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Trump has again blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying in a Truth Social post this morning that his “termination cannot come fast enough” after Powell said yesterday that tariffs were “likely to move us further away from our goals.”“For the time being, we are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Powell said during his remarks.

Trump blasts Powell after fed chair's tariff remarks yesterday

A 30-year-old community service program that sends young adults to work on projects across the U.S. was the latest target of the Trump administration‘s campaign to slash government spending.AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic circumstances beyond your control,” according to an email obtained by The Associated Press.

Live updates: DOGE targets AmeriCorps in latest cost-cutting effort

Here's how to get your hands on the new Barbie Signature Lebron James Kenbassadors Collectible Doll.Want to celebrate the legacy of basketball legend LeBron James with the new Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassadors Doll Collectible? This limited-edition doll, complete with a varsity jacket outfit and accessories, was released on Monday, April 14 for $75 and immediately sold out at major retailers, but we found one available for our readers!

The Lebron James Kenbassadors Doll is sold out everywhere: We found one available

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recessionByMATT OTT AP business writerWASHINGTON -- U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession.

US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong

The world of cannabis edibles has undergone a significant transformation, thanks to advancements in nano THC technology. Traditional edibles often left users waiting for up to two hours to feel the effects, leading to impatience and, sometimes, overconsumption. However, with the introduction of nano THC, consumers can now experience the desired effects much more rapidly, closely mimicking the quick onset associated with smoking or vaping.

The Future of Quick-Hit Cannabis Consumption

Speed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.An animal shelter participating in a TikTok trend quickly went viral, leaving the employees stunned and appreciative of the positive response.Kendall D. Paul, CEO of the Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. in Indiana, told Newsweek that a team member, Mackenzee McKittrick, saw a trend circling TikTok and suggested the nonprofit animal shelter should participate.

'Touch Me Again and You're Going to Find Out': Video of CEO Goes Viral

The Trump administration plans to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species in a move environmentalists say would lead to the extinction of critically endangered species due to logging, mining, development and other activities.At issue is a longstanding definition of “harm” in the Endangered Species Act, which has included altering or destroying the places those species live.

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

Cretora Biggerstaff, 106, flies at least twice a year but says there's a problem at the airport every time because computers are confused by her 1919 birthdate.A 106-year-old woman who still likes to fly is so extraordinary that even airport computers are stumped.Cretora Biggerstaff flies at least twice a year from Texas to Florida and back to visit her daughter in Gainesville, but there’s a problem every time.

Woman, 106, still loves to fly, shares her 6 rules for a long, healthy life

What we're coveringTrump says Fed chair Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough"At least 5 killed in Russia’s overnight strikes on Ukraine ahead of Paris summitRussia pounded several regions of Ukraine overnight into Thursday, hours ahead of a summit in Paris where Ukrainian officials are set to meet with a top delegation from the United States.

Latest on Trump’s immigration crackdown and foreign policy agenda

OpenAI held deal talks with Anysphere, the startup behind popular artificial intelligence coding product Cursor, before turning to rival Windsurf, CNBC has learned.Millions of people have tried Cursor, which OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy highlighted as a tool for "vibe coding" in February.

OpenAI looked at buying Cursor creator before turning to AI coding rival Windsurf

April 16 (UPI) -- Target has recalled 25,600 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of elevated lead levels.The retailer on March 12 said two lots of baby Pea Zucchini Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree were affected. They're made by Fruselva USA in Colombia exclusively for Target.

Target recalls 26,000 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of lead

(CNN) — Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday that an experimental pill form of popular GLP-1 medications helped people with type 2 diabetes lose an average of nearly 8% of their body weight after 40 weeks and lowered their A1C levels.Lilly, which makes the injectable drugs Zepbound to treat obesity and Mounjaro and Trulicity to treat diabetes, is among several companies chasing an effective pill form of GLP-1s.

Experimental GLP-1 pill helped people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar, Eli Lilly says

Some people would jump at the opportunity to sell their startup for eight figures. Not Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings.During Netflix's early days, its two co-founders got a call that Jeff Bezos wanted to meet them, Hastings said on a December episode of the "First Time Founders with Ed Elson" podcast.

Jeff Bezos and Amazon once tried to buy Netflix, co-founder says: ‘We said no, and worked our a– off for 20 years'

A brand new mock draftThe 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and there are plenty of big questions we have about this class. Is Cam Ward truly worthy of the No. 1 overall pick? Is Shedeur Sanders undervalued at this point? Does Jalen Milroe sneak his way into opening night?

