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Breaking News

• Iconic sections of Disney World closing down and disappearing before visitors’ eyes April 25, 2026
  Parts of Walt Disney World's iconic Frontierland face closure as construction for the "Cars"-inspired Piston Peak National Park accelerates across the popular venue.
• Cowboys legend relishes in Caleb Downs pick as rival team misses out on filling secondary hole April 25, 2026
  Cowboys legend Michael Irvin relished New York Giants fans' pain after Dallas lands safety Caleb Downs in the NFL Draft, calling him a game-changing addition.
• JOHN YOO: The left’s war on the Supreme Court just hit a terrifying new low April 25, 2026
  Leaked Supreme Court memos mark the third breach in four years, raising concerns about progressive political tactics against the judiciary's independence.
• Once-charming mountain escape now battling homelessness homeowners say turned postcard city into no-go zone April 25, 2026
  Residents say Asheville's downtown has become unsafe due to rising homelessness, public intoxication and encampments worsened by Hurricane Helene.
• Inside Seattle’s open-air drug crisis as fentanyl ravages city and activists bail out alleged criminals April 25, 2026
  Seattle's fentanyl crisis has been impossible to hide as open-air drug use, rising overdose deaths and struggling addicts challenge city leaders to act.
• Radical activist groups circle wagons around Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal charges April 25, 2026
  Nonprofits rally behind the Southern Poverty Law Center as it faces federal charges for allegedly funding members of violent extremist groups like the KKK.
• Giants make big NFL Draft trade to secure wide receiver Malachi FIelds amid heightened attention April 25, 2026
  The Giants made a bold trade with the Browns to draft Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields and added cornerback Colton Hood on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
• Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war April 25, 2026
  Ten American Olympians serving in the U.S. military were honored at the Pentagon by War Sec. Pete Hegseth for their Milan Cortina Olympics service.
• MIKE DAVIS: Southern Poverty Law Center: A tale of a racism scam April 25, 2026
  The SPLC is accused of funding the KKK and fueling racial hatred while raising millions by claiming to fight racism, a new indictment alleges.
• Emails reveal reality TV crew’s behind-the-scenes access to sheriff now leading Nancy Guthrie probe April 25, 2026
  Emails obtained reveal Pima County Sheriff's Department cooperated extensively with reality TV crew, sharing bodycam footage of arrests and incidents.
• King Charles' food preferences revealed by former royal chef ahead of Trump's White House state dinner April 25, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla will be treated to "the best" of American cuisine at Trump's White House state banquet, former royal chef Darren McGrady told Fox News Digital.
• US turns to drones after retiring minesweepers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis April 25, 2026
  The U.S. is racing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly lays mines in the critical waterway, testing the Navy's shift to unmanned systems.
• NASCAR fans pack into Talladega Superspeedway ahead of Sunday's Jack Links 500 race April 25, 2026
  Talladega Superspeedway attracts visitors from "all 50 states and multiple countries" every year for during race season, according to track officials.
• Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?' April 25, 2026
  Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson faces GOP pressure over her past SPLC ties after the group was indicted on fraud-related charges this week.
• DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight April 25, 2026
  Florida becomes the likely final battleground in the GOP-Democrat fight over congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
• Trump will ‘deliver’: RNC chair signals midterms confidence despite ‘doom and gloom’ April 25, 2026
  RNC Chair Joe Gruters says he believes Republicans are on track to defy history and defend their slim congressional majorities in the 2026 midterms.
• Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling April 25, 2026
  Mississippi's governor announces a special session to redraw district lines, saying the Supreme Court's ruling in a key case could change electoral maps.
• DC murder rate sees astonishing turnaround as Trump team credits federal crackdown April 25, 2026
  Washington, D.C., homicides have dropped by roughly half in 2026 compared to 2025, sparking debate over Trump's federal crackdown and broader trends.
• Dems put Trump on notice as redistricting battle ramps up ahead of midterms: 'Going to fight back' April 25, 2026
  Democrats claim President Trump started the redistricting battle and vow to fight back as Virginia's referendum shifts the 2026 midterm landscape.
• US embassy in London warns to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish sites in UK, Europe after attacks April 25, 2026
  Americans in the U.K. and Europe are urged to exercise caution after the U.S. embassy in London cited rising threats to Jewish and American areas.

