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More than 35 million Americans from Wisconsin to Oklahoma are at risk of a severe weather outbreak on Friday, including some areas that have already seen destructive storms this week.As storms develop Friday afternoon, there is a chance for discrete supercells with very large hail, strong tornadoes and destructive, straight-line winds. People help clean up downed trees that were toppled during severe overnight storms, April 14, 2026, in Deforest, Wis.Jon Elswick/APThe National Weather Service on Friday upgraded the severe weather potential for parts of the Heartland. The agency’s Storm Prediction Center added a level 4 of 5 “moderate risk” for parts…

1 The two of Northern Germany’s biggest clubs are no strangers to big matches against each other. Werder Bremen and Hamburg meet on Saturday afternoon in what could turn out to be a season-defining clash for both sides. Back in April 2009, the two clubs were faced with one of the wildest schedules German football has seen. They met four times in the space of three weeks, with Bremen overcoming their bitter rivals on penalties to reach the final of the DFB-Pokal. Die Werderaner backed that up by knocking Hamburg out at the same stage of the Europa League over…

I am not one to give advice – political or moral – to Trump, especially as he is on the ropes in a midterm election year. As he and Vice President JD Vance belabor a war of words with the pope, anyone would ask why any officeholder, much less the president, would double down on images and statements that alienate voters of faith and other segments of the electorate whose turnout is critical to winning in November. But there are issues to understand that are much larger than politics.

Two women runners initially finished outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town before bib swap spotted.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Two men have been disqualified from one of South Africa’s flagship marathon races after they finished in the top 10 of the women’s race.Their attempt at swapping bibs, which bear the identification numbers worn by racers, resulted in two women runners initially finishing outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on April 12.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe annual Two Oceans race is one of South Africa’s…

Background of Hannah’s Graduation CelebrationHannah Smith’s graduation celebration marked a momentous occasion. With her academic achievements, graduating summa cum laude from Miles College in Florida, friends and family were eager to honor her success. The trip to the Bahamas was planned as a joyful escape and reward for all her hard work.The trip was not just about relaxation; it was an excitant dream come true for Hannah and her best friend. Excited for a week of sun and adventure, they envisioned unforgettable memories filled with laughter and excitement. Every activity was awaited with enthusiasm as they prepared to celebrate Hannah’s…

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to serve as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly a year after he was removed as its acting head following testimony to Congress in which he defended the agency’s existence.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Hamilton went to the White House on Wednesday with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for a meeting with Trump to discuss FEMA opportunities, according to an administration official. But, the Department of Homeland Security told NBC News it has “no personnel announcements to make at this…

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Hellooooo, friends. Psychedelics and testosterone are front and center today, but also we note that GLP-1’s dominance in obesity may not be as inevitable as it looks. Early animal data from GLP-1 pioneers suggest that pathways like GIP-glucagon offer effectiveness and better overall tolerability.  The need-to-know this morning Kailera Therapeutics raised $625 million in an initial public offering — the largest-ever Wall Street debut for a drug company. Kailera is developing obesity drugs licensed from China.  Do we even need…

Mumbai Indians (MI) have found themselves navigating a tricky phase in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, and the situation has only been complicated by concerns around Rohit Sharma’s fitness. As one of the team’s most dependable performers at the top, Rohit’s absence has naturally raised questions. However, head coach Mahela Jayawardene has offered a measured update – one that balances relief with realism.Update on Rohit Sharma’s injuryThere was an audible sense of relief when Jayawardene addressed Rohit’s hamstring issue after the defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday, April 16. Injuries, especially to senior players, can quickly derail a…

The tough thing about April is that we know some of what we’re seeing in the early going of the season will end up being real. Last season, around the middle of April, we saw breakouts from the likes of Tyler Soderstrom and Geraldo Perdomo that ended up setting the stage for what turned out to be legitimate leaps up at least one tier in the Fantasy rankings. The problem? Folks also got excited about Jung Hoo Lee’s hot start, too. Heck, I know I was doing some chest-beating about Kristian Campbell’s early success after other analysts bailed on him during…

The Texas Medical Board has disciplined three doctors ProPublica previously investigated whose patients died after receiving delayed or inappropriate pregnancy care under the state’s strict abortion ban. Two of the doctors failed to properly intervene as a pregnant teenager repeatedly sought care for life-threatening complications, the board found. The third did not provide a dilation and curettage procedure to empty a miscarrying patient’s uterus, and she ultimately bled to death. As ProPublica investigated those preventable deaths and five others across three states in the past few years, reporters found that abortion bans have influenced how doctors and hospitals respond to…