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WWE champ Jade Cargill very hopeful to meet ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin at Hall of Fame ceremony
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LAS VEGAS – WrestleMania 42 is the big-ticket item on pro wrestling fans’ checklist this weekend in Las Vegas, but before the bell rings, WWE will enshrine its 2026 class into the Hall of Fame.
AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Sycho Sid, Bad News Brown, Dennis Rodman, the tag team duo known as Demolition and Hulk Hogan’s match with Andre the Giant from WrestleMania 3 are included this year.
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Jade Cargill enters the arena before competing against Iyo Sky during “SmackDown” at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on April 10, 2026. (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Jade Cargill, the current WWE women’s champion, is also excited about the Hall of Fame festivities. She told Fox News Digital she was a big fan of the Attitude Era of the WWE and was hopeful to meet “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
“I hope he is there because I want to meet him,” she told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “He’s one of the people, other than Paul Heyman and Booker T, Paul Heyman I was like I have to meet him. How did this guy survive this long? He’s bigger than life. He’s just natural with it. I have to meet him, have to take a picture with him, talk to him, I have to do that.
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Stone Cold Steve Austin speaks during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 20, 2025. (WWE/WWE/Getty Images)
“And Stone Cold is the other person. I’m very hopeful that he’s gonna be there at the Hall of Fame. He was there last year. But I couldn’t like, there was so many people crowding him. And just to see Stephanie (McMahon) get her flowers is one-of-one. I love that for her.”
Austin was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as a wrestler. Last year, he was inducted as part of the immortal moment wing. His match with Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 was inducted last year. He’s one of eight wrestlers who are in the Hall of Fame multiple times.
WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill performs in the ring during “SmackDown” at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 13, 2026. (Bradlee Rutledge/WWE)
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The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Friday night at midnight ET.
Trump administration set to launch tariff refund portal. Here’s what to know.
The U.S. government is set to launch an online portal next week that lets businesses request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. But payouts won’t be automatic, and legal experts said businesses could face other obstacles getting their money back.
A federal agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will boot up the portal — known as CAPE, for Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries — so companies can submit claims for tariff refunds. CBP confirmed in a filing on Tuesday that CAPE will open for refund applications on April 20.
The government could owe businesses up to $175 billion after the Supreme Court ruled in February that President Trump had illegally issued tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. Since the landmark decision, companies have filed thousands of lawsuits with the Court of International Trade (CIT) seeking tariff refunds.
“CAPE will simplify International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund requests made pursuant to court order and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority by providing an electronic pathway to submit valid IEEPA duty refund claims,” CBP states in guidance on its website.
Here’s what to know about the government tariff refund portal, including who is eligible to submit a claim and how soon businesses could receive payment.
Burden on the importer
Although CAPE will offer a mechanism for businesses to seek compensation for the illegal emergency levies, it places the onus for obtaining refunds on hundreds of thousands of U.S. importers, trade attorneys told CBS News. The system also limits refund applications to “unliquidated tariffs” — estimated duties that can still be amended — as well as to tariffs that were finalized by CBP within the past 80 days.
“It’s amazing that CBP has been cooperative as they’ve been,” attorney Lizbeth Levinson, co-chair of the international trade practice group at Fox Rothschild, told CBS News. “But one thing has been clear from the beginning — that customs is putting the burden on the importer. Customs is not figuring it out. It’s up to each individual importer.”
Who is eligible?
Two types of parties can use CAPE to apply for tariff refunds: businesses that paid IEEPA tariffs and customs brokers that paid duties on an importer’s behalf.
Only the so-called importer of record is entitled to money back, according to Levinson. For example, consumers who were hit with higher costs on an imported product are not eligible to submit claims for a tariff refund.
Are the refunds automatic?
No, businesses must opt in for refunds and wait for CBP to process and approve their claims.
