In issuing a new rule to close the gun show loophole for firearm sales, the Biden administration isn’t just narrowing one of the easier paths by which criminals obtain guns. It’s attempting to close a sacred portal into American gun culture. The rule, which has been under public review since it was officially proposed last […]
Mickey, Minnie and other Disneyland character performers move one step closer to unionizing
Mickey Mouse, Sleeping Beauty, Iron Man and other Disneyland employees who work with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars character performers have moved one step closer to unionizing, according to the union organizing workers. Disneyland’s 1,700 character and parade performers calling themselves Magic United filed a petition on Wednesday, April 17 with the National Labor […]
California Supreme Court to hear appeal seeking to overturn new rooftop solar rules
By Rob Nikolewski | San Diego Union-Tribune A trio of environmental groups opposed to recent changes to the rules affecting the 1.8 million Californians who have installed rooftop solar on their homes and businesses will get their day before the state Supreme Court. The high court has agreed to hear arguments by the Environmental Working […]
Death row inmate transfers to Southern California prison spur safety concerns with mayor, police
The transfer of more than two dozen condemned inmates from San Quentin’s death row to the California Institution for Men in Chino under a new state program has prompted outcry from city officials, who are urging the state to send them elsewhere because of safety concerns. As of Wednesday, April 17, 26 condemned inmates are […]
Prince William makes first public appearance since Kate’s cancer diagnosis
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Pregnant Hilary Duff gets acupuncture: ‘trying to give baby the eviction notice’
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) It feels like it’s only been a few weeks since Hilary Duff announced her pregnancy with husband Matthew Koma. But I checked and her pregnancy announcement came in mid-December. Geeze, time flies. Hilary has three children: Luca Cruz, 12, with ex-husband Mike Comrie, […]
Can I travel to Dubai right now? Travel safety and consumer rights explained
Thousands of passengers have been left stranded at the airport (Picture: REUTERS) Holidaymakers have been warned of travel chaos in Dubai, with heavy downpours causing delays and cancellations throughout United Arab Emirates airports. The UK Foreign Office has told tourists heading to Dubai to be aware of ‘severe disruption’ due to the extreme weather, which […]
Red Bull reveal they are in talks with Carlos Sainz over replacing Sergio Perez
Carlos Sainz is leaving Ferrari at the end of the season (Photo: Getty) Carlos Sainz is in talks with Red Bull over replacing Sergio Perez in 2025, the Formula 1 team’s chief Helmut Marko has confirmed. With Sir Lewis Hamilton heading to Ferrari in 2025, Sainz is set to become a free agent at the […]
Olly Murs torn away from newborn baby daughter in ‘horrible goodbye’ days after birth
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Days after welcoming his new baby with wife Amelia, Olly Murs has already had to say a ‘horrible goodbye’ as work beckons. The delighted parents brought home daughter Madison and announced her birth to the […]
How everyday objects are speeding up the spread of cancer
When cancer cells divide, they can also spread around the body (Picture: Getty) Microplastics in the body could make cancer more aggressive and cause it to spread faster, a new study shows. Micro- and nanoplastics, tiny particles that can be ingested or inhaled, have not only been found all over the world – including in […]
Coronation Street legend admits she’ll ‘always miss’ ITV soap following exit after 12 years
Ellie has admitted she misses Coronation Street (Picture: ITV) Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has admitted that she misses working on the long-running ITV soap. She joined the show in 2011 as Faye, the foster daughter of Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison), and during her 12 year stint was involved in […]
Pub landlord stabbed to death after ex-sister-in-law slapped phone out of his hand
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