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solar eclipse is a rare, natural phenomenon with great religious significance to many." The plea argues that phenomenon like a solar eclipse have been described in the Bible as well as in the sacred Islamic works during Jesus' crucifixion and when Prophet Muhammad's son died, respectively. The complaint asserts that the celestial event was last visible in the United States in 2017 and won't be seen again until 2044. It warrants "gathering, celebration, worship, and prayer," the complaint reads.

Los Angeles Lakers are playing against Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. The NBA game will start at 7 pm (ET) on April 2 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The NBA game between Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors can be watched on SportsNet LA, and TSN.

The entity behind the layer-1 blockchain Tron has requested the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against it, arguing that the regulator’s focus on “predominantly foreign conduct” goes beyond its jurisdiction. 

China launches an amphibious attack on Taiwan. The U.S. responds with a missile attack to sink Chinese ships.

The Port of Virginia, with terminals at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk, is opening a gate Monday at 5 a.m. — an hour earlier than usual — to help accommodate more truckers. The Port of New York and New Jersey, which is expecting additional cargo including autos, is working to allow quick access for transport companies that usually go through Baltimore. A major railroad is expanding its services, too. Fallout from last week’s deadly bridge collapse, which indefinitely closed the nation’s 17th-largest port by total cargo tonnage and the busiest gateway for vehicles, is expected to be largely contained as neighboring facilities with spare capacity tweak their schedules. Snarls, delays and added costs are more likely to appear outside ports as tens of thousands of shipments require longer routes on already-crowded roadways and rail lines.

Netflix has been much-talked about among fans. 'Wednesday' season one was a hugely successful. Jenna Ortega's acting received accolades from critics and audience alike. The anticipation for 'Wednesday' season 2 continues to grow as additional casting calls suggest that production won't conclude until November 2024. With confirmation that the new season won't grace screens in 2024, fans are bracing for a longer wait. Given the extensive production timeline, it's unlikely that the show will return until the spring of 2025 at the earliest, with the possibility of an even longer hiatus, according to a report is WhatsOnNetflix.

Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, has submitted a motion to dismiss all three charges against him, claiming that he did not operate a money laundering business and did not violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Kate Middleton cancer: Will the royal family reconcile with Harry and Meghan? The Fun Lovin Criminals star, who hails from New York but lives in the UK has claimed that Harry-Meghan has lost the sparkle when it comes to "loving the Royals". He said that the Americans see the Royal family like "Disney World" and people are obsessed about their lives. With Prince Harry and Meghan stepping down from their duties, they have now just become a part of the "Hollywood clique," said Huey.

Scoop' is set to release very soon and it will be based on the questionable friendships of Prince Andrew and some of his contacts that include the likes of Jeffrey Epstein, a trafficker. The film directed by Philip Martin explores the shady past and present of Prince Andrew in what looks like a revelation or expose theory. A group of journalists confront the Duke of New York Prince Andrew and asks uncomfortable questions about Andrew's closeness with illegal traffickers. The film shows a brilliant insider insight by BBC towards crime in today's world, according to Collider. Scoop by Martin features Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell, Keeley Hawes, Romola Garai in important roles and is a biopic-genre content written by the popular Peter Moffat.

NBC News' messy hiring and firing of former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel puts a spotlight on television's practice of paying on-air political contributors

Tugboats were not escorting the massive cargo ship Dali when it lost power in the Port of Baltimore and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, toppling the span and killing six people

President Joe Biden joked about being away from the plane doors manufactured by Boeing, a company recently plagued by mid-flight mishaps, the New York Post reported. «I don't sit by the door,» quipped the 81-year-old president, followed by a quick disclaimer, «I'm only kidding. I shouldn't joke about that.» His remarks came during a high-dollar campaign fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall.

slammed into the bridge in the predawn darkness Tuesday, toppling the span and killing six construction workers. Whether those tugs could have averted the disaster with the Dali already out of control is debatable.

Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa. About three-quarters of the world's cocoa — the main ingredient in chocolate — are produced on cacao trees in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cameroon. But dusty seasonal winds from the Sahara were severe in recent months, blocking out the sunlight needed for bean pods to grow. The season prior, heavy rainfall spread a rotting disease. With exports from the Ivory Coast, the world's top producer, down by a third in recent months, the global price of cocoa has risen sharply. Cocoa futures have already doubled this year, trading at a record high of more than $10,000 per metric ton in New York on Tuesday after rising more than 60% the previous year. Farmers who harvest cacao beans say the increases aren't enough to cover their lower yields and higher production costs.

Crypto, the buzzword in the world of finance. There are currently around 31 million users of these digital assets in Europe, according to estimations from cryptocurrency payment gateway TripleA.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit announced...

Cryptocurrency markets were trading lower in Thursday's trade, dragged by Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap fell 1.2% to around $2.62 trillion in the last 24 hours. At 10.55 a.m., Bitcoin was trading 1.13% lower at $69,609, while Ethereum was down 2.4% at $3,513. At the same time, other altcoins such as Solana, XRP, Cardano, Shiba Inu and Avalanche, fell 2-4%. On the other hand, BNB (1.5%), Dogecoin (7.2%), and Bitcoin Cash (8.4%) surged.

Obama and Bill Clinton dug into an issue that has vexed economists, political strategists and the White House on Thursday — if the U.S.'s fiscal numbers are so good, why are Americans so unhappy about the economy? Speaking at a high-dollar fundraiser for President Joe Biden at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Obama and Clinton urged thousands there to stick with the Democratic president for a second term, while trying to pin down the reasons economic concerns are high despite job growth, healthy spending and better-than-expected GDP increases.

record highs on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.48 percent, or 193.04 points, to 40,361.11 in early trade, while the broader Topix index rose 0.58 percent, or 16.03 points, to 2,766.84.

Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the planemaker faces a «pivotal moment» as it works to boost quality and address significant concerns from regulators and airline customers after a panel flew off a 737 MAX 9 jet in January. «This is a pivotal moment for us, and we have serious work ahead to build trust and improve our operations,» said Stephanie Pope, who was named president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes on Monday, in an email to employees on Wednesday seen by Reuters.

The Jinx — Part Two is on the verge of being aired very soon. The trailer of this epic docuseries that has a rich legacy owing to the first part that was named 'The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst', which was a massive hit, released back in 2015. The first part was an epic gripping series based on a convicted murderer by the name Robert Durst, a New York-based estate heir. Directed by Jarecki, The Jinx gained widespread attention as a gripping docuseries. In the first season of this epic docuseries, Robert Durst ends up getting arrested due to the death of his friend named Susan Berman. After a rigorous trial proceeding, Durst was convicted for the first-degree murder of Berman in 2021, and was later sentenced to life imprisonment. Ultimately, Durst died of natural causes in a California hospital at the age of 78.