That’s one way to go with the flow. A Pennsylvania town painted curved road lines down a residential street in a new “traffic calming” initiative officials hope will rein in reckless driving — but many residents were left wondering if police would think they were driving drunk if they followed the new pattern. Montgomery Township, just outside Philadelphia, has new curvy lines down Grays Lane complete with curb extensions. “These traffic calming measures are being installed due to the numerous complaints/concerns we receive from residents about the ‘speedway’ Grays Lane has become,” officials wrote in a statement on Facebook. The…

WASHINGTON – Millions of tourists from all over flock to the nation’s capital each spring to catch a glimpse of the treasured cherry blossom trees.The blooms reached peak blossom this weekend as travelers snapped photos along the Tidal Basin and amid the monuments.While enjoying the scene, however, many visitors may not know there could be some harm done and even a penalty imposed for picking precious blooms or climbing the tree branches. TRAVEL DO’S AND DON’TS FOR DC CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON AMID PEAK BLOOMSFox News Digital asked cherry blossom visitors over the weekend if they knew whether it’s “illegal” to touch…

The president of Finland is urging President Trump to impose a deadline on Vladimir Putin of April 20 to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine.Speaking to Fox News in London following a weekend visit with Trump in Florida, Alexander Stubb praised Trump’s negotiating efforts, saying Trump is “probably the only person in the world who can mediate the peace.”DAN HOFFMAN: TRUMP HAS TRIED ‘EVERYTHING’ HE COULD TO ‘ENTICE’ RUSSIA TO COME TO BARGAINING TABLEBut he argued the ceasefire negotiation process should not be open ended.”We need a ceasefire, and we need a date for the ceasefire,” Stubb said. “And that date…

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A state senator in New Jersey reintroduced a bill this week that would allow Garden State residents and visitors to pump their own gas — but even the author is dubious about its chances of making it past committee. The bill, proposed by Republican Sen. Jon Bramnick, would require gas stations in the state with four or more pumps to have both full and self-service options. An attendant would still be onsite to help anyone with a disability, but beyond that, people would be free to fill up their gas on their own. New Jersey Republican Senator Jon Bramnick proposed…

An American who fled the Soviet Union in the 1970s and built a $200 million canned-food empire is calling on President Donald Trump to help rescue his company after Russian authorities seized the business and its assets, according to reports. Leonid Smirnov of Los Angeles, California, told the New York Post he is racing to save his company, Glavprodukt, which he started in 1999 and grew to become known as the Campbell’s of Russia.Smirnov said what is happening to his company is “a raid under a government seizure and confiscation attempt.” He also warned that if it could happen to…

A writer and photographer has spent the last 18 months capturing unbelievable images of the Scottish islands.Alastair Jackson documented his adventures as he traveled to 42 remote locations, SWNS reported.Jackson’s photographs were inspired by the Scottish weather, light, clouds and landscapes along the west coast.PENNSYLVANIA COUPLE TRAVELING ALL OVER THE GLOBE SHARE AMAZING PHOTOS, STORIES FROM WORLD TRAVELSWith nothing but a camera, a tent and walking boots, Jackson spent a minimum of one night camping out in each of the 42 remote destinations. “My mum had said she didn’t want to travel to any other islands, and it made me…

Pope Francis publicly acknowledged that this Lenten season is a time of healing for his soul and body.On Sunday, the Vatican released the text of Francis’ prepared Sunday Angelus prayer. It is the seventh straight Sunday that his illness has prevented him from delivering the blessing from a window over St. Peter’s Square as usual. “Dearest friends, let us live this Lent as a time of healing, all the more as it is the Jubilee,” Francis said. “I too am experiencing it this way, in my soul and in my body.””That is why I give heartfelt thanks to all those who,…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldDonald Trump’s stop-start trade war has sparked big swings across financial markets this year and triggered a sell-off on Wall Street. So investors are waiting nervously for the US president’s “liberation day” on Wednesday, when he has promised to unveil an array of “reciprocal” tariffs on the country’s trading partners.Equity and bond markets have whipsawed following early announcements on tariffs. Copper has surged in recent weeks as traders have anticipated charges on any imported metal. The gap between the New…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldNone of the top 20 law firms in the US have so far offered their “unconditional support” to an effort by Perkins Coie to fight sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.Organisers of an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie’s lawsuit are struggling to convince America’s most powerful law firms to sign up amid concerns they will face retaliation by the Trump administration, according to emails seen by the Financial Times.Eric Green, a well-known mediator, has been circulating a draft…

How much would you pay to shorten your NYC commute? Astoria resident Sam Ressler, 26, shelled out $1,200 to reclaim precious minutes, speeding up the daily trek to and from his SoHo office in a novel new way — with a pair of motorized Moonwalkers Aero shoes. Like a pair of rollerskates that require less effort — or sandals with the get-up-and-go of an electric scooter or an e-bike — these four-pound foot assists can shave your walking time down by roughly 50%, according to maker Shift Robotics. Scooters and bikes pale in comparison to the convenience and ease of Moonwalkers Aero, according to Sam…

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander stormed out of a campaign event Saturday afternoon when a mob of protesters ambushed the stage and heckled him on climate change – brandishing a sign calling the lefty politician “Black Rock Brad.” Lander was responding to a question about the Big Apple’s budget during a mayoral town hall hosted by climate advocacy group TREEage when a group of demonstrators interrupted and marched on stage with the white clothed banner. “You guys told me this wasn’t going to happen or I wasn’t going to come again,” a flustered Lander directed at…

Advance Auto Parts is now plotting an expansion.  The automotive aftermarket parts provider said Wednesday it was “entering its next phase of returning to growth” with plans to launch 30 new stores in the U.S. this year. Over the longer-term through 2027, Advance Auto Parts is seeking to add 100 more locations including bigger “market hub” stores, according to the company.  “Advance Auto Parts is on the path to accelerate store growth and focused on the fundamentals of selling auto parts,” CEO Shane O’Kelly said in a statement. “We are excited about what’s to come for Advance.”  The expansion, Advance Auto…

The cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., officially reached peak bloom on Saturday, with travelers and tourists from far and wide flocking to the nation’s capital for a close-up view.Mike Litterst, spokesperson for the National Park Service and its National Mall and Memorial Parks, told Fox News Digital that 70% of the trees around the tidal basin are in blossom. (See the video at the top of this article.)Just how long the trees stay in bloom, said Litterst, is very much dependent on the weather.TODDLER SLIPS THROUGH WHITE HOUSE FENCE, IS CARRIED OUT BY SECRET SERVICE”We’ve got some really warm temperatures…

An American woman who had been detained by the Taliban since February has been freed, a source with knowledge of the release told Fox News on Saturday.American citizen Faye Hall was released on Thursday and received at the Qatari embassy in Kabul. She has been confirmed to be in good health after undergoing a series of medical checks, the source said. Arrangements are currently underway for her return to the U.S.The Taliban agreed to release Hall after President Donald Trump removed multimillion-dollar bounties on senior members of the militant group, according to a report by the Telegraph. TALIBAN FREES AMERICAN HOSTAGE GEORGE…