The Week in Pictures: March 22-29

From the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, to the terrorist attack in Russia, to Easter celebrations in Europe, dpa international presents its Pictures of the Week. Parachutes carrying humanitarian aid dropped from aircraft, land on Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip, where civilians are said to be on the verge of famine. Mahmoud Issa/dpa Relatives … Read more

Biden threatens Russia with costs on Evan Gershkovich arrest anniversary

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Friday the U.S. will impose costs for Russia’s “appalling attempts” to use Americans as bargaining chips in a statement to mark the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich‘s arrest in Russia. Gershkovich, 32, became the first U.S. journalist arrested on spying … Read more

Brevard County man arrested in West Virginia after wife’s murder, sheriff says

A Brevard County man was arrested in West Virginia after the murder of his wife in January, according to deputies. Brevard County Sheriff Wane Ivey said Brian Estep was arrested Thursday by police officers in West Virginia. According to the sheriff’s office, Brian Estep’s wife, 39-year-old Amber Renee Estep, was reported missing by her mother … Read more

EU moves to tighten rules on Ukrainian agricultural imports

European Union member states on Wednesday agreed to tighten restrictions on agricultural imports from Ukraine, following months of angry protests by EU farmers against what they say is unfair competition. According to diplomats, the new compromise stipulates that fewer goods than originally planned will be allowed to be sold duty-free into the EU. The products … Read more

US inflation increases moderately in February; consumer spending surges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. prices increased moderately in February and the cost of services outside housing slowed considerably, keeping a June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on the table. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3% last month, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday. Data for January … Read more

Caleb Williams fires back at haters after pink phone, painted nails causes absurd social media storm

Caleb Williams fires back at haters after pink phone, painted nails causes absurd social media storm originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams was minding his own business Monday night when a video began circulating of the quarterback sporting pink painted nails while holding a pink phone case and pink wallet at the women’s … Read more