Observe Jackie and Shadow’s eagles making a “buzzing noise” in their nest
The little eagle born to fan-favorite bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow is thriving. The brothers are currently learning how to “bonbon”.
Pittsburgh won’t cooperate with ICE
Local leaders in Pittsburgh voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that would prevent police and city officials from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration authorities, becoming the latest city to reject President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation policies. On April 7, nine Pittsburgh City Council members voted to pass Measure 286, with no members voting against it. Under the bill, city officials would not be able to ask questions about a person’s immigration or citizenship status or cooperate with federal immigration authorities. This includes detaining someone based on immigration status or immigration presence, allowing ICE officers to visit a person in custody, and providing information to ICE about someone’s status. The voting comes just weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, which is expected to draw large crowds of fans from April 23 to 25.
The Supreme Court on April 6 cleared the way for the Trump administration to overturn the contempt of Congress conviction of Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon. At the request of the Justice Department, the court effectively vacated the lower court’s decision that upheld the conviction and sent the case back to the district court, where the Justice Department asked for the case to be dismissed. Bannon, currently the host of the popular podcast MAGA, was convicted in 2022 of defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Is the American Dream out of reach?
Is the American dream of home ownership still realistic? Probably not, many Americans say. In a recent survey of more than 2,000 consumers, the Harris Poll found that many believe their dreams are slipping away. Across generations, respondents say homeownership is too difficult to break into and, once achieved, too difficult or expensive to maintain, or both. This is the third time the company has polled Americans about housing, and the results are increasingly grim. “Nearly half of Americans making more than $200,000 a year say they need $300,000 to buy a home. Not to buy a fancy home. Just to have a home. This is the frozen American dream,” said Libby Rodney, futurist and chief strategy officer at Harris Poll.
Lady Gaga cancels show due to illness
Lady Gaga is on the road to recovery on the advice of her doctors. The pop star apologized to fans in Montreal on social media after canceling the third and final Mayhem Ball tour show in Quebec. On April 6, she wrote on her Instagram Stories, “My doctor has strongly advised me not to perform today. To be honest, I don’t think I will be able to give you the quality of performance you deserve today.” The “Dead Dance” singer, 40, said she had an upper respiratory infection a few days ago and was doing everything she could to recover, but it “got worse.”
Michigan State wins the National Collegiate Championship by defeating UW
The University of Michigan defeated UConn to win the national championship. We break down how they did it and where both programs are heading in the future.
Michigan State defeats UW to win national title
The University of Michigan used its defense to defeat UConn 69-63 and dominate the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, winning the program’s second national championship. The Wolverines have reached the championship game in 1965, 1976, 1989, 1992-93, 2013 and 2018, winning all of them in 1989. Michigan became the first Big Ten team to win the title since Michigan State in 2000. The close win against the Huskies came after the Wolverines entered the April 6 game with momentum, winning all five games. The average difference in tournament games is 21.6 points. This is coach Dusty May’s first national title. He previously reached the Final Four with Florida Atlantic in 2023.
Confirms UCLA’s win over South Carolina in the NCAA Championship
USAT’s Mitch Northam breaks down UCLA women’s basketball’s first national championship title over South Carolina.
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UCLA defeats South Carolina to win national title
Cori Close has dreamed of this moment for the past 15 seasons as UCLA women’s basketball coach. The moment she had long coached to accomplish finally came to fruition on April 5, when she led top-seeded UCLA to a resounding 79-51 victory over top-seeded South Carolina at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. This is the first women’s NCAA Tournament win in program history and the Bruins’ first national title since winning the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (AIAW) Championship in 1978.
– Compiled by Michael B. Smith
