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Yankees right-hander Luis Gil in line to join team in mid-April

SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Gil, who did not make the New York Yankees' starting rotation out of spring training, is in line to join the team in mid-April after he makes a start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.

FILE - New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws to first base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sept. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

FILE - New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Oct. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

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Boone said Gil recently threw in Florida at the team's spring training complex, and is headed north to join New York's top affiliate.

"He'll throw his bullpen with Triple-A, make his next start," Boone said, "and then be in line for the next one with us."

New York decided to use a four-man rotation to open the season. Gil, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year, ended up as the odd man out after going 2-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six spring training starts.

Last year, Gil went 4-1 with a 3.32 ERA across 11 starts in an injury-filled season. He started last year on the injured list because of a high-grade lat strain, and did not make his season debut until Aug. 3.

Rodón update

Boone said left-hander Carlos Rodón,who experienced right hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program Tuesday, threw again on Wednesday. Rodón threw off a mound, and will travel to New York for the Yankees' home opener on Friday against the Miami Marlins.

"He'll be there for opening day and stuff," Boone said. "So, we'll see how the next few days go as far as when he gets back going to his side (session) and the next live (batting practice) and all that. So, we'll have a better idea over the next few days."

Boone added that no tests have been scheduled for Rodón, who also underwent surgery last October to remove a bone spur and loose bodies from his left elbow.

On Tuesday, Boone said Rodón most recently threw live batting practice, which consisted of three simulated innings and 50 pitches. Boone said Rodón's next outing was scheduled to be a rehab start for Double-A Somerset, but that could get pushed back.

But on Wednesday, Boone was more optimistic about Rodón's hamstring injury.

"It does seem to be a minor thing," Boone said, "but, we'll have a better feel over the next couple days when our trainers here get a look at him."

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Yankees right-hander Luis Gil in line to join team in mid-April

SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Gil, who did not make the New York Yankees' starting rotation out of spring training, is in line ...

'Real Housewives' alum Jen Shah admits she 'was wrong' in first interview since prison release

Former "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jen Shah is taking responsibility in her first interview since her December release from federal prison.

"I was wrong," Shah toldPeople Magazine in an interviewreleased on Tuesday. "I made wrong decisions. I should have done things differently. I should have been more diligent. And I'm deeply remorseful and sorry for my actions and for my part. I take full responsibility."

Shah, 52, was released in December fromFederal Prison CampBryan in Texas, more than four years early from her 6½-year prison sentence in 2023. She served alongside other famous inmates,disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth HolmesandGhislaine Maxwell.

The former reality star was arrested by the FBI in March 2021 —while cameras were rolling for the Bravo series — on charges in connection with allegedly running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that preyed on the elderly.

While filming the show, Shah insisted on her innocence, saying "the only thing I'm guilty of is being Shah-mazing" in the opening credits for the show's second season.

In the weeks leading to her trial date, when her legal team received a trove of evidence from prosecutors, Shah told People Magazine that things changed.

"It was like a train hit," she said. "That was the first time I saw all of it — the communications, the interviews, the witnesses."

"I saw for the first time that there were people who were hurt. That there were actual victims as a result of this conspiracy," she added. "I had never seen anything with my own eyes. That changed things for me."

Shah pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with the scheme in 2022 and wassentenced to 78 months in federal prisonthe following year.

She served time in a minimum-security all-women's federal prison camp that housed inmates convicted of nonviolent offenses and white-collar crimes in dormitory-style quarters.

"When I walked in, it took my breath away," Shah said through tears. "You hear people say it's 'Camp Cupcake' — it's not. It's a prison. I just thought, 'This cannot be where I'm going to be every day.'"

Shah was also ordered in 2023 to forfeit $6,500,000 and dozens of luxury items as part of restitution. She told People she is now working to pay off her restitution.

"I'm sorry," she told People. "I'm accepting responsibility, and I've made it my mission to make sure that people are paid back."

The mother of two is among a long list of Bravo stars accused of criminality.

In 2014, "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe Giudice, were sentenced to federal prison afterpleading guilty to fraud charges.

"Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger — who is known by fans as the "Grand Dame" — served a one-year sentence at a Maryland prison for drunk driving. She wasreleased from prisonin September.

Perhaps the most notorious crime committed by a Bravo star was committed by Tom Girardi, the husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne. Girardi wassentenced to seven years and three monthsin prison for embezzling millions of dollars from former clients. His victims included families of the 189 people who died in the 2018 Lion Air crash.

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'Real Housewives' alum Jen Shah admits she 'was wrong' in first interview since prison release

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EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

April 1 (Reuters) - The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in ‌aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to ‌tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian conditions in the country.

