The White House has earmarked $152 million in its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal to begin rebuilding the currently closed down Alcatraz jail so that it can be transformed into a “state-of-the-art secure prison facility.”The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) would use the investment to cover the first-year costs of rebuilding Alcatraz, the plan states, following on from President Donald Trump’s call last year to reopen the Californian facility. The request is part of a broader BOP funding push described in the budget as necessary to address “crumbling” federal detention infrastructure.Why It MattersAlcatraz, an infamous prison located on an island…
Crystal Hefner has shared photos from her destination wedding to her second husband, James Ward. On Saturday, April 4, the Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself author, 39, posted a carousel of photos shot during her wedding in the Cook Islands on Thursday, April 2. The photos showcased Hefner’ long-sleeved “Margo” wedding gown from designer Oksana Mukha, which was covered in over 5,400 Swarovski crystals. Hefner revealed to People that she picked out the lace “Margot” wedding gown because it felt like “a Disney princess dress.” Another shot included a close look at Hefner’ stunning diamond wedding…
Bangladesh has made significant advancements in vaccinations to tackle infectious diseases, but a measles drive due in June 2024 was delayed by a deadly uprising that same year that toppled the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina.Most Bangladeshi children receive a vaccine at nine months, although many infected in the recent outbreak had been six months old, officials added.Mahmudur Rahman, chief of the National Verification Committee of Measles and Rubella, said that “we committed to reducing the number to zero by December 2025 but failed to achieve the target due to poor vaccination programmes”.Dhaka has identified 30 of the most affected…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former WNBA star Candace Parker had no empathy for UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma after he erupted at South Carolina’s Dawn Staley on Friday night.Auriemma was upset with Staley failing to meet him for a customary pregame handshake before their Final Four game tipped off. His frustrations with Staley led to him confronting her at halfcourt when the game was over. Staley yelled back at Auriemma as coaches and other staff members got in between the two. Parker, who was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this week, spoke…
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United Airlines has announced a major overhaul of its premium cabin ticket options, introducing tiered fares for travelers flying in United Polaris business class and United Premium Plus premium economy. Three New Fare Options for Premium TravelersUnder the new approach, passengers booking United Polaris or United Premium Plus tickets will be able to choose from Base, Standard, or Flexible fare categories, adding a lower‑priced “Base” option that wasn’t previously available. Each tier will offer the same seat options, but will include different perks, such as seat selection, baggage allowances, change and refund options, and lounge access. Andrew Nocella, United’s chief commercial officer,…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House on Friday requested $152 million to begin reopening Alcatraz as an operational prison.The funding proposal, included in the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, would cover the initial phase of rebuilding the long-closed facility into what officials describe as a “state-of-the-art secure prison facility.”Congress will ultimately decide ultimately decide whether to approve the funding.NEW ICE DETENTION FACILITY ‘LOUISIANA LOCKUP’ OPENS AT NOTORIOUS PRISON President Donald Trump first pushed the idea last year, directing the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to reopen and…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security revealed that a suspect who fled to China after allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at an important military base is the child of two Chinese illegal immigrants. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Chinese nationals Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, both of whom were living in the U.S. illegally, Homeland Security said. Their arrests came following two of their adult children, Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng, being connected to a failed plot to detonate an improvised explosive device (IED) at MacDill Air Force Base in…
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From star-studded moments in Beverly Hills celebrating a captivating new fragrance from Christian Dior Parfums — crafted by Dior perfume creation director Francis Kurkdjian — to a hydrating, skin-smoothing formula from Marini SkinSolutions, this Hot Stuff roundup covers all the bases. Think: buzzy beauty events, noteworthy clothing store openings and standout launches that deserve a spot in your spring routine. On the social scene, Joe’s Jeans — alongside creative director and celebrity stylist Dani Michelle — toasted the opening of its flagship store in Beverly Hills. The celebration drew a stylish crowd, including Stassi Schroeder, Rocky Barnes and Dr. Deepika…