World News

• Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali April 25, 2026
  Witnesses hear explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital as clashes are reported several other regions.
• Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections April 25, 2026
  Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
• Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine April 25, 2026
  The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
• 31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction April 25, 2026
  Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
• Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list April 25, 2026
  The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.
• The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts April 25, 2026
  The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
• 'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples April 25, 2026
  The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
• Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain April 25, 2026
  On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
• Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust April 24, 2026
  The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
• Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends April 24, 2026
  Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.
• A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism April 24, 2026
  Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
• Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step' April 24, 2026
  A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
• No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review' April 24, 2026
  An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
• US to allow firing squads, gas, and electrocution for federal executions April 24, 2026
  In a memo, the Department of Justice says the move will "strengthen" the death penalty and deter crime.
• The Kashmir town trying to win back tourists after a deadly attack April 24, 2026
  A year after the Pahalgam attack, tourism has slowed in Indian-administered Kashmir, hitting lives and livelihoods.
• China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US April 24, 2026
  With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
• Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals April 24, 2026
  The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
• US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell April 24, 2026
  President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
• Watch: 20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian children April 24, 2026
  Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
• Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year? April 24, 2026
  Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

US News

• Once-charming mountain escape now battling homelessness homeowners say turned postcard city into no-go zone April 25, 2026
  Residents say Asheville's downtown has become unsafe due to rising homelessness, public intoxication and encampments worsened by Hurricane Helene.
• Emails reveal reality TV crew’s behind-the-scenes access to sheriff now leading Nancy Guthrie probe April 25, 2026
  Emails obtained reveal Pima County Sheriff's Department cooperated extensively with reality TV crew, sharing bodycam footage of arrests and incidents.
• US military kills two suspected narco-terrorists in strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Pacific April 25, 2026
  U.S. Southern Command says a lethal strike on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific killed two suspected narco-terrorists.
• Grinning suspect cuffed after alleged fiery street takeover, drag race caught on camera April 24, 2026
  The Queens DA announced the arrest of Asil Assaidi, who allegedly helped wreak havoc during a drag racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles.
• Texas substitute teacher accused of improper relationship with student, alarming parents April 24, 2026
  Authorities arrested former substitute teacher Angela Palmares in Texas after she was allegedly involved in an improper relationship with a student.
• DHS blames ‘weak’ Biden border policies after piracy-linked Somali illegal immigrant nabbed at northern border April 24, 2026
  CBP officers arrested Said Jama Ahmed, a Somali illegal immigrant linked to a 2012 piracy case and facing an outstanding warrant for passport fraud, near the U.S.-Canada border.
• Florida mayor says she 'did not resist' arrest over alleged probation violation from DUI case April 24, 2026
  Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann was arrested for an alleged probation violation from a DUI case but says she voluntarily surrendered to authorities.
• Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Zodiac Killer's victim, Gilgo Beach killer's ex-wife, Nancy Guthrie's DNA April 24, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
• Florida woman allegedly killed two ex-lovers the same day, and police found out when she asked 'Which one?' April 24, 2026
  Florida prosecutors seek the death penalty for Susan Avalon, accused of killing two ex-lovers on the same day in Bradenton and Tampa shootings.
• Federal judge says lawyer ‘lied repeatedly’ during Epstein-linked suit against billionaire Leon Black April 24, 2026
  A federal judge sanctioned Wigdor LLP for misconduct in a lawsuit accusing billionaire Leon Black of sexual assault linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Beloved teacher killed as she slept, daughter stabbed in attack as motive remains unclear: DA April 24, 2026
  A Southern California teacher was killed and her daughter, a recognized mental health advocate, was critically injured in an alleged stabbing.
• Man confesses to dismembering father, stuffing remains in suitcases as DNA finally solves cold case: police April 24, 2026
  Larry Drotleff, 81, confessed to dismembering his father and disposing of remains in suitcases in Ohio, now facing federal theft charges, police say.
• California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition April 24, 2026
  California vineyard tycoon Ernie Dosio, 75, was killed by elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon's Lope-Okanda rainforest, reports say.
• Three alleged Antifa-linked protesters indicted in Atlanta police training center contractor firebombing April 24, 2026
  A grand jury indicted three alleged Antifa-linked protesters who allegedly hurled firebombs at a contractor building the police training center in Atlanta.
• UC Berkeley slammed after anti-Israel group hosts failed suicide bomber as guest event speaker: 'cesspool' April 24, 2026
  UC Berkeley Law Students for Justice Palestine capped off Palestinian Political Prisoners Day with a video from a convicted attempted car bomber.
• Semitruck driver in deadly interstate crash fraudulently obtained license, citizenship: officials April 24, 2026
  The Ohio semitruck driver charged in fiery I-71 crash that killed a family of three allegedly used a fake identity to obtain his CDL and citizenship.
• WATCH: Police officer cheats death when bullet ricochets off body camera during savage ambush by armed suspect April 24, 2026
  New video shows a Florida deputy's body camera stopping a bullet aimed at his chest during a Volusia County shootout with a suspect, police said.
• Man pleads guilty to stealing over $1M in PPP loans for supposed amateur basketball league April 24, 2026
  A man pleaded guilty to a PPP fraud scheme that netted him over $1 million in pandemic relief funds meant for small businesses, authorities said.
• Elizabeth Smart flexes new chapter, racks up bodybuilding honors in stunning transformation April 24, 2026
  Elizabeth Smart reveals her bodybuilding journey, winning first place in Utah and competing at the NPC Heart of Texas on her path to going pro.
• Historic NYC church engulfed in 5-alarm blaze; 6 firefighters injured battling stubborn flames April 24, 2026
  Bright orange flames tore through a historic 1830s church in Queens after a five-alarm fire spread from a vacant rectory, according to the Fire Department of New York.