“These are absolutely not automatic refunds,” Levinson said. “You have to jump through hoops, even though customs should have taken it upon themselves to do automatic refunds. They have all the information — they know who paid IEEPA duties and how to get in touch with people.”
Which tariffs are eligible for refunds?
Only IEEPA tariffs are eligible for refunds, and even then, there are limits to the kinds of duties CBP said it will refund. Initially, CAPE will accept requests for estimated tariffs, along with those that were finalized by CBP within the past 80 days.
That accounts for roughly 63% of all IEEPA duties, according to Sanne Manders, president of Flexport, a global trade and logistics company that helps businesses estimate the size of their refunds.
“The remaining 37% of entries that have already been liquidated or are being protested are excluded,” Manders said, adding that businesses face ongoing uncertainty over their eligibility for refunds. “A lot is still unclear about what the process will be.”
When will companies get refunds?
CBP has said it will issue tariff refunds for valid claims within 60 to 90 days of approving them. But it could take longer if claims contain errors or inaccuracies that require fixing.
Manders noted that it’s not uncommon for customs brokers to make mistakes in paperwork by, for example, applying the wrong tariff codes to a given import.
“The big message is that you have to clean up your act before you ask for a refund,” he said. “Assuming everything goes well, you’ll probably see the 63% of refunds potentially in months, while the other 37% could take years.”
Meanwhile, although the tariff refund portal is set to launch next week, some trade attorneys and other experts fear potential hitches.
“April 20 is when things are going to start to hit the fan,” Adam Hanover, managing director of restructuring and dispute resolution at CohnReznick Advisory, told CBS News. “I am still not sold that the system is going to work.”
Ernst & Young trade policy expert Blake Harden told CBS News that while she’s impressed by the progress CBP has made in standing up a refund system, time will tell how effective it is. “On paper this all looks pretty good. But is this system really going to operate as advertised?”
An alternative to refunds
Some importers may decide that the hassle of collecting and submitting paperwork for a tariff refund isn’t worth the effort, especially without a guarantee they’ll be made whole anytime soon.
Those businesses have an alternative. Some hedge funds and financial services firms are buying businesses’ tariff refund claims, putting money in importers’ pockets immediately, while taking on the administrative burden of applying for a refund, according to Flexport’s Manders.
“That is an option for importers who don’t want to wait to get their money back,” he said, noting that Flexport is itself offering to purchase such claims. “They can sell their claim now, get the money instantly and be done with it.”
This route could appeal to “anyone who needs cash now, because you know you will get your money in weeks, instead of months,” he added.
Rick Woldenberg, CEO of educational toy company Learning Resources, estimates the U.S. government owes his business up to $12 million in refunds for tariffs the company paid. It was his company’s 2025 lawsuit that the Supreme Court ruled on in striking down the Trump administration’s use of IEEPA to impose tariffs.
He told CBS News he plans to be “first in line” when the refund portal opens next week, although Woldenberg would’ve preferred that the government automatically reimburse businesses.
“Most people have the experience of getting a check in the mail when they pay more in taxes than they owe,” he said. “You don’t have to opt in to get money back. You don’t have to remind them or beg them — it’s not theirs.”
Expert tips on how to film great video and audio at concerts using your phone
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Hannah Ewens is a writer and editor specialising in music, culture, and profile interviews. She is the author of the non-fiction book Fangirls: Scenes From Modern Music Culture.
It’s deceptively tricky to capture good video at a club or gig on your phone. In the excitement of the night, it can feel like what you’re filming is good enough – until you watch the footage back. What felt like an unforgettable moment often translates into shaky video, distorted sound and grainy visuals, destined for the graveyard of your phone. Between low lighting, loud speakers and packed crowds, live music is one of the hardest environments to capture well – but with the right techniques, and newer smartphone features designed for low-light video, stabilisation and clearer audio, it’s possible to record clips that do the moment justice.
