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Sid Krofft, a puppeteer turned producer of beloved children's programs such as "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Land of the Lost," has died. He was 96.Krofft died of natural causes Friday, April 10, at the home of his friend and business partner Kelly Killian, Krofft's publicist, Adam Fenton, told USA TODAY on April 13.

Sid Krofft, 'Land of the Lost' co-creator and kids' TV icon, dies at 96

Bryan Cranston, Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix and more than 1,000 other Hollywood professionals released an open letter Monday vehemently opposing Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the corporate tie-up would hurt an industry “already under severe strain.”“This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries—and the audiences we serve—can least afford it,” the signatories wrote in the letter, published early Monday on a website called Block the Merger.

Hollywood stars sign open letter protesting the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

'Parks and Recreation' star Aubrey Plaza confirmed her baby joy on Smartless podcastAubrey Plaza revealed she's pregnant with her first child.During an appearance on the "Smartless" podcast, the "Parks and Recreation" star recalled how birth control pills may have contributed to her past medical traumas, which included having a stroke when she was 20 years old.

Aubrey Plaza confirms pregnancy with first child after personal challenges and health struggles

Azzi Fudd was selected by the Dallas Wings with the first pick of the WNBA draft on Monday night, capping a 12-month ascent from NCAA champion to the top overall choice and setting up a reunion with former University of Connecticut teammate Paige Bueckers.The 5ft 11in guard, who led UConn to last year’s national title and was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player, becomes the seventh player from the program to go No 1.

Azzi Fudd taken first in WNBA draft by Dallas Wings in UConn reunion with Paige Bueckers

At least 13 U.S. warships are blocking all tankers going to and from Iranian ports in an effort to choke off Iran's economic lifeline and dial up pressure to reach a peace deal. Weijia Jiang reports.

Details on U.S. blockade of Iranian ports

A dog’s quiet dinner time took an unexpected turn in a viral Instagram clip that has captured the internet’s attention.The short video, shared on April 5 under the username @the_lola_pom, shows a small Pomeranian calmly eating kibble in the living room when a surprise appears from beneath the TV stand.

Owner Feeds Pomeranian Dinner, Then She Spots Something Under Cabinet

Fans of McDonald's specialty beverages will soon have more options the next time they need to quench their thirst.The popular fast-food chain is adding refreshers and crafted sodas to its menus nationwide next month, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. The news was reported exclusively by the Wall Street Journal on April 12.

McDonald's to add refreshers, crafted sodas to menus. Here's when

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials announced Monday.Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said at a news conference they will pursue information from the Department of Homeland Security that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy "Scott" Thao in January.

Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

Federal charges expected Monday for Daniel Moreno-Gama, who allegedly traveled from Texas to try to kill the OpenAI CEOThe FBI raided the Texas home of a 20-year-old suspect who is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house in San Francisco last week, Fox News has learned.

FBI raids Texas home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's San Francisco house

The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’Just months after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off health insuranceby gutting Medicaid, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself to Truth Social on Sunday depicting him as a Jesus Christ-like figure, with divine light emanating from his hands as he heals a stricken man in a hospital bed with a demon from hell floating in the background.

‘Blasphemy’: outrage after Trump posts AI image of himself as Christ-like figure

The Federal Aviation Administration is looking for the "next generation of air traffic controllers," and gamers might be the ones to fill the role.The FAA announced April 10 that it would open the annual air traffic control hiring window on Friday, April 17, and the agency seems to be eyeing young people who play video games to apply.

FAA looks to gamers as 'next generation of air traffic controllers'

Jennifer Lopez definitely had her fans getting loud at Coachella 2026.The singer, 56, did a surprise performance Saturday during David Guetta’s set to perform her new song, “Save Me Tonight,” which Guetta produced.Lopez hit the stage in style, wearing a plunging silver high-cut bodysuit that showed off her fit physique.

Jennifer Lopez makes surprise Coachella debut at 56 in plunging bodysuit

The 58-year-old musician shared the news on social media weeks before No Doubt's Las Vegas Sphere residency beginsNo Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease.On Saturday, the 58-year-old musician took to social media to give fans an update on his health less than a month before the highly anticipated No Doubt residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont shares early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis weeks before band's Sphere residency

Thousands of people in parts of California have been issued an air quality alert and have been advised by the National Weather Service (NWS) to stay inside and "keep windows and doors closed," as levels of particle pollution have reached "harmful" levels.Areas Affected by 'Harmful' Particle Pollution

Thousands in California Urged To Stay Inside—‘Keep Windows Closed’

"The following weeks were nightmarish as I struggled to make sense of what had happened and my role in it."It was a night in October of 2004 when everything changed. I still remember the metallic click of my key in the door. It was late, clients had run long, traffic even longer — and all I wanted was to get out of my work clothes and lie down.

My Husband Killed Himself Just Hours After I Asked For A Divorce. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Then.

Warning: Disturbing contentA young mother had her face torn apart by her rescue pit bull after she suffered a seizure and passed out on her kitchen floor, harrowing images show.Karma Davis, 25, of Peoria, Illinois, suffered an epileptic attack on March 2 that left her unconscious and at the mercy of her family’s pit bull, Fayzo.