Tech News

• The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts April 25, 2026
  The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
• Tech Now April 25, 2026
  Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
• OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account April 24, 2026
  Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
• UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they? April 24, 2026
  Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
• Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says April 24, 2026
  Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
• Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI April 24, 2026
  The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
• White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms April 24, 2026
  A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
• From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal April 23, 2026
  Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
• UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms April 23, 2026
  The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
• Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access April 22, 2026
  New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
• Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool April 22, 2026
  The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.
• UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry April 21, 2026
  The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.
• Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI April 21, 2026
  The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
• Tech Life April 21, 2026
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
• Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns April 21, 2026
  The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Tech Life April 7, 2026
  Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech Life March 31, 2026
  Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

Political News

• Radical activist groups circle wagons around Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal charges April 25, 2026
  Nonprofits rally behind the Southern Poverty Law Center as it faces federal charges for allegedly funding members of violent extremist groups like the KKK.
• US turns to drones after retiring minesweepers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis April 25, 2026
  The U.S. is racing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly lays mines in the critical waterway, testing the Navy's shift to unmanned systems.
• Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?' April 25, 2026
  Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson faces GOP pressure over her past SPLC ties after the group was indicted on fraud-related charges this week.
• DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight April 25, 2026
  Florida becomes the likely final battleground in the GOP-Democrat fight over congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
• Trump will ‘deliver’: RNC chair signals midterms confidence despite ‘doom and gloom’ April 25, 2026
  RNC Chair Joe Gruters says he believes Republicans are on track to defy history and defend their slim congressional majorities in the 2026 midterms.
• Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling April 25, 2026
  Mississippi's governor announces a special session to redraw district lines, saying the Supreme Court's ruling in a key case could change electoral maps.
• DC murder rate sees astonishing turnaround as Trump team credits federal crackdown April 25, 2026
  Washington, D.C., homicides have dropped by roughly half in 2026 compared to 2025, sparking debate over Trump's federal crackdown and broader trends.
• Dems put Trump on notice as redistricting battle ramps up ahead of midterms: 'Going to fight back' April 25, 2026
  Democrats claim President Trump started the redistricting battle and vow to fight back as Virginia's referendum shifts the 2026 midterm landscape.
• Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: UCLA mob mess, veiled threats of violence and a major win over DEI April 25, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter.
• Florida Dem filed for re-election days before resignation as House Ethics Committee ramped up pressure April 25, 2026
  Former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is still registered to run for re-election despite resigning amid federal charges and ethics committee findings.
• Mamdani in the hot seat after first veto derails bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism: 'Disappointed' April 24, 2026
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is vetoing a bill targeting antisemitism that would expand security restrictions on protests at education sites.
• Transgender lawmaker 'doesn't know what a woman is,' White House says after dig at Trump firings April 24, 2026
  Rep. Sarah McBride says Trump "only fires women," guessing that DNI Tulsi Gabbard is next to go after Noem, Bondi and Chavez-DeRemer departures.
• Hakeem Jeffries left scrambling after child reporter asks why voters view Democrats so negatively April 24, 2026
  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared stunned after a child asked him why voters view Democrats so negatively during a Capitol Hill event.
• WATCH: Trump reveals flashy new color for National Mall's reflecting pool makeover April 24, 2026
  Trump reveals the National Mall reflecting pool is being repainted in "American flag blue," with repairs expected to be finished in three weeks.
• Neo-Nazi, Klan 'Cyclops' and ‘Sadistic’ biker: Here's who SPLC allegedly paid in its informant network April 24, 2026
  A sprawling federal indictment accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center of using millions in donor funds to covertly pay informants linked to White supremacist groups and neo-Nazis.
• Mike Minogue heads to Mass GOP convention ready to take on Maura Healey: 'She's bankrupting our state' April 24, 2026
