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Urea isn’t the sexiest skin care ingredient out there — it’s been a mainstay in body lotions and foot creams for years — but recently, it’s blown up on social media. If you have rough patches, stubborn dryness or certain skin conditions like keratosis pilaris, it’s worth considering incorporating it into your skin care routine.

Urea: A magical skin care ingredient or just another trend you can skip? Derms weigh in

CNN —Prosecutors have dropped a charge against a man who Republican Rep. Nancy Mace claimed “physically accosted” her in December, according to recent court filings.In December, police charged James McIntyre of Illinois with one misdemeanor charge of simple assault. He pleaded not guilty and was released at the time with a “stay away” order.

Prosecutors drop charge against man who Rep. Nancy Mace claimed ‘physically accosted’ her

SOUTHGATE, Mich. (AP) — An explosion destroyed a house before dawn Thursday in suburban Detroit and severely injured two people, including a man who was blown outside to the lawn.“Both had extensive burns and internal injuries,” Southgate police Det. Sgt.

Detroit-area house explodes, blasting man to the front lawn

The pair starred together in the 1986 blockbuster.Tom Cruise paid tribute to his late "Top Gun" co-star Val Kilmer on Thursday.While speaking onstage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas about "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," Cruise took a moment to honor Kilmer and shared what it meant to work with the actor on "Top Gun," according to Variety.

Tom Cruise pays tribute to 'Top Gun' co-star Val Kilmer: 'I wish you well on the next journey'

Contributor, CNBC Make ItSteven Menking is the Founder and CEO of Menking Tutoring. He is represented by New York-based tutoring agency by Forum Education. In addition to providing personalized support to students pursuing careers in finance and young financial professionals, Steven produces standardized test preparation courses, trains investment banking analysts and associates as an instructor for Wall Street Oasis, and delivers financial consulting services to businesses via R Sigma.

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Beijing has delivered a pointed response after the U.S. State Department greenlit a nearly $5.6-billion sale of F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to the Philippines.The sale is in line with other U.S. moves that are "fueling the flames" of territorial disputes in the region, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

China Fires F-16 Warning at US Ally

USA Fencing said on Thursday its decision to disqualify a female fencer from a recent event in Maryland after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent was in line with rules established by the sport’s governing body.The incident occurred on March 30 during a USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament that was not a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) event.

USA Fencing disqualifies female fencer for refusing to fight trans opponent

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is placing steep new tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, stoking fears of rising prices for consumers and deepening trade wars.The tariffs hit allies and rivals alike. The Republican president is placing a 10% baseline tax on trading partners around the globe and is setting heftier levies on major partners with which the U.S. has a trade deficit like China, the European Union and Japan.

These are the places affected by Trump’s tariffs

The Powerball jackpot rose to $30 million for Wednesday’s drawing after no one hit the jackpot on Monday.A lucky player in Oregon had the first jackpot-winning Powerball ticket of 2025, winning a $328.5 million jackpot on Jan. 18. A second jackpot winner matched all six Powerball numbers on March 29 and took home a $527 million jackpot.

Powerball winning numbers for April 2 drawing: Jackpot rises to $30 million

Star says cast took a ‘gamble’ appearing in Peter Jackson’s hit trilogy and did not earn enough to ‘rest easy’ for lifeElijah Wood has said that his salary for The Lord of the Rings movies was “not massive” and that appearing in the films was “a real gamble”.

Elijah Wood says fees for Lord of the Rings actors were ‘not massive’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touched down in Hungary overnight, stepping out for the first time into a country that recognizes the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court which issued a warrant for his arrest last year.The possibility of his arrest seemed distant however, after Hungary's right-wing Prime minister Viktor Orbán, a well known supporter of Israel, vowed to defy the court's directive shortly after it was issued in November.

Netanyahu defies international arrest warrant on visit to Hungary

CNN —“The White Lotus” has been a popular destination for viewers, but one artist who has contributed to the success of series announced he won’t return for another stay.Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, the composer for the HBO drama, told the New York Times that he’s had creative disagreements with the show’s creator and director, Mike White, since the first season.

Cristóbal Tapia de Veer reveals he won’t be returning as ‘The White Lotus’ composer

Sec. Sean Duffy's post comes amid alleged continued violent crimes on busy subway systemMigrant suspect in fatal New York subway burning arraigned in courtFormer acting ICE director Jonathan Fahey and former DC homicide detective Ted Williams join ‘The Story’ to discuss the undocumented migrant suspected of setting fire to a woman in the New York City subway.

Transportation Sec Sean Duffy slams blue state governor, says criminals 'continue to terrorize' city residents

April 3 (UPI) -- The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum announced Thursday that it has will award its 2025 Profile in Courage Award to former Vice President Mike Pence for certifying former President Joe Biden election as the U.S. Capitol was under attack on Jan 6, 2021.

Former Vice President Mike Pence to receive JFK Profile in Courage award

There are still plenty of postseason spots to be won -- and lost -- with about a week leftOnly two teams in NBA history have won 70 games in a single season. Two. It's going to take some work, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to join the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors and the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls in basketball immortality, putting an exclamation mark on what has been a truly unforgettable season.

