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NEW The occupation of the hall took place nearly 12 hours after Monday's 2pm deadline for protestors to leave their encampment or face suspension. Video footage and pictures captured inside the building show protestors locking arms in front of the hall, as well as barricading themselves inside the building.

Since the pandemic, much has been made of the exodus from those Democrat-controlled states to Florida and Texas but the Sunshine State appears to have lapped the field, according to Zillow data. Seven of the ten most expensive neighborhoods in America are now located in Florida, with one topping the list and one more making the top ten.

Barbra Streisand left fans reeling after publicly grilling Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic use in a barbed Instagram comment on Monday before she quickly backtracked and deleted the remark.. McCarthy, 53, caught Streisand's eye when she posted an image of herself and pal Adam Shankman, 59, in Los Angeles on Sunday at CTG's The Gala 2024 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The comedian - whose weight has fluctuated over the years - showcased her newly slimmed down figure in a stylish mint dress and blazer. 

Five Lincoln Middle School students have been banned from future competitions after they refused to compete against Becky Pepper-Jackson, 13, on April 18. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against the Harrison County Board of Education on the student's behalf. Pepper-Jackson has lived as a girl for more than five years. She began identifying as female in the third grade, take puberty blockers and legally changed her name. Pepper-Jackson took home first place in shot put at the track and field championship.

Footage shows Saltanat Nukenova (left), 31, being brutally beaten by her husband, Kuandyk Bischimbayev (inset), 43, Kazakhstan's former economy minister, in a restaurant belonging to one of his relatives. It was shared during his televised murder trial before the country's Supreme Court , which has shocked the nation, with tens of thousands signing petitions for harsher penalties for domestic violence. Bishimbayev, 43, had claimed in court that his wife had died from 'self-inflicted' injuries on November 9 last year. But the CCTV footage directly contradicts his claim, as it shows the politician punching and kicking his defenseless wife over a period of more than two hours. Bishimbayev finally admitted in court last Wednesday that he had beaten her and 'unintentionally' caused her death.

Cheng 'Charlie' Saephan, 46, claimed his $1.3billion Powerball prize on Monday. Saephan, his wife Duanpan and their friend Laiza Chao all chipped in on a batch of tickets bought at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, Oregon. The trio will be sharing a lump sum of $422million after taxes. Saephan is an immigrant from Laos who has been battling cancer for eight years. 'I had a feeling and said, like, "I can win it, I can win it," but I didn't think I was going to win this big,' Saephan said.

On November 12, 2021, Britney Spears celebrated 'the best day ever' as a judge called an end to her controversial conservatorship.  It marked the end of 14 long years in which Britney's finances, career and personal liberties had been controlled by her father Jamie (right) - a move he insisted was to protect her wellbeing, yet she claimed was 'abusive.'  The 42-year-old Grammy winner had compared being under conservatorship to being a 'sex trafficking victim', detailing that she was made to work against her will, forced into taking birth control and had no control over seeing her sons or friends.  Indeed, having heard Britney's emotive testimony it was hard not to sympathise, after all who would want to think of the princess of pop locked away in an ivory tower with no autonomy? Certainly not the fans who had championed the #FreeBritney campaign (inset, fans at a 2021 rally) and openly wept openly outside the courtroom when her conservatorship was terminated. Yet three years on from the fateful ruling, it's beginning to look like cutting Britney off from her only support system was misguided.

Lali Sokolov encountered Gita Fuhrmannova - the woman who would become his wife - when she stood before him emaciated and robbed of her dignity at Auschwitz death camp. Amidst the evil of the Nazi killing machine, Lali - himself a Jew who had been put to work under threat of death - tattooed a number on her arm like he had done to tens of thousands of people before her. Their ensuing romance was one ray of light that would captivate millions of readers decades later. The Tattooist of Auschwitz, the novel by Heather Morris, was published in 2018 and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. It was based on the testimony of Lali, who tattooed prisoner numbers on hundreds of thousands of inmates who were sent to Auschwitz in Nazi-occupied Poland. 

In a bizarre new interview on her daytime talk show, Drew Barrymore called VP Kamala Harris 'Momala.' 'In our country,' Barrymore said to the vice president; 'we need you to be Momala of the country.' Harris smiled and seemed unsure how to respond to the new moniker. At another point in the interview, Harris defended her laugh, and she implied that those who make fun of it are exhibiting a form of sexism. Harris then claimed that an example of lingering misogyny with the public adjusting to having a woman vice president is when people bring increased attention to her laugh or mannerism.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., running as an independent candidate, is now on the ballot  in California - his third state along with Utah and Michigan. Despite polling around 8.5%, Kennedy's presence worries both major parties, with Trump and Biden strategists concerned about his potential impact. His candidacy is sparking debate over potential spoilers and the legacy of his family's political affiliations. Kennedy had been running as a Democrat but last fall switched his ticket to run as an independent and is aiming to appear on state ballots right across the country in a bid to take on President Biden and former President Trump arguing both are unfit to serve.

