Trump’s changes to the federal government aren’t yet a clear political winner or loser: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to the federal government haven’t emerged as an obvious political winner or loser, according to a new poll that indicates some Americans may be giving him the benefit of
US announced job cuts surge in March on Doge hit, recruitment firm Challenger says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Layoffs announced by U.S. employers surged in March to the highest level since the pandemic recession as the government purged federal workers and contractors to slash spending. Global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas
See Jon Hamm in trailer for Apple TV+ series ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’

Apple TV+ is previewing the upcoming drama series Your Friends & Neighbors, starring Jon Hamm. The new trailer for Your Friends & Neighbors, debuting Friday, Apr. 11, stars the ‘Mad Men’ alum as hedge fund manager Andrew
Famous friends pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65

Famous friend and former colleagues of Val Kilmer are paying tribute to the actor, after news broke of his death yesterday at the age of 65. Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes told The New York Times in a statement
Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

By Andrea Shalal, Joe Cash and Philip Blenkinsop WASHINGTON/BEIJING/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports sparked threats of retaliation on Thursday, as companies and governments rushed to count the costs
Warning of ‘generational’ floods as storms hit US Midwest and South

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) -The National Weather Service warned on Thursday of “generational” floods in the southern and Midwestern United States, as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, flinging down hail
Rubio arrives for NATO talks as allies wait to learn of US plans for a likely drawdown in Europe

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO arrived Thursday in Brussels, where the alliance’s top diplomats are hoping they’ll shed light on U.S. security plans in Europe.
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square Thursday. Government officials and religious leaders are expected to
Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 1 person

Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes. Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm
Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology

Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology. Although the code that Gates printed out on