Author: Leslie Stewart

Actor Drake Bell told his Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck that he was worried about the fate of his friendship after reporting allegations of child abuse in “Drake & Josh.”Former Child Stars, who first reunited in nearly 20 years for an episode of Peck’s Podcast episode “Good Guys,” was reflected in a revelation made in last year’s docusary.The Research Discovery Series, aired in March 2024, featured interviews with several actors and former child stars who claimed abuse, inappropriate behavior and toxic work environments when they appeared on the Nickelodeon show. According to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department,…

The image, taken on March 19, 2025, shows US dollar bills and labels with the word “recession.”Dado Ruvic | ReutersThe possibility that the US is heading towards a recession could be close to 50-50, according to a Deutsche Bank study that raises more questions about the direction of the US economy.As set by the average viewing of 400 respondents from March 17th to 20th, the chances of growth falling over the next 12 months are approximately 43%.While unemployment remains low and most data points suggest that growth will continue if not slowed, the findings reinforce the message from sentiment surveys…

IRS and Treasury officials expect tax revenues to fall by more than 10% by April 15 compared to last year, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing three people on the situation.Loss of tax receipts is expected as more individuals and businesses do not attempt to file taxes or avoid balances due to the IRS. The amount of federal revenue loss could exceed $500 billion, the paper said.Officials said the forecast has a direct connection to changing taxpayer behavior and President Donald Trump’s cuts in the IRS.Thousands are expected to lose their jobs at the institution as part of Elon Musk’s…

The weekend strike in Gaza pushed the death toll of people killed more than 50,000 since the war began, local health officials said.Israel launched the attack after a Hamas-led terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking hostages around 250 others, causing major escalation in a decades-long conflict.Since resuming the Israeli military campaign, far-right members of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition government, Itamar Ben Gwil, have rejoined the cabinet. He and his Otzma Yehudith party, translated into “The Power of the Jews,” left a vulnerable coalition against the ceasefire agreement.Now, Israel appears to be ready for…

LONDON – Some investors have expressed optimism about the UK’s economic outlook despite the country’s longstanding structural weaknesses as European Union neighbors deepen trade disputes with the US.That bright tone wasn’t reflected in the Bank of England’s message as it stabilized interest rates last Thursday, citing indicators of geopolitical uncertainty and financial market volatility. But the UK’s economic growth – the past three years are lukewarm at best – is expected to finally win some in 2025 as Bank of America analysts forecast a 1.4% expansion.Inflation is expected to approach its target in the coming months. The labour market is…

SEOUL, South Korea – The South Korean Constitutional Court on Monday ruled that Prime Minister Han Dak So would defeat each of his bounces and restore his strength, marking the latest twist in the country’s political turmoil after the deputy bounces each of them more than two months ago.Han took over the proxy leader of President Yun Sook Yeol, who had been pursuing his own short-lived martial law declaration last year.Prime Minister Han was fired on December 27th and stopped after less than two weeks in the post, clashing with an opposition-led parliament, refusing to appoint three more justices to…

WASHINGTON – Rebellious Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has vowed not to run away as a top Democrat on the Chamber of Commerce, rejecting calls from some House colleagues and liberal advocates, and is critical of his move to help pass the Republican fundraising bill.”Look, I’m not resigning,” Schumer said in a preliminary interview that aired Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”Schumer told moderator Kristen Welker that he knew there would be “a lot of controversy” when he voted to prevent the shutdown. But he argues that while the GOP’s six-month bill is “certainly bad,” the shutdown is “15…

Disclosure: The opinions and opinions expressed here belong to the authors solely and do not represent the views or opinions of the crypto.news editorial. Earlier this month, President Trump reinvigorated the crypto market with the announcement of five cryptocurrencies in the US strategic reserve: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). In making this announcement, Trump opened the door to a new financial era, creating an opportunity for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to go to toe with the global reserve fiat currency, the US dollar. How did Bitcoin arrive here? The Bitcoin Revolution began and grew…

The men’s NCAA tournament may have been lighter to the disruption of the first round, but the results are filled with the second round being matchups between the top teams. All the number one and second seeds that play on Sunday are still alive as the school fights for the Sweet 16 spot. Here’s a summary of the upcoming second round action.No. 8 Connecticut vs. No. 1 Florida (12:10pm ET)The Gators (-9.5 according to BetMgm) are quite a favorite against the Husky. Both of these teams have excelled at slowing down the opposing crimes, especially Florida’s attacks, which has led…

For the past four years, Hadley Deforty, a high school world history teacher, has taught students the navy’s story of Healdolis Miller. Miller, a ship chef, attacked a Japanese plane at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and fired it with a gun, then led other sailors to safety. This effort made him the first black sailor to receive a naval cross, and his image was used in recruitment posters.But earlier this year, when Diforti went to the Navy website that he had used for years to teach students about Miller’s story, it was defeated and the students felt “pretty upset.””I was…