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By Mark Polishuk | at April 26, 2026 4:54pm CDT A little over 11 months after undergoing an internal brace surgery, Jared Jones is slated to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday with the Pirates‘ low-A affiliate in Bradenton.  Pirates GM Ben Cherington made the announcement on his weekly radio show, telling MLB.com’s Jason Mackey that Jones has “passed all the physical checks.  He pitched in an extended game last week [and] was up to 100 mph. He has the velocity and has been recovering well. Now he has to get back into that routine of being a…

Mentalist Oz Pearlman was performing for President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 24, when he realized something was very wrong. “I was performing right then for the president, the press secretary and the first lady,” the magician said during a Sunday, April 26, appearance on CNN’s State of the Union. “It [was] kind of a pivotal moment in the trick where you’re just about to do the reveal … and we hear commotion.” The mentalist initially thought someone inside the ballroom was experiencing a medical…

Hilary Duff is used to being on stage, but this summer, she’s ready to up the ante. In a new interview, the “Lizzie McGuire” alum opened up about the mini tour she headlined this past winter, describing it as the perfect prep for her upcoming slate of summer shows which will feature some of her first live performances of tracks from her latest album, “Luck… Or Something.” Eric Kowalsky / MEGA Speaking with PEOPLE, Duff expressed her gratitude for the “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” tour she embarked on in January 2026. Her next tour, “Lucky Me,” will start in June…

Inter Milan let a two-goal lead slip as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Torino, the Nerazzurri missing the chance to all but seal the Serie A title. A favourable away fixture offered Inter the opportunity to re-establish a 12-point lead at the top with four games to go, and it looked as if they would take if after Marcus Thuram headed in from Federico Dimarco’s deep cross and Yann Aurel Bisseck rose highest at a corner to double their lead. But Giovanni Simeone’s lofted finish gave Torino hope and, after Carlos Augusto was ruled to have handled…

Kevin Fredericks, better known as KevOnStage, shared a heartwarming glimpse into his family life that struck a chord with thousands of followers. The popular comedian posted content featuring his son on Saturday, writing simply: “My son is funny to me.” The post quickly gained traction across social media. It collected 23,809 likes and 965 retweets, showing just how much the moment resonated with his audience. Parents and comedy fans alike seemed to connect with the genuine pride in Fredericks’ words. KevOnStage has built a substantial following through his stand-up comedy and social media presence. He’s known for his relatable takes…

Manitoba could soon be the first province in Canada to ban social media, including AI chatbots, for youth, Premier Wab Kinew said this weekend. Kinew’s announcement at an NDP fundraiser in Winnipeg comes as other provinces and the federal government are considering whether to implement similar restrictions.“As your premier, my most sacred responsibility is the protection and the safety of our children,” he said.“We are going to take action on things that are really harming our kids. These are forces that contribute to anxiety and depression, these are forces that lead young women and girls being trafficked and these are…

Dylan Dreyer is known to many for her work with Today. Through this and other outlets, she has shared a lot about her life over the years. Recently, she made an admission when it comes to her family. This came complete with a comparison to a well-known television series. Dylan Dreyer Made Her Share During An Episode Of Her Podcast Series Dreyer is a meteorologist known for her work with NBC News. She is especially known for her work with Today. In addition, she has also worked with The Weather Channel and NBC Nightly News. In her personal life, Dreyer…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will travel to Washington on Monday for her first official foreign mission. She will arrive there just as the U.S. capital has been shaken by what appears to be another assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump.The visit comes just two months before trade negotiations begin on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, scheduled for July 1.Quebec companies have been significantly impacted by a series of tariffs introduced by the Trump administration since he took office in 2025. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so…

Amazon’s podcasting business has transformed over the past six months, according to The New York Times. Back in August 2025, the company reportedly eliminated more than 100 jobs from its podcast studio Wondery. At the time, Amazon insisted it was not shutting Wondery down, and that appears to be technically true — it still uses the Wondery brand. But the NYT said Amazon “took a sledgehammer” to the studio. Audio-only podcasts now operate under Audible, while a new department called Creator Services works with on-camera celebrities like Dax Sheperd, Keke Palmer, and Jason and Travis Kelce. For example, the company…

A message making rounds online has fans and critics going back and forth, and Chris Brown is right at the center of it. Ahead of his highly anticipated tour alongside Usher, the singer decided to address the chatter in a way that has the internet talking. While excitement for the shows continues to build, so does the conversation around who’s planning to pull up—and who isn’t.RELATED: Whew! Chris Brown Slams Content Creator Over Disses About His Music & Past As Woman Linked To Viral Compliment Speaks Out Chris Brown Calls Out Critics Ahead Of Tour With Usher Taking to Instagram…