Breaking News- NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman April 18, 2026A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed on a basketball court in Queens' Roy Wilkins Park after being attacked by a group of teens, the NYPD reported.
- ISHOWSPEED shows off incredible athleticism with Speed Slash from ring post onto Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42 April 18, 2026Logan Paul attacked ISHOWSPEED after their WrestleMania 42 tag match, but LA Knight and the Usos intervened, letting Speed deliver a stunning splash.
- Sabres respond to Bruins coach saying his team is 'bigger, stronger and more physical' April 18, 2026The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, and one of the more intriguing first-round match-ups features the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins.The Sabres are making their first playoff appearance since 2011, and despite coming in as the Atlantic Division's top-seed, the Bruins are the ones coming into the series with their chest puffed out a […]
- LISA DAFTARI: Hormuz whiplash proves Tehran can't honor any deal it signs April 18, 2026Tehran's reversal on the Strait of Hormuz shows the Iranian regime cannot be trusted to uphold deals, relying on constant threats for leverage.
- USC coach Lincoln Riley makes bold claim, says USC is ready to win 'championships' April 18, 2026Lincoln Riley's tenure as head coach of the USC Trojans has not lived up to expectations.While there have been flashes of brilliance, primarily during the 2022 season, his first in LA, SC has yet to reach the College Football Playoff, or compete for a Big Ten Championship. Some of that can be blamed on Riley, […]
- Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game in harrowing scene April 18, 2026A skydiver was left dangling from the scoreboard after his parachute got stuck during Virginia Tech's spring football game in a harrowing scene.
- Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old April 18, 2026Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father in self-defense, detailing the harrowing events in a New York Times interview.
- WNBA star Sophie Cunningham got baptized after rejoining Caitlin Clark on Fever April 18, 2026Sophie Cunningham, known for defending Caitlin Clark on the court, celebrated her new Fever contract with an adult baptism she shared on TikTok.
- German race crash kills driver Juha Miettinen; Max Verstappen sends condolences from track April 18, 2026Driver Juha Miettinen, 66, died after a seven-car collision at the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers Saturday. Max Verstappen shared condolences.
- Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy April 18, 2026Kyiv supermarket shooting leaves at least 6 dead, several wounded after a Russian gunman took hostages and opened fire, according to Ukrainian officials.
- NHL playoffs start with a bang as Team USA star Brady Tkachuk drops gloves at opening faceoff April 18, 2026Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal fought seconds into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes captains dropped gloves immediately.
- Secretary Doug Burgum expects Teddy Roosevelt’s induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame: report April 18, 2026Doug Burgum reportedly thinks Teddy Roosevelt will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year at the NFL Draft on the National Mall.
- Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty says he'd 'probably be dead' without his wife Julie April 18, 2026John Fogerty credits his wife Julie for saving his life after alcohol abuse during his legal fight over Creedence Clearwater Revival song rights.
- NHL star reveals he had a brutal bacterial lung infection during season: 'I thought I was dying' April 18, 2026New York Rangers star Vincent Trocheck revealed he had a bacterial lung infection that caused his 14-game absence, saying he had surgery and that he was hospitalized for about a week.
- Lori Loughlin and daughter Olivia Jade stun on red carpet as fans can't get over their resemblance April 18, 2026"Full House" star Lori Loughlin, 61, and her look-alike daughter Olivia Jade, 26, turned heads on the red carpet with their striking resemblance.
- Eric Swalwell cameo in ‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ raises eyebrows following misconduct claims April 18, 2026Former Rep. Eric Swalwell's prior cameo in "Jury Duty: Company Retreat" surprises viewers as he faces sexual misconduct and harassment allegations.
- Royals manager Matt Quatraro ejected before team throws a single pitch vs Yankees April 18, 2026Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro got ejected before his team threw a pitch against the New York Yankees after arguing with umpires in the first.
- Nancy Mace calls on Congress to release sexual harassment records, wants an 'avalanche of resignations' April 18, 2026Rep. Nancy Mace calls for an avalanche of resignations in Congress, pushing a resolution to release ethics committee records on sexual harassment claims.
- New York radio host boycotting Atlanta rap music as Knicks face Hawks in NBA playoffs April 18, 2026A New York radio host launched an Atlanta music protest, banning artists like Usher and Ludacris until the New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks NBA playoff series is finished.
