through the PC industry this week. As spotted by The Verge, Microsoft...
Alex Vesia emotional after save with healthcare workers who helped family through daughter's death in stands
Alex Vesia, who lost his infant daughter in October, was admittedly emotional after collecting a save on healthcare appreciation night, where staff who helped him were in attendance.
Supporting students before, during, and after mental health crisis
Nationally, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among college-aged young adults.
Top 10 most dangerous animals in the world | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Which animal kills the most humans in a year? From dogs to mosquitos, here are the top 10 most deadly creatures on Earth.
AirPods Max 2 Review: A Bigger Upgrade Than You Think
You might not be able to tell the difference between the AirPods Max 2 and the originals at a glance, but the internal upgrades are a big deal.
NCCU’s Rodrigo Alves Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Finalist
FAIRFAX, Va. – Rodrigo Alves of the North Carolina Central men's tennis team has been named a finalist for the 2026 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year, as announced by the EDU Ledger. A special edition highlighting the honorees will be published this summer.
On tax filing deadline day, GOP touts Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ savings
Trial date set for suspects in Kansas City sports reporter’s death
A trial date has been set for the three suspects in connection to a Kansas City sports reporter's death.
Shirley Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Finalist - NC State University Athletics
Wolfpack defensive tackle Isaiah Shirley has been named one of the 10 male finalists for the 2026 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award. The redshirt junior w...
Tigers sign top prospect Kevin McGonigle to eight-year, $150 million extension
McGonigle is the latest in a lengthy list of top prospects who have signed long-term deals this spring
Private credit's $20 billion redemption rush in 3 charts
Private credit redemptions reached record levels in the first quarter of this year, and these charts explain how investors asked for about $20 billion back.
PGA Sustainability Toolkit Launches With Focus on Bottom Line
The trade group’s latest green production resource offers advice for cutting down emissions on set — and selling that approach to top creatives and heads of department.
Joey and Pacey forever! Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson walk the red carpet together at 'Brunello' screening
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson had a sweet 'Dawson's Creek' reunion on the red carpet Tuesday night, which comes two months after the untimely death of their costar James Van Der Beek.
Old And Unsupported Kindles Might Become The Best Tech Deal Of 2026
Older Kindles may become the best tech deal of 2026 because they'll get cheaper, and you'll still be able read your favorite books in multiple digital formats.
How Meta’s little-known chip business fits in with Zuckerberg’s ‘superintelligence’ ambitions
Taking a page from Google’s and Amazon’s books, Meta is racing to vertically integrate its AI infrastructure with its Broadcom deal.
Language Gaps in Health Care Can Be Deadly—CU Denver Program Trains Professionals to Close Them
Miscommunication in health care can have serious consequences. At the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), a medical Spanish certificate program is
Trump recalls how Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses whether Alito should retire
President Donald Trump complimented Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito but when asked about him stepping down while Republicans are in control, he pointed to how Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death shifted the court.
Taute and Cooch Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Teams
Juniors Ada Taute and Abby Cooch of the Denison University women's basketball National Championship team have been named as Second and Third-Team Academic All-America® as selected by College Sports Communicators for the 2025-26 season.
BeReal targets US creators to boost app engagement
BeReal is pitching US creators on producing content for the app, offering potential brand deals and an expansion of their audiences.
Cubans self-medicate as crisis takes toll on mental health: ‘There is no idea to hold on to’
Many people are turning to prescription drugs – and some to herbal remedies and even hard drugs – amid an outlook that feels bleaker than the collapse of the Soviet Union
Political activist Abbie Hoffman was found dead in Bucks County on this week in Philly history
The 52-year-old who became a symbol of defiance spent his last few years in Bucks County, where he was found in the converted chicken coop he had been living in on April 12, 1989.
My Brother Found Himself a Gold Digger. She Has the Wrong Idea About Me.
She can consider this a permanent embargo.
Aegon offloads 200-year-old UK business to Standard Life for £2bn
Deal will create pensions and savings group with 16m customers and £480bn of assets, while Aegon focuses on US
See Microsoft's rise from garage idea to tech giant in 50 years
Fifty years after Bill Gates and Paul Allen gambled on a piece of software, Microsoft has become something bigger than a brand. It runs business, lives.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
How American, Delta, and United's newest business class suites compare
Doors in business class are now the baseline of premium flying as deep-pocket travelers keep paying up for more privacy and comfort.
Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’
President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran
Dutch Insurer Aegon Strikes $2.7B Deal to Sell UK Insurance Business to Standard Life
Aegon has agreed to sell its UK insurance business to Standard Life for a total value of 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion), the Dutch insurer said on
WWE will honor Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 42, son says
Nick Hogan said WWE plans to honor Hulk Hogan's legacy at WrestleMania 42, the first one since the wrestling icon's death.
