A great way to reuse your aluminum foil is with your hummingbird feeder’s nectar reservoir, because it has one major benefit for the avians.
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The cars, drivers and teams are still getting ready and are now in a time crunch, but the 2026 Indianapolis 500 field is set. Alex Palou will lead the 33-car field to green for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing on Sunday (12:30 p.m. ET on FOX). Palou won the pole during qualifying this past Sunday, posting a four-lap average of 232.248 miles per hour at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He edged out Alexander Rossi and David Malukas, who will join him with a front-row starting position for the 110th Indy 500. This is his second Indy 500 pole (2023), and he’s also the first defending Indy 500 champion to win the pole for the following year’s race since Hélio Castroneves did it in 2010. But, as we’ve seen many times throughout past Indy 500s, no one is guaranteed anything, and a little luck is necessary to winning, along with a speedy car, of course. Experience matters too, and there are nine previous Indy 500 winners in the field: Alex Palou (2025), Josef Newgarden (2023, 2024), Marcus Ericsson (2022), Hélio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021), Takuma Sato (2017, 2020), Will Power (2018), Alexander Rossi (2016), Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014) and Scott Dixon (2008). Here’s a look at the full starting grid for the 2026 Indy 500 on Sunday on FOX. Note: The qualifying runs for Caio Collet, who was 10th, and Jack Harvey, who was 29th, were disallowed after technical violations were found on their cars. They will start at the back of the field. Row 1 1. Alex Palou, No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda (232.248 mph) 2. Alexander Rossi, No. 20 ECR Chevrolet (231.990 mph) 3. David Malukas, No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet (231.877 mph) Row 2 4. Felix Rosenqvist, No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda (231.375 mph) 5. Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet (230.846 mph) 6. Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.442 mph) Row 3 7. Kyffin Simpson, No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda (230.883 mph) 8. Conor Daly, No. 23 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet (230.712 mph) 9. Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet (230.577 mph) Row 4 10. Scott Dixon, No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda (230.347 mph) 11. Rinus Veekay, No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet (229.585 mph) 12. Takuma Sato, No. 75 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda (230.995 mph) Row 5 13. Ed Carpenter, No. 33 ECR Chevrolet (230.829 mph) 14. Hélio Castroneves, No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing Honda (230.811 mph) 15. Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 ECR Chevrolet (230.705 mph) Row 6 16. Marcus Armstrong, No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda (230.701 mph) 17. Marcus Ericsson, No. 28 Andretti Global Honda (230.667 mph) 18. Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.661 mph) Row 7 19. Will Power, No. 26 Andretti Global Honda (230.279 mph) 20. Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.213 mph) 21. Louis Foster, No. 45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda (230.212 mph) Row 8 22. Ryan Hunter-Reay, No. 31 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.202 mph) 23. Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet (230.165 mph) 24. Romain Grosjean, No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda (229.791 mph) Row 9 25. Kyle Kirkwood, No. 27 Andretti Global Honda (229.607 mph) 26. Katherine Legge, No. 11 HMD Motorsports w/ A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet (229.456 mph) 27. Mick Schumacher, No. 47 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda (229.450 mph) Row 10 28. Graham Rahal, No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda (229.017 mph) 29. Dennis Hauger, No. 19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda (228.982 mph) 30. Jacob Abel, No. 51 Abel Motorsports Chevrolet (228.169 mph) Row 11 31. Sting Ray Robb, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet (226.572 mph) 32. Caio Collet, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet 33. Jack Harvey, No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing ChevroletLatest Sports News from FOX Sports
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As you’re probably aware, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the US last week.
The royal couple met with Donald and Melania Trump, and Charles even delivered a speech to Congress.
We may never know exactly what the president and the king talked about behind closed doors, but according to one report, Charles and Donald dedicated some time to discussing the Prince Harry problem.
“The king and the president have become good friends at this point and routinely share private conversations about matters that are close to their hearts,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.