  Mike Minogue, a GOP gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts, brings military and business executive experience as he challenges incumbent Maura Healey
• House Republican would '100%' leave the GOP if red state changed primary rules April 24, 2026
  Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican in a purple Pennsylvania district, says he'd leave the GOP if the state conducted open primary elections.
• How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse April 24, 2026
  The Justice Department has accused the SPLC of infiltrating extremist groups with paid informants, adding to years of leadership upheaval at the nonprofit.
• Trump DOJ jumps into Musk xAI court battle as diversity fight heats up April 24, 2026
  The DOJ backs Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit alleging Colorado's AI law forces developers to adopt DEI standards, violating the First and 14th amendments.
• Ilhan Omar vinegar attacker changes plea after chaotic onstage rush April 24, 2026
  The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a Minnesota town hall in January will plead guilty on federal assault charges.

Raw Reactions

• What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry
  Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
• The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without Trump
  The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
• The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate Republicans
  On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
• Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For Biden
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
• Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of Color
  Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
• Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season Begins
  Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
• Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida Red
  In his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
• Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More Common
  Presidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
• Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?
  Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
• Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?
  Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
• What Are The Swing States Of The Future?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
• Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And Utah
  Usually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
• Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?
  At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
• After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP Primary
  Once more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
• Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
• What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?
  Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
• Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended Cut
  This is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
• How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The Economy
  When Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt.  Together, she and her […]
• Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less Debate
  The crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
• What Went Down In The First GOP Presidential Debate

Science News

• Where, when and how can you get involved in IOM wildlife week? April 25, 2026
  The annual celebration of the Isle of Man's natural environment and wildlife gets under way.
• Plogging the Brighton Marathon April 24, 2026
  Plogging the Brighton Marathon
• In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C April 24, 2026
  India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
• First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens April 24, 2026
  Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
• First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens April 24, 2026
  Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
• 'Empower young people to be bold conservationists' April 24, 2026
  Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.
• Eco-resident calls for ban on artificial grass April 24, 2026
  Jonathan Huggins says it will cause an ecological "catastrophe", but Lee Symonds says it's not so bad.
• BBC Inside Science April 23, 2026
  Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
• Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas April 23, 2026
  Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
• Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth egg April 23, 2026
  It is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Poole.
• Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit April 23, 2026
  Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
• Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge April 22, 2026
  School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
• Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured April 22, 2026
  Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".
• The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth April 22, 2026
  Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.
• How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower April 21, 2026
  A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.
• Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing April 21, 2026
  The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
• Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing April 21, 2026
  The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
• Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' April 20, 2026
  The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
• Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026
  The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
• BBC Inside Science April 16, 2026
  What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