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder chasing historic win total, Suns, Grizzlies plummet at worst time, Knicks rising

CNN —Maintaining mobility while aging doesn't require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life.Regular movement across all three planes of motion helps prevent stiffness and functional decline.Short, consistent mobility routines and movement breaks throughout the day create lasting benefits.Strength training using compound movements supports joint stability and preserves essential muscle mass.

5 steps to maintain mobility as you age — without hours of stretching

AbstractPyrazoles are heterocycles commonly found as key substructures in agrochemicals and medicinally active compounds alike.1,2 Despite their pervasiveness, established methods fall notably short in delivering complex pyrazoles selectively due to issues of differentiation during either assembly or N-functionalization.3 This is a direct consequence of a dominant synthetic strategy that attempts to control selectivity-determining bonds between poorly differentiated starting materials.

Strategic atom replacement enables regiocontrol in pyrazole alkylation

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, April 3 (UPI) -- South Korea's Jeju Island collectively mourned the deaths of tens of thousands killed nearly eight decades ago during an early Cold War massacre on Thursday, as the southern resort island tries to heal old wounds reopened by President Yoon Suk-yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law.

Jeju Island mourns Cold War massacre dead under shadow of Yoon's martial law declaration

Kimberly Sullivan has been accused of holding her stepson, now 32, captive in the Connecticut home since he was around 11 years oldA Connecticut woman was arrested last month after a man identified as her stepson told police he started a house fire at their shared residence to escape decades of her alleged abuse

Police Release Photos Showing Filthy, Trash-Filled Home Where Woman Allegedly Held Stepson Captive for 20 Years

President Donald Trump has initiated the removal of several senior officials from the White House National Security Council following a push from far-right activist Laura Loomer, who urged the president to dismiss staffers she viewed as not fully aligned with his "Make America Great Again" agenda, multiple sources familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.

Trump Fires Mike Waltz Staffers After Laura Loomer's White House Visit

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For decades, Donald Trump has used a signature phrase to show his contempt for countries he says cheat and take advantage of the U.S.: "They're ripping us off."He used those very words again Wednesday as he capped off his long-standing personal grievance by announcing sweeping tariffs in the Rose Garden.

'They're ripping us off': Trump's long-standing grievance driving his risky tariffs

CHICAGO (WGN) – A man trying to give his brother a life-saving kidney transplant is set to be released after spending the last month in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Attorneys received a call on Wednesday morning informing them that 43-year-old Jose Gregorio Gonzalez would be released from custody after spending the last month at the Clay County Detention Center in Brazil, Ind., just west of Indianapolis.

ICE to release Venezuelan man seeking to give his brother kidney transplant

April 3 (Reuters) - Several high-ranking White House National Security Council officials were fired on Thursday morning, according to three people familiar with the matter, in what appears to be the first significant purge of Donald Trump's second presidency.It's not clear exactly why the officials were let go or if their firing is permanent.

Several Trump White House national security officials fired, sources say

The family of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a Texas track meet said they are heartbroken over what they called the "senseless" act of violence.Austin Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School, died Wednesday after police said another student stabbed him during an altercation at a track meet in Frisco.

Family of teen stabbed to death at Texas track meet speaks out: 'He didn't deserve it'

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves’ longest winless start since 2016 has left manager Brian Snitker desperate for a recovery he hopes begins with the team’s home opener against Miami on Friday night.Atlanta blew a 5-0 lead and lost 6-5 on Shohei Ohtani’s ninth-inning homer on Wednesday night.

Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors’ only winless team

Liquid highlighters are a beauty lover’s favoriteWith the large range of highlighters available, selecting the right one for you can be a daunting task. In your search for the best, you should be sure to consider ingredients, finish, color and your skin tone.

The best liquid highlighter for your spring glow-up

IL's Homeschool Act, slammed by critics as ‘government overreach’Democrat calls Illinois homeschooling bill a 'pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents'Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford speaks out against HB2827, the Homeschool Act, which could charge parents with a misdemeanor if they fail to register their kids in a "homeschool declaration form."

Illinois homeschool bill would create a 'pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents': Dem lawmaker

CNN —Stellantis has “paused production” at some of its Canadian and Mexican auto assembly plants due to the newly announced tariffs — and as a result, some US workers will also be temporarily laid off.Among those to be laid off are 900 US hourly employees who make powertrains and stampings that supply the affected Canadian and Mexican plants, Stellantis said Thursday.

Tariff-related layoffs hit five US auto plants that supply factories in Canada and Mexico

They’re just plane outraged.A Tokyo-bound American Airlines flight from New York City was forced to turn around 12 hours into the exhausting journey — infuriating New Yorkers who then had to spend the night at a cheap motel in Dallas, Texas.The would-be 14-hour flight made a sudden U-turn due to a mechanical problem as it soared over the Pacific Ocean near Alaska at 10:45 a.m. Monday, according to airlive.net

American Airlines flight from hell forced to turn around 12 hours into trip to Tokyo

FRIDAYThe Aiken Downtown Development Association will hold its inaugural First Friday event in downtown Aiken from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 4. There will be live music and shops open late. For more information, visit downtownaiken.com.Ron Gartner will perform a concert titled "Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin" at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry.

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Published 2:28 p.m. ET April 3, 2025Central U.S. states under siege by severe weather may not be getting a break after storms caused flash flooding and tornadoes Wednesday night.Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee were all hit by more than a dozen twisters overnight into Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service, leaving flash flooding and devastating property damage in their wake.