“This trip provided them with the opportunity to do just that about a number of matters, including Charles’ difficult situation with Harry,” the insider continued, adding:
“They talked about it, agreeing it’s the elephant in the room that needs to be addressed before things slide any further out of hand. Charles laid it all on the table.”
And what exactly did Charles lay on the table? Well, according to Radar, the possibility of having Harry deported from the US was discussed at one point.
“If he were to be deported… it would actually be the ideal situation from the royals’ point of view,” said the source.
“If it happens this way nobody, even Prince William, can argue because it’s a solution that’s been forced on the family. Plus, if it gets Harry away from Meghan, that’s the ultimate win.”
The source claims that Prince William and Kate Middleton prefer having Harry and Meghan Markle overseas. And apparently, that’s one of the reasons Charles is a fan of the deportation option — that way, Wiliam can’t object!
Trump has bashed Harry and Meghan on numerous occasions, and he’s publicly discussed the possibility of deporting them at least twice.
“Harry is whipped like no person I think I’ve ever seen,” Trump once told Piers Morgan in an interview, adding:
“I’m not a fan of Meghan, I’m not a fan, and I wasn’t right from the beginning. I think poor Harry is being led around by his nose.”
Trump then predicted that the marriage would “end, and it’ll end bad,” adding:
“I wonder if Harry’s going to go back on his hands and knees.”
When he was most recently asked about the likelihood of deporting the Duke of Sussex, Tump demurred, saying:
“I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Of course, he might have made those remarks in order to curry good favor with the royals. If Charles is actually pro-deportation, that might change everything.
Did King Charles Really Ask Donald Trump to Deport Prince Harry? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Ella’s necklace certainly made a statement at the ACM Awards. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
Ella’s necklace certainly made a statement at the ACM Awards. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
Luke Bryan shares his wildest meet-and-greet stories. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
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Sydney Sweeney’s love life and professional life have both been taking off.
Just one month ago, she went Instagram official with Scooter Braun.
All eyes are on her every Euphoria Sunday as Season 3 continues to court controversy.
Are these “spicy,” NSFW scenes on screen driving a wedge into her real-life romance?
How does he feel about her ‘Euphoria’ scenes?
A new report from Page Six offers to shed light about how Scooter Braun feels about his girlfriend’s spicier scenes on Euphoria.
Season 3 of the HBO drama — no longer a “teen drama” after a real-life filming hiatus and an in-universe time skip — has doubled down upon Sydney Sweeney’s nude and sexually charged scenes.
“Scooter has absolutely no issue with Sydney’s more provocative scenes in ‘Euphoria,’” an insider reported.
The source continued: “or any of the work she does as an actress.”
According to the insider: “He fully understands that it’s part of her job and respects how dedicated she is to her craft.”
“Their relationship is very secure,” reported the source.
“And,” the insider affirmed, “there’s a strong level of trust between them.”
The insider characterized: “Scooter isn’t the type to feel threatened by her work or try to control what roles she takes on.”
According to the source: “He’s incredibly supportive of her career and proud of everything she’s accomplished.”
Despite substantial — albeit partially manufactured — controversy in 2025, her career has soared to new heights.
Sydney Sweeney and controversial music mogul Scooter Braun went ‘Instagram Official’ this week.
— fanana hammock (@fananahammock.bsky.social) April 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
How is the relationship overall?
According to this same inside source, Sweeney and Braun are still going strong.
“They’re both very happy together,” the insider characterized.
“And,” the source assessed, “things between them have been going really well.”
There was considerable backlash when word of their entanglement first came out last year.
Sweeney had, as we mentioned, a series of controversies — or, arguably, one controversy that she did not handle in a reassuring way, ignoring for too long. Braun is already a controversial figure.
✈️ Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun board a private jet in Australia. https://t.co/7LKTCJmuUq pic.twitter.com/FbCBnFuQks
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 8, 2026
Sydney Sweeney has been portraying Cassie Howard on Euphoria since the series premiered in 2019.
