Court gives go-ahead to Trump's plan to halt union bargaining for many federal workersNew Foto - Court gives go-ahead to Trump's plan to halt union bargaining for many federal workers

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A federal appeals court lifted an order on Friday that blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal employees of the ability to unionize and collectively bargain over working conditions. A 2-1 panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put on hold an injunction a judge issued at the behest of the National Treasury Employees Union that had blocked implementation of an executive order Trump issued in March. The union and White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the ruling. Trump's order exempted more than a dozen federal agencies from obligations to bargain with unions. They include the departments of Justice, State, Defense, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services. The union, which represents about 160,000 federal employees, argued the order violates federal workers' labor rights and the Constitution. But the appeals court's majority said the union had failed to show it would suffer the type of irreparable harm that would justify the preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman on April 25. U.S. Circuit Judge Karen Henderson, an appointee of Republican President George H.W. Bush, and Justin Walker, whom Trump appointed in his first term, said the injunction, if allowed to remain in effect, would also impede Trump's national-security prerogatives. Trump relied on a national security exemption to exempt agencies that he said "have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." "Preserving the President's autonomy under a statute that expressly recognizes his national-security expertise is within the public interest," the appeal's court majority wrote. U.S. Circuit Judge J. Michelle Childs, an appointee of Trump's Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, dissented, saying the Trump administration had presented only "vague assertions" about potential interference with national security functions to justify its request for a stay of Friedman's decision. Trump's order affects about 75% of the roughly 1 million federal workers represented by unions, according to court filings. NTEU has said the order applies to about 100,000 of its members. The executive order significantly expanded an exception from collective bargaining for workers with duties affecting national security, such as certain employees of the CIA and FBI. The Trump administration has filed separate lawsuits seeking to invalidate existing union contracts covering thousands of workers. (Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by William Mallard)

Court gives go-ahead to Trump's plan to halt union bargaining for many federal workers

Court gives go-ahead to Trump's plan to halt union bargaining for many federal workers By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A federal appeals cou...
Palm tree falls on a person at Cannes Film FestivalNew Foto - Palm tree falls on a person at Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France (AP) — A palm tree fell on a man at theCannes Film Festivalwho was walking along the Croisette on Saturday in the seaside French town. Authorities sped through festivalgoers to tend to the person who laid injured and bleeding on the sidewalk. No information was immediately available on their condition. Representatives for the festival didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The incident happened midday at the festival. Cannes, which runs until May 24, is about halfway through.

Palm tree falls on a person at Cannes Film Festival

Palm tree falls on a person at Cannes Film Festival CANNES, France (AP) — A palm tree fell on a man at theCannes Film Festivalwho was walkin...
Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no dealNew Foto - Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal

