WATCH: Dramatic moment first responders save firefighter after explosion
First responders raced to rescue a firefighter who became trapped under rubble moments after a house exploded in Illinois. Source link
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Iran says US talks will be ‘indirect’ despite Trump ‘direct’ negotiations announcement
LONDON — Iranian officials confirmed Monday that Tehran would hold “indirect” high level talks with U.S. representatives in Oman this weekend regarding Iran’s nuclear program, though appeared to contradict President Donald Trump’s assertion that the negotiations are “direct” in nature. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, “We’re having direct talks with Iran, … Read more
At least 18 dead, over 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — At least 18 people died and more than 120 were injured after a roof fell at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities said. Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at Jet Set in Santo Domingo, said Juan Manuel Méndez, director of … Read more
The Masters: Scottie Scheffler reveals Champions Dinner menu for 2025 pre-major tradition at Augusta National | Golf News
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler will serve up a ‘Texas-inspired’ menu for the traditional Champions Dinner ahead of The Masters, with minimal changes to his offering from two years ago. The annual event takes place on Tuesday evening and is held inside Augusta National’s clubhouse, with the attendees reserved exclusively for past winners of the … Read more
Blackbird gobbles up $50M for its blockchain-based payment-loyalty app for restaurants
A founder who has carved out a name for himself building products to help restaurants connect better with would-be diners has raised $50 million for his latest startup: a new take on the idea of customer loyalty. Blackbird Labs has built a payments-meets-loyalty-meets-blockchain platform for restaurants to grow repeat business while reducing some of the … Read more
Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement
The Trump administration is pulling back its enforcement of crypto regulations, disbanding a unit dedicated to cryptocurrency enforcement The Justice Department instructed federal prosecutors to “no longer target virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and offline wallets for the acts of their end users or unwitting violations of regulations,” according to a memo from … Read more
WATCH: Helicopter crew finds missing toddler in high-tech rescue
First responders who found a missing toddler in Michigan over the weekend are talking about their heroic rescue which made use of heat-detecting camera technology. Source link
Bill Maher claims ex-NY Gov Andrew Cuomo can’t escape nursing home scandal
Bill Maher doubted former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could overcome his handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic when discussing his mayoral aspirations. The “Real Time” host spoke to Cuomo’s brother, ex-CNN host Chris Cuomo, about the former governor’s bid for New York City mayor on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast on Sunday. Although … Read more
WATCH: Alex Ovechkin smashes Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Ovechkin surpassed the all-time scoring record set more than 30 years ago by Gretzky with his 895th goal. Source link
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station
In this photo taken from video released by Roscosmos space corporation, a Russian Soyuz rocket carrying a Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, lifts off for the International Space Station from the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Roscosmos space corporation, via … Read more