Someone who knows plenty about this is DJ Miamor, real name Mia. Mia came up on the UK club scene soundtracking young people’s nights out with her addictive blend of R&B and Afrobeats. Whenever she goes to clubs to perform or support her peers, she has no idea what the lighting and environmental challenges will be for shooting. She doesn’t want to rely on the venue videographer, rather shoot her own content for her channels.
Recently she started using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it’s completely changed the game for her. Here she shares her top tips for shooting great quality video and audio while you’re on a night out.
Clean up background noise for clearer audio
Often, so much noise competes for attention in your video – or worse yet the wrong element of noise drowns out the rest entirely. Sometimes even Mia’s music, the most important part of her videos, can’t be heard. Relatedly, there’s nothing worse than when she wants to repost other people’s stories of her performing on her social media, but the audio is a racket.
“I’m not a sound engineer, so even just hearing the word audio can be daunting,” she says. “But using the Audio Eraser* on the Galaxy S26 Ultra meant that it automatically detected the external sounds. I usually want to isolate the music because I can’t sing and I don’t want my voice in the audio behind the track.” In recent videos, she’s also managed to lower the volume of the wind and get rid of that buzz of standing too close for a speaker or sound system, with the feature allowing her to grab that sound and delete it. “Whenever audio sounds like a tin can, you can fix that instantly and easily,” she says.
Use low-light settings to avoid grainy video
As soon as there’s not enough light, content will look pixelated and blurry. “The Nightography video** feature has been a lifesaver,” Mia says. “I used to always have a problem with my other phone at night, everything would come out grainy but with the right feature – or the right light – your content won’t come out muddy or grainy.” The 200 megapixel main camera also really helped with that, she adds, “so that even in low light you don’t have to stress about doing too much editing on top of that – it makes phone content look really crisp.”
Edit out distractions using AI video tools
It’s not ideal when the video is almost perfect – there’s something fun about what you and your friends are doing for instance – but some unnoticed detail in the shot is spoiling it. “With Photo Assist† you can tell AI to remove or add in objects and items – and I found it so easy to use the stylus to circle something unwanted,” says Mia, who also uses the feature for images and videos taken at home. “It even gives you multiple versions of your video or photo.”
Use stabilisation to avoid shaky footage
Even if you’re trying to do a stylised video that’s in the action and moving about excitedly, there needs to be a degree of stability to what you’re shooting. Typically, Mia takes a basic tripod with her if she wants to shoot stabilised content, even if it’s just for her phone. However, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, you can go equipment free. “Clubs and venues are religiously hectic and my hands are notoriously shaky – but with the Super Steady Video‡ feature built into the video section of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the stabilisation was so good, it looked professionally filmed on a proper video camera,” she says. “It even worked when I was dancing and filming at the same time.”
Get the best angle or use optical zoom without losing quality
Rather than take a video of the action that you know isn’t quite right in the moment, make sure you get to the spot that gives you a clear open shot of the subject. “Often I’ll want to take a great video of the performer behind the decks but I’m too far away to get a clear shot,” says Mia. “Ordinarily I’d just get a bit closer because usually with phones you’ll zoom and it’ll look so blurry it’s like a one pixel phone. But on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, I could even zoom in 10x optical quality. It almost felt as invasive as a telescope!”
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1. How do I record good audio at a club or gig on my phone?Use features that isolate, enhance or remove specific sounds. On the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Audio Eraser* can help remove unwanted background noise like WHAT after filming. Positioning also matters – avoid standing directly next to speakers to prevent distortion.
2. Why does my video look grainy at night?Low light forces your phone camera to increase sensitivity, which creates noise (grain). Using dedicated night video modes – such as Nightography** – or cameras with larger sensors (such as the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 200MP main camera) which helps produce clearer, sharper footage in dark environments.
3. How can I stop my videos from being shaky while filming?Use a tripod or turn on built-in stabilisation features. On the Galaxy S26 series, Super Steady Video‡ smooths motion even while walking or dancing.