* The U.S. cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba aftertoppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3. * This has resulted in an energy crisis in Cuba ‌andblackouts across the ⁠country, whose population stands at 10million. Cuban health officials say the crisis has ⁠increased themortality risk for Cuban cancer patients, especially children. * "The EU stands with the people of Cuba in their hour ofneed. After Hurricane Melissa, we were there. And today, we ‌arestepping up again with €2 million in humanitarian aid to helpdeliver food and safe drinking water to those who need it most.In a country facing an energy crisis and growing shortages, thissupport will help keep ‌life-saving aid flowing to up to twomillion people in need," said Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner forCrisis Management, in a statement. * ‌On March 31, a Russian-flagged tanker carrying some700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal,shipping data showed, marking the first significant oil deliveryto the ‌island since U.S. President Donald Trump's administrationcut off its fuel supply.

($1 = 0.8624 euros)

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-GuptaEditing by Keith Weir)

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April 01, 2026

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

April 1 (Reuters) - The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in ‌aid for Cuba, it sa...

Florida hospital patient finally leaves room after 5 months amid legal battle

AFlorida hospitalhas dropped its lawsuit to evict a patient who refused to leave for months — saying the woman finally moved out.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) had sought a court order to remove the woman from her hospital room, where she remained after being discharged in early October and authorizing theLeon County Sheriff's Officeto assist in removing her if necessary.

A hearing scheduled for Monday was canceled after the hospital filed a voluntary dismissal.

The hospital confirmed to Fox News Digital in an emailed statement that "this legal case is no longer active, and the person is no longer at TMH."

Florida Hospital Sues To Evict Patient Who Refuses To Leave For Months

The hospital argued in its complaint that the woman's continued staydiverted staff and resourcesfrom other patients and tied up a needed hospital bed.

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"TMH has limited inpatient beds," the complaint stated. "The defendant's continued occupancy prevents use of the bed for patients needing acute care."

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According to the filing, she no longer required acute care after a formal discharge order was issued Oct. 6, and staff made repeated efforts to coordinate her departure, including offering transportation and contactingfamily members.

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It is unclear how often hospitals resort to legal action to remove patients who refuse to leave after discharge.

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Florida hospital patient finally leaves room after 5 months amid legal battle

AFlorida hospitalhas dropped its lawsuit to evict a patient who refused to leave for months — saying the woman finally mo...

Umpire C.B. Bucknor in spotlight again over blatant missed call

Three days afterhaving six of his calls overturnedby MLB's newAutomated Balls and Strikes system, umpire C.B. Bucknor was in the spotlight once again Tuesday night.

Serving as the first-base umpire in Milwaukee for the Brewers' March 31 game against theTampa Bay Rays, Bucknor had one of the most blatant blown calls you'll ever see overturned by replay, leading to similar amused reactions in both dugouts.

The play occurred in the sixth inning with Milwaukee leading 4-2 and first baseman Jake Bauers at the plate. Bauers' line drive went off the glove of Rays second baseman Ben Williamson, who then threw wildly to first base.

The Rays retrieved the ball and tagged Bauers, whom Bucknor called out for failing to touch first base.

As the television announcers pointed out, Bucknor didn't even seem to be looking at Bauers' foot as he clearly stepped on the first base bag.

It didn't take long for replay to overturn the call.

Bauers ended up stealing second base and coming around to score on Brandon Lockridge's RBI double asthe Brewers went on to a 6-2 win.

ABS system calibration unit before the MLB game at Surprise Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona

The video board displays the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system on a challenge in the second inning of the MLB game at Surprise Stadium on March 12, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona.

The video board displays the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system during a challenge by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of the MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Camelback Ranch on March 11, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

The video board displays the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system during a challenge by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning of the MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Camelback Ranch on March 11, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

A general view of the scoreboard during an ABS challenge in the sixth inning of the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on February 27, 2025 in Goodyear, Arizona.

The scoreboard at Truist Park is seen during an Automated Ball-Strike system challenge during the eighth inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The scoreboard at Truist Park is seen during an Automated Ball-Strike system challenge during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

What the new MLB ABS system looked like in action

"I don't know what happened,"Bauers told reporters after the game, avoiding repeated opportunities to comment any further. "I'm just thankful to get on base and thankful to come around and score."

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Umpire C.B. Bucknor in spotlight again over blatant missed call

Three days afterhaving six of his calls overturnedby MLB's newAutomated Balls and Strikes system, umpire C.B. Buck...

This day in history: Soap opera General Hospital premieres

April 1st is known to many as April Fools' Day, but for television fans, it was the daythe small screengot serious about drama. On this day in 1963, two of the most influential medical soap operas in history made their debut on national television:General HospitalandThe Doctors.

Both shows chose a hospital as their primary setting, which was a relatively new concept for thesoap opera genreat the time. By focusing on the lives of doctors, nurses, and patients, these programs were able to blend professional medical crises with intense personal drama.

A soap opera is a long-running TV or radio drama that reflects a set of ongoing, melodramatic storylines, high emotional drama, and complex relationships.The Doctors,premiered on NBC, was set in the fictional Hope Memorial Hospital. For many years, it was a staple of the network's daytime lineup, known for its dedicated fan base and its focus on the moral and romantic dilemmas of its medical staff.

