A kayaker from Michigan died and two other people are missing after an outing on a Missouri lake. A Michigan woman died in a kayaking incident on a Missouri lake. (Fox News) The Missouri Highway Patrol on Thursday identified the victim as 18-year-old Melodie Roberts of South Lyon, Michigan. Authorities have not released the names or other information about the …

Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024. Rising temperatures and weather conditions have stressed and damaged crops in West Africa, which produces more than 70% of the global cocoa supply. Sugar …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Biden administration pumped more money into clean energy projects Thursday, announcing up to $475 million in federal funding for projects in five states — including the political battleground states of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Nevada. The projects will accelerate clean energy development on current and former mine lands, the U.S. Department of Energy announced. The other …

Shakira is unsure what her future love life holds two years after her split from her longtime partner, Gerard Piqué. In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, the singer explained that following the end of her 12-year relationship, she is prioritizing “friendship” going forward. “I think friendship lasts longer than love,” Shakira said. “Though I still think …

It’s a little late in 2024 to compose an “in and out” list. Baby reveals are apparently in. Swag is in. So are press-on nails. The outs? Supposedly podcasts. (Really?) Mullets (I thought they already were). Vaping.Congress is usually behind the times. So that’s why it took Capitol Hill until spring to craft an “in and out” list. It’s a …

There was no question who the stars were on “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” It wasn’t Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens or any of the humans. As actors have known since the early days of cinema, the star is the one with their character’s name in the title, even if in this case they never actually, technically, …

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday appointed his son as top commander of the military, a controversial move in a country where many have long believed Museveni is grooming his eldest child for the presidency. Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has recently been holding rallies around the country, in violation of a law barring serving army …

The Senate voted Thursday afternoon in favor of passing a bill reversing the Biden administration’s recent actions allowing beef imports from Paraguay, which has a history of cattle-borne illness. In a 70-25 vote, the Senate approved the Congressional Review Act resolution, rendering it veto-proof. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the bipartisan resolution in February, which has …

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on Thursday said he would not be filing for the Democratic primary and signaled he was open to running as an independent, despite facing federal corruption charges. In a video address, Menendez said the “present accusations” he now faces prevent him from meaningfully engaging with his political opponents who “have already made it the cornerstone of …

Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act will be activated on April 1, also known as April Fool’s Day, and people ranging from Catholic clergy to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling have condemned it for restricting basic freedoms. The text of the bill, originally introduced years before, warns against acts that “stir up hatred against a group of persons” …