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- Reuters
US military strategy tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows
The U.S. military's success helping Israel stop a massive wave of Iranian missiles and drones last weekend might suggest Washington is well prepared militarily for whatever comes next as Iran and Israel move from shadow warfare to direct confrontation. But current and former U.S. officials say U.S. forces are not positioned for a major, sustained Middle East conflict and the Pentagon may have to revisit assumptions about military needs in the region if the crisis deepens. "I don't think we have all the forces that we would want to support Israel if there was a direct war between them and Iran," said Michael Mulroy, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East under the Trump administration.
- Yahoo Sports
Pirates phenom Paul Skenes still has 'steps he needs to take' after comically dominant start to season
Skenes has struck out 27 in 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitches at Triple-A so far this season.
- Local Journalism Initiative
Driver dragged officer while fleeing traffic stop: Sussex RCMP
Police in Sussex say a 23-year-old being arrested during a traffic stop took off and dragged a police officer about 20 metres alongside his vehicle. Colton Bernard, 23, of St. George Street in Sussex, was charged Monday with obstruction of a peace officer, assault on a police officer, flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle dating to April 11, according to court documents. In a release Wednesday from Sussex RCMP, police say that on April 11, officers responded to a driving
- Local Journalism Initiative
Central Elgin gets $80M in offsets for land lost to VW mega-factory
Millions in cash, a big key to unlock future growth – and provincial muscle to help. "Frustrated" only weeks ago by what he called the slow pace of compensation talks, after his municipality lost a big chunk of land to neighbouring St. Thomas to help it land a $7-billion Volkswagen factory, Central Elgin's mayor was in a much better mood after an "historic" deal with the city was announced Friday. “I feel a lot better today than I did a month ago,” Andrew Sloan said. “I think there were some del
- WFTS-Tampa
Moffitt Cancer Center | Morning Blend
We're talking about the signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer, plus treatment options with Moffitt Cancer Center.
- Storyful
Protesters Chant 'From the River to the Sea' on Harvard Campus
Protesters gathered on Harvard University’s campus on Friday, April 19, one day after police arrested more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University in New York City.Footage taken by Shabbos Kestenbaum captures demonstrators chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” on Harvard’s campus on Friday afternoon. The phrase used among anti-Israel protesters was condemned earlier in the week by the US House of Representatives, which deemed the slogan antisemitic in a vote of 377-44.Other footage shows the group chanting, “F*** you, Harvard.”According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the NYPD arrested at least 108 protesters on Thursday involved in the ongoing protests at Columbia. Credit: Shabbos Kestenbaum via Storyful
- KJRH-Tulsa Videos
Mental health pros raising awareness on benefits of psychedelics
Mental health pros raising awareness on benefits of psychedelics
- The Canadian Press
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Canada to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
EDMONTON, Canada (AP) — The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4. The game was originally scheduled for May 5 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, but the NHL’s Oilers could potentially be hosting a Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings that day. The WNBA game will tipoff at 9:30 p.m. EDT. The league is playing a preseason game in Canada for the second straight year. Last season, the Chicago Sky's win ove
- The Independent
Trump lawyers claim prosecutors want to ‘distract’ from hush money trial by ‘piling things on’ from other cases
Judge Merchan will decide by Monday – when opening arguments in the hush money trial are expected to begin – what prosecutors can question Donald Trump about if he takes the stand to testify
- Simply Wall St.
At S$1.32, Is It Time To Put Food Empire Holdings Limited (SGX:F03) On Your Watch List?
Food Empire Holdings Limited ( SGX:F03 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 17...
- WFTS-Tampa
Gutter Freedom | Morning Blend
Gutter Freedom and Home can help you protect your home this spring.
- The Guardian
Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher
Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher says was ‘death by bureaucracy’
- The Canadian Press
West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the U.S. Department of Education, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the final days of the legislative session in March. The Republican governor said in a statement that federal officials approved the state's application for a waiver for the money, which was a portion of the more than a billion dollars in federal aid the state received t
- WMUR - Manchester
Video: Showers to start weekend
Meteorologist Jacqueline Thomas says Saturday will start with showers before drier weather moves in.
- The Canadian Press
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr.'s coaches and teammates are rallying behind the Denver Nuggets starting forward who's had a trying week as the NBA's reigning champions head into their playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Porter, 25, missed practice Friday to attend his younger brother Coban's sentencing in a drunken driving crash that killed a 42-year-old woman last year. Coban Porter, 22, a former guard at the University of Denver, received a six-year jail sentence, which came two da
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Model sailboat stolen from Old Key Lime House recovered
A model sailboat stolen from a popular waterfront restaurant in Lantana has been returned to the owner.
- WFTS-Tampa
CITY Furniture | Morning Blend
CITY Furniture is working to go carbon neutral by the year 2040. This is a three-part journey involving a green delivery fleet, smart facilities, and large-scale recycling efforts.
- Canadian Press Videos
Oklahoma City remembers victims of bombing 29 years later
Oklahomans paused Friday to remember the 168 lives lost and those who survived the Murrah Federal Building bombing 29 years ago.
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Remembering Cassie Bernall | Columbine 25 years
In honor of the victims of Columbine on the occasion of 25 years since the tragedy, these are the inscriptions on each plaque provided by the Columbine Memorial Foundation. This is Cassie Bernall’s tribute.
- WDSU - New Orleans
Morning fog, tracking showers and storms, and much cooler air this weekend
Meteorologist Devon Lucie steps us through the weekend forecast, first letting you know where fog could be a concern on Saturday morning, then tracking fronts that will bring rain chances for both Saturday and Sunday letting you know when rain/storms are most likely where you are, and how they'll affect temperatures each day, while finally turning to what's in store for temperatures and rain chances next week!