People In The News

• King Charles' food preferences revealed by former royal chef ahead of Trump's White House state dinner April 25, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla will be treated to "the best" of American cuisine at Trump's White House state banquet, former royal chef Darren McGrady told Fox News Digital.
• LeAnn Rimes poses in red bikini in Cabo, shares emotional message about 'heart-wrenching' family issues April 24, 2026
  LeAnn Rimes poses in a tiny red bikini as she and Eddie Cibrian mark their 15th anniversary in Cabo amid heart-wrenching family struggles at home.
• Heidi Klum stuns in black triangle bikini during relaxing poolside moment April 24, 2026
  Heidi Klum rocks a black triangle bikini while walking poolside with her dogs Uschi, Jäger and Fritz in a new Instagram video shared this week.
• Rob Reiner’s son describes devastating moment he learned both parents were dead: ‘My living nightmare’ April 24, 2026
  In a Substack post, Jake Reiner opened up about losing parents Rob and Michele Reiner and the trauma of brother Nick's alleged role in their deaths.
• Jack Nicholson spotted in rare photo as legendary actor celebrates turning 89 April 24, 2026
  Jack Nicholson was spotted in a rare photo as the legendary three-time Academy Award-winning actor celebrated his 89th birthday April 22.
• Cher denied temporary conservatorship over troubled son Elijah Blue Allman April 24, 2026
  A judge denied Cher's bid for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, 49, amid alleged drug abuse and multiple criminal charges.
• Teddi Mellencamp admits she asked her doctor for GLP-1s after gaining weight during cancer treatment April 24, 2026
  Teddi Mellencamp says her doctor denied her request for GLP-1s after steroid weight gain during her stage 4 melanoma treatment in a podcast discussion.
• Comedian suffers wardrobe malfunction on morning show, responds with perfect comeback April 24, 2026
  Comedian Nikki Glaser flashed the "Live With Kelly and Mark" hosts on television before turning the embarrassing moment into a barrel of laughs.
• Randy Travis’ tour vocalist, James Dupré, exposes hard reality of performing after country icon’s stroke April 24, 2026
  Singer James Dupré, vocalist for Randy Travis' More Life tour, says the country legend stays positive and loves performing for fans after his 2013 stroke.
• King Charles won’t meet Prince Harry during monarch’s US state visit: experts April 24, 2026
  Prince Harry and King Charles will not meet during the monarch's late April U.S. trip, as every minute of the state visit is diplomatically planned, royal experts told Fox News Digital.
• Prince Louis' 8th birthday portrait shows 'relatable' family vacation moment: expert April 23, 2026
  Prince Louis celebrated his eighth birthday with a smiling portrait taken in Cornwall by royal photographer Matt Porteous during a family trip.
• Peter Hook slams the door on New Order reunion as feud rages on April 23, 2026
  Peter Hook flatly rules out a Joy Division and New Order reunion at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, citing years of legal battles and personal betrayal.
• 'Happy Days' star Scott Baio says he was almost fired from iconic series after 'getting a big head' April 23, 2026
  Scott Baio says he was almost fired from "Happy Days" for not taking his job seriously until director Garry Marshall and his father intervened.
• ‘Landman’ star Ali Larter shows off her toned abs in daring bralette and cargo pants look April 23, 2026
  Ali Larter, 50, turned heads in a monochromatic khaki utility look in New York while stepping out with "Landman" co-star Michelle Randolph this week.
• Sydney Sweeney’s 'Devil Wears Prada 2’ cameo reportedly cut after ‘creative decision’ April 23, 2026
  Sydney Sweeney's cameo in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" was reportedly cut from the sequel after filmmakers determined the scene didn't fit structurally.
• 'ER' star Noah Wyle admits he blew through his money after long run on hit show April 23, 2026
  Noah Wyle admits he burned through his "ER" fortune and was "profoundly depressed" before launching a career comeback with HBO's medical drama "The Pitt."
• Country singer Mark Chesnutt says alcoholism 'almost killed' him, admits he drank a handle of vodka a day April 23, 2026
  Mark Chesnutt opens up about his battle with alcoholism, says he was drinking a handle of vodka a day and that his addiction almost cost him his life.
• Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden claims hedge fund ex used ruthless tactics to ‘win’ bitter divorce battle April 23, 2026
  Belle Burden claims her hedge fund ex-husband Henry Davis wanted to "win" their divorce, nearly forcing her to sell homes she bought with her trust funds.
• Kate Middleton admits there’s one part of royal life she finds ‘really hard’ April 23, 2026
  Kate Middleton admitted she finds speaking in public really difficult during a Buckingham Palace reception marking Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
• Rita Wilson learned about father’s tragic past, secret family in Bulgaria on TV show April 23, 2026
  Actress Rita Wilson shares the shocking discovery of her father's secret family in Bulgaria, revealed during filming of the genealogy television show "Who Do You Think You Are."