- Noah Wyle faces woke fandom meltdown over patient safety in 'The Pitt' finale April 18, 2026HBO's "The Pitt" Season 2 finale divides fans over a storyline some viewers call ableist while others defend the show's medical realism on social media.
- NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman April 18, 2026
- World News
- Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row April 18, 2026The Mexican president says there were never tension over Spainish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
- Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked April 18, 2026Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
- Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says April 18, 2026Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
- Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry April 18, 2026Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
- At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages April 18, 2026The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
- HiPP recalls jarred baby food in Austria over contamination fears April 18, 2026Police are investigating whether jars sold in Spar shops were criminally interfered with.
- Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump April 18, 2026The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
- French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon April 18, 2026President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
- French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report April 18, 2026President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
- Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government April 18, 2026The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
- BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home April 18, 2026BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
- One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say April 18, 2026A man is arrested following a collision in which police say a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians.
- Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella April 18, 2026The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
- DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US April 18, 2026The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
- White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model April 18, 2026The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
- Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria April 18, 2026Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.
- Three sentenced for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam April 18, 2026Video went viral after investigators determined the purported ursine was actually a man in a costume.
- What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea April 17, 2026The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extreme conditions.
- He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene April 17, 2026War correspondent, jazz bandleader and impresario, KC Sen shaped Kolkata’s music scene.
- Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets April 17, 2026The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.
- Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row April 18, 2026
- US News
- NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman April 18, 2026A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed on a basketball court in Queens' Roy Wilkins Park after being attacked by a group of teens, the NYPD reported.
- ‘Lego bandit’ accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta April 18, 2026Jarrelle Augustine is accused of buying Lego sets from Target, removing valuable pieces, and returning boxes stuffed with pasta, Irvine police say.
- Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments April 18, 2026Richard Russell stole a Horizon Air plane in 2018 and crashed on Ketron Island. A new documentary by director Patricia Gillespie explores his struggles and his family's grief.
- 2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise April 18, 2026Two Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear in Alaska during a training exercise at at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area.
- Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire April 18, 2026Tybee Island braces for Orange Crush 2025 as Georgia police ramp up security after a recent gunfire incident and rising teen takeover concerns.
- Renowned physicist alarmed by 'unheard of' number of scientists dying or vanishing now on White House's radar April 18, 2026Multiple scientists linked to UFO research, nuclear labs and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have mysteriously vanished or died in recent years.
- Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation April 18, 2026The CULEX focuses on building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills rather than testing Air Force and Space Force cadets with a pass-or-fail system.
- Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024 April 18, 2026Washington authorities confirmed skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey Athay, 33, who went missing nearly a year and a half ago.
- Two boys dead after illegal immigrant from Mexico allegedly drove drunk and hit them on a sidewalk April 17, 2026ICE lodged a detainer for an illegal immigrant from Mexico who allegedly caused a deadly DUI crash that killed two boys riding bikes in South Carolina.
- Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Brian Hooker's release, Tyler Robinson's ATF report, DNA in Guthrie case April 17, 2026Stay 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.
- Video shows teen snatched at bus stop – but victim slips SOS at gas station to escape repeat offender suspect April 17, 2026A 16-year-old Michigan student was allegedly abducted at gunpoint while waiting for her school bus by a man charged as a three-time habitual offender.
- 1 million bees swarm highway after crash shuts down interstate ramp for hours April 17, 2026A truck carrying 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, closing part of the highway as beekeepers scrambled to contain them.
- Daughter of missing American in Bahamas says Brian Hooker using mother's illness as 'excuse' to leave country April 17, 2026The daughter of an American woman missing in the Bahamas accuses stepfather Brian Hooker of using his mother's illness as an excuse to leave the country.
- Former NYPD officer who fatally threw cooler at fleeing suspect granted bail during appeal of conviction April 17, 2026Former NYC police officer Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, is released on bail pending his appeal.
- WATCH: Illegal street racing 'takeover' explodes as hundreds swarm streets and suspects bolt April 17, 2026Police say 18 people were arrested and firearms recovered after an illegal street racing takeover drew 200 to an Atlanta intersection Sunday.
- UPS plane aborts landing in near miss at same airport where November crash killed 15 April 17, 2026A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to avoid a smaller aircraft on the runway, reports say.
- Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE agent in gun incident as Savanah Hernandez case remains uncharged April 17, 2026ICE agent faces felony charges in Minnesota for allegedly pointing a gun at two people, while no charges filed in attack on Savanah Hernandez.
- Sheriff's office probing Nancy Guthrie vanishing faces intense backlash over social media post: 'tone deaf' April 17, 2026Pima County Sheriff's Department faces furious backlash over a post about a different Nancy that users called insensitive amid the Guthrie investigation.
- Emails reveal how campus police tracked down Bryan Kohberger's car weeks before he became a suspect April 17, 2026Internal emails show Washington State University police identified Bryan Kohberger's suspect vehicle earlier than the arrest affidavit stated.
- Man, woman killed in rip current as lifeguard shortage leaves danger zones in beach destination April 17, 2026Florida's Space Coast faces a critical lifeguard shortage with 45 unfilled roles as two adults die in a Cocoa Beach rip current while saving a child.
- NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman April 18, 2026
- Tech News
- White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model April 18, 2026The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
- Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI April 17, 2026The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
- What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? April 17, 2026The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
- Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? April 16, 2026Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
- Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses April 16, 2026It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
- Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack April 15, 2026The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
- Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks April 15, 2026The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
- Tech Life April 14, 2026Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
- Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman April 14, 2026The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
- Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? April 13, 2026With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
- GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact April 13, 2026The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
- Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors April 13, 2026With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
- OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail April 10, 2026San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
- Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply April 10, 2026A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
- Tech Life April 7, 2026Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
- Tech Now April 4, 2026Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
- Tech Life March 31, 2026Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
- Tech Life March 30, 2026Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
- Tech Now March 28, 2026How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
- Tech Now March 21, 2026Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
- White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model April 18, 2026
- Political News
- Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime April 18, 2026Marco Rubio says the U.S. is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations tied to the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship.
- Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran April 18, 2026Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump at a progressive conference in Spain, calling him a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" with "no exit plan" for the conflict with Iran.
- Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report April 18, 2026Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is not a millionaire, blaming accountants after her financial disclosure was amended from up to $30 million in assets.
- US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships April 18, 2026The U.S. Navy released photos of meals aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.
- Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report April 18, 2026California's $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS went undisclosed for months, even as the state projected a $3 billion fiscal deficit.
- Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs April 18, 2026President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the FDA to accelerate their review of "psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs."
- Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims April 18, 2026Justice Kagan allegedly yelled at Justice Breyer so loudly the "wall was shaking" during the 2022 Dobbs leak crisis, a new book by Hemingway says.
- BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year April 18, 2026Rising Middle East tensions are pushing up energy prices, driving beef and propane costs higher and making your summer barbecue more expensive this year.
- Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits April 18, 2026OUTnewcomers, a queer advocacy group, offers LGBTQ immigrants in Boston up to $500 in wellness allowances for yoga, haircuts and other services.
- Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority April 18, 2026Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.
- Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns April 18, 2026Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.
- Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday April 18, 2026The president is set to read 2 Chronicles 7 during the 'America Reads the Bible' event, a passage organizers say was deliberately reserved for him.
- Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Dem teachers groom 'foot soldiers,' justice served to anti-Israel group April 18, 2026Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter.
- RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange April 18, 2026RFK Jr. defended Trump's mental health during a tense congressional hearing, rejecting calls for a fitness assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
- Gold Star father says prior Afghanistan review smelled 'like a cover-up' as new look examines millions of docs April 18, 2026Pentagon panel completes interviews for Abbey Gate bombing review, as Gold Star father Darin Hoover demands accountability for alleged cover-up.
- Trump says first releases from Pentagon UFO study will come out 'very, very soon' after Phoenix rally tease April 18, 2026President Trump says the first releases from a Pentagon study on UFOs will come out "very, very soon," teasing interesting documents found by officials.
- Grieving mothers scorch Dem lawmaker after he pivots during hearing to attack 'MAGA Republicans' April 17, 2026Families of victims allegedly killed or injured by illegal immigrants slammed Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., for dismissing their tragedies during a sanctuary policies hearing.
- Newsom PAC bought thousands of memoir copies about his hardships, juicing sales April 17, 2026Campaign finance filings reveal Gavin Newsom's PAC bought 67,000 copies of his memoir for over $1.5 million amid his 2024 presidential positioning.
