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game

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Release Window, Trailer, And Everything We Know

By GameSpot | Kevin Knezevic | 4/30/2025 2:13 PM

metro

First NYPD class since recruitment standards were eased is sworn in as city vows to get ranks to 35K

By New York Post | Craig McCarthy, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon | 4/30/2025 2:12 PM

City officials said 670 new NYPD cops were sworn in on Thursday, with brass hoping lowered standards will help fill the ranks of New York's Finest. ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Where is Peter Cook now? Christie Brinkley's ex has a new life after teenage affair

By Hello! Magazine | Rebecca Lewis | 4/30/2025 2:12 PM

desc Peter Cook and Christie Brinkley finalized their divorce in 2008 and Peter, 65, is now happily remarried to Alba Jancou. ... Read full Story

people

Ben Affleck shocks Jason and Travis Kelce by putting Tom Brady ahead of Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner

By marca.com | TBS | 4/30/2025 2:11 PM

Actor calls throwing routes with NFL legend one of the best days of his life Leer ... Read full Story

game

The Outer Worlds 2: Release Window, Story, And Everything We Know

By GameSpot | James Carr | 4/30/2025 2:10 PM

politics

Rubio says State had dossier accusing Trump Cabinet member of disinformation

By The Hill | Laura Kelly | 4/30/2025 2:07 PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department under President Biden had labeled one of President Trump’s cabinet officials as a purveyor of disinformation and had collected a dossier on their social media posts. Rubio did not identify the individual, revealing the information during a round-table meeting of Trump’s cabinet officials, but said it... ... Read full Story

nation

Columbia University student protester Mohsen Mahdawi released from federal custody

By upi.com | | 4/30/2025 2:07 PM

Columbia University student and DHS detainee Mohsen Mahdawi was released from federal custody Wednesday after a judge ordered it for the outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza. ... Read full Story

politics

Dave Portnoy rips Trump on stocks: 'This is his market'

By The Hill | Sarah Fortinsky | 4/30/2025 2:03 PM

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy knocked President Trump on Wednesday for suggesting the current stock market volatility is a consequence of policies from former President Biden’s term in office, rather than his own. “What’s that old expression? Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining?” Portnoy wrote in a post on X. “Well... ... Read full Story

politics

Haitian woman dies in ICE custody

By The Hill | Filip Timotija | 4/30/2025 2:02 PM

A Haitian woman died last week while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, according to federal immigration officials. Marie Ange Blaise, 44, was pronounced dead by medical professionals in Pompano Beach, Fla., on Friday last week at 8:35 p.m. local time, ICE announced Tuesday. Blaise’s cause of death is under investigation. ICE said... ... Read full Story

politics

SCOOP: DOGE Caucus plans White House meeting as Elon Musk preps to step back

By Fox News | | 4/30/2025 2:01 PM

Rep. Aaron Bean told Fox News Digital that his DOGE Caucus is planning a meeting with the White House next month. ... Read full Story

animal

The axolotl is endangered in the wild. A discovery offers hope

By Science News | Anna Gibbs | 4/30/2025 2:00 PM

Introducing captive-bred axolotls to restored and artificial wetlands may be a promising option for the popular pet amphibian. ... Read full Story

technology

China plans to beat US, lead world fusion research with massive X-shaped reactor facility

By Interesting Engineering | Prabhat Ranjan Mishra | 4/30/2025 1:59 PM

China is reportedly making aggressive steps to advance fusion research with powerful facilities. The Asian... ... Read full Story

odd_fun

Watch: World's tallest and shortest dogs have puppy playdate in Idaho

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2025 1:58 PM

Guinness World Records shared video from the historic meeting between the world's tallest living dog -- standing 3 feet, 3 inches tall -- and the world's shortest dog, who stands at 3.59 inches tall. ... Read full Story

game

After EA Layoffs, Codemasters Is "Pausing" Work On Future Rally Games

By GameSpot | Darryn Bonthuys | 4/30/2025 1:58 PM

long_island

Elmont’s King Umberto set to unveil ‘Serata,’ an elegant new dining experience

By greaterlongisland.com | Alan Krawitz | 4/30/2025 1:55 PM

Venerable Italian eatery King Umberto, a fixture in Elmont since 1976, is moving on up with a new, … Continued The post Elmont’s King Umberto set to unveil ‘Serata,’ an elegant new dining experience appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

real_estate

David Duchovny lists longtime Malibu home for $12.5M — complete with a restored train caboose

By NY Post | Emily Davis | 4/30/2025 1:52 PM

The star of “The X-Files” is looking to part ways with his Southern California perch, which he customized with fantastic taste. ... Read full Story

science

'It's answering one of the questions of the century': Scientists may finally know where the oldest gold in the universe came from

By LIVE SCIENCE | sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) | 4/30/2025 1:50 PM

Dead stars may have started churning out vast amounts of gold much earlier in the universe than previously thought, a new study hints. Powerful magnetar flares may be the reason. ... Read full Story

real_estate

Newlyweds are asking for this as a wedding gift —and it isn’t a fancy espresso machine

By NY Post | Realtor.com | 4/30/2025 1:46 PM

Couples used to get gravy boats and fine china as wedding gifts, but now, with interest rates and housing prices on the rise, more newlyweds are asking for cold, hard cash to plunk down on a home. ... Read full Story

metro

All the free concerts and programs happening at Hudson Yards this summer

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Ian Kumamoto | 4/30/2025 1:46 PM

