A fired Philadelphia police officer pleaded guilty Friday to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors have said was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot.Edsaul Mendoza also pleaded guilty to possession of an instrument of crime as part of a…
Kanye West and Taylor Swift have had a tumultuous dynamic over the years — but what started the bad blood between the artists? The infamous feud between the duo began when West shockingly ambushed Swift during the 2009 MTV VMAs. While Swift was giving her acceptance speech after taking home…
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that often make their way into many substances, including food. Researchers are interested in understanding how consuming microplastics may influence bodily health and functioning. A new study conducted in mice found that microplastics can spread from the gut to vital organs in the body, such…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. (We’re no longer recording the audio, so we can get this new written feature to members as quickly as possible.) Markets…
President Joe Biden spent three days this week campaigning in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. He littered his remarks with false and misleading claims on subjects ranging from his annual earnings to his cap on seniors’ prescription drug spending to the demographics of China to the frequency of his…
Pro-Palestinian student protesters resumed a third day of demonstrations Friday at Columbia University, saying their resolve has strengthened despite mass suspensions and arrests. “This is the moral thing to do,” said Eliette, 25, who uses they/them pronouns and declined to give their last name out of fear of retaliation from the…
The average price Americans pay at the pump increased this past week, but by just four cents, AAA reported. Drivers paid an average of $3.67 a gallon, 21 cents more than this time last year. Prices increased slightly due to a small jump in demand. Data from the Energy Information…
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Two more insurance companies are ending property insurance coverage in California, adding to the growing list of insurers fleeing the state in what has become an escalating crisis. Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co., both owned by Japanese firm Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., filed notices to…
Max Homa may have met his biggest fan at a Chick-fil-A drive-thru. During a press conference ahead of the RBC Heritage in South Carolina this week, the nine-time PGA Tour winner recalled an endearing encounter with a fan he said paid for his meal because he is her son’s “favorite golfer.” …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced her concerns about the security implications of Finland’s border closure with Russia.Finland extended border closures due to perceived risks orchestrated by Moscow, leaving only one checkpoint open for rail travel.Finland shares an 832-mile land border with Russia, spanning from forests in…
Taylor Swift was expected to call out her exes on her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department — but it was Kim Kardashian who received the harshest blow. In the second batch of songs for the album, released in the early hours of Friday, April 19, one song, “thanK…
Jobs that do not require as much mental engagement as other types of work are associated with higher rates of cognitive impairment after age 70, says a new study.The findings of this observational study do not necessarily imply that such jobs cause later cognitive issues.For people with occupations that do…
Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesCalling the state of the U.S. jobs market these days stable seems like an understatement considering the latest data coming out of the Labor Department.That’s because most of the past several weeks have shown that first-time claims for unemployment benefits haven’t…
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Coby White’s tremendous performance on Wednesday night helped his Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks to move on in search of the final NBA Playoffs spot in the east. However, White’s career-best performance won’t count in the record books. Yes, White’s 42 points is the best he’s ever done in a single…
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health, officials said.This comes in response to heightened online harassment and cyberbullying.France’s sports minister is working with other ministries on ways to better support the mental health of athletes.French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be…
Matty Healy, Taylor Swift. Getty Images (2) Matty Healy is breathing a sigh of “relief” after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Matty still thinks very highly of Taylor but we were all nervous about what she might have…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia at a global level. Scientists say that more therapy options are needed for the disease. Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in La Jolla, CA, believe common HIV medications may offer potential treatment opportunities for Alzheimer’s disease.Researchers from Sanford…
Albany Times Union/hearst Newspapers | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesThe success of single-brew home coffee systems like Nespresso and Keurig have improved the ease of at-home caffeine consumption, but sustainability is a significant problem.Companies like Keurig Dr. Pepper and Nestle-owned Nespresso are working on ways for consumers who get their…
Refinancing your student loans can often come with huge benefits. It could mean a lower interest rate, a smaller monthly payment, and fewer costs in the long run. But be warned: Timing is everything — especially if you have federal student loans. But if you have private student loans, then…
As Bob Baffert will miss the Kentucky Derby for a third year in a row due to suspension, one of his finer horses will also miss the race.A judge has denied a request by the owner of the Baffert-trained horse, Muth, to let him run in the first leg of…
Two men have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.The attack on Volkov occurred on March 12 outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania.The suspects, Polish citizens known to police, allegedly traveled to Vilnius before the attack…
The Biden administration has deported approximately 50 Haitians back to Haiti, the first such deportation flight in several months.The Homeland Security Department reiterated its commitment to enforcing U.S. laws regarding immigration.Haiti has witnessed a mass exodus from its capital due to escalating gang violence, overwhelming authorities and causing significant displacement.The…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s finally here. Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Tortured Poets Department, arrived on April 19, and with it a brand new era for everyone’s favorite singer-songwriter. But dropping one album…
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