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Lawmakers face rising anger from constituents Washington lawmakers face rising anger from constituents 02:34 Washington — Rep. Gerry Connolly announced on Monday he won’t seek reelection in 2026 and plans to step back “soon” from his post as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. The long-serving Virginia Democrat said his cancer had returned. “When I announced my diagnosis six months ago, I promised transparency,” Connolly said in an open letter to his constituents Monday. “After grueling treatments, we’ve learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned.”Connolly, 75, said he will “do everything possible to continue to…
Comedian Milton Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.The 60-year-old, who is known for his appearances on Mock The Week, has cancelled a number of UK tour dates as he undergoes surgery.In an Instagram post, he said the cancer was treatable, adding: “Thanks for your support and respecting my privacy during this time. This decision has not been taken lightly, trust me.”Abnormal service will resume as soon as possible and I’m looking forward to being back out on the road again soon – though probably not on a bike.”Jones said he would be “undergoing surgery soon”, adding…
The director Claus Guth, wearing a scarf and coat, was pacing the frigid auditorium of the Metropolitan Opera during a recent rehearsal of Strauss’s “Salome,” going over lighting and visual cues. It was only a few days before opening night, and he was optimistic.“New York can carry you on an enormous, beautiful energy,” he said. “It’s an adrenaline — not a stressful feeling, but a sensation of being alive.”Guth, 61, who was born in Germany and has spent most of his career in Europe, has won acclaim for his experimental, exacting approach to operas new and old. Now, he is…
The American Music Theatre, at 2425 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster, announced two new concerts for later this year.Contemporary Christian artist Amy Grant, who has won six Grammy Awards, will perform at American Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2025.Grant is known for songs like “Baby, Baby,” “El-Shaddai” and “That’s What Love Is For.” She’s the first contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum album, with 1985’s “Age to Age.”Tickets, which range in cost from $49-$99, for her performance go on sale Friday.Country musician Clint Black will also perform at the American Music Theatre this year, at 7:30 p.m.…
The Indian Premier League is hoping to expand to a 94-match season in 2028 which would allow each of the 10 teams in the competition to play each other home and away, chairman Arun Singh Dhumal said.The IPL was extended to 74 matches in the 2022 season, when the Lucknow Super Giants and the Gujarat Titans became the newest franchises to join the league.Asked if the tournament would be further expanded in the next International Cricket Council FTP (Future Tours Programme) calendar beginning in 2028, Dhumal said discussions had begun with the world governing body and the Indian board (BCCI).”Ideally,…
DUBAI :Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, conglomerate IHC, and the UAE’s biggest lender by assets First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are planning to launch a new stablecoin backed by dirhams, they said on Monday, as the Gulf country deepens its investment in cryptocurrencies. The stablecoin, which will be fully regulated by the UAE’s central bank, will be issued by FAB subject to regulatory approval, the three companies said in a statement. “This stablecoin will be used as a reliable digital currency across a wide range of everyday scenarios – by citizens and consumers, businesses and institutions,” they said.Stablecoins are…
Small boat crossings have passed 10,000 in 2025 at the earliest point in a year since records began, Sky News understands.Analysis of previous Home Office numbers and footage of people arriving today show the number of people crossing the Channel continuing to rise. The issue has become a lodestone for political parties across the spectrum, with Rishi Sunak’s pledge to “Stop The Boats” falling well short.Politics latest: PM warns of Tory-Reform pact ‘disaster’Sir Keir Starmer promised to clear the backlog of asylum applications and “Smash The Gangs” of people smugglers upstream, but critics say he has failed to do this…
The solar panels on the churches were inspired by Scripture.So were the LED lights throughout the buildings, the electric-vehicle charging stations, the native pollinator gardens and organic food plots, the composting, the focus on consuming less and reusing more.The evangelical Christians behind these efforts in Indiana say that by taking on this planet-healing work, they are following the biblical mandate to care for God’s creation.50 States, 50 Fixes is a series about local solutions to environmental problems. More to come this year.“It’s a quiet movement,” said the Rev. Jeremy Summers, director of church and community engagement for the Evangelical Environmental…
On view through May 24 at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, “Legends on Canvas” brings the heroes of baseball and football to life through portraiture, storytelling and historical artifacts. Source link
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are threatening a rare bright spot in Hollywood.Brands have been ramping up their embrace of Hollywood-style films and TV shows. It’s a trend that’s taken on heightened relevance as the entertainment business struggles to find its footing after COVID, double labor strikes, and the end of Peak TV.But Trump’s tariffs threaten to put the kibosh on its growth. Six agencies and consultants that work with brands told Business Insider that projects had been canceled or put on hold in recent weeks because of economic uncertainty.That aligns with data about the broader ad world. For example, a…