Scotland’s contentious new hate crime law may impact free speech
contact@hellonews.website London — A new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday, praised by some but criticized by others who say its sweeping provisions could criminalize religious…
Amy Poehler on Being an Airport Dad, Her Tina Fey Tour and Voicing Joy (Again)
Amy Poehler has spent much of this past year traveling around the country performing with best friend and comedy partner Tina Fey, and it gave her the chance to dig…
Alternate channel being prepared for essential vessels at Baltimore bridge collapse site
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, part of a phased approach…
Ukraine downs 2 Russian drones from latest attacks
Ukraine’s military reported Monday destroying two out of three Russian drones deployed in overnight attacks. The report did not include any information about where the intercepts took place, or if…
Martin Short to Be Inaugurated as Mayor of Funner, California
Oliver Putnam is set to follow in Sazz Pataki‘s footsteps as the next mayor of Funner, California. Only Murders in the Building star Martin Short is the newest funny person…
Russian court extends detention of jailed American RFE/RL journalist
A Russian court on Monday extended the pre-trial detention of jailed American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, according to media reports. An editor at VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free…
Russia says it arrested 4 more Moscow attack plotters
Moscow — Russia’s FSB security service has said that four people arrested Sunday in a foiled “terror” plot had provided money and arms for the deadly attack on a Moscow…
Ukraine, Gaza and trade talks on agenda as Blinken Heads to Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels this week to France and Belgium for wide-ranging talks that include discussion of the situations in Ukraine, Gaza and Haiti and trade talks…
White House to welcome kids for Easter egg roll
The White House is set to host its Easter Egg Roll, with rain chances posing the potential of dampening Monday’s annual event. First lady Jill Biden set a theme of…
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild
WASHINGTON — With efforts underway to clean up thousands of tons of steel debris from the collapsed bridge in Baltimore’s harbor, Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday urged Republicans to…
Romania center explores world's most powerful laser
“Ready? Signal sent!” In the control room of a research center in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the world’s most powerful laser, which promises revolutionary advances in everything from the…
‘The Walking Dead’ Stars Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira Explain Spinoff’s “Amazingly Emotional” Ending
And the ones who lived lived happily ever after. The end. For now. The six-episode limited series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live has reached its conclusion, bringing the…
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago
San Francisco — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so they began rolling out outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company…
Kia Recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs; Could Roll Away While Parked
New York — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to…
Traffic Moving on California Highway After Lane Collapsed During Storm
Traffic was moving again Sunday on California’s scenic Highway 1 after a section of the coastal route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big…