CDC report shows increase of 1 in 31 children diagnosed with autism in the U.S.

According to a new report published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism diagnoses continue to increase in the United States. An estimated one in 31 8-year-olds was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2022; while in comparison, 1 in 36 were diagnosed with ASD in 2020; and 1 in …

$2 billion in grants frozen after Harvard University rejects demands from Trump administration

The federal government has frozen over $2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the school rejected demands from the Trump administration. The administration’s Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced the cuts in a statement that called out “the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation’s most prestigious universities and colleges,” stating …

Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard to miss start of NBA playoffs due to blood clot in calf

ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs as he continues to recover from a blood clot in his right calf, per sources. According to a statement via Bucks General Manager Jon Horst: “Damian Lillard has made significant improvement on his deep …

Miami Dolphins, cornerback Jalen Ramsey agree to trade options

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday that the organization are having trade talks with other NFL teams regarding star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Grier said that the organization has come to a mutual agreement with the former All-Pro cornerback to explore trade options: “we decided it was probably in the best interest for all …

J.J. Abrams’ new Max series ‘Duster’ shares first trailer

Max is previewing J.J. Abrams’ crime drama series “Duster” starring actor Josh Holloway. An official synopsis reads: “Duster explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down.” Duster reunites …

Gabriel Luna to join Chris Pratt in Season 2 of ‘The Terminal List’

Deadline confirmed that Gabriel Luna will join Chris Pratt in Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video’s military thriller drama The Terminal List. The series takes its inspiration from Jack Carr’s book series, with his sophomore novel True Believer inspiring Season 2. Pratt, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, will reprise his …

All-female Blue Origin crew, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, safely completes trip to space

Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital vehicle, which included pop star Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King, launched into space on Monday, April 14. The Blue Origin mission marks the first all-female spaceflight since 1963, according to the company, following Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s solo spaceflight in 1963. New Shepard safely completed the historic trip that …

All-female Blue Origin crew, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, safely completes trip to space

Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital vehicle, which included pop star Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King, launched into space on Monday, April 14. The Blue Origin mission marks the first all-female spaceflight since 1963, according to the company, following Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s solo spaceflight in 1963. New Shepard safely completed the historic trip that …

El Salvador President Bukele meets with Pres. Trump, says he cannot return man wrongfully deported from the U.S.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, where he stated would not send the Maryland man the U.S. mistakenly deported to El Salvador back to the United States. Trump also discussed with Bukele  further cooperation on security and migration, El Salvador’s embrace of Bitcoin, and tariffs. …

Yankees’ Aaron Judge named captain of Team USA at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa announced on MLB Network that Aaron Judge has been named captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This marks the Yankees star’s debut in the tournament, after he sat out in 2023 due to free agency. Judge expressed his excitement about the opportunity to represent the United …