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As border encounters broke historic levels in April, over 117,000 migrants were allowed to stay in the country, according to a court filing. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the release of 117,989 out of the 234,088 migrants encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border in April, according to the filing. Meanwhile, DHS expelled 113,248 migrants under Title 42 or Title 8, for inadmissibility , in April. The number of migrants authorities encountered is the highest since DHS began recording southwest border encounters. (RELATED: Migrants Bused To DC Don’t Stay There. Here’s Where They’re Going) Title 42, the Trump-era policy used to quickly expel certain migrants to Mexico, is set to end May 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced April 1. However, a federal judge indicated Friday he would make a decision on whether to grant a pause in a Republican attorneys general lawsuit against Biden before the planned end date, according to … [Read more...] about Here’s How Many Migrants Biden’s DHS Released Into The US In April

(CNN) Disney+ has released a new trailer for Marvel's "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." The new series stars Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who specializes in superhuman-oriented legal cases. The show's executive producer Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of Marvel, welcomed Maslany to The Walt Disney Company's 2022 Upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, where he announced an Aug. 17 launch date and debuted the new trailer. "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" follows Walters as she "navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk." The series will have nine episodes and stars Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/the Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong. The cast also includes Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, Jon Bass and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Read More The show will … [Read more...] about Disney+ releases new trailer for Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’

After an immersive experience that took the world by storm, Van Gogh’s Starry Night is coming to your home—in 2,316 pieces. advertisement advertisement Starry Night set. Inspired by the Dutch painter’s iconic masterpiece, the set uses various techniques to capture the look of the original artwork: 3D elements help the moon, the 11 stars, and the famous swirling cloud stand out, while different-colored Lego bricks, stacked at specific intervals, emulate the signature brush strokes. Starry Night resting on an easel. All of them can be attached to the main set to make it look like Van Gogh is painting the scene unfolding in front of him—much like Van Gogh painted the view from his window in 1889, at the Saint-Paul asylum in Saint-Rémy, France. Starry Night set was designed by Truman Cheng, a 25-year-old PhD student from Hong Kong. Cheng submitted his idea through the Lego Ideas platform, which gives fans the opportunity to submit their own … [Read more...] about See Lego’s stunning new set, which turns Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into 3D art

Facade of the DOH main office in Manila. INQUIRER.net file photo MANILA, Philippines — Only 103 new COVID-19 cases were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday with active cases further going down to 2,241. Based on the COVID-19 Tracker website of the DOH, these new infections are slightly lower than the 110 cases recorded on Tuesday. Wednesday’s new cases are also fewer than the average cases recorded the previous week from May 9 to 15 — 160 cases per day, from a total of 1,118 infections. With this, the total number of confirmed infections is now 3,688,100 nationwide, with 3,625,407 recoveries and 60,452 deaths. A total of 22,742 individuals, meanwhile, were tested on Tuesday, May 17. These numbers were recorded a week after the May 9 national and local elections. Experts previously warned that COVID-19 infections might surge by May due to neglected health standards during the campaign. Apart from this, the DOH earlier said that it had already … [Read more...] about PH logs 103 new COVID-19 cases, active down to 2, 241

One of the busiest TV personalities in the Korean entertainment scene right now, singer and rapper Jessi has finally returned as a musician with her new single Zoom . Recently, Jessi conducted an online media showcase in Seoul to give a peek into how the song came out. Returning after six months with a new song, Jessi said: “I feel like it’s been much longer, but in terms of promoting my songs, it’s been around a year since What Type Of X .” The Korean American rapper’s first release of 2022, Zoom is a trap hip-hop tune that draws on the reality of people obsessing over capturing every moment on camera. “The producing was done in no time. It took around two days to finish producing it,” she said, adding, “It’s a feel-good song, just as with all my other songs, and this one also comes with several parts that will make you hum along.” She took part in writing the lyrics of Zoom , collaborating with Psy – her label chief and the singer of the 2013 global megahit Gangnam … [Read more...] about South Korean hip-hop artiste Jessi zooms back into action