The role has involved dramatic acting and more from the start. A disproportionate focus has fallen upon her nude scenes, however.
Arguably, Euphoria has doubled down on courting controversy and attempting to “shock” viewers with kinks, suggestive content, and slurs on Season 3. Some suggest that it’s to keep the show relevant after such a lengthy hiatus.
There might be a lot of very valid criticism to level against Braun, but it’s good to hear that he’s not one of those weird men who dates a woman only to seek to sabotage her work and control her.
It may even be reassuring that the tone of Page Six‘s source sounds an awful lot like what a publicist for Braun might say. If he were unhappy and wanted it known, perhaps this report would sound very different.
Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun: Facing Relationship Tension Over NSFW … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Cody Johnson had one of the biggest moments of the night at the 2026 ACM Awards. At the very end of Sunday’s star-studded show, he took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year title. While celebrating the milestone win, he surprised the crowd by dedicating the win to fellow nominee Luke Combs.
The night marked Johnson’s third time being nominated in the category and his first win. He was up against Combs, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen. While he could have used his acceptance speech to thank so many people, he chose to call attention to one particular artist who he has personally watched “devote his entire life to country music.”
Johnson was a supporting act for Combs on his 2023 world tour. During that time the artists jetted off to Australia for a string of shows and while there, Combs unfortunately missed his wife, Nicole, giving birth to their second son, Beau. The next night, he got on stage and delivered a powerhouse show. Seeing that level of dedication left a lasting impact on Johnson, which is why he chose to dedicate his first-ever Entertainer of the Year win to his fellow country star.
“Tonight I want to dedicate this to somebody that you guys probably didn’t expect me to dedicate this to…I was there the night in Australia when his wife gave birth to one of their sons. And I watched the anguish and I watched the defeat on his face for not being there because he was across the world playing music in a sold-out arena,” Johnson recalled. “And the next night right after it, I watched him get on stage and absolutely murder the stage and go on stage and play country music and preach the message of country music to a bunch of Australians across the world.”
He added, “So tonight I want to dedicate my first Entertainer of the Year award to my buddy Luke Combs. I love you brother. Thank you.”
Prior to this surprise dedication, viewers saw the Texas native become overwhelmed with emotion when he first heard his name called for the coveted trophy. As Johnson collected himself at the mic in front of a crowd filled with fans and fellow artists, he joked that he had prepared a speech, but had already covered most of what he wanted to say earlier in the night while accepting Male Artist of the Year.
“I literally have no idea what I’m going to say,” Johnson stated honestly.
It turned out that not knowing what to say may have resulted in something even better, because it came directly from the heart. He went on to recall the days of his mom catching him as a child with a microphone duct taped to the side of the bunk bed in his room and a guitar with no strings, singing the Rick Trevino song, “Learning As You Go.”
His reason for sharing this glimpse into his life was to prove that all he ever wanted was to be performing in front of a crowd and now he is doing that on a greater scale than he ever dreamed of. And Johnson has not taken his platform for granted. He prides himself on promoting positivity through his words and music all over the world.
“I get to use my platform to not only promote positivity in this country and all over the world. I get to use it to make you experience emotions that I feel, whether we’re crying, whether we’re laughing, whether we’re happy or sad, I get to convey that through this thing that God gave me called music,” Johnson shared. “It’s the greatest drug that has ever been introduced on planet earth.”
While he has garnered so much success leading up to this moment, Johnson wanted to make it clear that at the end of the day, when he goes home, that artist hat comes off so that he is completely unplugged and present for his family.
“I just want y’all to know that when I go home, I take my phone and I turn it face down. When I go home, I am a husband. I am a father. I’m a cattle rancher. So listen, all you fans out here in the top bowl, I turn you guys off and as soon as I step on the jet, as soon as I step on the bus, all I look forward to is seeing you because I can’t wait to see you on that stage so we can experience those motions together,” he added.
The moving speech ended with his heartfelt dedication to Luke Combs.
