Initial casting has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre’s upcoming Works in Progress 2026. Micaela Diamond, Nathan Lee Graham, Chris Lowell, Mary-Louise Parker, David Rasche, Thomas Sadoski, Merritt Wever and more will take part in the series.  Works in Progress 2026 Series: Unlined – Hardcover – Layflat (Sunday, April 19 at 7:00pm) Written by Ro Reddick (Vineyard 2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award artist-in-residence) Directed by Leigh Silverman  The cast will feature Micaela Diamond, Crystal Finn, Nathan Lee Graham, Erin Saidah Lockett, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Nina Ross. In a world where the analog reigns supreme and the titans of industry measure…

The European Commission’s new initiative, called AGILE, Accelerating Groundbreaking Innovation for Defence in Europe, targets small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and scale-ups working on AI, drones, robotics, quantum technology and cybersecurity. Unlike existing funds, it does not require companies to form consortia to apply. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Commission describes the gap between a working prototype and a deployed capability as the “innovation valley of death.” AGILE is designed to close it, offering up to 100% cost coverage and a retroactive clause allowing firms to claim costs incurred up to three months before a call closes. Between 20 and 30 projects…

Tori Spelling is speaking out for the first time after being involved in a car accident in Southern California. “Hi, I just wanted to reach out to everyone. This took me a bit to post, because as most of you know, four of my kids and I and three of their friends were in a car accident a few days before Easter in Temecula,” Spelling, 52, began in a lengthy social media video on Tuesday, April 7. “And we’re OK, but it’s been really overwhelming. We are so grateful and so lucky because it could have been so much worse.”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An alleged illegal immigrant gang member wanted in connection with a murder investigation in El Salvador was shot Tuesday by federal agents in California after authorities claim he tried to run over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer with his car.ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News the shooting unfolded after ICE agents conducted a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, California, to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, a suspected 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection with a murder.Mendoza Hernandez was allegedly flagged by the National…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s escalating threats against Iran sparked fierce bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill, with some lawmakers calling for his removal from office.Trump warned Tuesday that a “whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway responsible for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?”Some…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Atlanta Hawks were about a half-second away from tying their game against the New York Knicks and forcing overtime on Monday night.The Hawks were inbounding the ball underneath the basket on the far side of the court. The ball came to C.J. McCollum, who took two dribbles and threw up a prayer near half-court. The ball banked off the backboard and into the basket as the buzzer sounded. Fans at the State Farm Arena went wild as it appeared McCollum tied the game. However, officials reviewed the play, and it was…

Well-rounded. A new image from the Artemis II Orion spacecraft, currently en route home from its journey to the Moon, reveals Earth for what it is: a glorious sphere. This is news because an alarming number of our fellow human beings subscribe to the belief that the Earth is actually flat and that a shadowy world government is secretly tricking the public into believing in a globe-shaped planet. It would seem that the image, taken by Commander Reid Wiseman and titled simply “Hello, World,“ serves as indisputable evidence of what the sane have long believed and science has long maintained. The image,…

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES () — Nearly 70 firefighters battled a fire in the attic of the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood on Tuesday.Crews responded to the 7000 block of Franklin Avenue after the fire was reported just before 5:30 p.m.A knockdown was achieved in 41 minutes and no injuries were reported, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. LAFD identified roof work as a possible cause of the blaze.Video showed light smoke coming from the roof of the building.There have been recent renovations going on at the business, and it’s been closed for a couple of weeks.A total of 68…

On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening was held for Aleshea Harris’s new film, Is God Is, at the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City, followed by a post-reception at TALEA Beer Co. Check out photos from the event below. Hosted by Tony Award-winning publicist Irene Gandy, the event was attended by co-stars two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson, along with producers Tessa Thompson and Riva Marker, p.g.a. Other notable theater and cultural tastemakers in attendance included Ayo Edebiri, Bevy Smith, Mimi Valdes, Ayanna Prescod, Melba Restaurant’s Melba Wilson, Mona Scott-Young, Simone I. Smith, Black Girls Do Theater’s Renee Harrison, Jordan E. Cooper, Monique Coleman, Lola Tung, and Mona Swain. A feature adaptation…

Published on 08/04/2026 – 7:52 GMT+2 Top story: Euronews’ Stefan Grobe on the US-Iran deal to stop attacks for two weeks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Euronews correspondent Omid Lahabi with the latest Iran war developments. Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon on the Gulf’s response to the crisis and regional fallout. Explainer by Jakub Janas: Could Trump pull the US out of NATO? Euronews’ Sándor Zsíros on Hungary’s election campaign as the vote approaches. Interview with Marc Botenga, Member of the European Parliament (The Left), on Europe’s response to the crisis. Read the full article here

Published on 08/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Like sport, food, and fitness, music has quickly shifted from being a niche segment of the tourism industry to become one of the most popular reasons for why people travel around the world. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Emerging as a key travel trend in recent years, so-called “gig-tripping” is on the rise, thanks to a growing number of international festivals and the huge success of world tours from the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Beyoncé and Oasis. These days, music fans don’t just want to book a ticket to watch their favourite acts in their home…

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have never been shy about the realities of their relationship. Since tying the knot in 2013, the couple — who share daughters Lincoln and Delta — have weathered public scrutiny over everything from controversial social media posts to celebrity hot takes about their pairing. Through it all, both Bell and Shepard have consistently shown up for each other and spoken candidly about the work that goes into their marriage. Keep reading for a look back at the key moments, from most recent to earliest: Dax Shepard Addresses Kristen Bell’s Controversial Anniversary Post — April 2026…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chinese government officials are alleging that a University of Michigan researcher was questioned by U.S. law enforcement shortly before his death on campus last month — a claim U.S. authorities have not confirmed.Danhao Wang, a research assistant in electrical and computer engineering, died in March after an incident inside the George G. Brown Building, according to the university.The University of Michigan Police Department said officers responded around 11 p.m. on March 19 to a report of a person who fell inside the building. An assistant research scientist was found after falling from…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran-backed Houthi forces are raising the prospect of a second global shipping choke point in the Red Sea, threatening to deepen pressure on energy markets and global trade as the conflict with Iran intensifies.The Houthis entered the conflict in early April with missile and drone strikes on Israel and have since warned they could target shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb — a narrow corridor linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden — raising concerns the war could expand beyond the Strait of Hormuz and further disrupt global trade.Analysts warn that…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States Men’s National Team has a decent chance to go as far as it’s ever gone in the World Cup, but they’ll have to do it without one of their best young stars.Striker Patrick Agyemang, who has six goals in 14 appearances for the USMNT, ruptured his Achilles on Monday and has been ruled out for the tournament.Agyemang was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier, one tier below the Premier League. He was visibly emotional as he was taken off with his right…