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Customer arrested after refusing to pay bill at restaurant in The Villages
A customer was arrested after refusing to pay his bill at a restaurant in The Villages. Read more: Customer arrested after refusing to pay bill at restaurant in The Villages

Villager lands in jail after angrily confronting son over empty liquor bottle
A Villager was arrested after an angry confrontation with his son sparked by the discovery of an empty liquor bottle. Read more: Villager lands in jail after angrily confronting son...

Sumter County school bus driver facing multiple charges of child neglect after bus hit by train
A Sumter County school bus driver is facing multiple charges of child neglect after the bus she was driving was struck by a train. Read more: Sumter County school bus...

Villager arrested on DUI charge after Cadillac drifts into golf cart lane
A Villager was arrested on a drunk driving charge after his Cadillac drifted into the golf cart lane on a busy roadway. Read more: Villager arrested on DUI charge after...

Candidate for governor wants to make Florida more affordable
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds launched his “Defending The Florida Dream” statewide tour on Monday in The Villages. Read more: Candidate for governor wants to make Florida more affordable

New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering
Gov. Abigail Spanberger battles record unpopularity in Virginia with 46% disapproval, the lowest rating for a governor since 1994, a new poll is showing.

Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback
Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases New York City's first citywide racial equity plan, prompting conservative pushback and a DOJ review of the new initiative.

NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute
The Dallas Stars banned a fan from the American Airlines Center after a group was seen performing a Nazi salute during a December hockey game.

CBS to replace Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ with Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’
CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert's canceled "Late Show" with Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" in a historic late night shakeup beginning May 2026.
The Papers: Doctors 'hold patients hostage' and 'The whole of the moon'
A number of the papers have focused in on the six-day resident doctors' strike, which is due to kick off on Tuesday.
Trump's Hormuz ultimatum nears - with little indication Iran is on board
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.
How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings
The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.
Kanye West's right to enter UK under review after festival outcry
The rapper's appearance in London in July has caused controversy because of his past antisemitic comments.

New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering
Gov. Abigail Spanberger battles record unpopularity in Virginia with 46% disapproval, the lowest rating for a governor since 1994, a new poll is showing.

Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback
Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases New York City's first citywide racial equity plan, prompting conservative pushback and a DOJ review of the new initiative.

AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins
Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC backed by tech executives, announced $1.5 million in spending to support three GOP candidates in key midterm primaries.

Trump roasts Biden over autopen use in viral interaction with kids at White House Easter Egg Roll
President Trump turned the annual White House Easter Egg Roll into a comedy session, joking about selling his autographs and taking shots at President Biden's autopen use.

Trump claims he’d win as the president of Venezuela — just needs to 'quickly' learn Spanish
President Trump joked he might run for president of Venezuela, claiming he polls higher than any other politician in the South American country.
OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund
Zero Shot, a new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI, is aiming to raise $100 million for its first fund. It has already written some checks.
Gas prices aren’t the only factor fueling used EV sales
The most recent electric vehicle sales data provided a grim picture — at least for new EVs. Used EVs are moving in the opposite direction.
Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline
Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow.
Netflix is expanding into kids’ games with a new stand-alone app
Netflix says the app gives children access to an "ever-growing" library of games for kids.
Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature
The NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla...

Artemis astronauts enter eerie 40-minute communication blackout on Moon’s far side
The Artemis II crew offically entered a historic communications blackout Monday as their spacecraft slipped behind the Moon's far side, breaking distance records.
Moment Artemis II sets record for distance humans have travelled from Earth
The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth.
What's on the far side of the Moon?
Artemis II's looping path has carried the crew around the far side of the Moon.
Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.

The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in history
Artemis II is now the farthest crewed mission from Earth in history. The occasion was marked by a number of poignant moments.
Masters 2026: Ranking all 91 players in the field
Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
Rory McIlroy and the Northern Ireland town that is part of his story
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been with him.
⚾ MLB Watchability Index: Baseball's fun teams
Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.
Stars ban buyer of tix tied to alleged Nazi salute
The Stars have indefinitely banned the fan who purchased the tickets in connection with an investigation into what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a game in December.
Lady Vols lose recruit Edwards, see roster cut to 1
On the same day that Tennessee guard Jaida Civil announced she's entering the transfer portal, Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 recruit in the SC Next 100 class of 2026, requested...

Jane Seymour rocks a bold red bathing suit for family getaway to Hawaii
Jane Seymour shares stunning Hawaii vacation photos in swimsuits at 75, spending quality time with her daughter and grandchildren on the beach.

'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills hits back after critic says she wears ‘too much makeup' for her age
"Knots Landing" star Donna Mills, 85, fires back at a critic who said she wears too much makeup for her age, declaring in a transformation video that style doesn't have...

Taylor Frankie Paul says she's leaving the Mormon church amid ‘hell on earth’ domestic violence scandal
Taylor Frankie Paul says she is leaving the Mormon church after 40 days she described as "hell on earth" following her domestic violence scandal.
Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West appearance
Its managing director calls the rapper's past comments "abhorrent" but asks people to "offer some forgiveness".

'Deadliest Catch' deckhand cause of death revealed
"Deadliest Catch" deckhand Todd Meadows' cause of death was ruled drowning with probable hypothermia after he fell overboard in the Bering Sea at age 25.
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.
Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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