NYTIMES (Jason Zinoman) - How Ashley Padilla, Breakout ‘S.N.L.’ Star, Nails Comic Timing
Ashley Padilla’s ability to extend a moment transforms what could be a routine joke into something stranger and more absurd.
NYTIMES (Jennifer Medina) - A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump
In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.
NYTIMES (Adam Satariano) - A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley
Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.
NYTIMES (Mike Isaac) - Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
NYTIMES (Susanne Craig and Kirsten Grind) - How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
NYTIMES (Luke Broadwater) - Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall
The pool, which is more than 2,000 feet long, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and other events.
NYTIMES (Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer and Kenneth P. Vogel) - Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Mr. Blanche’s salvo of actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
NYTIMES (Tony Romm) - Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Anne Heche 'She Stole My Tape!' ET Insider Exposes Hollywood Scandals | The Scoop
Fran Weinstein spent 30 years as a director at “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider” — and she saw everything. In this explosive interview, Weinstein sits down with NewsNation’s @PaulaFroelich to dish on her new book, “Tortured Souls” (out April 28), the time Anne Heche literally stole her interview tape, the worst celebrities she's ever encountered, and what really went wrong for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Lopez. Plus, her takes on the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni case and who she would most want to interview now. Tortured Souls — available April 28th: https://a.co/d/0fRmKDFQ Subscribe for more celebrity news and insider scoops!