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CinemaCon Unveils 'Spaceballs: The New One' Worldwide

Las Vegas. At CinemaCon on Wednesday, Amazon MGM and filmmakers previewed the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, unveiling its title 'Spaceballs: The New One' and confirming a theatrical release for April 23, 2027. Director…

AI revives Val Kilmer in upcoming historical drama

United States: Filmmakers unveiled the trailer for As Deep as the Grave at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 16, showcasing a generative AI recreation of the late actor Val Kilmer, who had been cast as Father Fintan but wa…

Ohtani's 10-K Night Powers Dodgers' 8-2 Win

Los Angeles. Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings and struck out 10, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Wednesday night, April 16, 2026; Dalton Rushing hit a first career grand slam as a designated hi…

Sherrill urges FIFA to shoulder World Cup transit bill

East Rutherford, New Jersey: Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday demanded that FIFA contribute toward transportation costs after reports this week said NJ Transit is considering charging up to $100 for round-trip train …

Stars, Rangers secure wins in NHL regular-season finales

Buffalo, N.Y. Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 Wednesday in the regular-season finale, giving Dallas a 50-20-12 record and a third consecutive 50-win season…

Nolan Debuts Extended Odyssey Footage at CinemaCon 2026

Las Vegas: Christopher Nolan unveiled extended footage of The Odyssey at CinemaCon on April 16, 2026, showcasing scenes including the Trojan Horse and nighttime infiltration; he addressed adapting Homer's epic for modern…

Allbirds rebrands to NewBird AI amid massive stock surge

SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Allbirds surged more than 600% in early trading on Wednesday after the company announced it will rebrand as NewBird AI and pivot from footwear retail to focus on AI compute infrastructure. The m…

South Carolina lowers income tax, two-bracket system set

Columbia, South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster signed a law Wednesday that replaces the state's three-tier individual income tax system with two brackets beginning in tax year 2026. Under the new schedule taxpayers wi…

House Democrats file impeachment articles against Pentagon chief

Washington — House Democrats are expected to file five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Axios. The resolution, obtained by Axios and introduced by Arizona Representative Yassam…

DeSantis Calls Special Session as Florida Redistricting Approaches

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will address congressional redistricting during a forthcoming special session, initially referenced for April 20 and later scheduled for April 28 through May…

Mets' losing skid deepens amid injuries and concerns

Los Angeles. The New York Mets dropped an 8-2 game at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday as the club extended its losing streak to eight games, with manager Carlos Mendoza and players acknowledging mounting problems. Earlier on…

Wilson lifts A's; Langeliers homers as Oakland climbs

West Sacramento, Calif. — On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 2-1 when Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a diving defensive play while Jeffrey Springs allowed one run ove…

Padres Edge Mariners; Mariners Suffer Walkoff Loss Tuesday

SAN DIEGO. The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday as Xander Bogaerts collected three hits and three RBIs and Mason Miller closed with a perfect ninth inning, extending his scoreless streak to 2…

Midwest and Western cities adjust downtown parking policies

Ogden, Utah — City officials presented a modified paid parking proposal at a Tuesday work session, saying managed parking is needed to increase turnover and help recoup costs as new development arrives. The plan, first a…

Blue Jays win; Brewers rebound with small-ball victories

MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday night Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-7, handing Milwaukee its sixth consecutive loss; on Wednesday and …

IMF warns debt, energy shock strain global finances now

Washington: The International Monetary Fund said global financial markets have so far absorbed volatility from the Middle East conflict without major disruption, presenting its Global Financial Stability Report. IMF Fina…

South Carolina Senate Advances Controversial Abortion Restriction Bill

Columbia, S.C. On Tuesday lawmakers held a public hearing and on Wednesday a Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee approved S.1095, the 'Unborn Child Protection Act,' which would make it unlawful to intentionally perform m…

US Will Not Renew Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver

Washington — The US Treasury Department announced Tuesday it will not renew a temporary authorization that allowed the sale and delivery of Iranian crude and other petroleum products already loaded onto ships before Marc…

Federal, State Funds and Notices Target Regional Water Systems

Wichita, Kansas — On Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that seven Kansas communities will receive $11,018,000 in grants and loans through the USDA Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program to mod…

Warriors rally past Clippers, advance to Suns Friday

INGLEWOOD, Calif. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in the Western Conference play-in game on Thursday night, with Stephen Curry scoring a game-high 35 points and Draymond Green making a…

Cincinnati Proposal Seeks Major Redevelopment Of The Banks

Cincinnati — The urban development team submitted a 130-page final proposal this week to redesign The Banks, focusing on five under-used downtown parcels and proposing 2.5 million gross square feet of new buildings plus …

Senate Blocks Measure To Limit Trump’s Iran War Authority

Washington — The Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution intended to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran, marking the fourth failed attempt by lawmakers to assert war-po…

Two killed, DHS worker slain in Atlanta-area attacks

Atlanta — A series of attacks across DeKalb County and the Atlanta area on Monday left two women dead and a man critically injured when authorities allege 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel shot and stabbed multiple victi…

Trump Threatens To Fire Powell Amid Fed Investigation

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on April 15 renewed public pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would fire Powell if the chair does not leave when his term ends on May 15. Trump reiterated the ad…

Three U.S. Firms Set Q1 2026 Earnings Dates

Menlo Park, California: BillionToOne announced on April 15 that it will release first-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:…

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