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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.

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The hospital confirmed to Fox News Digital in an emailed statement that "this legal case is no longer active, and the person is no longer at TMH."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

Original article source:Florida hospital patient finally leaves room after 5 months amid legal battle

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.

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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.

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"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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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.

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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 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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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.

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.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit US, meet Trump

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.

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New England Patriotshead coach Mike Vrabel tried to walk the "fine line" he said is in place after his running back, TreVeyon Henderson, seemingly defended the anti-LGBTQ comments made by ex-Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey on Monday.

The Bullswaived Ivey on Monday due to conduct detrimental to the team following a video he posted, where he claimed the NBA was celebrating "unrighteousness" by acknowledging and embracing Pride Month.

Henderson tweeted the video of Ivey, which has now gone viral, and responded with a Bible verse.

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"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven," Henderson quoted from Matthew 5:10.

Vrabel was asked about Henderson's post on Tuesday by reporters.

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"I think there is a fine line. I want to tell you, I love TreVeyon," he said. "I love the person. He cares deeply about our team. He cares deeply about his faith. He cares deeply about his family, his wife, the people in our building. And so I want them to be able to express what they believe in their heart and in their mind, but also want to make sure that they're educated. And we want to be inclusive.

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"Everything we want to do [is] to provide an environment for people to want to feel comfortable, but also to share their personal beliefs. And then also, we represent the team. And we represent the organization."

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Vrabel received a follow-up question, asking if he would talk to Henderson or the team about what transpired on social media. He responded by saying, "I usually try to," though he noted, "(We're) never going to tell them how to feel."

"(We) certainly want to make sure that they understand that their actions represent something more than just themselves," Vrabel added. "And so I do think there's a line. We're always talking about those kinds of things. We're trying to educate them, no different than myself or you guys or my kids."

Henderson is coming off his rookie season with the Patriots, racking up 911 yards on the ground with nine touchdowns, helping New England get to the Super Bowl. Henderson had just four starts under his belt in Vrabel's first year leading the team, as Rhamondre Stevenson was also a key figure in the Patriots' backfield.

Ivey has been posting similar videos with rants in recent weeks, as the 24-year-old has noted in the past hedeals with depression.

"The world can proclaim LGBTQ, right?" Ivey said inhis latest video. "They proclaim Pride Month and the NBA. They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, 'Come join us for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness.' They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim in the streets. Unrighteousness. So, how is it that one can't speak righteousness? Who are they to say that this man is crazy?"

Ivey also claimed in a separate video thatCatholicism was a false religion.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Original article source:Patriots coach Mike Vrabel responds after running back seemingly defends Jaden Ivey's anti-LGBTQ remarks