4. Is it better to zoom or move closer at a gig?Moving closer is usually better, but if that’s not possible, use optical zoom rather than digital zoom to maintain image quality. The Galaxy S26 Ultra series offers 10x optical quality zoom which can help you capture clear footage from further away.
5. Can I fix bad concert footage after recording?Yes – via in-built editing tools that let you adjust audio, remove unwanted objects or enhance clarity after filming. On the Galaxy S26, AI-powered editing and tools within Creative Studio† can help refine clips quickly and easily.
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Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy S26 Ultra camera and AI features at Samsung
*Samsung account login required. Six types of sound can be detected; voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Results may vary depending on audio source & condition of the video. Network connection required to be used on supported apps.
**Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions.
†Requires network connection and Samsung account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the saved image to indicate it was generated by Galaxy AI. Accuracy of output not guaranteed.
‡Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.
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British lawmakers are in a jam over changes to the definition of marmalade
LONDON — Marmalade is proving to be a sticky subject in Britain as a debate simmers over changes to the definition of the beloved breakfast spread made of citrus fruits.
Lawmakers in the House of Commons on Wednesday expressed concern about marmalade’s future after media reports that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s push for closer ties with the European Union could mean unwanted change for the tangy toast topping.
Along with being a breakfast-table staple, marmalade has achieved a special place in British culture as the favorite food of the fictional character Paddington Bear and a subsequent association with the late Queen Elizabeth II after the two appeared together in a short comedy video during her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Recent media reports say the preserve — most commonly made from the juice and rind of oranges — will have to be relabeled “citrus marmalade” under a food and drink deal with the European Union.
“What would Paddington think!” fumed the Daily Mail earlier this month. Opposition Conservative foreign affairs spokeswoman Priti Patel accused the government of “attacking the great British marmalade.”
Like many “euromyths” — stories about EU bureaucracy that are ever-popular in the British press — it has an element of truth.
The bloc has relaxed a rule — introduced at Britain’s request when it was a member — that had said only preserves made from citrus fruit could be called marmalade. Other preserves had to be labeled as jam, despite the fact that in some European countries, the name marmalade is applied to all fruit conserves. In German, for example, the word for jam is “marmelade.”
After Britain’s exit, the EU decreed that member states can also use the word marmalade for non-citrus fruit spreads, as long as the type of fruit involved is identified.
With Britain planning to align its food rules with those of the bloc as part of measures to ease post-Brexit trade, hence the conundrum.
Democratic Unionist Party lawmaker Jim Shannon lamented in Parliament that it was a case of “EU labeling interfering with our produce.”
The U.K. government says marmalade sold in Britain is usually labeled “orange marmalade” or “Seville orange marmalade” and is already in compliance with EU rules.
Food Security Minister Angela Eagle said that there would be “a small change to our marmalade description rules,” but “the real-world impact would be minimal and consumers are unlikely to notice any difference.”
Opposition Liberal Democrat lawmaker Tessa Munt, who had called for Wednesday’s marmalade debate, was more concerned about protecting the integrity of this “distinctly British product.”
She urged the government to ensure that “only citrus fruits can precede the world marmalade on labels.”
“I have seen strawberry marmalade and all sorts of pear marmalade” in one upmarket grocer, she exclaimed. “This is rubbish. There’s no such thing.”
Jordan Hadaway: The 24-year-old manager who has won a top-flight promotion with Llandudno
Nothing has stopped the men’s side this year, though, with only seven points dropped from 29 games. At home, they have been flawless with 50 goals scored and only six conceded.
“At the start of the season we wanted to finish in the top four and better last year’s points,” he says, with sights now set on making Llandudno a top-flight mainstay.
“I didn’t think we’d win the league, perhaps as a manager I didn’t think I’d be experienced enough.”
Guinn – who had the agonising wait of making sure promotion was secured by the award of a tier-one licence – said there were some doubts he was doing the right thing in placing such faith in youth.
“His age was a bit of a worry, whether he could control the dressing room,” says the former player who was at the club when they faced Swedish giants IFK Goteborg just ten years ago.