Environmental News

• Fox News AI Newsletter: Your next Dairy Queen order could be taken by AI April 24, 2026
  Dairy Queen's automated AI drive-thru initiative sparks customer concern as Meta lays off 8,000 workers and voters flag AI risks to privacy and pay.
• FCC router rule raises questions about future updates April 24, 2026
  The FCC's new router policy targets future device approvals over national security concerns, but the real risk involves long-term software updates.
• Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice April 24, 2026
  Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
• How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam April 23, 2026
  Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick him into buying gold coins for a courier.
• Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI April 23, 2026
  Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.
• Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams April 22, 2026
  Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
• Robots beat humans in half marathon April 22, 2026
  In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.
• Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project April 22, 2026
  Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.
• Fake Windows update installs hidden malware April 21, 2026
  Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage attack works and how to stay safe.
• Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversation April 21, 2026
  Amazon Alexa+ now offers hands-free food ordering through Uber Eats and Grubhub, letting you build and adjust orders through natural conversation.
• 6 crypto scam scripts criminals use to steal your money April 20, 2026
  Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs before sending money.
• BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs April 20, 2026
  BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.
• iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026
  Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.
• You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that April 19, 2026
  More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.
• Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon April 19, 2026
  China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.
• The one thing scammers check before targeting you online April 18, 2026
  Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.
• Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting April 18, 2026
  Mexico is building the Coatlicue supercomputer to deliver sharper weather forecasts and earlier storm warnings and support for artificial intelligence research.
• How scammers target grieving victims through online games April 17, 2026
  Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring April 17, 2026
  The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
• Is Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI getting too smart? April 17, 2026
  Meta's new Muse Spark AI model powers multimodal image recognition, parallel task handling and a dedicated shopping mode across its apps and AI glasses.

Entertainment News

• 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban April 22, 2026
  Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
• Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban April 22, 2026
  Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
• Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans April 21, 2026
  Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
• 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve April 20, 2026
  Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
• New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
  Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
• New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
  Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
• My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own April 17, 2026
  Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.
• Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses April 16, 2026
  It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
• The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide April 16, 2026
  Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
• Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row April 15, 2026
  About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
• Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing? April 14, 2026
  Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
• Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners April 13, 2026
  Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
• The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens April 10, 2026
  Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.
• 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans April 9, 2026
  Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
• Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England April 7, 2026
  The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
• Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools April 4, 2026
  NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.
• Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row April 1, 2026
  The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".
• British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University March 31, 2026
  Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.

