NEW YORK — Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals. The disparate events ranged from a march through midtown Manhattan and a rally in front of...
Universal Studios Fan Fest 2025 to Feature Immersive D&D Attraction and More
Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to launch an exciting new attraction inspired by the popular role-playing game DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. According to TravelPulse, the theme park unveiled a sneak peek of the upcoming "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep" experience, set to debut during Universal Fan Fest Nights starting...
Thousands Gather in London for Trans Rights Following UK Ruling Over Definition of Woman
LONDON — Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in central London on Saturday, days after the U.K.'s Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition. With unease growing over what the ruling means for the rights of...
250 Years After America Went to War for Independence, a Divided Nation Battles Over Its Legacy
LEXINGTON, Mass. — Thousands of people came to Lexington, Massachusetts, just before dawn on Saturday to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago, with the blast of gunshot and a trail of colonial spin. Starting with Saturday's anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord,...
Greg Cronin Fired as Coach of Anaheim Ducks After 2 Seasons
ANAHEIM — Greg Cronin was fired Saturday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasons, general manager Pat Verbeek announced. "He is responsible in many ways for the improvement we've seen from our young core. However, after several weeks of careful evaluation, I concluded we needed a change in...
Spring Allergies Are Back. Here’s How to Check Pollen Levels and Keep From Sneezing
ATLANTA — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you're allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your...
US Small Manufacturers Hope to Benefit From Tariffs, but Some Worry About Uncertainty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Drew Greenblatt is fully on board with the Trump administration's use of tariffs to rebalance a global trading system that it says favors foreign companies over U.S. manufacturers. Greenblatt is the president and owner of Marlin Steel Wire Products in Baltimore, Maryland, which makes baskets and racks...
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill More Than 90 People in 48 Hours, Palestinians Say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in 48 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday, as Israeli troops increase their attacks to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages and disarm. Children and women were among the 15 people killed overnight, and some...
US and Iran Advance Nuclear Talks to Expert Level After Rome Meeting
ROME — Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome. The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who met with...
Putin Announces an Easter Ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine Swap Hundreds of POWs
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago. According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow...