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The 2025/26 MTN FA Cup enters a crucial stage as Aduana FC, Nations FC, Medeama SC, and Dreams FC prepare for semi-final action at the Swedru Stadium, with fixtures scheduled for April 17 and April 18, 2026. The first semi-final, set for April 17, 2026, will see Aduana FC take on Nations FC in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. Aduana FC secured their place in the last four with a commanding 3-0 win over Techiman Liberty Youth. The Dormaa-based side have been consistent throughout the competition, including eliminating defending champions Asante Kotoko on penalties in the Round…

Reporting Highlights Big Promises: Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’ housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. “Here We Go Again”: There have been no new homes built in Cairo, Illinois, in at least 30 years. Residents have grown wary of outsiders with big ideas for the historic town. Few Details: Developers said God sent them to Cairo. Plans called for one donated duplex and then 29 more over the next three years, with no details on how they would be funded. These highlights were written…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingHegseth says U.S. is ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran talks fail00:47UP NEXTUS Blocks 10 Iran Ships From Passing Through Strait of Hormuz02:08First images of U.S. blockade of Iran01:49Trump Says Iran War is ‘Close to Over’ as Blockade Continues02:17How ‘slopaganda’ AI videos could influence the war between the U.S. and Iran04:15How China is eyeing a bigger diplomatic role in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict03:00Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Feud With Pope Leo02:26US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins Amid New Push for Talks02:11Chinese ship…

Marvel Studios hasn’t officially said much about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but after the first trailer dropped, fans are already convinced it’s hiding some major reveals. From a possible Man-Spider transformation to the long-rumored arrival of the X-Men, the internet is breaking down every frame for clues. While nothing has been confirmed, several theories have quickly gained traction and could hint at where the MCU is heading next. A Darker Peter Parker Has Fans Thinking “Man-Spider” One of the biggest talking points from the trailer is the noticeably darker tone surrounding Peter Parker. Quick shots appear to show: A more…

China’s economy expanded faster than expected in the first quarter, giving Beijing a firmer platform as it confronts the fallout from the war involving Iran, but the details beneath the headline number pointed to a recovery still leaning heavily on industry and exports while households remain cautious. Official data released on Thursday showed gross domestic product grew 5.0% from a year earlier in January to March, above the 4.8% forecast in a Reuters poll and up from 4.5% in the final quarter of 2025. Quarterly growth came in at 1.3%, slightly ahead of the previous quarter.The stronger reading suggested that…

Kolkata Knight Riders have played five matches in IPL 2026 and are yet to win a single one. Their struggles continue as they remain winless in five matches, sitting rock bottom of the table with just 1 point from an abandoned game and an NRR of -1.383. Their batting has produced scores and their bowling has shown glimpses, but they have consistently failed to put both departments together in the same match. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, suffered their first defeat of the season on April 13 when SRH dismantled them by 57 runs, ending their unbeaten run. Despite…

When tickets for the 2028 L.A. Olympics dropped earlier this month for locals, emotions around town quickly moved from pure excitement to shock and confusion. Prices have been all over the place. A seat at the opening ceremony ranges from $329 to $5,519, The Times reported. Tickets for sessions similarly run the gamut. Some prices we’ve seen and heard: $2,460 for the women’s gymnastics team final. $498 for the men’s volleyball preliminary. $1,141 for the mixed track and field final. Women’s handball for $241. And yes, some lucky fans were able to grab $28 tickets for some events, but those…

Razing Hell / April 15, 2026 It’s not the kitschy White House ballroom—it’s logistics warehouses converted to ICE detention centers. Ad Policy This is not designed for people.(Getty) This article appears in the May 2026 issue, with the headline “ICE Palaces.” When Congress voted to expand the budget of Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $170 billion last July, it was inevitable that some of that money would be spent reshaping the built environment toward new and more sinister ends. Sure enough, by the end of 2025, ICE released plans to convert seven massive logistics warehouses scattered across the United States…

Manchester United travel to face Chelsea on Saturday night, in a match that could go a long way towards deciding who finishes in the top four in the Premier League this term.  The Red Devils currently sit third in the top flight table, although Michael Carrick’s side have won just one of their last four games and were beaten 2-1 by struggling Leeds United last time out. Chelsea, meanwhile, occupy sixth place in the Premier League standings, and have won just one of their last seven games in the competition. Ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge, it is emerging…

The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred on Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The court ordered Eastman’s name be “stricken from the roll of attorneys” and that he pay $5,000 to the State Bar of California. Eastman’s attorney, Randall A. Miller, told the Associated Press that the court’s decision “departs from long-standing United States Supreme Court precedent protecting First Amendment rights, especially in the attorney discipline context.” Miller did not immediately return an after-hours phone call seeking comment from The Times.State Bar Chief Trial…