Health News

• The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts April 25, 2026
  The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
• Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again April 24, 2026
  The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
• 'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism' April 24, 2026
  Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint April 23, 2026
  Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
• Asbestos toy warnings April 23, 2026
  Asbestos toy warnings
• Biobank: UK health data of 500,000 people for sale in China April 23, 2026
  The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK's health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.
• Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous April 23, 2026
  Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
• I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life April 23, 2026
  Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life April 23, 2026
  Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms April 23, 2026
  The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
• Senior Lucy Letby hospital boss arrested April 23, 2026
  The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
• Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy April 23, 2026
  Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
• 'Adenomyosis ruined my life' April 23, 2026
  Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
• 'I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies' April 23, 2026
  The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work.
• 'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal April 23, 2026
  A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.
• High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals April 23, 2026
  Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
• Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs? April 23, 2026
  Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.
• 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick April 23, 2026
  A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.

Middle East News

• Iran executed alleged Israeli agent over sabotage in nationwide protests, state media claims April 25, 2026
  Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding a machete.
• Laughing through it: Israeli comedy films to celebrate Independence Day April 25, 2026
  Comedy has always been an important part of Israeli cinema. From well-known classics to newer releases, these films continue to attract audiences across generations.
• Independence is a dance between freedom and responsibility, Renana Raz tells 'Post' April 25, 2026
  Raz, one of Israel’s most prominent multidisciplinary artists, says independence offers freedom, but it also demands that the artist carry the full weight of what unfolds.
• Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp April 25, 2026
  At least 10 Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces operating in the area, with IDF using drones to monitor and locate more suspects inside the refugee camp.
• Police detain seven minors for Independence Day stabbing of pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva April 25, 2026
  Recently-released IDF soldier Yemanu Binyamin Zalka was stabbed to death outside the pizzeria after he finished his shift on Independence Day eve.
• Music to our ears, and hearts: How music shaped Israel’s identity over 78 years April 25, 2026
  The 1967 Six Day War changed everything, as this then-fledgling country, bursting with self-confidence, began to open up to the Western world.
• After US-Israeli strikes, it’s time for regime change in Iran - opinion April 25, 2026
  "We stand with those in Iran who stand for freedom. I believe that a day will come when this horrible tyranny will disappear."
• A city back on its feet after a month of war: The 2026 Jerusalem Marathon experience April 25, 2026
  This spirit of persistence is perhaps why, even with exhausted legs, many are already thinking about next year.
• Against all official odds: Jerusalem business owners struggle to survive as the state dithers April 25, 2026
  Tax-paying business owners should have access to the timely financial assistance they need to keep their show on the road.
• British professor uncovers location of Shakespeare’s London home using previously unknown documents April 25, 2026
  Munro’s find is historically significant, painting a very different picture of where Shakespeare may have spent time in his later years then what was originally thought. 
• US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil April 25, 2026
  Last year, the US imposed sanctions on teapots Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical, and Shandong Shengxing Chemical.
• Epstein used London flats to house and abuse trafficked women, BBC reports April 25, 2026
  BBC report reveals Epstein housed trafficked women in London flats, exploiting them through sex trafficking and coercion.
• American flags raised in Metula to protest US influence amid anger over ceasefire extension April 25, 2026
  Hezbollah has violated the terms of the ceasefire on multiple occasions by firing rockets toward Israeli border communities, according to official Israeli reports.
• Her life on the home front: How war is reshaping life for Israel’s wives and mothers April 24, 2026
  DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Eliana reflects a familiar reality for many women in Israel: Emotional yet composed, missing a husband deeply while fully aware he has a job to do, and proud that he is doing it.
• Great Pyramid of Giza was built over course of 20 years, using multiple ramps, new study claims April 24, 2026
  Roig’s model found that using a single ramp would have been insufficient and would have required nearly half a century of construction to reach the pyramid’s completion. 
• No meeting planned with US, Iran will talk to Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Ministry says April 24, 2026
  US President Donald Trump is sending special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan, to participate in talks with Araghchi, two US officials told CNN. 
• Inside the vortex: Why Israel keeps getting dragged into the Lebanese mud April 24, 2026
  BEHIND THE LINES: The “Lebanese mud,” as the Hebrew phrase has it, never seems quite to be finally scraped off the IDF’s boots.
• Netanyahu declared cancer-free after hiding diagnosis during Iran war April 24, 2026
  Netanyahu said the report was delayed for two months to avoid giving Iran an opportunity to exploit his medical condition for propaganda during the war.
• Likud no longer the largest party in Knesset in latest election poll April 24, 2026
  At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
• Meet the lionesses of Iran leading the fight for freedom April 23, 2026
  They tried to silence them, but these women roar louder than ever

