President Joe Biden marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities while visiting Prince William Forest Park in Virginia on Monday to mark Earth Day. The White House also plans to also expand Biden’s New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Clothing retailer Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will close 95 stores
Clothing retailer Express, the parent of the Bonbons and UpWest brands, announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing 95 stores (including all of its UpWest stores) with closing sales spanning across more than 30 states and Washington, D.C. to begin on Tuesday. Express said its remaining stores …
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Disney+ to stream original Beatles’ 1970 ‘Let It Be’ film restored by Peter Jackson
Disney+ announced they will release a restored version of the Beatles film Let It Be, announcing in a press release that the film will premiere May 8 Per Billboard, the film chronicling the final days of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr will be available for the first time in more than …
‘Sunset Boulevard’ starring Nicole Scherzinger to open on Broadway this fall
The musical Sunset Boulevard is headed to Broadway in the fall, marking the Broadway debut of singer/actress Nicole Scherzinger in the title role of Norma Desmond. Scherzinger starred in the West End revival of the production in London, which ran from September 2023 through January 2024. Jamie Lloyd, who directed the West End version, will …
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18-year-old shot and killed on Delaware State University campus
Police are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old on the campus of Delaware State University early Sunday morning. According to Dover Police, officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a report of shots on the campus’ freshman dorm, Warren-Franklin Residential Hall; upon arriving at the scene, they located an 18-year-old woman who was not …
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2 young siblings killed at child’s birthday party in Michigan after driver crashes into building
Two young siblings were killed when an intoxicated driver crashed into a Michigan business where a child’s birthday party was being held over the weekend. Per CNN, An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother were killed, and at least nine others were seriously injured at the party at a boat club in Newport, Michigan, on …
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees include Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, and more
On Sunday during the live broadcast of ‘American Idol,’ Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lionel Richie and ‘AI’ host Ryan Seacrest announced the 2024 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The incoming 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class includes Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, …
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ smashes multiple Spotify records
Spotify has announced multiple records being set by Taylor Swift after the superstar artist released her album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on Friday, and also surprised fans with the release of The Anthology, featuring 15 additional tracks. The latest social post by Spotify revealed that “on April 19th, 2024, Taylor Swift’s ‘Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)’ …
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Trader Joe’s organic fresh basil recalled in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
Trader Joe’s has pulled Infinite Herbs-branded basil from its shelves in 29 states after a salmonella outbreak has left 12 people sickened. The grocery store announced the recall April 17 on its website, stating that Infinite Herbs organic basil may have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. On their website, Trader Joe’s advised customers …
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Suspect in University of Idaho murders says cellphone data will prove his innocence
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the suspect charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, said in a new court filing that Kohberger has an alibi that will exonerate him in the case. Kohberger was indicted on charges of murder by a grand jury last May; according to the court filing …