Former England rugby star feared dead in flood

About 60,000 parents in the UK will benefit from new neonatal care leave and pay entitlement starting April 6. Working parents of babies in neonatal care up to 28 days old, with a continuous stay of seven days or longer, will be eligible for an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay. This measure aims to support families and enable parents to be with their sick babies without having to use up their existing leave,...

US President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social claiming it depicted Houthi fighters being killed in a US airstrike in Yemen. The footage, resembling drone imagery, showed a group of figures being targeted and a resulting explosion. The video comes amid a rise in US-led airstrikes in Yemen, with reports of escalating casualties, including civilian deaths. Full Article

Republican Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska has become the first House Republican to oppose Trump's tariffs, planning to introduce a bill mirroring bipartisan Senate legislation aimed at restoring Congress's control over levies. Bacon's move is significant as other Senate Republicans have raised concerns about the tariffs, fearing inflation and a recession. The Senate bill, co-sponsored by Grassley and Cantwell, aims to limit the president's power to impose tariffs by requiring a congressional review and vote...

A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was diverted back to San Francisco when one of the pilots realized he had forgotten his passport after two hours in the air. Despite the embarrassing mistake, the airline provided meal vouchers and arranged for a new crew to continue the journey, resulting in a six-hour delay for the 257 passengers. This incident underscores the importance of travelers knowing their rights regarding flight diversions, as United's...

Northern Michigan experienced a devastating ice storm, described as one of the most severe weather events in over a century, crippling power grids and causing widespread damage. The storm, lasting from Friday to Monday, left entire communities in the dark, with power lines and trees coated in ice. Meteorologists attribute the prolonged icing to a stalled front and cold air, warning of falling ice and emphasizing generator safety for those still without power. Full Article

Walter Clayton Jr. reflects on his journey from being under-recruited to becoming a standout player at Iona University and now reaching the Final Four with Florida. The 6-foot-3 guard from Lake Wales, Fla. credits hard work and seizing opportunities for his success, overcoming doubts and challenges along the way. Clayton is grateful for the long journey that has led him to this moment of playing in a national semifinal against SEC rival Auburn. Full Article