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Israel launches sprawling attacks on Lebanon after Iran ceasefire was declared

Israel launches sprawling attacks on Lebanon after Iran ceasefire was declared

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TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s military launched what it described as its most powerful attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and turning joy over the ceasefire in Iran into panic. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The importance of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon — and how they could lead to the unraveling of the ceasefire — was highlighted by Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a key player in the country’s current power structure, who said in a post on X that the attacks were a violation of the negotiating framework that President Donald Trump had agreed to. French President Emmanuel Macron also weighed in after talking to both Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said the ceasefire must include Lebanon. “I expressed my hope that the ceasefire will be fully respected by each of the belligerents, across all areas of confrontation, including in Lebanon,” he wrote in a post on X. “This is a necessary condition for the ceasefire to be …

Dylan Dreyer reveals ‘redecoration’ plans at sprawling Long Island home

Dylan Dreyer reveals ‘redecoration’ plans at sprawling Long Island home

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dylan Dreyer has set her sights on interior design, as she unveiled her kitchen redecoration plans for her new home on Long Island. The TODAY Show host took to Instagram on April 1 to share that she had been shopping for new utensils and is opting for a green-and-yellow color scheme for the family space. The NBC anchor is collaborating with Fiesta Dinnerware to redesign the room and even posted a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the decoration process that she’s seemingly filming for TODAY. The first snap captured a trolley filled with green and yellow bowls and dishes while the following photographs showed Dylan visiting the brand’s studio to discuss design plans. “Redecorating my entire kitchen with @fiestadinnerware. Feeling like greens and yellows are about to have a moment! Thanks to the wonderful team at Fiesta for being so welcoming and a huge thanks to @phoebehottsauce and @taylor_walton for making my job so fun and easy!!” she penned in the caption. © InstagramDylan Dreyer has chosen a green-and-yellow theme The TODAY host and her sons relocated …

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades and were protected by bishops more concerned with the church’s reputation than the victims, according to a new report on clergy sexual abuse that echoes findings elsewhere. The report, released Wednesday by Attorney General Peter Neronha, follows a multiyear investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island. Neronha said the full scope of the priest abuse problem in Rhode Island — the smallest U.S. state but the one with the highest Catholic population per capita, at nearly 40% — had long remained elusive. He agreed with victims who say not enough has been done to address the problem long after it was exposed in the nearby Boston diocese in 2002. “If you’re the Diocese of Providence and you’re listening, this is a scandal you need to own and you need to fix,” Neronha told reporters Wednesday. “We can’t slow walk solutions, and we can’t slow walk justice.” Neronha, who was raised Catholic, hopes the report will spur legal …

Sacramento deputies dismantle sprawling illegal gambling network after lengthy investigation

Sacramento deputies dismantle sprawling illegal gambling network after lengthy investigation

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Sacramento County detectives say they have broken up what they describe as a “large-scale illegal gambling network operating in our region and impacting residential communities,” the result of an investigation that stretched on for months and focused on a suspected criminal organization. The Sheriff’s Office shared details of the case in a Facebook post, explaining that the inquiry began in April 2025. At that point, detectives “began investigating a criminal organization suspected of violating California Penal Code 330 (illegal gambling) and 337a(a) (bookmaking).” Over time, investigators zeroed in on six people they believe played key roles in a network of underground casinos spread across Northern California. Authorities identified Theaplus Osborne, Dana Green, James Frazier, Herman Hawkins, and Thurston Bershell among those involved. Deputies gather during a nighttime operation captured on arrest video. Credit: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office / Facebook According to investigators, the operation followed a clear chain of command. They allege Osborne directed activity at eight separate gambling locations while “multiple co-conspirators handling daily operations.” Many of the sites were set up “out of …

