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• President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are preparing to welcome His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom for an official visit to the White House. • The visit represents a significant diplomatic engagement between the United States and the United Kingdom at the highest levels. • Such state visits typically include formal ceremonies, bilateral meetings, and discussions on international policy matters.

Marijuana had same classification as heroin, LSD and others before Trump signed an order to move it to schedule IIISign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration has moved to reclassify marijuana, more than four months after Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to move it from schedule I to schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.The schedule I classification meant marijuana was alongside heroin, LSD, MDMA and synthetic opioids, whereas a schedule III classification put it in the same category as ketamine, anabolic steroids and testosterone. Continue reading...

• Kenneth Walker III has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent, joining Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champions. • The running back addition strengthens Kansas City's offensive backfield ahead of the 2026 NFL season. • The move reflects the Chiefs' continued roster building to maintain their competitive edge in the AFC.

• Beyoncé surprise-released 'Renaissance Act III' at midnight ET on April 16, featuring 14 tracks blending country and R&B with collabs from Miley Cyrus and Shaboozey. • The album debuted with 25 million global streams in first hour, topping US iTunes charts per Parkwood Entertainment. • Critics hail it as 'a bold evolution' in Rolling Stone, positioning Beyoncé for Album of the Year Grammy contention amid her cultural renaissance trilogy.

Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters in Britain are planning a new bill, which would bring into force a food and drink trade deal with the EU but also contain powers enabling the government to “dynamically align” with Europe. That will allow the UK to quickly implement evolving single market rules if it determines it is in the national interest, without having to face full parliamentary scrutiny. Continue reading...

• Beyoncé dropped the lead single 'Break My Soul Pt. 3' from her upcoming Renaissance Act III on April 5, debuted at Coachella preview event in Indio, California. • Track features house beats and guest vocals from Megan Thee Stallion, amassing 10 million Spotify streams in first 4 hours. • Critics praise it as a 'dancefloor anthem evolution,' positioning Beyoncé for another No. 1 debut amid 2026's competitive music landscape.