The battle between the Trump administration and the state of Maine is approaching two months amid the Pine Tree State continuing to allow transgender athletes to compete against biological females. Maine officials on Monday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to the agency’s decision to freeze funding to the […]
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Federal judge rules Trump administration must ‘unfreeze’ funds to Maine as trans battle lingers
A federal judge said the Trump administration must lift their freeze on federal funding to Maine. The ruling reads that the USDA “must immediately unfreeze and release to the state of Maine any federal funding that they have frozen or failed or refused to pay because of the state of Maine’s alleged failure to comply […]
Bernhard Langer, 67, narrowly misses cut at final Masters after just missing par putt on 18th hole
Bernhard Langer was one stroke away from history at the Masters Friday. Langer, 67, needed to make par on the 18th hole at Augusta National to remain at 2-over, remain below the projected cut line and become the oldest player to make the cut in Masters history. Langer hit the fairway on the par-4 18th, […]
Ukraine, Somalia establish diplomatic relations at Antalya forum
Ukraine and Somalia formally established diplomatic ties on April 11 during the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced. “I signed relevant protocol with Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar,” Sybiha wrote on X. “We appreciate Somalia’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The […]
5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia
The European Commission recently unveiled a plan for rearming the European Union and strengthening the bloc’s defense capabilities. By 2030, the Commission intends to arm Ukraine and develop member states’ militaries to the extent needed to deter or counter Russian aggression. To fund this effort, the Commission plans to borrow 800 billion euros ($873 billion) […]
Russia has fired 70 missiles, 2,200 drones at Ukraine since March 11 ceasefire proposal, Kyiv says
Russia has launched 70 missiles, 2,200 Shahed-type drones, and 6,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine since Kyiv and Washington agreed on a temporary truce on March 11, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 11. Ukrainian officials agreed to a U.S. proposal for a full 30-day ceasefire during their talks in Jeddah, provided Russia abides […]
‘With honor and weapon in hand’ — artist Marharyta Polovinko killed on front line defending Ukraine
Artist Marharyta Polovinko could have spent her life creating art that challenged, provoked, and illuminated viewers had Russia not invaded Ukraine. Instead, she joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A rising star in Ukraine’s contemporary art scene, Polovinko made the decision to enlist in late 2024, channeling the same passion that drove her art into […]
Netherlands, Lithuania pledge ammunition, air defenses for Ukraine
The Netherlands is allocating 150 million euros ($170 million) to boost Ukraine’s air defenses, while Lithuania intends to allocate 20 million euros ($23 million) for ammunition purchases, the two countries’ defense ministers said on April 11. The announcement came at the 27th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, a coalition of around […]
LIV Golf star Jon Rahm pieces together frustrating 1st round at Masters
Jon Rahm was once the No. 1 golfer in the world, but after winning the Masters in 2023, he has struggled to stay competitive in the majors that came next. On Thursday, Rahm had a few bad breaks and nearly snapped his club when he drove a tee shot on the ninth hole to his […]
Ex-NBA stars call out Ja Morant over grenade celebration
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant raised eyebrows earlier this week when he performed a grenade celebration a week after getting fined for using gun gestures. Morant faced criticism for the new celebration maneuver from former NBA stars Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on Thursday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “He has […]
Livvy Dunne sparks viral debate over proper way to eat crawfish: What to know
Influencer Livvy Dunne, a gymnastics team member at Louisiana State University (LSU), recently shared a TikTok video about “how to take the ‘poo vein’ out of crawfish.” The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model said, “You eat it, that’s it.” Formally called deveining in culinary circles – the act of removing the main central vein, which serves […]
Ambassador Brink leaves post due to disagreements with Trump administration, FT reports
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is leaving her post as a result of policy disagreements with the Trump administration, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 10. Earlier in the day, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced that Brink intends to resign as ambassador after three years in the role. According to the FT, […]