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The move underscores growing tensions between Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan DriscollWar Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement Thursday in a sweeping leadership shakeup as the U.S. military remains engaged in combat with Iran.A senior War Department official told Fox Hegseth called George Thursday and asked for his immediate retirement: "It was time for a leadership change in the Army."

Army chief of staff ordered to retire immediately as Hegseth continues Pentagon shakeup

Rapper Gucci Mane was the victim of a kidnapping and robbery plot by a rapper signed to Mane's label earlier this year, the Department of Justice alleged in a criminal complaint unsealed Thursday.Lontrell Williams Jr., known by the stage name Pooh Shiesty, allegedly asked to meet with Mane, whose legal name is Radric Davis, in Dallas on Jan. 10 to discuss his contract with Mane's label 1017, according to the criminal complaint filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Rapper Gucci Mane was the target of kidnapping and robbery plot by Pooh Shiesty, DOJ says

President Trump revamped his tariffs on steel, copper and aluminum in an executive order Thursday to ensure that they align with the “full value” of the imported metals.The value is based on the amount the U.S. pays for the import, not how much it cost to produce in its country of origin.

Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, metal and copper

Bondi was the second Cabinet member removed in Trump's second term, after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after several investigations of his perceived enemies were thwarted and her handling of files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein came under criticism, according to CNN and Fox News.

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi after criticism over Epstein docs: reports

'At some point, the adults in the room have to behave like adults': Sen. Cramer calls on House GOP to pass DHS funding dealRepublican Sen. Kevin Cramer joins Manu Raju as Congress inches towards an agreement on DHS funding. Sen. Cramer expressed optimism that House Republicans will advance a deal unanimously passed by the Senate, saying "they can be grudging about it if they want, but you have to do the right thing."

‘At some point, the adults in the room have to behave like adults’: Sen. Cramer calls on House GOP to pass DHS funding deal

A dad expecting the usual bedtime resistance got something far sweeter than he bargained for after checking the baby monitor.Jason Carroll (@jasonseannn) shared the moment he realized why it was taking so long for his wife, Meghan, to put their young son, James, down for his nap in a reel on Instagram.

Dad Wonders Why Nap Time Was Taking Wife So Long—Then Checks Son on Monitor

Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office, but federal judges blocked it from coast to coastPresident Donald Trump's presence at the Supreme Court this week may not sway the justices, who appeared skeptical of the president's push to curb birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Trump elevates immigration fight at Supreme Court, turning up heat on Democrats ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump addressed the nation about the war in Iran on April 1, about a month into the conflict.Trump said that the U.S. military is "nearing completion" of its objectives, which has been a growing and evolving list since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.

What Trump said in his speech about objectives in Iran, a shifting list

Artemis II mission inspires budding astronautsCNN affiliate KCBS/KCAL's Hunter Sowards has the story.

Artemis II mission inspires budding astronauts

The voice actor who plays the role of the Belcher family middle child Gene on the animated show “Bob’s Burgers” was injured after in a fiery crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza Tuesday, officials said.Yevgeny Mirman, 51, who voices the role of Gene Belcher, was taken to a hospital after the crash around 11:55 a.m. at the Bedford Toll Plaza on the Everett Turnpike, New Hampshire State Police said in a statement Tuesday.

Voice actor on ‘Bob’s Burgers’ injured in New Hampshire car crash

Starbucks baristas and shift supervisors could earn quarterly bonuses of $300 if their stores meet certain targets.The coffee chain is in the middle of a turnaround focused on improving both the customer and employee experience.Baristas working at union locations will likely not receive the quarterly bonuses until Starbucks and the union reach a collective bargaining agreement.

Starbucks to award bonuses to baristas, expand tipping to promote turnaround efforts

With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.The queries come as the national average gas price rose to $4.08 per gallon on Thursday, April 2, according to the AAA Auto Club.

Gas may be cheaper or cost more in your state. Here's why.

SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, bringing billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI company closer to delivering the biggest-ever listing.The filing puts it on track for a June listing, which would make SpaceX the first of what could be a trio of mega-IPOs, ahead of OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.

SpaceX prepares for IPO blast-off

Headlining set for Netflix Is a Joke festival marks first outing with major streamer since misconduct allegations in 2017Netflix is welcoming Louis CK back into its fold.The comedian, long subject to questions regarding rehabilitation and so-called “cancel culture”, will headline a show at the Hollywood Bowl next month as part of the streamer’s Netflix Is a Joke festival – his first major outing with a streamer since allegations of sexual misconduct at the height of the #MeToo movement.

Louis CK to headline Hollywood Bowl for Netflix festival

The former Cy Young Award winner has been trying to revive his big-league career after serving a 194-game suspension.Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night on April 21 for the minor league team.

Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Netflix series "XO, Kitty."Kitty and her friends are officially "halfway to graduation, halfway to goodbye" following Season 3 of "XO, Kitty."Between the return of an ex-classmate and a surprise pregnancy, the KISS crew, Kitty included, spent the better part of the semester trying to keep up with all of the curveballs that had been thrown their way.

Will 'XO, Kitty' be renewed for Season 4? What we know so far.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war.The number of Americans applying for jobless aid for the week ending March 28 fell by 9,000 to 202,000 from the previous week’s 211,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy

Gilmore leaves a legacy as a Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro BowlerCornerback Stephon Gilmore, one of the greatest defensive backs in New England Patriots history and a 13-year NFL veteran, announced his retirement. The Super Bowl champion and 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year last played for the Minnesota Vikings two seasons ago and will not seek a comeback in 2026 after spending last year away from the game.

Stephon Gilmore retires: Ex-Patriots CB, former Defensive Player of the Year last played in 2024

The single most consequential thing Trump said yesterday didn’t come from his primetime address.Last night, Donald Trump gave a meandering, contradictory address to the nation about his war in Iran. He offered no timeline or clear path forward for how the war will end — instead, he repeated his recent talking points and threatened further war crimes.

The Sentence That Could Sink Donald Trump’s Presidency

A public health alert has been issued for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.The agency said the problem was discovered during "routine surveillance sampling" and that it is continuing to investigate the issue.

Frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets may contain lead. How to check.

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"(President Trump) wants his enemies prosecuted, and doesn't understand why he can't push a button and make it so," Dave Aronberg, an ex-Florida prosecutor who has worked with Bondi, told USA TODAY.WASHINGTON − "We love Pam."

Why did Trump fire Attorney General Pam Bondi?

Five months after being mistakenly released from a jail in the San Francisco Bay Area, a man suspected in a deadly shooting in Washington state has been arrested.According to authorities, the U.S. Marshals Service located 20-year-old Isaiah Andrews in St. Louis, Missouri on Wednesday.

Homicide suspect mistakenly released from California jail re-arrested after 5 months

New research suggests theobromine could have anti-aging properties.New research suggests that a chemical compound in antioxidant-rich dark chocolate may have an anti-aging effect.The study, conducted at King’s College London and published today in the journal Aging, found that people with higher levels of theobromine (a caffeine-like compound in cocoa beans) in their blood had fewer markers of biological aging.

Caffeine-Like Compound in Dark Chocolate Tied to Slower Biological Aging

Comfy bedsheets are essential for a good night's rest. But have you thought about grabbing some for your bathroom, too? Upgrading your sheets is an easy way to refresh your bedroom without spending a fortune. The same can be said for the bathroom, especially if you find vintage ones.

Why You Absolutely Must Thrift Vintage Sheets For Your Bathroom

The Bills' quarterback and his wife celebrated the birth of their first child on Thursday.Before the news broke that Josh Allen and his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, were expecting their first child, the Buffalo Bills’ quarterback expressed eagerness to begin his new role as a father.

Josh Allen Shares 'Most Important Thing' as Girl Dad to Baby With Hailee Steinfeld

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Toilet plumbing problems, email glitches and issues phoning home: Astronauts are just like us!The four crew members who launched Wednesday on NASA's 10-day Artemis II mission around the moon have already overcome several challenges during their first day in space.

After toilet and email issues, Artemis II astronauts prepare to head for the moon

The game at Patricia Wilson Field in DeLand was only an hour from the Kennedy Space Center launch siteNASA’s first lunar voyage in decades stole the spotlight at a Florida softball game Wednesday night, as players from both teams paused in astonishment while four astronauts embarked on a journey around the moon.

Artemis II launch steals the show at college softball game as players stare skyward in amazement

A 19-year-old man from Lindenwold was charged with organizing an unsanctioned car meet in a Kohl’s parking lot in Gloucester County, as several car clubs participated with a massive turnout, turning the area into a big car fest.The parking lot in Washington Township turned into a scene straight from The Fast and the Furious, as different kinds of cars arrived with fancy paint jobs, low-slung suspension, and aftermarket rims.

Massive Car Meet Takes Over Entire Kohl’s Parking Lot; Police Arrest Teen Organizer

President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to tamp down the surging price of oil by telling investors what they’re eager to hear: The war in Iran is almost over.But after hearing that message for weeks, with fighting ongoing and no plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, they’re increasingly tuning him out.

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

A passenger on a Chicago-bound American Airlines flight made a false bomb threat, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Detroit, authorities said.Jason Douglas Pazol was having a breakdown over medication issues on flight 2819 when he allegedly told other passengers and crew: "I will blow this f------ plane up," during the March 29 incident, the Justice Department said.

American Airlines flight diverted to Detroit after passenger allegedly makes ominous threat

From dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026,I’ve written extensively about kitchen taps over the years and one thing is certain: these once-humble fixtures are now full-blown design statements — they're not just a functional necessity to dispense hot and cold water.