Sun, May 4, 2025

by: Reuters

New Zealand to spend NZ$2 billion on new maritime helicopters

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -The New Zealand government said on Sunday it had set aside NZ$2 billion ($1.19 billion) in its upcoming budget to replace the Defence Force's aging maritime helicopters, as global tensions increase. Along with money for the helicopters, the government said it would increase baseline spending by NZ$239 million for the Defence Force each year over the next four years. "It is very clear that Zealand is not immune from the increasing tensions being felt throughout the world," Zealand Minister of Defence Judith Collins said in a statement.

by: WFMZ-TV

Kids experience colonial life at Daniel Boone Homestead's Children's Day in Berks County

Kids in Berks County are taking a step back into colonial times.

by: GEEKSPIN

Keebler Challenges Oreo With New Sandwich Cookie

Keebler's elves have been busy, and their latest creation might just give Oreo a run for its money. The brand's new E.L. Fudge Choco Vanilla Cookies are starting to pop up in stores, and yes, they look familiar. Each sandwich cookie features two fudge-flavored (aka chocolate) cookies with a vanilla creme center—a clear nod to […] Read the original here: Keebler Challenges Oreo With Sandwich Cookie

by: sportskeeda.com

Jiro continuing her music career in My Hero Academia proves Hawks was successful in his mission

Kyoka Jiro's continued music career and her view of hero work as "boring" reflect a major shift in My Hero Academia's world.

by: The Atlantic

The SNL Sketch That Captured Millennial Anxiety

The guest host Quinta Brunson was the perfect fit to introduce "Forever 31."

by: Irish Examiner

Katie Quirke fires 2-6 to help Cork past Tipperary challenge

There were other impressive cameos for Cork from Laura O'Mahony and Ã?ine Terry O'Sullivan

by: Parade

Quinta Brunson Nails Her 'SNL' Monologue With Help of Celebrity Cameos

In a song about being short, the 'Abbott Elementary' star brought out a few other short celebs to sing along.

by: WMUR

Proposed Keene city budget includes funding for new firefighters

The city of Keene could soon be adding more full-time firefighters.

by: CGMagazine

EVE Online Goes Physical With EVE: War for New Eden and a New EVE Dice Game

With EVE: War for New Eden and an upcoming dice game, CCP Games is bringing its sprawling MMO universe to the tabletop frontier.

by: WGME

Portland Connect to Congress | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.
Sat, May 3, 2025

by: Variety

'Thunderbolts*' Composers Son Lux on Creating a New Superhero Theme and Foreshadowing It Early in the Film

"Thunderbolts*" composers Son Lux on creating a new superhero theme.

by: Slate

The Twist That Makes Marvel's New Movie Its Most Entertaining in Years

Thunderbolts ends with an old-fashioned surprise.

by: TechRadar

I just fixed the most frustrating Dynamic Island quirk with an obvious workaround

Don't let Spotify stop you from checking your signal strength

by: WMUR

Finding Used Clothes New Homes

Celebrating Earth Day at two shops committed to repurposing fashion

by: MENAFN

Shoojit Sircar Talks About Humour In 'Piku': There'S No Comedy As Such

National Award-winning filmmaker Shoojit Sricar said that the humour in"Piku" was a conscious choice, inspired by the natural

by: WGME

Portland Healthline | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

by: BBC

Oxford United: When a potential new stadium was national news

The BBC2 programme was broadcast live from Oxford and guests included a future Oxford MP.
Fri, May 2, 2025

by: KCBD

Beloved veteran Phil Crenshaw remembered for his faith, humor

Sad news. We've lost a man who was perhaps the most recognized veteran in this area. Phil Crenshaw was on the first South Plains Honor Flight in 2012.

by: Adweek

Ticker: Spectrum Launches New National Spanish News Network

Spectrum Noticias is taking on CNN en Español, Telemundo, and Noticias Univision.

by: Out

New Music Friday: Kelly Clarkson's new ballad, Barbra and Hozier duet

Plus new tunes from Katseye, Green Day, Destin Conrad, Doechii, and more!

by: CINEMABLEND

'It's Either Good News Or Bad News': Watson Stars Celebrate CBS' Early Season 2 Renewal, But Fans Should Prepare For Trouble

Here's what the stars told us!

by: Patch

Good News In Essex County: Cool Custodian + Back To College + Trip To Italy

New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

by: Billboard

Katy Perry Laughs Off a Headline from 'The Onion' Poking Fun at Recent Backlash

Katy Perry laughed off a headline from 'The Onion' making fun of the criticism the pop star has received as of late.

by: TSN

New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as new head coach | TSN

by: Jerry

New To Netflix This Weekend (May 2-4, 2025)

Conan O'Brien's award night, Train to Busan's return, and a South African thriller light up Netflix this weekend, May 2-4, 2025.