The Israeli military says it has launched the first stages of a major new offensive in Gaza, a development that came on the same day that US PresidentDonald Trump concludedhis visit to the region without securing a ceasefire deal. In a statement late Friday, the Israel Defense Forces said it launched "extensive attacks and mobilized forces to seize strategic areas in the Gaza Strip, as part of the opening moves of Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' and the expansion of the campaign in Gaza, to achieve all the goals of the war in Gaza, including the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas." The development comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this month that the population of Gaza would be displaced to the south following his security cabinet's approval of an expanded military operation that one minister described as a plan to "conquer" the territory. "IDF troops in the Southern Command will continue to operate to protect Israeli citizens and realize the goals of the war," the military said in its statement. Over the past 24 hours more than 150 people were killed and 459 were injured in Israeli strikes, according to Gaza's health ministry. Raed Radwan, a displaced resident in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, told CNN that he could feel the ground shaking since dawn because of explosions in the enclave. "Many people who were unable to flee yesterday due to the intensity of the shelling are now on the move," he said. "Following the announcement of the new military operation, food prices skyrocketed. Whatever goods remain in the markets or are being sold on the streets have become extremely expensive," Radwan said adding that there is a "significant" movement of people from northern Gaza into the south with transportation costs surging dramatically. "The situation in Gaza is heartbreaking, beyond imagination. It's hard to describe," said Nael Rahmi, from the Al-Nasr neighborhood in Gaza. "People are fleeing with only the clothes on their backs, unable to carry any personal belongings." Many of the casualties were in Jabalya in northern Gaza and in Khan Younis in the south, according to Gaza Civil Defense. Netanyahu has pledged to eradicate Hamas with a strategy that would see the military hold more territory in Gaza and push the entire civilian population into a smaller area in the south. The new Israeli offensive comes amid what appear to be growing differencesbetween the US and Israeli governments.Trump said last week that he wanted an end to the "brutal war" in Gaza and he did not visit Israel during his tour of the Middle East this week. He also bypassed Israel twice this month in reaching bilateral deals with regional militant groups. Hamas released an Israeli-American hostagelast week, and theHouthis agreedto stop firing at American ships in the Red Sea while pledging to continue fighting Israel. On Wednesday, Trump denied that Israel had been sidelined. "This is good for Israel," he said. But on Thursday, he said he wanted the US to "take" Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone." "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good, make it a freedom zone, let the United States get involved and make it just a freedom zone," Trump said in Qatar. While in the Gulf, Trump also acknowledged that people are starving in Gaza and said the US would have the situation in Gaza "taken care of." "We're looking at Gaza. And we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving," he told reporters in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, UN agencies are calling for urgent action as the situation for civilians grows increasingly dire. Around 436,000 people have been estimated to have been forcibly displaced since March, according to areportfrom the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, when Israel launched a fresh ground campaign as part of its renewed assault on the enclave. For nearly 11 weeks, Israel has imposed a complete siege on Gaza, denying entry of food, medical supplies and other aid to the more than 2 million Palestinians who live in the territory. Israel says the blockade, along with the military's expansion of its bombardment of Gaza, is intended to pressure Hamas to release hostages held in the enclave – but international organizations say it violates international law, with many accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war. A UN study this week warned one in five people in the Gaza Strip arefacing starvationand that the entire population of Gaza is at "high risk" of famine, the most severe type of hunger crisis. The US and Israel are backing the newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a tightly controlled mechanism for Gaza aid deliveries that seeks to supplant the traditional role of UN agencies in delivering aid to the enclave. The foundation's executive director, Jake Wood,told CNN on Fridaythat Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly approved mechanism for aid deliveries is up and running later this month, but he did not yet know when or how many aid trucks Israel would allow in. The Israeli government has not been swayed by a growing tide of international criticism over the blockade on aid reaching Gaza, now in its third month. Netanyahu said earlier this week: "We are destroying more and more homes, they have nowhere to return to. The only inevitable outcome will be the desire of Gazans to emigrate outside of the Gaza Strip," a goal that Trump had supported soon after coming into office. The announcement of Israel's intensifying operations came as the Palestinian Ministry of Health said that the number of people killed by the Israeli offensive in Gaza since October 2023 now exceeds 53,000, the majority of whom are women and children. Israel launched the war after Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups carried out a surprise attack on southernIsrael on October 7, 2023,killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 hostages. This attack marked the deadliest terror attack in Israel's history. This story has been updated with additional information. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal

Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal The Israeli military says it ha...
Pedro Pascal is back! How to watch Joel and Ellie in flashback episode of 'The Last of Us'New Foto - Pedro Pascal is back! How to watch Joel and Ellie in flashback episode of 'The Last of Us'

USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Spoiler alert! The following story contains details about Season 2 of HBO's "The Last of Us" (now streaming). "The Last of Us" fans can expect another dose of heartbreak, nostalgia and their favorite father-daughter duo in this week's episode. The penultimate episode of HBO's apocalypse drama series will see the return ofPedro Pascalin a flashback story that takes place beforeJoel Miller's tragic and brutal deathin Episode 2. The end of last week's episode hinted at a return to the past, showcasing events that take place between the first and second season. HBO shared images from the episode, promising viewers that they'll see Joel and Ellie together on their TV screens this weekend. Would you like to go to space?#TheLastOfUspic.twitter.com/kKW0edVh7l — The Last of Us (@TheLastofUsHBO)May 16, 2025 "Would you like to go to space?" the show's official X account wrote with a picture of Pascal as Joel holding a cassette tape teasing what's to come. Here's how to watch the last episode before the season finale. The next episode of "The Last of Us" Season 2 will drop on Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on HBO and its streaming service Max,soon to be HBO Max (again). The Season 2 finale of "The Last of Us" will release on Sunday, May 25. Season 2 of "The Last of Us"contains seven episodes, with only two left. Episode 6:Sunday, May 18 Episode 7 (season finale):Sunday, May 25 New episodes of "The Last of Us" will air on HBO and be available to stream weekly on Sundays at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on Max. Season 1 of the series is also available to stream on Max. Max subscription plansbegin at $9.99 a month with ads, while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month. The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads. HBO also offers bundles withHuluandDisney+. Watch 'The Last of Us' Season 2 with Sling + Max Pedro PascalandBella Ramseyreturned to reprise their leading roles as Joel and Ellie in "The Last of Us" Season 2. Theremaining Season 2 castalso includes the following: Gabriel Lunaas Tommy Miller Rutina Wesleyas Maria Miller Catherine O'Haraas Gail Kaitlyn Deveras Abby Anderson Isabela Mercedas Dina Young Mazinoas Jesse Ezra Benedict Agbonkheseas Benjamin Tati Gabrielleas Nora Ariela Bareras Mel Spencer Lordas Owen Jeffrey Wrightas Isaac Danny Ramirezas Manny Yes. Ahead of Season 2's premiere, HBO announced "The Last of Us" would be returning for a third season. However, it is unclear if Season 3 will be the show's final season. Deadline reported that co-creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin said they werepreviously contemplatingmaking up to four seasons. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Pedro Pascal is back! See Joel and Ellie in next 'The Last of Us'

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Where Is the "Beverly Hills, 90210" Cast Now? See the Stars 25 Years After the Show Ended