From outdoor fitness classes to concerts, Hudson Yards is hosting a ton of free summer events. ... Read full Story

auto

BMW Gives America Good News And Bad In One Go

By carbuzz.com | Jacob Oliva | 4/30/2025 1:41 PM

There's a reprieve when it comes to prices, but not for the entire BMW lineup. Also, some cars won't make it here. ... Read full Story

auto

Video: Dodge Drops More Hints That The Cuda Is Coming Back

by carbuzz.com | Apr 30 2025

basketball

Lakers coach JJ Redick storms out of press conference after taking issue with question about lineup decisions

by CBS Interactive Inc | Apr 30 2025

beauty

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

book

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

by BookPage | Apr 30 2025

connecticut

A ‘soft coup’ in progress

by CT Mirror | May 01 2025

entertainment

Star Sightings: Katherine Schwarzenegger Beads With Her Daughter, Chris Hemsworth Attends CinemaCon

by ET Online | Apr 30 2025

exercise

Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

food

Busch brings back a fan favorite beer

by THE MANUAL | Apr 30 2025

football

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

knowledge

Avoid This Common Texting Behavior for Better Relationships

by Reader's Digest | Apr 30 2025

nation

Vance breaks tie to block resolution to end Trump's tariffs

by upi.com | Apr 30 2025

new_jersey

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

by NJ Spotlight | Apr 30 2025

politics

5 takeaways from Trump NewsNation town hall

by The Hill | Apr 30 2025

real_estate

Deloitte’s move to 70 Hudson Yards leaves big hole to fill at ‘stuffy’ 30 Rock

by NY Post | Apr 30 2025

science

'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 30 2025

Word of the Day

convoluted

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 1, 2025 is:

convoluted • \KAHN-vuh-loo-tud\ • adjective

Something described as convoluted is very complicated and difficult to understand, or has many curves and turns.

// The speaker’s argument was so convoluted that most of the audience had trouble determining whether they were for or against the new policy.

// The route from the airport to the village was long and convoluted.

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Examples:

“The publishing house had recently declined to publish my new book and one of their editors appeared in my inbox, asking for a blurb for an upcoming title. Because this felt awkward, I made a convoluted show of declining. So convoluted that my reply left several avenues for them to come back and ask again. Rather than isolate the issue in a clear way, I coughed up a blurb.” — Sloane Crosley, LitHub.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Did you know?

If you’ve ever felt your brain twisting itself into a pretzel while trying to follow a complicated or hard-to-follow line of reasoning, you’ll appreciate the relative simplicity of the adjective convoluted, which is perfect for describing head-scratchers (and pretzel-makers). Convoluted traces back to the Latin verb convolvere, meaning “to roll up, coil, or twist.” Originally, convoluted (like its predecessor in English, the verb convolute) was used in the context of things having literal convolutions—in other words, twisty things like intestines or a ram’s horns. Over time it expanded to figuratively describe things like arguments, plots, stories, logic, etc., that are intricate or feature many twists and turns that make them difficult to understand.

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Release Window, Trailer, And Everything We Know

First NYPD class since recruitment standards were eased is sworn in as city vows to get ranks to 35K

Where is Peter Cook now? Christie Brinkley's ex has a new life after teenage affair

Ben Affleck shocks Jason and Travis Kelce by putting Tom Brady ahead of Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner

The Outer Worlds 2: Release Window, Story, And Everything We Know

Rubio says State had dossier accusing Trump Cabinet member of disinformation

Columbia University student protester Mohsen Mahdawi released from federal custody

Dave Portnoy rips Trump on stocks: 'This is his market'

Haitian woman dies in ICE custody

SCOOP: DOGE Caucus plans White House meeting as Elon Musk preps to step back

The axolotl is endangered in the wild. A discovery offers hope

China plans to beat US, lead world fusion research with massive X-shaped reactor facility

Watch: World's tallest and shortest dogs have puppy playdate in Idaho

After EA Layoffs, Codemasters Is "Pausing" Work On Future Rally Games

Elmont’s King Umberto set to unveil ‘Serata,’ an elegant new dining experience

David Duchovny lists longtime Malibu home for $12.5M — complete with a restored train caboose

'It's answering one of the questions of the century': Scientists may finally know where the oldest gold in the universe came from

Newlyweds are asking for this as a wedding gift —and it isn’t a fancy espresso machine

All the free concerts and programs happening at Hudson Yards this summer

BMW Gives America Good News And Bad In One Go

Video: Dodge Drops More Hints That The Cuda Is Coming Back

Lakers coach JJ Redick storms out of press conference after taking issue with question about lineup decisions

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

A ‘soft coup’ in progress

Star Sightings: Katherine Schwarzenegger Beads With Her Daughter, Chris Hemsworth Attends CinemaCon

Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

Busch brings back a fan favorite beer

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

Avoid This Common Texting Behavior for Better Relationships

Vance breaks tie to block resolution to end Trump's tariffs

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

5 takeaways from Trump NewsNation town hall

Deloitte’s move to 70 Hudson Yards leaves big hole to fill at ‘stuffy’ 30 Rock

'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Overturned truck covers Texas highway in 8 million dimes

2.Watch: Loose kangaroo stops traffic, causes crash on Alabama highway

3.Watch: World's tallest and shortest dogs have puppy playdate in Idaho

4.Watch: British 'Seagull Boy' wins second consecutive gull screeching championship

5.New York Zoo Feeds Baby Vulture With Hand Puppet

6.Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

7.Owner of lost $5,000 cash thought calls from police were a scam

8.Watch: Iowa museum owner's spoon collection tallied at 38,162

9.Watch: Red-tailed boa rescued from Texas tree, adopted by animal control officer

10.Speedboat Flips Midair At 200 Mph And Still Wins Race On Arizona Lake