Jesse Rossi and his daughter got terrifyingly close to the powerful EF3 tornado near Marietta, in southern Oklahoma, on Saturday. Their car was almost hit by debris during a Facebook Live stream by Jesse as the pair drove on the highway. Jesse and his daughter are heard discussing the cloud formation ahead of them as they see lightening and realize they are directly facing the tornado. As they decide to pull over. a large piece of metal falls right in front of their car, sparking panic in the storm chasers. At least 25 tornadoes killed four people in the state and left thousands without power Sunday, with at least 100 people injured. Footage of the aftermath in Marietta shows a Dollar Tree distribution center completely destroyed and ripped open by the twister. More than 20,000 people were still without electricity hours after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The destruction was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where a tornado crumpled many downtown buildings, tossed cars and buses and sheared the roofs off houses across a 15-block radius.

Firearms felon Terry Clark Hughes has been revealed as the suspect who opened fire at cops at a North Carolina home as they came to arrest him, after he set off a gun fight that left four officers dead and four more wounded. The suspect had a lengthy criminal history and was wanted for possession of a firearm by felon, and felony flee to elude out of Lincoln County, before he was shot dead on Monday, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. But Hughes was not the only shooter, Police Chief Johnny Jennings said in a news conference. 'When [officers] approached Hughes they were met by gunfire and returned the gunfire, striking Hughes, who was found deceased in a yard', Jennings said. Officers then received 'additional gunfire' from within the residence, but it is not yet clear whose bullets struck which officers, and how many cops were hit overall. The identity of the second shooter also remains unclear as Charlotte cops continue their investigation into the horror gun fight, but they have stated that a woman and a teen, 17, are being questioned.

Desperate college students entering the workforce are the newest scam victims with fake job recruiters promising lucrative careers duping them. The newest trick involves scammers reaching out to job seekers with promises of high-paying work. They then trick the student to accepting a check, which bounces, but not before the fraudsters have access to the victim's bank account allowing them to make off with their money. Recent college graduates are desperate for jobs, making them especially susceptible targets of scams

Nestled atop a hill with breathtaking views, this modern estate sprawls over 49 acres, offering 5000+ square feet of living space and a private airstrip. The property is the only one in the state of Connecticut with its own private landing strip. Each room of the mansion boasts panoramic windows with stunning views of the landscape, while an indoor gym, pool and spa provide further luxury.

This is the moment a TikToker accidentally captured a 'serial thief' using a distraction technique to swipe her phone from under her nose - a trick which many others claim to have fallen victim to. Aminah Ali (pictured), 25, was filming a video with a friend outside a restaurant in London earlier this month, when a woman arrived 'out of nowhere'. The content creator claims the lady asked for money, but as she did so was waving a piece of paper, which she sneakily allowed to drop over Aminah's device so she could take it. Aminah only realised her phone was missing a few minutes later and her 'heart dropped' when her friend Iryna Leterova revealed she had captured the moment the alleged thief positioned the paper so she could swipe the device.

The billionaire parents of Mint Butterfield, 16, have lashed out at the 'predator' who allegedly coaxed their daughter into disappearing in San Francisco last week. The parents wrote: 'We especially want to thank the seasoned law enforcement officers who understand the very real threat of predators who use the allure of drugs to groom teenagers.' Butterfield, who was found by police on Saturday evening, is the only daughter of two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield and Flickr founder Caterina Fake.

King Charles III looked overjoyed to be back on public duties today for the first time since his cancer diagnosis, smiling and waving as he arrived at a hospital in London . His Majesty - who still has the disease and is undergoing treatment - visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre this morning with his wife Queen Camilla, meeting patients and staff in his role as the charity's patron. Charles is keen that his inaugural engagement since doctors gave him the all-clear to restart public events will raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis. The 75-year-old monarch also hopes the trip can highlight some off the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, which is taking place at the hospital. And today it can be announced that His Majesty has agreed to become the new patron of Cancer Research UK, bringing his own ongoing experience to the position. The hospital was not chosen because it has a link with the King's treatment or form of cancer, neither of which have yet been publicly disclosed by Buckingham Palace .

NEW Prince Julian, the son of Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip stole the show with his cheeky facial expressions at the Royal Palace for for King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday in Stockholm today. Julian, the youngest of the eight grandchildren of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia , turned three at the end of March. The young royal sat on his mother's hip as he waved to crowds of well-wishers hoping to catch a glimpse of the King on his 78th birthday. He was joined by his siblings, Prince Alexander, seven, and Prince Gabriel, six, as they clapped, smiled and waved to royal fans. Prince Julian's facial expressions were similar to Prince Louis ' when he was pictured on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to celebrate Trooping the Colour in 2022.

The huge bash brought 10,000 partiers to the lake over the weekend. Revelers celebrated all day as they basked in the sun, drank alcohol and listed to loud music. Two people were arrested during the floating party for boating under the influence.

