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Coachella 2024 gears up for its much-anticipated return to the Polo Grounds for its 25th year, music aficionados worldwide are eagerly awaiting a lineup packed with stellar performances and unforgettable experiences. Set to unfold over two weekends from April 12-14 and April 19-21 in Indio, California, Coachella promises to deliver an electrifying fusion of music and artistry. While the star-studded lineup during the festival itself is reason enough to celebrate, the array of parties and events surrounding Coachella are equally enticing. Here's a glimpse into the extravaganza awaiting festivalgoers during Weekend One as per a report by Pinkvilla:

The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump

Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for exchanging digital currency. Though he described Bankman-Fried as «extremely smart,» U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan delivered a blistering analysis of Bankman-Fried and his crimes before announcing a sentence that was half of what prosecutors sought and less than a quarter of the 105 years recommended by the court's probation officers.

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.

A new proposal from California regulators would change how power companies calculate their customer's bills

It may not be too “appeeling,” but the price of some bananas are rising by a few cents

A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaii was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake

Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning

A large suburban Philadelphia county has joined dozens of other local governments around the country in suing the oil industry, asserting that major oil producers systematically deceived the public about their role in accelerating global warming

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Apple has announced their annual developers conference will take place June 10 through June 14

The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings that was successfully opposed in court by the California Restaurant Association

The collision of three Norfolk Southern trains in Pennsylvania early this month highlights the shortcomings of the automated braking system that was created to prevent such crashes

Attorneys for Hunter Biden are expected in court in Los Angeles, where he's accused in what prosecutors call a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle

Richard Serra, known for his massive yet minimalist steel sculptures, died Tuesday at age 85, US media reported. His strikingly large pieces are installed all over the world, from Paris museums to the Qatari desert, and have sometimes sparked controversy over their imposing nature. Serra died of pneumonia Tuesday at his home on Long Island, New York, his lawyer John Silberman told The New York Times.

Beach Boys,' will begin streaming on Disney+ on May 24. Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, the film celebrates the iconic California band and their revolutionary impact on pop music. What to Expect?

Easter 2024 and Good Friday weekend is predicted to be stormy and rain-soaked one as weather forecast shows two storms to hit parts of the US. As a midweek storm lashes the Northwest, attention shifts to the looming threat of an atmospheric river storm set to engulf Southern California over the weekend. With forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has wasted no time in issuing a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for the Los Angeles and San Diego areas on Saturday, as per a report in Fox Weather.

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is in advanced talks to buy a 22.5-acre land parcel in Navi Mumbai’s Juinagar for building its first-ever captive data centre in India, said people with direct knowledge of the development. California-headquartered Google is currently doing due diligence for the leasehold land parcel owned by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Lease rights of the plot that were originally allotted to Herdillia Chemicals are currently with Pune-based Gramercy Trade Industries. The potential deal is estimated at around Rs 850 crore given current property rates in the vicinity and MIDC’s transfer charges, said the people cited above.

Thousands of Southern California hospitality workers have ratified a new contract with 34 hotels after repeated strikes since the summer

It started out as a fun night out but took a turn in the wrong direction.

Following a disappointing year-to-date performance, Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock received a much-needed boost at the Monday market open after a major positive development for the luxury electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.