BBC News

• Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
  Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
• Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap
  The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
• Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
  The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
• Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
  Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
• 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
  The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
• Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
  Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
• US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
  Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
• Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say
  One strike killed three children and two adults near a mosque in the northern town of Beit Lahia on Wednesday evening.
• Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
  Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
• Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
  Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.
• Tracking ships under fire in the Strait of Hormuz
  Iran's top negotiator says it's "not possible to reopen" the strait due to "blatent violations" of US-Iran ceasefire.
• Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked
  One of the cargo ships was 'heavily damaged' by Iranian forces, a British maritime agency reported on Wednesday.
• US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
  The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
• US and Iran 'locked in war of words' says Lyse Doucet
  The US confirmed on Tuesday night that the Vice-President's trip to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks has been cancelled.
• Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
  The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.
• Extension of US-Iran ceasefire gives 'breathing space'
  The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
• 'No decision' on joining talks with US, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tells BBC
  Esmail Baghaei expressed concern regarding the US’s naval blockade of its ports and the seizure of an Iranian vessel.
• 'Nothing to go back to' - BBC reports from Lebanon's 'Yellow Line'
  Israel has established what it calls a "Yellow Line" – creating a military zone stretching roughly 10km north of its border with Lebanon.
• Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
  The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
• Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
  Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Financial News

• Where is Marco Rubio? April 25, 2026
  Donald Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has taken a back seat during the Iran war crisis
• Power is draining away from Starmer’s Downing Street April 25, 2026
  Loyalty has worn thin because of the PM’s lack of interest in making the difficult decisions his job requires
• The mystery of good judgment April 25, 2026
  It does more to shape a life than intellect and hard work 
• What the AI ‘jobpocalypse’ narrative misses April 25, 2026
  Whether or not new technologies can perform a task is only a tiny part of the picture
• No edge, no hedge: why markets are stuck April 25, 2026
  Neither extreme optimism nor extreme pessimism makes much sense, and neither is easy nor safe to express
• Banks brace for tax raid if Starmer is ousted April 25, 2026
  Executives prepare for shift to the left in UK government after narrow escape in last year’s Budget
• Pro-independence parties bank on rethink of UK ‘status quo’ after May 7 April 25, 2026
  Forecast gains for Scotland and Wales nationalists come even as no grouping has immediate roadmap for breaking away
• America’s bid for energy supremacy is being forged in war April 25, 2026
  The US stands to benefit as war in Iran reshapes oil and gas flows, but Europe and Asia are wary of becoming too reliant on American supply
• US stocks race ahead of Europe as Wall Street shrugs off energy shock April 24, 2026
  Intel surges above dotcom-era high in latest milestone for tech-powered rebound
• BA forced to downgrade thousands more loyalty scheme members after ‘error’ April 24, 2026
  Some passengers were wrongly told they would keep their Gold or Silver tier status in shake-up of its loyalty programme
• London’s luxury hoteliers lose sleep over fall in Middle East visitors April 24, 2026
  Expensive rooms go unsold as Iran conflict disrupts Gulf travel and dents demand from big-spending guests

Business News

Economic News

• Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For You
  Student loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances.  We want to know more […]
• Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling Standoff
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
• Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American Economy
  The American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
• The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The Most
  When the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
• What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
• Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?
  Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
• The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely Arbitrary
  Over the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
• The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More Productive
  Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
• Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
  Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
• Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?
  Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
• Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning Farmland
  The spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
• How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could End
  Political battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
• Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal Spending
  Playing chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
• Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying Up
  Cleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
• The Numbers That Defined 2022
  What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
• The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That Way
  This video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
• Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail Strike
  When President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
• Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.
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