Jerry Seinfeld has sparked concern for his health after appearing to show signs of a tremor in a new interview. The 70-year-old comedian caused panic after a video surfaced from his appearance on In Depth with Graham Bensinger over the weekend, prompting many to encourage him to urgently seek medical attention. During the interview, which was filmed in March, Jerry reflected on his impressive career and spoke adoringly about his family life - but viewers couldn't help but notice that he seemed to visibly shake his head repeatedly throughout the conversation.

Jenna Phipps, a content creator from Canada, revealed in January that she'd bought a rundown midcentury modern gem, with ambitious plans to fix it up. The pitiable state of the house, however, could not be overstated, with extensive water damage that had created holes in the ceiling and floors, and was gradually causing the roof to collapse. On top of that, it was rife with mold as well as infested with mice and insects.

Brian Cox expressed his skepticism of religion in a new interview, saying it holds back humanity as a tool of patriarchal control, and called the Bible 'one of the worst books ever.' The Succession star, 77, appeared on the latest edition of The Starting Line Podcast , where he spoke with host Rich Leigh about a number of topics ranging to the popular TV series to religion to politics.

Quaker, a Cavalry black, and a grey called Vida bolted off after being spooked by builders moving rubble while they were on an extended exercise in Belgravia with five other horses and six soldiers from the Household Cavalry on Wednesday.

Kim Kardashian looked as if she had taken a page from the stylebook of her ex-husband Kanye West's current wife Bianca Censori during an outing in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 43-year-old reality TV icon was draped in a backless black ensemble from her go-to fashion house Balenciaga while stepping out in the city's Woodland Hills neighborhood. But the Kardashians star's look was striking similar to an outfit Bianca wore nearly a year ago in June of 2023, down to her platinum-dyed locks.

The remnants of Pantabangan town, located in the middle of a reservoir in the eponymous dam in the province of Nueva Ecija, can now be explored once again and have proved a major tourist attraction, despite the punishing temperatures. Parts of a church, municipal hall marker and a collection of tombstones first resurfaced in March after several months of 'almost no rain', said Marlon Paladin, a supervising engineer for the National Irrigation Administration. It is the sixth time the nearly 300-year-old settlement has resurfaced since the reservoir was created to provide irrigation water for local farmers and generate hydro-power. But Paladin said this is the longest period of time the ruins have breached the water's surface, such is the severity of the drought. The reservoir's water level has fallen nearly 164 feet (50 meters) from its normal high level of 725 feet (221 meters), figures from the state weather forecaster show.

The tear coursing down his cheek in a solitary streak causes no unsightly blotches or bloodshot eyes, but Justin Bieber would have known the furore it would fuel. Sure enough, after uploading two selfies of himself crying to his 292 million Instagram followers last weekend, pandemonium ensued. Was the pop star suffering another mental health crisis? His previous battles with everything from drug and sex addiction to low self-esteem have, after all, been well documented since he found fame as a teenager.

New York City influencer, Alexa Curtis, sparked controversy after confessing to running in the Brooklyn Half Marathon without paying. Curtis shared a video and tweet about her unregistered 13.1-mile run, skipping $125 fee. Curtis reflected on the race's cathartic impact, revisiting memories along the route, including her first Brooklyn apartment. Despite her apology to followers on Monday, online criticism persists, urging her to uphold better standards in the future.

Royal watchers have accused Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark of photoshopping their first official royal portrait weeks after their British counterparts were slammed for putting out 'fake' Mother's Day pictures. The royal couple's official picture was debuted on social media on Friday - and featured the Australian born queen standing alongside her king. She wore a deep green velvet and lace gown along with the crown's 'most complete' heirloom jewel set - featuring matching emeralds.

Roads and buildings for Nusantara, which is intended to replace the slowly sinking city of Jakarta, have begun to sprout on the eastern coast of Borneo. Nusantara won't be finished until 2045, but 6,000 government workers will relocate to the new capital by the time of the next president's inauguration in October. The project will cost $35billion in total and house around 1.9million residents once it has been fully completed.

One of history's most influential philosophers, Plato (right) was known for his theories on politics, poetry, knowledge and ethics. And, thanks to a newly discovered scroll (inset) buried by Mount Vesuvius (left), we now know that the ancient Greek thinker was sharp in his criticisms until the very end, spending his last moments blasting a slave-girl flautist's 'lack of rhythm'. The centuries old passages detail Plato's final hours and reveal that the philosopher, who was suffering from a fever, had been listening to music and welcoming guests before he died at the age of 80 or 81 in around 348BC.

Ratajkowski looked stunning in snaps of herself rocking a navy sweater with an older Rangers logo of Lady Liberty on the front, while lying in bed as part of 'The Girls in Bed' collection on Monday. The brunette beauty rooted for the Rangers, who completed their first-round sweep of the Washington Capitals with a Game 4 win on Sunday, four months after she and fellow model Irini Shayk irritated Knicks fans. The duo left the Garden early during a matchup between the Knicks and Heat in Nov., when New York came back from a 21-point deficit to win, 100-98.