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Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 7:50 PM

Amtrak is planning a new route between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, La., twice daily called "Mardi Gras Service." ... Read full Story

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U.S. Navy's newest replenishment oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner Truth

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 4:56 PM

The U.S. Navy on Saturday plans to christen the future Sojourner Truth, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler that honors a Black woman, in San Diego. ... Read full Story

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Jeffries wants Justice Roberts to reject Trump's executive order targeting Smithsonian

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 2:11 PM

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wants Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to reject an executive order from President Donald Trump that targets the Smithsonian. ... Read full Story

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Markets enjoy strong end to week, led by tech moves made by Apple, Alphabet

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 1:59 PM

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite stayed strong Friday as part of a winning week on Wall Street when stocks saw a three-day climb from Monday, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average flattened. ... Read full Story

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FBI arressts Milwaukee judge, alleging she obstructed arrest of undocumented man

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 12:22 PM

Federal authorities on Friday arrested a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge over allegations she helped an undocumented migrant evade capture. ... Read full Story

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Trump claims 200 trade deals completed, won't say with who or when

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 12:14 PM

President Donald Trump said he has negotiated 200 trade deals but won't say with whom. ... Read full Story

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Former Rep. George Santos faces sentencing, 'totally resigned' to long prison term

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 11:37 AM

Former New York Rep. George Santos is scheduled to be sentenced Friday on federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft convictions and said he is "totally resigned" to a lengthy prison sentence. ... Read full Story

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Luigi Mangione set for federal arraignment as prosecutors seek death penalty

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 9:09 AM

Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in federal court, and prosecutors have made it clear that they will seek a death sentence should he be convicted. ... Read full Story

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Bryan Kohberger to still face potential death sentence despite autism diagnosis

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 8:28 AM

Bryan Kohberger, on trial for the alleged murder of four Idaho college students, still potentially faces the death penalty despite a recent diagnosis of autism. ... Read full Story

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Trump pardons Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore for fraud conviction

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 7:34 AM

Former Las Vegas City Council member Michele Fiore was pardoned Wednesday by President Donald Trump for her fraud conviction. ... Read full Story

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Trump admin. tells court it did not have warrant to arrest Columbia student, but argues it didn't need one

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 5:45 AM

The Trump administration has admitted in court that it did not have a warrant when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil. ... Read full Story

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Army names new hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle'

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 12:28 AM

The United States Army announced Thursday that it will call its new long-range hypersonic weapon "Dark Eagle." ... Read full Story

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Trump launches DOJ investigation into Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue

By upi.com | | 4/25/2025 12:25 AM

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum directing the Justice Department to investigate ActBlue, an important political action committee and fundraising platform for Democratic Party candidates. ... Read full Story

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Federal judge restricts Trump administration's efforts to withhold school funding based on DEI

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 11:36 PM

A federal judge on Thursday restricted the Trump administration from denying funds to public schools that participate in diversity, equity and inclusion programs. ... Read full Story

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Man living in New York indicted for concealing his role in Rwandan genocide

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 8:38 PM

A man living in New York has been charged with immigration fraud for concealing his identity as a perpetrator of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the Justice Department announced Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Molly McGovern, daughter of Rep. James McGovern, dies unexpectedly at 23

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 7:59 PM

Molly McGovern, 23, the daughter of Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., has died suddenly on spring break while studying overseas, the family reported Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Weinstein accused of oral rape during second day of New York retrial

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 6:24 PM

Jurors heard corroborating evidence of an alleged 2006 sexual assault by Oscar-winning producer Harvey Weinstein during the second day of his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York City. ... Read full Story

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Meta lays off VR and augmented-reality staff

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 6:20 PM

Meta has laid off employees who worked in its Reality Labs division on developing virtual and augmented reality systems and the wearable devices that use them, the company announced Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Trump, Norwegian PM Store discuss ending the Ukraine War

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 5:43 PM

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, President Donald Trump and others discussed the need to end the war in Ukraine during an afternoon White House meeting on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to enforce transgender military service ban

By upi.com | | 4/24/2025 5:24 PM

The Trump administration Thursday called on the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people serving in the military. ... Read full Story