Illinois mom gets face ripped apart by rescue dog after suffering seizure

Russia threatens UK subsea cables once againRussia deployed subsea vessels to gather intelligence on subsea cablesThe vessels were tracked by the UK Navy and AirforceThe operation signals the wider threats to subsea cables in areas of active military conflictA Russian submarine operation potentially targeting critical undersea cables has been thwarted by the UK, the nation's government has claimed..

Russia launched a covert operation to deploy undersea sabotage vessels in UK waters while the world was distracted by the Middle East - UK threatens Putin with ‘serious consequences’ if subversion continues

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ on Truth Social Sunday night, sparking outrage from Marjorie Taylor Greene and other social media users.The image, which was shared without a written comment by the president, showed the president donning Jesus’ traditional white robe and red sash and healing a man while surrounded by four adoring people, including a nurse and a soldier.

Trump Sparks Fury With Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘Antichrist Spirit’

Celina and Joseph Quinones had three children together when a 23andMe DNA test to explore their ancestry made them question everythingCelina and Joseph Quinones(Image: @realestatemommas)A happily-married woman's life was thrown into turmoil after a 23andMe DNA test intended to trace her ancestry left her questioning her marriage.

Happily married mum-of-three left 'sick to stomach' after DNA test results come back

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a 3-year-old little boy early Sunday morning on Washington Street SW.Dinisha Lyons said her son, Armani, was a joyful child who loved monster trucks and Spider-Man.She wants answers and justice for his death.

‘What did a 3-year-old do to make you shoot him’: Atlanta mother speaks out after son shot, killed

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California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced that he is resigning from Congress, where he faced potential expulsion after several women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct.In an April 13 statement posted to X, he said he was aware of an "immediate expulsion vote against me."

Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress

Algiers — Pope Leo has responded to sharply-worded criticism from the President, saying he has "no fear of the Trump administration" and will continue to speak out "loudly" for the message of the Gospel.Late Sunday, Mr. Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media, calling him "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."

Pope Leo says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after Trump lashes out

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

Brad Walsh, host of the Empowerography Podcast, joins me to swap insights we’ve gathered from our combined 900+ guests who turned pain (and wonder) into purpose, and setbacks into fresh possibility. Together, we unlock a treasure chest of wisdom about resilience, curiosity, and the power of story.

Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227)

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class of inductees Monday night, revealing a wide-ranging group that spans hip-hop, heavy metal, Britpop and soul.The class is notable for its genre diversity—enshrining iconic rap group Wu-Tang Clan and legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross into a hall long criticized for underrepresenting Black artists outside of rock.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Everything You Need to Know

He landed back on Earth – and immediately looked up.Trailblazing Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover over the weekend delivered a heavenly sermon to a crowd of fans gathered outside his Houston, Texas, home to welcome him back from the historic space mission.“Some of us have never met before.

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover delivers heavenly sermon to fans: ‘Let’s be this more’

The actress recalled the 2012 incident on a podcast while discussing the online hate she received over her HBO seriesLena Dunham recalls her own father not wanting to be seen at the voting booths with her during the 2012 Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney election.On "The Interview" podcast, Dunham recalled that once she began receiving hate online, it affected even her personal relationships.

Lena Dunham says her dad didn’t want to be seen voting with her in Obama election

New cars that cost less than $30,000 are few and far between as the average price of a new vehicle hovers around $50,000.Car shoppers paid an average of $49,275 for new cars in March 2026, according to Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book. The average February price for new cars was down 0.1% from February 2026's average of $49,353, according to the group.

13 new cars under $30K that deliver real value in 2026

Our Earthly concept of time looks very different in space. For astronauts on board a space station orbiting our planet roughly every 90 minutes, there are multiple sunrises and sunsets within 24 hours.What watch then, should an astronaut wear? One Swiss maker has a new solution.

A watch made for out-of-this-world exploration

A traveler who says she paid extra months in advance to sit beside her husband on a Delta flight claims the plan fell apart when another couple was placed in their Comfort Class seats.In a Reddit post, user Flicker-pip wrote that she and her husband had booked the seats two months earlier and paid more for them because the aircraft layout offered a rare chance to sit together while still getting aisle access.

Woman Boards Flight, Shock at Why Flight Attendant Gets ‘Short’ With Her

Create a secluded backyard with this low-maintenance, structural evergreen plantWe all want privacy in our backyard, and there are plenty of ways of going about it that won’t upset the neighbors or detract from the aesthetics of your own space. Of course, I’m talking about planting, more specifically, bamboo.

The Only Plant You Need to Add to Your Yard in April for Natural Screening – It'll Keep Your Garden Private All Year Round

Peter Parker and MJ reunite! Here's what we learned from Sony's sneak peek at new film footage from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" at CinemaCon.LAS VEGAS − Say hello to “Maynard.”The new moniker Peter Parker assumes in his new life was revealed during a sneak peek of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” on Monday, April 13, at CinemaCon, the annual convention for theater owners and studios.