by: TheWrap

'The Daily Show' Mocks Trump's Stephen A. Smith Town Hall Gaffe as 'Beautiful Mix of Racism and Dementia' | Video

"It's almost like he's talking about Black stuff because Stephen A. Smith is Black," comedian Michael Kosta says.

by: BBC

Man City news: Club to issue new season tickets following protests

Man City news: Club to issue new season tickets following protests

by: People

Lionel Richie Says King Charles' 'Sense of Humor' Shines Behind the Scenes: 'You Have No Idea' (Exclusive)

"He's a wonderful, wonderful person who cares so much about people. He has a lot of ideas about what needs to change," Richie tells PEOPLE about King Charles

by: WGME

Portland ARC Maine | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

by: AOL

38 Comics That Explore Funny Human Behavior By Yanni Davros (New Pics)

It's been a while since we last featured Yanni Davros's hilarious comics, so today we're inviting you to dive into some of his funniest work since 2021.You can find Yanni's creations under the name Prolific Pen Comics on Instagram,
Thu, May 1, 2025

by: MassLive

The Worcester School Committee has named a new superintendent. Here's who they chose.

A new superintendent is set to begin leading Worcester Public Schools on July 1 — the date on which current superintendent Rachel Monárrez has said she will resign.

by: legit

Aunty Ramota's impact on Nigerian comedy: Breaking stereotypes with humour

Aunty Ramota has charmed Nigerians with her quirky, bold expressions, and fearless comedy. Find out how she's changing the game in Nollywood comedy.

by: Investopedia

The New I Bond Rate Is Out. And It's Great News.

Today's headline rate of almost 4% applies to newly purchased I bonds, while existing I bonds will see a sizable boost in their next interest rate. See how much you'll earn.

by: IGN

Helldivers 2 Is Teasing Some 'Exciting' News, and a New Fight on the Horizon - IGN

Something is on the way for the intrepid Helldivers of Helldivers 2. Arrowhead Game Studios is announcing the new Warbond next week, and there will be some exciting news soon after.

by: Talksport

Harry Maguire jokingly dismisses new nickname after being likened to Ronaldo

Harry Maguire downplayed a humorous nickname from Manchester United fans following a heroic performance against Athletic Bilbao. Maguire starred in their 3-0 Europa League semi-final first leg vict…

by: Politico

Eric Adams emphasizes new spending in New York City's $115.1B budget

The mayor has been calling his executive spending plan the 'best budget ever,' despite metrics that suggest otherwise.

by: BuzzFeed

People Are Saying Humor Is The "One Thing" Elon Musk Can "Never Buy" After He Made This Incredibly Cringey Joke

Elon's cabinet meeting hat joke is... something.

by: Mashable

Tesla reportedly went looking for a new CEO. Elon Musk denies it.

Were Tesla board members seriously looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO?

by: SheKnows

I Tried a Dog DNA Test Kit & Suddenly My Mutt's Quirky Little Personality Made a Lot More Sense

Well, that explains it.

by: CNBC

Billionaire Lukas Walton names new CIO for his family office

Noelle Laing will take the reins after managing the firm's $1.7 billion endowment for philanthropy.

by: WGME

Portland Fur-Ever Friend | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

by: CNN

The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN's Vatican correspondent

Pope Francis had a great sense of humor. When I met him once at the back of the papal plane, I cracked a joke with him that was a little bit close to the line. Luckily, he roared with laughter and told me "Sei cattivo!" ("You're naughty!"). Every day, he used to say, he prayed the words of St. Thomas More: "Lord, give me a sense of humor."

by: People

New York Zoo Shares Why Keepers Hide Their Faces and Wear a Hand Puppet to Feed New Vulture Chick

The Bronx Zoo in New York is using a specially designed hand puppet to feed its new king vulture chick, which is intended to prevent the baby bird from becoming too dependent on humans.

by: ABC

ABC News' polling methodology and standards

A summary of ABC News polling standards and methodology.

by: BBC

Wolves news: Have your say

Wolves news: Have your say

by: WMUR

Boston's Seaport gets a sweet new attraction with Museum of Ice Cream

It's a hot new spot celebrating a favorite cold treat.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | New city council, new tone in Trenton | Season 2023

Mayor Reed Gusciora expresses optimism about working with the council

Eric Adams emphasizes new spending in New York City's $115.1B budget

The mayor has been calling his executive spending plan the 'best budget ever,' despite metrics that suggest otherwise.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of spending within New York to support the local economy during his speech at the Association for a Better New York breakfast. He highlighted the need for New Yorkers to patronize local businesses, especially in light of the economic challenges posed by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adams also discussed the city's efforts to recover and rebuild, stressing the significance of community support and local investment in revitalizing the city's economic health.

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