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Melissa Barrera feels sense of closure with Scream character despite firing
The In the Heights actress, who starred as Sam Carpenter in the fifth and sixth Scream films, was fired from Scream VII in November after the studio deemed some of her pro-Palestine social media posts to be antisemitic. Barrrera shared on Collider’s Ladies Night podcast that while she won't get to complete Sam's story with the seventh instalment, Barrera feels a sense of closure with her character's arc. “I feel I've gotten closure, yeah, my head is clear. I feel like the ending of (Scream) 6 was a very good ending…”
- Reuters
US House advances $95 billion Ukraine-Israel package toward Saturday vote
The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion legislative package on Friday providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in a broad bipartisan vote, overcoming hardline Republican opposition that had held it up for months. Friday's procedural vote, which passed 316-94 with more support from Democrats than the Republicans who hold a narrow majority, advanced a package similar to a measure that passed the Democratic-majority Senate in February. Democratic President Joe Biden, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell and top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries had been pushing for a House vote since then.
- Evening Standard
Train driver who took photos up sleeping woman’s skirt spared jail term
Paolo Barone, wearing his work uniform, repeatedly took photographs of the sleeping woman throughout his 45-minute rail journey.
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Amazon shoppers dub this the 'most flattering T-shirt ever' — get it for under $20
This top's fluttery petal sleeves and slightly oversized fit set it apart from the crowd, fans say.
- CBC
Curbside recycling changes in Saint John will end nighttime collection
Saint John will be rolling out a new curbside recycling program at the beginning of May that will see all residents putting their recycling out by 7 a.m. for collection, with no more nighttime pickup, as Miller Waste, a private company, takes over collection."The majority of the residents will also see a change in the day of the week in which they have the recycling collected," said Tim O'Reilly, director of public works for the city, adding there will be no change to garbage collection.The move
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-IMF committee acknowledges conflicts risk but opts against joint communique
The International Monetary Fund's steering committee failed to issue a joint communique on Friday amid disagreements over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, opting instead for a statement from the body's chair that acknowledged the economic risks posed by the conflicts. International Monetary and Financial Committee "members discussed the global macroeconomic and financial impact of current wars and conflicts including the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as the shipping disruptions in the Red Sea," Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, the body's chair, said in a statement.
- The Canadian Press
Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought
CALGARY — Major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer. Rebecca Schulz, the provincial environment minister, says it won't be known whether the agreements need to be acted upon until snowpack information comes in later this month. The Alberta government has announced water-sharing agreements covering four sub-basins — the Red Deer River, the Bow River, the mainstem of the Oldman River and upper tributaries of the Ol
- Yahoo Sports
AJ Simon, Albany defensive standout and NFL draft prospect, dies at 25
Simon had visited with the Patriots ahead of next week's NFL draft.
- Yahoo News UK
Which countries have nuclear weapons?
Nine countries currently have nuclear weapons – some legally and some illegally – with an estimated 12,100 warheads between them as of early-2024.
- Investor's Business Daily
Insurance Stock Hits New Highs After 34% Gain Year To Date
Insurance stock Progressive is at an all-time high after first quarter results. Shares have outperformed the S&P 500 with a 34% gain year to date.
- The Independent
Bomb threat evacuates Louisville zoo
The zoo has been given the all-clear after police said it appears to be a ‘false call’
- The Canadian Press
Province calls Gate Gourmet, striking airline catering workers back to bargaining
The union representing striking airline catering workers says Ontario mediators have called them back to the table for talks with employer Gate Gourmet. About 800 food service staff at Toronto's Pearson airport went on strike Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers without meals this week. The workers cook, package and deliver food and beverages to planes for service on board, with Air Canada and WestJet having to limit meal offerings after the job action. Teamsters Canada claims some long-haul
- Digital Spy
Rebel Moon 2 debuts with brutal Rotten Tomatoes rating
Netflix's latest addition to the Rebel Moon franchise, Part Two: The Scargiver, has received a brutal Rotten Tomatoes score after first reviews.
- The Telegraph
Ilhan Omar’s daughter arrested at New York ‘Gaza solidarity camp’
The daughter of Left-wing congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been arrested after taking part in a “Gaza solidarity encampment” at New York’s Columbia University.
- The Independent
Sex and the City’s Tweety Bird tattoo guy has become a Gen Z heartthrob
‘Ben from the second season of Sex and the City come SAVE MEEEE,’ fan writes
- The Independent
US says Taliban will not be recognised until it allows women’s participation in society
Taliban’s ‘self-stated goal of legitimacy can only be achieved’ with women’s participation, says US
- The Independent
Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and scores from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart
The 21-year-old Brit has returned to form but now faces the world No1 in the last eight of the Porsche Grand Prix
- Local Journalism Initiative
Old ways of housing 'just not working'
A housing strategy summit is winding down after two days of discussion about community-based solutions to the housing crisis across Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory. The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Housing Strategy is a three-year project aimed at determining housing needs and developing housing assessments and action plans. The strategy is centred around First Nations' lived experience and knowledge while supporting First Nations' self-determination in the planning, governance and design of housing. N
- Local Journalism Initiative
Essex Sidewalk Patio Policy, fees postponed
After bringing up a variety of concerns, Essex Council postponed adopting a Sidewalk Patio Policy and associated proposed fees and charges to a meeting in May. When presented at the April 15 regular meeting, the recommendation was to adopt the policy and fees, so they would be in effect for May 1 for patios on Town rights-of-way. This policy does not include those on private property. David McBeth, Manager of Capital Works & Asset Management, explained this was meant to build off the existing Si