“But he had an old head on young shoulders and I’m glad my gut was right.”
Hadaway adds: “I wasn’t naive when I was appointed. It wasn’t so much the players, but others asking why the chairman would put his faith in me when the club could fold if we went down.
“I knew what people were going to say and think but I’ve always tried to be honest and open and it wasn’t about trying to prove anything, just hard work and letting people see. If you treat people with respect it goes a long way
“I’m not without flaws and I don’t have everything but I’ve surrounded myself with good people and I’m able to still learn.”
Including during the day job as a PE teacher at a local sixth form, where he says there’s not much between the boisterous nature of the classroom or the dressing room.
After all, as football has shown once again, age is just a number.
Does your room heat up as soon as you turn off the AC? Tips to keep it cool for longer | – The Times of India
When you turn off the air conditioning and notice the temperature rise very soon, you may feel annoyed, particularly during hot summers. This occurs because heat gets accumulated on the walls, furniture, and even air through the day. As soon as you turn off the AC, the accumulated heat is released in the room. However, there are some small tricks that will help you keep your room cooler for a longer duration without overusing the air conditioning system.
Why does your room get warm quickly after the AC is turned off
It all comes down to heat accumulation. Sources of heat include the sun, heat transferred by air, and internal heat within solid substances such as walls and furniture. Although an AC system can cool down the air, it will not be able to remove heat from solid substances entirely.Once you turn off your AC unit, heat begins to radiate from the accumulated heat. Poor insulation, sunlight exposure, and leaking doors or windows will exacerbate the issue.
Simple tips to keep your room cool for longer
In order to slow down the cooling effect, it is necessary first to prevent the ingress of heat from outside. One should keep the curtains closed, particularly if one’s windows have direct exposure to the sun. According to the Department for Environment and Water, shading windows is an efficient way of preventing heat from entering the room.Secondly, make sure that the room is properly sealed so that no heat could come into the room through the gaps in doors and windows. Door seals or drafts excluders can be a helpful solution.The third thing one can do is to use fans even when the AC is switched off. This is because fans cannot provide cooling but only facilitate circulation of the cooled air. Moreover, it would be wise to refrain from using heat-producing devices like electric irons, ovens, etc.
Long-term ways to improve cooling efficiency
If you’re looking for more lasting solutions, consider improving insulation. Insulation in walls and ceilings ensures that the cool air remains inside, while preventing the entry of heat. Reflective window films and thermal curtains can also be used.Additionally, having an appropriate temperature for your AC at about 24-26 degrees Celsius makes it balanced and efficient. You will be able to cool down your house without straining your AC.Finally, it is vital to ensure that your AC is maintained to ensure that it works effectively. The filters are very important because they ensure that the cooling process is effective.In summary, with all these measures taken and other changes done, you will enjoy your cool room for a long time even without your AC.
Lynette Hooker’s daughter hits out as Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas
The daughter of a Michigan woman who disappeared at sea after reportedly falling overboard from a boat more than a week ago has hit out at her stepfather for leaving the Bahamas.
Brian Hooker, 59, told CBS News shortly after he was released from police custody on Monday without charge that he would help search for his missing wife, 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. “I won’t be able to stop looking,” he said.
He was arrested on April 8 after telling authorities that his wife fell from their dinghy as they sailed from Hope Town to Elbow Cay on April 4, and that strong currents carried her away. He said his wife had the boat’s keys, causing its engine to shut off and forcing him to paddle ashore. He has denied any wrongdoing in connection with her disappearance.
His attorney, Terrel Butler, told CBS News that Hooker has now left the Bahamas to see his ailing mother, but plans to return as the search for his wife continues. Butler did not specify when he planned to return.
Lynette Hooker’s daughter Karli Aylesworth, who has questioned her stepfather’s account of what happened, said in a statement to the outlet that it shows he is “not much of a man of his word.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.