State-issued ban on open burning remains in effect for all 100 counties
As of April 6, 2026, the state-issued ban on open burning remains in effect for all 100 counties. The ban was enacted Saturday, March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions. The ban prohibits outdoor burning of any
Trump escalates pressure on Iran with expletive-filled threat on social media
President Donald Trump has renewed his warnings to Iran, threatening sweeping attacks on the country’s infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a newly set deadline Tuesday evening. In a series of posts
Pope Leo XIV’s first Easter address calls for peace, warns against growing indifference to violence
In his first Easter address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging the world to reject war and rediscover a commitment to peace. Speaking before tens of
UCLA wins first NCAA women’s basketball title with dominant rout of South Carolina
The UCLA Bruins delivered a statement performance on Sunday, overwhelming the South Carolina Gamecocks 79–51 to capture the program’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship. Built on relentless defense and unselfish offense, the victory capped a remarkable 31-game
NY Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy, turn to veteran Peter DeBoer amid playoff push
The New York Islanders made a dramatic move just days before the end of the regular season, dismissing head coach Patrick Roy and appointing seasoned bench boss Peter DeBoer as his replacement. With only four games remaining,
Darius Rucker to launch 2026 Songs of Summer Tour
Darius Rucker is gearing up for a busy summer in 2026, unveiling a 20-date U.S. run dubbed the “Songs of Summer Tour.” The outing begins June 4 in Toledo and travels through major stops including Bethel, Atlantic
Tenille Townes sets April release date for third album ‘The Acrobat’
Tenille Townes has revealed plans for her third studio album, The Acrobat, arriving April 10, 2026. To preview the album, Townes has shared the deeply personal title track, “The Acrobat,” a duet with acclaimed songwriter Lori McKenna.
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ spin-off ‘The Testaments’ to premiere April 8th on Hulu
Hulu has announced that The Testaments, its long-awaited follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale, will debut April 8. The series will launch with its first three episodes, followed by weekly releases. The streamer shared the news on social
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival drops trailer, set to premiere April 10th
The classic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is making a comeback with a limited revival on Hulu, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. The four-episode event is scheduled to premiere April 10, 2026, and Hulu
U2 drops surprise ‘Easter Lily’ EP
U2 has quietly released another surprise project, dropping their six-track EP Easter Lily on April 3 – to coincide with Good Friday. The new project follows closely behind the release of Days Of Ash, a surprise EP