Are Trump's tariffs really dead? Here's what's happening behind the scenes
Importers of European cheese, a sleeping bag company for infants and a ceramics business are pushing for and against potential new tariffs.
Are Trump's tariffs really dead? Here's what's happening behind the scenes
Importers of European cheese, a sleeping bag company for infants and a ceramics business are pushing for and against potential new tariffs.
At HCA Healthcare, small ideas go big in fight to stop overdoses
From drug take-back events to multimodal post-op pain control, physicians see their innovations take hold to benefit patients and communities.
A new approach to brain health, one neuron at a time
Neuroscientist Paul Nuyujukian likens the brain to a stadium full of people. To eavesdrop on the crowd you could put a microphone in the middle of the stadium. But to understand the conversations you need to record individual people. He thinks about the brain the same way. To understand brain disease, he studies neurons—one at a time. And his insights are shedding light on a big global issue—stroke. The World Health Organization predicts one in four adults will have a stroke in their lifetime. Strokes can cause death, or lead to paralysis or speech problems. But there’s still a lot researchers don’t know about how the brain recovers from an event like a stroke. Nuyujukian directs a lab at Stanford University that studies how the brain controls movement, including after neurological events like stroke. We get into how he does this, and why he hopes his research could eventually help people who’ve been paralyzed. Email us your questions about the brain – or anything else to do with science at shortwave@npr.org. We may turn it into an episode in the future!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Stock markets recovering Iran war losses amid peace deal hopes; Reeves and Bessent to meet at IMF
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Bryan Johnson's advice to founders: Don't neglect relationships
At Business Insider's The Long Play event, Bryan Johnson pushed back on the idea that a sex life distracts founders.
Bryan Johnson's advice to founders: Don't neglect relationships
At Business Insider's The Long Play event, Bryan Johnson pushed back on the idea that a sex life distracts founders.
The mix of chaotic politics and a resilient economy can’t last
The world’s economy has managed to withstand a great deal of chaos, but new IMF forecasts show that things could get worse
Pulse of Politics: Dealing with inflation & Michigan Gubernatorial Debates
Financial Instructor Michael Masserant with the Retirement Education Foundation discusses how we can help our bottom line amid inflation and economic concerns. Plus, Pulse Anchor Roop Raj and Pulse of Politics Host Aaron Jordan discuss the upcoming Michigan Gubernatorial Debates, hosted by FOX 2.
Wait, Is Amanda Dead on ‘Will Trent’?!
The GBI deputy chief is in deep trouble... again.
Scientists just solved a 160-million-year fossil mystery “I’ve never seen anything like it”
A rare fossil discovery is shedding light on the “missing years” of early sponge evolution. Scientists found a 550-million-year-old sponge that likely lacked hard skeletal parts, explaining why earlier fossils are so scarce. This supports the idea that the earliest sponges were soft-bodied and rarely preserved. The finding changes how researchers hunt for the origins of animal life.
Opinion: Utah’s volatile inner-party politics
Turmoil in the Mideast and the nation’s economy are intensifying fissures between parties and within them. What does this mean for Utah politics?
Border Czar Tom Homan Calls for Church Leaders to ‘Stay Out of Politics’
Homan, a Catholic, commented after President Trump denounced Pope Leo XIV.
Business - 'War is development in reverse' UNDP chief tells France 24
Prime Video Bundles Apple TV With Peacock Premium Plus For $19.99 A Month
Amazon's Prime Video Channels has launched a limited-time bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 a month.
Man fatally stabbed in New Cross after business deal 'went sour'
Ayowale Aladejana was killed after the couple accused of his murder drove to his home, a court hears.
Lucky 8, Sharp Entertainment Producers Ratify Labor Contracts
Nonfiction television staffers at the production companies behind ‘90 Day Fiancé’ and ‘The Food That Built America’ have greenlit new three-year labor deals.
Lebanon’s Death Toll Tops 2,100, Health Ministry Data Show
Lebanon’s health ministry said Tuesday that 2,124 people have been killed and nearly 7,000 wounded since the latest round of fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. The Lebanese authorities said the fatalities include 1,702 men, 254 women and 168 children.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to stay in business under new nonprofit owner
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will live on past its slated May 3 closure date, thanks to a new deal with a nonprofit journalism organization.
Angelo State names new dean for Science and Engineering College
Angelo State University has appointed Dr. Chih-Chien "Linus" Yu as the new dean of its College of Science and Engineering, effective April 1.
Z2 Entertainment Goes With Tixr For Colorado Venues, Including Boulder and Fox Theaters (Exclusive)
Ticketing platfom Tixr has partnered with Colorado independent promoter and venue owner Z2 Entertainment, a deal that includes ticketing at the Fox and
Dear Abby | Ready to bail on first post-college job
Dear Abby: I'm struggling with what to do about my first job out of college. I've been here for four months, and while I expected a learning curve, I didn't