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Mans body found in Glen Cove
Glen Cove police say a man’s body was discovered in Hempstead Harbor near the Welwyn Preserve early Thursday morning.Police have not yet identified the deceased person, they believe the man to be in his 30s.Investigators have stated that there is no indication at this time that the death is criminal in nature.
Hader strikes out Soto with 2 on to save Astros’ 3-1 win over Mets
HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched seven scoreless innings and Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros’ 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.After loading the bases with nobody out in the ninth, Hader fanned backup catcher Hayden Senger in his first major league at-bat. Francisco…
Wells becomes 1st catcher to hit leadoff homer on opening day and Yankees beat Brewers 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday.Carlos Rodón (1-0), starting because of ace Gerrit Cole’s season-ending elbow injury, allowed one run…
King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was briefly hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects” related to a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were canceled.“His majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s…
Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the department he oversees as…
Nassau County Police Department celebrates 100th anniversary
Nassau County officials are planning a celebration in April, for the 100th anniversary of the Nassau County Police Department. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says the centennial celebration will include a motorcycle parade and a block party in Wantagh on April 27.
The Atlantic releases the Signal chat showing Hegseth’s detailed attack plans against the Houthis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen’s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States…
American League East Preview Capsules
By The Associated PressA team-by-team look at the American League East, including key players each club acquired and lost, top hitters and projected rotations, and outlooks for the 2025 season. Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: New York Yankees2024: 94-68, first place, AL champions, lost to Dodgers in…
NL East Preview: Juan Soto joins Mets in power-packed division with Phillies and Braves
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is back in the NL East, a much richer man with a new address and a different uniform.Same powerful bat, though. Again a serious problem for Braves and Phillies pitchers.Following a World Series appearance for the New York Yankees last year, Soto jumped across town and signed a record…
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.“This will continue to spur growth,” Trump told reporters. “We’ll effectively be charging a 25%…
A new Chili’s near Scranton will be a throwback to ‘The Office,’ ‘awesome blossom’ and all
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated PressIt has been nearly two decades since the workplace mockumentary “The Office” first set an episode inside a Chili’s, where Michael Scott handed out Dundie awards to his ever-tolerant employees, including trophies for the whitest sneakers and for stinking up the bathroom.Over nine seasons, “The Office” regularly name-dropped real places and…
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast includes Hemsworth’s Thor, Mackie’s Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-Men
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki are all back in the Avengers ensemble, where they’ll be joined by several of cinema’s original X-Men.The five veterans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are in the cast of 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” Marvel…