On the same day,General Hospitalpremiered on ABC. Set in the fictional Port Charles, New York. In its early years, it wasn't the massive hit we know today. In fact, by the late1970s, the show faced the threat of cancellation due to low ratings. Afterproducer Gloria Montytook over everything changed. She introduced younger characters and worked on the storytelling. The most famous change was the introduction ofLuke and Laura. Their 1981 wedding remains the highest-rated hour in the history of American soap operas, with 30 million viewers tuning in.

The Doctorseventually left the air in1982,General Hospitalcontinued after that and broke many records, winning numerous Daytime Emmy Awards and launching the careers of several famous actors.

General Hospital premiered in black-and-white as a half-hour show. It is now the longest-running American soap opera in production, holding the record for the most Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series with18 winsas of 2025.

The Doctors was initially designed as an anthology series where characters changed frequently, rather than a continuous serial. Due to low ratings (3.4) with the anthology format, it switched to a traditional continuing serial format in March 1964, which immediately doubled its ratings. The show ran for nearly 20 years until December 31, 1982.

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King Charles to visit US to address Congress, meet President Trump

King Charles III will visit the United States this month to address American lawmakers,United States House Speaker Mike Johnsonannounced on Wednesday, April 1.

The trip will mark the first state visit by a British ruler since ‌2007, when Charles' mother Queen Elizabeth made what was the fourth such U.S. trip ‌of her reign.

In a statement post on X, Johnson said the king had been invited to address U.S. Congress ‌on April 28 during his ‌visit to Washington D.C.

In a separatestatement releasedone day earler, Buckingham Palace announced Queen Camilla will accompany the king, and said the "long-planned" trip came on the advice of the British government and, "at the invitation of The President of the United States."

"Our two nations share one of the most consequential partnerships in history, and together we will mark the historic milestone of America's 250th year of independence,"Johnson wrote in a post on X.

"I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect,"President Donald Trumpwrote ina post on Truth Socialafter the announcement. "It will be TERRIFIC!"

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When is King Charles visiting the United States?

The royals' itinerary includes celebrating "the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," the palace wrote in a news release.

Trump said the monarchs' trip is planned April 27-30.

President Donald Trump bids farewell to King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Sept. 18, 2025, in Windsor, England.

The king is expected to speak to lawmakers on April 28, and attend a banquet dinner at ‌the White House later that day.

The king will then continue to the island of Bermuda to undertake his first royal visit as monarch to a British overseas territory.

This is a developing story.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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King Charles to visit US to address Congress, meet President Trump

King Charles III will visit the United States this month to address American lawmakers,United States House Speaker Mike J...

Swedish prime minister says he'll let a hard-right party enter a future government

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's prime minister said Wednesday that his center-right party would allow a rival with far-right roots to enter the government if the country's election this year produces a right-wing majority, taking a further decisive step to bring it into the political mainstream.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has run Sweden since 2022 at the helm of a three-party center-right coalition thatrelies on supportfrom the Sweden Democrats for a parliamentary majority but doesn't give it seats in the Cabinet.

The Sweden Democrats were founded in the 1980s by people who had been active in right-wing extremist groups, including neo-Nazis. They toned down their rhetoric and expelled openly racist members under Jimmie Åkesson, who has led them since 2005.

He oversaw their growth from a marginal movement to Sweden's second-biggest party, with 20.5% of the vote inthe 2022 election— ahead of all its rivals on the right, including Kristersson's conservative Moderate Party. The party has moved toward the mainstream but retains a hard line on immigration. Its rise echoes that of parties on the populist right in many other European countries.

As a Sept. 13 parliamentary election approaches, center-right parties have been reconsidering their reluctance to bring the Sweden Democrats into government directly. Last month, the Liberals, a junior partner in the government, opened up to accepting them in a future Cabinet.

Kristersson cited that "courageous decision" as a game-changer as he and Åkesson held a joint news conference Wednesday to announce that the prime minister's Moderates would allow the Sweden Democrats into a future government, Swedish news agency TT reported.

Kristersson will be the candidate for prime minister, even if the Sweden Democrats end up as the stronger party, and the Sweden Democrats would get significant responsibility for migration issues.

"In the most difficult situation since World War II, Sweden cannot do without an effective government," Kristersson said, an apparent allusion to crises including the Iran war and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Swedish prime minister says he'll let a hard-right party enter a future government

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's prime minister said Wednesday that his center-right party would allow a rival with far-righ...

Joy and heartbreak as final World Cup spots are decided, in photos

The final places at the World Cup were decided in dramatic fashion as qualifying campaigns came to an end across Europe and in Mexico. Players and fans reacted with joy and disappointment after decisive matches, including a surprise penalty shootout defeat for Italy.