Sony Music and the estate of Michael Jackson will observe the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's classic Thriller , the biggest selling album of all time (by most metrics), with the November 18 release of Thriller 40 : a double CD set comprised of the original album and a second disc "full of surprises for fans, including never-released tracks which were worked on by Michael for the Thriller album," according to the announcement, which comes on the heels of 10 Tony nominations for MJ the Musical , which features several songs from the album. During its 112th week on Billboard's album chart, Thriller became the first title ever to be certified 20-times platinum by the RIAA (on October 30, 1984), became the first title ever to be certified more than 30-times platinum in 2015, and since has been certified at 34-times platinum. Seven tracks from the album became Top 10 singles, and three, Beat It, Billie Jean , and Thriller , went No. 1. Thriller was the first … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller 40’ anniversary edition due in November

Eric Clapton, who has railed against lockdowns and vaccines, has tested positive for Covid-19. The 77-year-old English singer has cancelled two upcoming concerts, Tuesday (May 17) in Zurich and Wednesday in Milan, after being diagnosed, his team announced Tuesday. “It is very frustrating that having avoided Covid throughout lockdown and throughout the period when travel restrictions have been in place Eric should have succumbed to Covid at this point in time, but we very much hope he will be sufficiently recovered by the end of the week to be able to perform the remainder of the planned performances,” his team said in a statement. The decision to cancel shows is in part to avoid infecting his band, crew, promoters, staff or audience. The two concerts are expected to be rescheduled and Clapton hopes to get back out on the road by Friday, when he’s due in Bologna, Italy. The Layla singer has been loudly outspoken about his disapproval of health measures to protect people from … [Read more...] about Vaccine skeptic Eric Clapton catches Covid-19, postpones concerts

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A senior defense official says U.S. Pentagon officials are having discussions with Sweden and Finland on their security needs to deter Russia as both move toward NATO membership. The official said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist on Wednesday and spoke about the interim period between when the NATO application is formally made and when it is approved. There have been concerns about threats from Russia during that period, in which Sweden and Finland would not formally be covered by NATO’s Article 5 which says that an attack against one member is an attack against all and calls for collective defense. The defense official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private Pentagon discussions. – AP writer Lolita Baldor in Washington contributed to this report. __ KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: — Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops — NATO … [Read more...] about Live updates | Official: US in talks with Sweden, Finland

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced Wednesday its big top circus will resume touring five years after it was retired, and animals will no longer be part of the performance. Key Facts The Greatest Show On Earth will embark on a 50-city tour in fall 2023. In 2017, it shut down –permanently, it said–after 146 years. The updated show will focus on human feats, rather than animal acts, according to the New York Times . The cast, crew and equipment will no longer be trekked across the country through a miles-long-train, which was sold off in 2017. A Ringling Bros. TikTok account will debut next year, and brand NFTs are in the works. Crucial Quote “[The] decision to bring the circus back without animals sends a very clear message to the industry that the circus can dazzle audiences with willing human performers and that no animal needs to be exploited,” Rachel … [Read more...] about Ringling Bros. Circus Returns—Without Animals—Five Years After Closing

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Turkey blocked an effort Wednesday to fast-track Finland and Sweden’s NATO applications, potentially preventing a swift accession to the alliance due to concerns from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the two countries support organizations Turkey considers to be terrorists. Key Facts Turkey prevented a procedural vote to open accession talks on the same day Finland and Sweden submitted their official applications to join the alliance, multiple news outlets report. Turkey reportedly said it needed time to work through issues related to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance, and provided a list of grievances to NATO ambassadors detailing concerns of the two countries’ support for Kurdish groups, which Turkey considers to be “terrorists.” A Turkish official told the Financial Times Turkey isn’t “saying they can’t be NATO members,” adding they want to reach an agreement, … [Read more...] about Turkey Blocks Start Of Talks On Finland And Sweden’s NATO Applications