- Alito not expected to retire this term, cooling Supreme Court vacancy speculation: sources April 17, 2026Despite retirement rumors, sources said Justice Samuel Alito is not planning to step down this term and is already hiring clerks for the next term.
- Utah justice allegedly sent ‘inappropriate’ texts to lawyer in key redistricting case, officials launch probe April 17, 2026Utah officials ordered a probe into Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen over alleged ties to an attorney involved in a key redistricting case ruling.
- Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime April 18, 2026
- Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome 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 TrumpThe 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 RepublicansOn 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 BidenWelcome 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 ColorAmong 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 BeginsAmong 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 RedIn 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 CommonPresidents 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 UtahUsually, 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 PrimaryOnce 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 CutThis 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 EconomyWhen 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 DebateThe 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 […]
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- Science News
- Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions April 18, 2026Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.
- Campaigners hope to save rare rainforest habitat April 18, 2026Volunteers are raising funding to continue work to restore a temperate rainforest in Cumbria.
- 'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey April 17, 2026The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
- Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife April 17, 2026Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
- Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
- Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
- Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment April 16, 2026The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
- BBC Inside Science April 16, 2026What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
- Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted April 16, 2026Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.
- Saving gorillas by helping humans April 16, 2026In South West Uganda, mountain gorillas are being saved by helping humans.
- Charity fundraises to bring back wildlife April 16, 2026The trust is aiming to raise £40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces.
- Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero April 15, 2026The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
- Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero April 15, 2026The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
- Huge containers of liquid waste dumped by roadside April 15, 2026Containers dumped on the A35 leaked into a drainage channel, raising environmental concerns.
- Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of April 14, 2026A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
- Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of April 14, 2026A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
- New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea April 14, 2026Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
- The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species April 12, 2026Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
- Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing April 11, 2026The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
- From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon April 11, 2026BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
- Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions April 18, 2026
- People In The News
- Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old April 18, 2026Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father in self-defense, detailing the harrowing events in a New York Times interview.
- Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty says he'd 'probably be dead' without his wife Julie April 18, 2026John Fogerty credits his wife Julie for saving his life after alcohol abuse during his legal fight over Creedence Clearwater Revival song rights.
- Lori Loughlin and daughter Olivia Jade stun on red carpet as fans can't get over their resemblance April 18, 2026"Full House" star Lori Loughlin, 61, and her look-alike daughter Olivia Jade, 26, turned heads on the red carpet with their striking resemblance.
- Morgan Wallen pokes fun at Ella Langley’s onstage mix-up, then repeats it April 18, 2026Ella Langley says Morgan Wallen teased her for forgetting lyrics onstage until he made the same mistake during their final duet performance together.
- Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73 April 18, 2026Country Music Hall of Famer Don Schlitz, songwriter behind hits for Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and The Judds, has died at age 73 in Nashville.
- Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Heather Locklear dating Lorenzo Lamas, reality star suffered stroke April 18, 2026The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
- Hollywood star Jean Harlow's iconic LA estate, the 'Whitest House in the World,' listed for $16.8M April 18, 2026Jean Harlow's legendary 1932 Los Angeles estate is on the market for $16.8 million, boasting four bedrooms, a pool and a full-size tennis court.
- 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says she turned down Bond girl role over Texas values April 18, 2026Jaclyn Smith revealed she turned down the Bond girl role in "Moonraker" to honor her "Charlie's Angels" contract due to her Houston values of following through on promises.
- Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland April 18, 2026Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: guess the celebrity behind the Instagram post and what couple has made it official.
- Michelle Pfeiffer admits why she broke 'risky’ marriage pact with husband David E. Kelley April 18, 2026Michelle Pfeiffer stars in husband David E. Kelley's "Margot's Got Money Troubles," marking their first collaboration after 32 years of marriage.
- Billy Crystal says comedy legend Milton Berle slapped him in the face twice during wild encounters April 18, 2026Billy Crystal told Stephen Colbert about getting slapped in the face twice by comedy legend Milton Berle during memorable run-ins with Mr. Television.
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley says Brad Paisley 'stalked' her after watching her in 'Father of the Bride' April 18, 2026Kimberly Williams-Paisley says Brad Paisley first noticed her while watching "Father of the Bride" with his girlfriend. The couple recently marked 23 years of marriage.
