Новости за 06.04.2026

Amid a high-profile investigation into a COVID-19 pandemic-related fraud scheme in Minnesota, advocates say suspicion of Muslims rose and their contributions to the state’s economy, culture and communities were ignored. “Inspired Generosity,” a traveling showcase that opened in Minneapolis on March 24, highlights how Muslims have served their neighbors for decades. “People think of Muslims, unfortunately, as proselytizers, takers, that we are not contributing to our country,” said Dilnaz Waraich... Читать дальше...

An allegation that an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who was raped and killed in 1986 was placed in a used body bag has led to a mistrial in a murder case. A judge in Stamford, Connecticut, declared a mistrial on Monday over concerns about possible evidence contamination. Marc Karun was on trial for the killing of Kathleen Flynn in Norwalk. Prosecutors say they recently received an email from a retired Norwalk police officer, who claimed a state crime lab official told him shortly after Flynn's killing that she was put in a used body bag. Читать дальше...

"In today's recent graduate job market, success looks different."

More than 100 layoff notices were sent to San Francisco city workers on Monday.

An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade. The law also bans books depicting sex acts in school libraries and classrooms. This decision overturns a lower court's temporary blocks. The measure was approved by Republican majorities and Governor Kim Reynolds in 2023 and has since faced legal challenges from state educators, major publishing houses and an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that... Читать дальше...

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing of rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days. A judge granted Karl Jordan Jr. $1 million bond on Monday. Jordan wasn’t automatically freed after he was cleared because he still faces drug charges unrelated to the pioneering DJ’s 2002 death. For now, he remains behind bars while prosecutors consider whether to appeal the bond decision. Federal Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall gave them until Friday to decide. Jordan's lawyers declined to comment after court. Читать дальше...

The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran. President Donald Trump and his top defense aides detailed the daring rescue operation during a news conference at the White House on Monday. The U.S. surged helicopters, midair refuelers and fighter jets deep into Iran to rescue the pilot within hours. But finding and picking up the jet's weapon systems officer was a more complicated endeavor.

Spotlight PA has found that Pennsylvania counties have billed the federal government over $21 million to detain immigrants in local jails. These agreements, some dating back decades, have gained attention due to recent mass deportation efforts. Counties like Clinton, Erie, Franklin, and Pike have charged significant fees for holding detainees. Local officials argue the revenue supports essential services, but the practice faces criticism. Some residents and advocacy groups oppose the collaboration with ICE, citing moral and community concerns. Читать дальше...

Savannah Guthrie has returned to hosting the “Today” show for the first time since her mother disappeared from her Arizona home more than two months ago. Savannah Guthrie opened Monday's episode by saying, “Here we go, ready or not. Let’s do the news.” Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1. Authorities released camera footage from her Tucson-area porch showing a masked man with a backpack, but there has been no sign of Nancy Guthrie since she vanished. Her family has pleaded for her safe return.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations. The law, signed Monday, lets a top official at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement designate groups as terrorist organizations, with approval from the governor and state cabinet. Once labeled, groups can be dissolved and lose state funding. Students who support the groups can be expelled from state schools. Universities must report expelled students on visas to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Читать дальше...

A family taking part in the Easter tradition reportedly made the discovery.

"Professionally, I'm excited about the chance to track thunderstorms again!"

Rev. Ellis Miller envisions affordable housing on church land in Granby, Connecticut. Only 5% of Granby's housing is affordable, with long waitlists for senior housing. Miller is among those advocating for House Bill 5396, which would speed up approvals for affordable housing on religious land. The concept is known as "YIGBY" (Yes in God’s Backyard), and it aims to address a housing shortage that is severe in Connecticut. During a legislative hearing, opponents expressed concerns about giving church... Читать дальше...

Two U.S lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island. Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and members of Parliament during a five-day trip that ended Sunday. Díaz-Canel wrote on X Monday that upon meeting with Jayapal and Jackson, he “denounced the criminal damage caused by the #blockade... Читать дальше...

The ranks of tailors, dressmakers and custom sewers are shrinking in the U.S. even as their skills and services are finding fresh demand. Fashion industry experts say younger shoppers are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes. A veteran tailor in New York says weight-loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy have more Americans wanting their clothes resized. But there are fewer professionals doing... Читать дальше...

Afghanistan's disaster management authority says extreme weather has caused widespread flooding and landslides, killing at least 110 people. Another seven are missing. Storms began about 12 days ago, affecting most of the country’s provinces. Over the past 24 hours, 11 people have died, and six have been injured. The Defense Ministry used a helicopter to rescue two people stranded by floodwater in Herat. More than 200 miles of roads have been destroyed. Authorities issued weather warnings for Tuesday... Читать дальше...

The I Love My Librarian Award celebrates librarians making a difference. Valerie Byrd Fort fights book bans at the University of South Carolina. Joanne Doucette mentors biomedicine students in Massachusetts. Mary Anne Russo transformed a basement into a family space in Ohio. These are just a few of the 10 winners who receive a $5,000 prize and a $750 stipend for the American Library Association's convention in Chicago. The winners were chosen from over 1,300 submissions. ALA President Sam Helmick... Читать дальше...

A starter home … in this economy? Inconceivable.According to the National Association of Realtors, the median age of a first-time buyer is now 40. That's both old enough to appreciate a Princess Bride reference and wise enough to wonder, "Why's it so hard to buy a house right now?"It might not be for lack of...

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel attacked the South Pars petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh in Iran. According to Iranian state media, the head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, was killed. Israel claimed the killing Monday. Meanwhile, Israel and the United States carried out a wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, killing more than 25 people. Iran responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors. And U.S.... Читать дальше...

Savannah Guthrie has returned to NBC’s “Today” show anchor desk for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago. Guthrie said “it is good to be home.” Guthrie has acknowledged being a changed person a little over a week ago. She also says it’s hard to go forward not knowing what happened to her mother. There has been no sign of the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since she was reported missing from her Arizona home on Feb. 1. Authorities continue to believe she was abducted in the middle of the night. Читать дальше...

Israel has attacked a major petrochemical plant in Iran's South Pars natural gas field and killed a top Revolutionary Guard commander while vowing to hunt down more top officials. The attacks raise questions about a new ceasefire proposal for the U.S. and Iran. Mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have proposed a 45-day pause and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. have not responded. Meanwhile, oil prices have surged. U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to... Читать дальше...

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities. The tension played prominently into last November’s statewide elections in Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia, and is carrying forward into 2026, with campaigns cranking up in once low-profile contests for utility boards. Even the national group Turning Point Action is getting involved. Now, voters in states like Arizona... Читать дальше...

Wisconsin voters will choose a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in an election that will either maintain or expand the court’s liberal majority. State Appeals Court judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar are running to replace retiring Justice Rebecca Bradley from the court’s conservative bloc. Taylor is a former Democratic state representative who has endorsements from the court’s four sitting liberal justices. Lazar served as assistant state attorney general under former Republican Gov. Scott Walker. Читать дальше...

Voters in a northwest Georgia congressional district will elect a new representative on Tuesday to replace Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January following a public rift with President Donald Trump. Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller were the top two vote-getters in the March 10 special election, but neither candidate received the vote majority needed to avoid Tuesday's runoff. Harris received about 37% of the vote, which was slightly better than the roughly 36% he received when he ran against Greene in 2024. Читать дальше...

Southwest calls this SFO route a 'bellwether' for California travel.