Alain Gomis’ Sprawling French-African Family Drama

Alain Gomis’ Sprawling French-African Family Drama

Published by Daniella Wilson

The movies of writer-director Alain Gomis have often drifted between two separate continents and cultures. On the one side there’s France, where his mother comes from — and where Gomis grew up and studied film before making his first feature, the aptly titled immigrant drama L’Afrance. And on the other side there’s the Africa of his father, where the director has shot several movies over the past decade, including Félicité, the gritty story of a singer in the Democratic Republic of Congo that won Berlin’s Silver Bear award back in 2017. Gomis returns to the Berlinale with Dao, a sprawling tale of two ceremonies, which — as if to prove the above point — takes place simultaneously between France and Guinea-Bissau, where some of the director’s relatives hail from. Gomis further blurs the lines between fact and fiction by including members of his own family among the cast, mixing them with amateur performers and a few seasoned French stars. The result is unlike any regular narrative feature, immersing the viewer in a collective experience that …

Julia Roberts’ PDA-filled photo with husband Danny Moder provides look inside sprawling family home

Julia Roberts’ PDA-filled photo with husband Danny Moder provides look inside sprawling family home

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Julia Roberts took to social media for a rare and gushing tribute over the weekend to her husband Daniel “Danny” Moder. The actress, 58, has been married to the cinematographer since 2002. They met in 2000 on the set of The Mexican while both were with other people (Julia was dating Benjamin Bratt, Danny was married to Vera Steimberg). © Getty ImagesJulia Roberts shared a gushing birthday tribute to her husband Daniel “Danny” Moder However, soon after, they entered into a relationship with each other, tying the knot soon after Danny’s divorce from Vera was finalized. They got married at Julia’s Taos, New Mexico ranch on July 4, 2002. They’ve since welcomed twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, now 21, and youngest son Henry, now 18. On Saturday, January 31, Julia celebrated Danny’s 57th birthday with an adorable snapshot of the pair caught mid-embrace, with Danny ruffling his wife’s auburn hair. © InstagramThe actress shared a glimpse inside what looked to be their home of the couple mid-embrace While it’s not specified where the shot was taken, …

Inside Sabrina Carpenter’s sprawling m New York City penthouse

Inside Sabrina Carpenter’s sprawling $10m New York City penthouse

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Sabrina Carpenter is worth an estimated $16 million, and she is using some of her impressive fortune to expand her property portfolio. The Grammy winner, 26, has been bicoastal since 2021, but she put down some permanent East Coast roots in September 2025 when she splashed out almost $10 million ($9.95 million to be exact) on a sprawling penthouse in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood. Located on Leonard Street, the 16-story building, dubbed 108 Leonard, features over 160 residences, including 11 penthouses, which boast “majestic vistas, grand primary suites, extraordinary ceiling heights up to over 16 feet, and dramatic soaring windows.” Sabrina bought the property from Cassandra Grey, founder of beauty brand Violet Grey, who originally listed the home for $11.5 million in December 2023, before dropping the price to $10.5 million just two months later. The beauty mogul originally purchased it for $10.8 million in 2022, according to property records. Sabrina’s NYC penthouse The “Espresso” singer’s 2,910-square-foot abode features a private elevator, three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, four private terraces, plus an additional 973 square feet …

Welcome to Slovenia: a land of medieval castles, sprawling forests and a Passion Play | Slovenia Your Way

Welcome to Slovenia: a land of medieval castles, sprawling forests and a Passion Play | Slovenia Your Way

Published by Sam Flores

Boutique destinations offering authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences are becoming the way to travel, as holidaymakers increasingly question the value of overtourism, nature-exploiting excursions and holiday cliches. Just over two hours away by plane, Slovenia fits the boutique bill – and then some. You’ll find gorgeous scenery, outdoor adventure and wellness, as well as vibrant cities, culture and superb gastronomy. Welcome to the green heart of Europe … For culture Slovenia has a long and rich history – and a vast amount of culture to show for it. The capital Ljubljana is distinguished by its outstanding art nouveau buildings, but also boasts some breathtaking baroque architecture. Away from the cities, sprawling medieval castles dot the landscape, and you’ll find bijou churches and chapels hidden away in the hills – and there are plenty of small, beautifully preserved old towns such as Škofja Loka, Kranj, Piran or Maribor waiting to be discovered. The Kurentovanje carnival in Ptuj; the old town of Škofja Loka. Photograph: Marko Pigac; Jošt Gantar There’s no shortage of museums and galleries, with enough in …