This was certainly a night to remember for Johnson. On top of winning both Male of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, he took the stage to perform a stirring and patriotic rendition of “Travelin’ Soldier.” Johnson was also up for wins in the categories of Single of the Year and Visual Media of the Year, both for “The Fall.”
He is set to return to the road with a weekend of shows on May 29 in Grand Rapids, MI and May 30 in Rosemont, IL, followed by a trip to Nashville to perform at Nissan stadium for CMA Fest on June 5.
2026 ACM Awards Performance Lineup
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards also featured performances by Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.
Other highlights include collaborations between Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis, Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack and a special closing performance of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” by Blake Shelton as a tribute to the late Nashville songwriter, Don Schlitz, who passed away on April 16, 2026.
Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, and TJ Osborne were among the night’s many presenters.
Shania Twain hosted the nearly 2.5-hour event, which streamed live to a global audience in over 240 countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video. The show returned to Las Vegas and aired from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
A complete list of winners can be found HERE.
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By: James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
Days before the end of their regular legislative session, the Alaska Legislature has almost finalized the state’s annual capital budget, one of four regular budget bills that pass through the Capitol annually.
Passed by the state House in a 24-16 vote on Friday, the capital budget contains $2.5 billion in spending, including $323 million for drinking water projects, $148.3 million for K-12 public school repairs and construction and $42.5 million for the University of Alaska.
Various federal programs are expected to pay for the bulk of the bill — $1.8 billion in total. State accounts would be used to pay for the remainder.
The amount of state money in this year’s capital budget is almost double what it was last year, when spending was near a record low.
Even with the increase, spending remains short of what’s needed to cover deferred maintenance. Two years ago, the statewide deferred maintenance backlog was estimated at $2.4 billion, with $180 million per year needed to keep that figure from increasing.
The part of this year’s budget devoted to deferred maintenance is near that amount — it does not significantly reduce the backlog.
The capital budget covers spending in fiscal year 2027, which starts July 1. If oil prices are higher than predicted during the first half of that year, the state would earn millions of dollars in extra revenue, and the bill calls for diverting that money to a variety of maintenance and construction projects statewide.
“This capital budget, to be honest, is in some ways a huge step forward over last year,” said Rep. Calvin Schrage, I-Anchorage and co-chair of the House Finance Committee in charge of the capital budget.
“We see a much larger investment in being able to address some of our key areas in the state, but it also, I will recognize, does not go far enough, given the levels of deferred maintenance and other needs throughout our state,” he said.
Before the final vote, House lawmakers spent two days considering possible amendments to the bill but adopted only two. The most substantial restored some federal funding for the West Susitna Access Project, a proposal to build a road into the western Matanuska-Susitna Borough in order to support mining projects.
Members of the House Finance Committee had eliminated the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s ability to accept federal money for the project. On the House floor, lawmakers restored half of the receipt authority.
Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Big Lake and a booster of the project, thanked his colleagues for restoring that money but said he couldn’t vote for the bill because it didn’t contain full funding for the access project.
Even then, “It’s a decent bill. It’s got things in there for just about everybody,” McCabe said.
The House’s vote sends the capital budget back to the Senate, which approved an earlier version of the bill by a 19-0 vote on April 21.
Before that vote, House and Senate leaders negotiated an agreement that would allow the House to add no more than $100 million in projects funded by general-purpose state dollars to the capital budget.
The House-passed version abides by that agreement, and Senate aides familiar with both the budget and the agreement said they do not expect senators to object to the House’s additions.
House and Senate lawmakers are negotiating a compromise operating budget and a compromise mental health budget; those are expected to pass from the Capitol on Wednesday, the last day of the regular session. Legislators and Dunleavy previously approved the supplemental budget, the first of the four regular budget bills.
After being transmitted to the governor, all budget bills are subject to his line-item veto powers. Dunleavy may eliminate or reduce specific items in the budget but cannot add any or increase their amounts.