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This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

by Science News | Apr 24 2025

art

A Bold Metaphysical Portal by Hilma’s Ghost Stretches 600 Feet Across Grand Central Station

by Colossal | Apr 25 2025

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Tesla Hopes The Model Y Can Fill The Cybertruck's Gap

by carbuzz.com | Apr 26 2025

basketball

Lakers say they heard a whistle from the stands multiple times in second half of Game 3 loss to Wolves

by CBS Interactive Inc | Apr 26 2025

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Amazon airline prioritizes bigger aircraft to handle third-party cargo

by FreightWaves | Apr 07 2025

football

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

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I can't believe JLo's affordable barrel jeans are still in stock

by Hello! Magazine | Apr 26 2025

mental

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

by thehealthy.com | Mar 07 2025

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Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile

by upi.com | Apr 25 2025

religion

What do we know about the brothers and sisters of Jesus?

by Christian Post | Oct 20 2024

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12 New Pocket Knives and Multi-Tools You Might Have Missed

by Gear Patrol | Apr 26 2025

soccer

Flick plans to spring a surprise in Barcelona starting XI for cup final vs Real Madrid

by Yahoo Sports | Apr 26 2025

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Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

by ESPN Inc. | Aug 14 2024

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HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh forge dual admissions partnership

by NEWS10 ABC | Apr 25 2025

world

Funeral of Pope Francis being held at the Vatican

by Global News | Apr 26 2025

Word of the Day

nonchalant

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 26, 2025 is:

nonchalant • \nahn-shuh-LAHNT\ • adjective

Someone described as nonchalant is relaxed and calm, either because they do not care about something or because they are not worried about something. Nonchalant can also be used to describe something, such as demeanor or behavior, that expresses such relaxed, calm unconcern.

// The team showed a somewhat nonchalant attitude at the beginning of the season, but they became more serious once the championship was within reach.

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Examples:

"He is largely unaffected by the fame and fortune and all the talk of greatness tends to be greeted with a nonchalant shrug." — The Evening Times (Glasgow, Scotland), 19 Mar. 2024

Did you know?

Since nonchalant ultimately comes from words meaning "not" and "be warm," it's no surprise that the word is all about keeping one's cool. Nonchalant’s Old French ancestor is the verb nonchaloir, meaning "to disregard," which combines non-, meaning "not," with chaloir, meaning "to concern." Chaloir in turn traces back to the Latin calēre, meaning "to be warm" (calēre is also the forerunner of the heat-related English word calorie). You might assume that the prefix non- implies the existence of an antonymous chalant, but no such word has developed in English. It’s no big deal though—if you want a word that means the opposite of nonchalant, both concerned and interested can do the job.

Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile

U.S. Navy's newest replenishment oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner Truth

Jeffries wants Justice Roberts to reject Trump's executive order targeting Smithsonian

Markets enjoy strong end to week, led by tech moves made by Apple, Alphabet

FBI arressts Milwaukee judge, alleging she obstructed arrest of undocumented man

Trump claims 200 trade deals completed, won't say with who or when

Former Rep. George Santos faces sentencing, 'totally resigned' to long prison term

Luigi Mangione set for federal arraignment as prosecutors seek death penalty

Bryan Kohberger to still face potential death sentence despite autism diagnosis

Trump pardons Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore for fraud conviction

Trump admin. tells court it did not have warrant to arrest Columbia student, but argues it didn't need one

Army names new hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle'

Trump launches DOJ investigation into Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue

Federal judge restricts Trump administration's efforts to withhold school funding based on DEI

Man living in New York indicted for concealing his role in Rwandan genocide

Molly McGovern, daughter of Rep. James McGovern, dies unexpectedly at 23

Weinstein accused of oral rape during second day of New York retrial

Meta lays off VR and augmented-reality staff

Trump, Norwegian PM Store discuss ending the Ukraine War

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to enforce transgender military service ban

USA Government

This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

A Bold Metaphysical Portal by Hilma’s Ghost Stretches 600 Feet Across Grand Central Station

Tesla Hopes The Model Y Can Fill The Cybertruck's Gap

Lakers say they heard a whistle from the stands multiple times in second half of Game 3 loss to Wolves

Amazon airline prioritizes bigger aircraft to handle third-party cargo

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

I can't believe JLo's affordable barrel jeans are still in stock

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile

What do we know about the brothers and sisters of Jesus?

12 New Pocket Knives and Multi-Tools You Might Have Missed

Flick plans to spring a surprise in Barcelona starting XI for cup final vs Real Madrid

Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh forge dual admissions partnership

Funeral of Pope Francis being held at the Vatican

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