2025 NFL mock draft: Patriots shake up draft with shocking selection, Raiders trade back in for QB

April 17 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries.They include:-- Industrialist/financier J.P. Morgan in 1837-- Baseball Hall of Fame member Cap Anson in 1852-- Writer Karen Blixen, who wrote under the name Isak Dinesen, in 1885

Famous birthdays for April 17: Phoebe Dynevor, Rooney Mara

Speed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.Millions of Georgians may be eligible for up to $500 direct payments as part of a state tax rebate program signed into law by Republican Governor Brian Kemp this week.Newsweek reached out to Kemp's office for comment via email.

Millions of Americans To Receive $500 Direct Payment: Here's Who

The "Late Show" host offered up a translation for Trump's test results.“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Monday seemed a little disappointed by the clean bill of health President Donald Trump received after his physical exam results were released over the weekend.Trump’s physician, Navy Capt.

Stephen Colbert Spots The 'Cruel' Truth Hidden In Trump's Physical Exam Results

Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending what little uncertainty remained about the club captain's long-term future at Anfield. The 33-year-old has, for much of this season, been one of three superstars whose terms were due to expire at the end of the season but follows Mohamed Salah in committing to a two-year extension with the club.

Virgil van Dijk extends Liverpool contract by two years, joins Mohamed Salah as Reds keep key pieces

April 17 (UPI) -- Actor and podcaster Matthew Lawrence was eliminated from The Masked Singer on Wednesday night.SPOILER ALERT#PaparazzoMask is...#TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/g8pkRbdeVz— The Masked Singer (@MaskedSingerFOX) April 17, 2025The Mrs. Doubtfire and Brotherly Love alum, 45, was dressed in the Paparazzo costume, complete with a giant camera head, as he sang "Unpretty" by TLC.

Matthew Lawrence eliminated from 'Masked Singer'

A young grandmother’s body was found with her head gulped inside a 23-foot python’s mouth shortly after she disappeared while tending to the gardens near her home in Indonesia.Wa Siti, a 55-year-old grandmother, mysteriously vanished while she was out gardening, according to a report.

Grandmother’s head yanked out of 23-foot python’s mouth after she went missing in Indonesia

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Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Today's top storiesPresident Trump says his administration is exploring ways to detain U.S. citizens involved in criminal activity and send them to prisons in El Salvador.

Trump hopes to jail U.S. citizens abroad. And, retail sales jump ahead of tariffs

President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying his "termination cannot come fast enough!" a day after Powell warned about the impact of Trump's tariffs."Unemployment is likely to go up as the economy slows, in all likelihood, and inflation is likely to go up as tariffs find their way and some part of those tariffs come to be paid by the public," Powell said April 16, in remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago.

Trump lashes out at Fed chair 'Powell's termination cannot come fast enough'

CNN —Judge James Boasberg – who ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration showed “willful disregard” for his mid-March order halting deportation flights amid dispute over the legality of the removals – is the first judge to find “probable cause exists” to hold administration officials in criminal contempt.

‘Breathtaking in its audacity’: Trump’s conflict with judges has escalated to new heights

The controversy around the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia intensified yet again on Wednesday.A senator visited El Salvador, the White House held an emotive press conference with a bereaved mother, and the case was rocked by allegations of past domestic violence.Abrego Garcia is a 29-year-old father of three who had been living in Maryland until he was detained and deported last month.

The Abrego Garcia deportation controversy: 5 Key Questions Answered

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers next week, a ripple effect from President Donald Trump's attempts to correct the trade imbalance between the world's two largest economies by imposing tariffs on goods shipped from China.

Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffs

A colossal squid was filmed in its natural environment by scientists for the first time since its identification and naming 100 years ago, according to the Schmidt Ocean Institute."This is a once-in-a-lifetime situation; these types of discoveries don't come along very often," Michelle Taylor, the expedition's chief scientist and professor at the University of Essex, told ABC News.

First-ever colossal squid captured on video | What scientists say it reveals

Martin Njoki, 43, allegedly asked the 16-year-old girl if she would 'kiss and tell' before making unwanted sexual advancesFox News Flash top headlines for April 16Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.A rideshare driver in Washington state is behind bars after accusations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old female passenger during a ride in February.

Washington Lyft driver charged after sexually assaulting teen passenger: police

CNN —Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday, in a rare visit by a senior Saudi royal to the Islamic Republic.Prince Khalid will meet with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Iranian news outlet ISNA reported, adding that “developing defense relations and regional cooperation to strengthen peace and stability in the region, as well as combating terrorism, are among the topics of discussion between the two senior defense officials.”

Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed

New Mexico authorities have unveiled new information about the circumstances surrounding Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deaths.An environmental assessment of the couple's residence that was conducted in March − a week after the two were found dead Feb. 26 − found evidence of rodents across various detached buildings around their property, CNN, ABC and BBC report.