Mikel Roberts/Sygma via Getty Twenty-five years after the series finale ofBeverly Hills, 90210aired on May 17, 2000, the cultural impact of the show lives on. Centered on a group of siblings and friends living in the posh Southern California town during their high school years and beyond, the show made stars of its young cast, which includedJennie Garth,Tori SpellingandBrian Austin Green. Beverly Hills, 90210later spawned a spinoff,Melrose Place, along with the 2008 reboot,90210. In 2019, many of the show's original stars returned forBH90210, a revival that was based on the real lives of the cast. In the years sinceBeverly Hills, 90210came to an end, the show's leads have expanded into careers of their own. However, the cast has also been touched by tragedy with the loss ofLuke PerryandShannen Doherty. So, where is the cast ofBeverly Hills, 90210now? Here's a look at what the stars are up to 25 years after the beloved franchise ended. Since her days as troubled Kelly Taylor, Jennie Garth has done a lot of TV work, including the sitcomWhat I Like About YoucostarringAmanda Bynes, which ended in 2006. She also reprised her role as a more responsible Kelly on the CW sequel series90210, which ran from 2008 to 2013. Garth played one of the lead characters on ABC Family's one-season sitcomMystery Girlsalongside herBeverly Hills, 90210costar Spelling before rejoining her longtime pal on the 2019Fox reboot series. After splitting with ex-husbandPeter Facinelli, with whom she has three daughters, Garthmarried Dave Abramsin 2015. The two hada brief 10-month separation, but in January 2025, they announced they hadcalled off their divorce. Harry Langdon/Getty ; Taylor Hill/WireImage Tori Spelling played Kelly's best friend, Donna Martin, who was originally written as a supporting character, but was developed into a main one throughout the series. Since then, the actress filled her time with a few reality shows — includingSo NotoriousandTori & Dean: Inn Love— and a 2016vampire Lifetime movie. In 2019, she reprised the role of Donna for a multi-episode arc ontheBH90210reboot. Off screen, Spelling is a motherto five childrenwhom she shareswith estranged husbandDean McDermott. Aside from playing Brandon's fierce twin sister, Brenda Walsh onBeverly Hills, 90210 —as well as the 2019 reboot — Shannen Doherty landed iconic roles onCharmedand in films like 1989'sHeathersand 1995'sMallrats. The actress had been open about her journey with breast cancer since her diagnosis in March 2015. She announced she was inremissionin April 2017 andunderwent breast reconstruction surgeryin May 2018. In early 2020,she announcedshe'd been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. However, Doherty continued to act, as she appeared in aRiverdaletribute episode for her lateBeverly Hills, 90210costarLuke Perry, who died in 2019, and starred in the 2021 filmFortressalongsideBruce WillisandChad Michael Murray. In April 2023, sheannounced her divorcefrom her husband of 11 years, producer Kurt Iswarienko. On July 13, 2024,Doherty died at 53 years old. Jason Priestlyplayed Doherty's on-screen brother, Brandon Walsh, onBeverly Hills, 90210and reprised his role in the 2019 reboot series. The actor, however, has played lead roles on a few TV projects, including the Canadian seriesCall Me FitzandPrivate Eyes, and has directed a few episodes, too. The father of two has been married to Naomi Lowde since 2005. After playing the awkward David Silver onBeverly Hills, 90210, Brian Austin Green went on to film other projects includingDancing with the Stars,a few episodes ofThe Connersand 2022'sLast the Night. Green hasthree sonswith his ex-wifeMegan Foxand a son with exVanessa Marcil. The actor later began dating hisDWTSpartner,Sharna Burgess, in October 2020 and the pairwelcomed son Zaneon June 28, 2022. Burgess and Greengot engagedin September 2023. After rising to fame as Kelly Kapowski on NBC'sSaved by the Bellfrom 1989 to 1993,Tiffani Thiessenjoined the teen drama as mean girl Valerie Malone for nine seasons. The actress has been busy with other TV projects, includingWhite CollarandAlexa & Katie, and reprising her iconic role as Kelly on Peacock'sSaved by the Bellreboot. Thiessen is quitethe culinary expertthese days. Former host of the Cooking Channel'sDinner at Tiffani's, she previously told PEOPLE in 2017, "the kitchen is where I spend the most time." Now she works as the host of MTV's comedy food-related clip showDeliciousness. The actress shares two children with her husband since 2005, Brady Smith. After playing the privileged Steve Sanders, ifIan Zieringwasn't chain-sawing through storms of sea creatures alongsideTara ReidintheSharknadofranchise, he was proudly working as a Chippendales dancer. Beverly Hills, 90210costars Garth and Doherty evenpaid him a visitto one of his performances in 2013. "Judging by their reactions, I know they had a great time," he previously told PEOPLE about their mini-reunion, which was continued on the 2019BH90210reboot. Married toPlayboymodel Nikki Schieler from 1997 to 2002, Ziering remarried in 2010, tying the knot with Erin Ludwig, with whom he has two young daughters. However, Ludwigfiled for divorcein November 2019. After his run as the bad boy heartthrob Dylan McKay,Luke Perryreturned to teen TV with a recurring role as Archie's dad, Fred Andrews, on the CW'sArchiecomics adaptationRiverdale. The actor died at age 52 on March 4, 2019,five days after suffering a stroke. Prior to his death, hehadn't signed on to the90210reboot, though the showdid honor him. Gabrielle Carteris was the oldest West Beverly High alumna on this list, and she's continued to stand up against ageism in Hollywood. Carteris, who has done a lot of voice acting for video games and cartoons, wrote a 2016 guest column forTheHollywood Reporterin which she called for ages to be removed from casting sites like IMDb. "This problem exists for all performers, but most distinctly for women," the former SAG-AFTRA president wrote. She's been married for over three decades and has two daughters. Read the original article onPeople

Where Is the “Beverly Hills, 90210” Cast Now? See the Stars 25 Years After the Show Ended

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