- 'X-Files’ star David Duchovny shares how he conquered his ‘No. 1 fear’ later in life April 18, 2026David Duchovny reveals a music career was his biggest surprise, conquering his fear of singing at 50 and channeling creativity into a new book of poems.
- Prince William’s ‘ruthless side’ emerges as he views Prince Harry as ‘untrustworthy': experts April 18, 2026Royal experts claim Prince William has a "ruthless streak" and long memory for betrayal, keeping a firm firewall against Prince Harry since his 2020 royal exit with Meghan Markle.
- Prince Harry 'reembraced' royal identity to land Hollywood deals, expert claims after Australia trip April 18, 2026Prince Harry "reembraced" his royal identity to secure Hollywood deals, a royal expert claims, as Meghan Markle says she faced relentless online trolling.
- Alec Baldwin ordered to face civil trial over fatal 'Rust' shooting: report April 17, 2026Alec Baldwin is heading back to court after a judge ruled a civil case against him relating to the 2021 death of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins can proceed to court.
- 'Hunger Games' actor Ethan Jamieson arrested for alleged assault with intent to kill April 17, 2026"Hunger Games" actor Ethan Jamieson was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, recently for allegedly assaulting three men with a deadly weapon.
- Meghan Trainor scraps entire tour after third child, admits it's 'more than I can take' April 17, 2026Meghan Trainor abruptly canceled her upcoming tour, citing the challenge of balancing a new album and welcoming her third child via surrogacy.
- ‘DWTS’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba rushed to hospital after mid-flight medical emergency April 17, 2026"Dancing With the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba experienced a mid-flight medical scare that led to an ambulance ride and hospital visit after landing in New York.
- Kathy Ireland says faith in God is guiding her through 'shocking' betrayal by former managers April 17, 2026Kathy Ireland leans into faith after filing a lawsuit alleging her former management team betrayed her and mishandled her multi-million dollar fortune.
- Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old April 18, 2026
- Environmental News
- The one thing scammers check before targeting you online April 18, 2026Most 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, 2026Mexico is building the Coatlicue supercomputer to deliver sharper weather forecasts, earlier storm warnings and support artificial intelligence research.
- How scammers target grieving victims through online games April 17, 2026Games 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, 2026The 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, 2026Meta's new Muse Spark AI model powers multimodal image recognition, parallel task handling and a dedicated shopping mode across its apps and AI glasses.
- Meta employee accused of accessing private images April 16, 2026A former Meta employee is accused of accessing around 30,000 private Facebook photos by allegedly bypassing internal security systems. What to know now.
- New FBI warning reveals phishing attacks hitting private chats April 16, 2026A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.
- 5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices April 15, 2026Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.
- Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens April 15, 2026Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups with built-in safety controls.
- Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password April 14, 2026A strong Wi-Fi password is not enough to keep your online activity private. Learn why a VPN is essential to encrypt your connection and block ISP tracking.
- Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US April 14, 2026Phone-free restaurants are growing across the U.S., with bars and eateries asking diners to put devices away. Gen Z is driving the shift, per a 2025 survey.
- AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns April 13, 2026Microsoft Threat Intelligence says cybercriminals are using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack to move faster and scale their operations.
- Smart travel safety tips before your next trip April 13, 2026Heading abroad? Lock down your phone security, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and prevent surprise charges with these essential international travel tech tips.
- Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans April 12, 2026Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.
- Toyota joins hydrogen truck alliance push April 12, 2026Toyota teams up with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to scale hydrogen fuel-cell technology for heavy-duty trucks through the Cellcentric partnership.
- Remove your personal info from the web; stop it from coming back April 11, 2026Struggling to remove personal information from data broker and people search sites? Here's a complete guide to taking back control of your online privacy.
- Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know April 11, 2026Samsung is phasing out Samsung Messages by July 2026 in the U.S. and pushing Google Messages, but scam texts are targeting confused Galaxy phone owners.
- Google search led to a costly scam call April 10, 2026Fake phone numbers in search listings are being used to impersonate companies and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting callers.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Lowe's $250M bet on blue-collar jobs that AI can't do April 10, 2026Lowe's CEO warns AI can't climb a ladder as the company makes a $250 million bet on blue-collar work amid rapid artificial intelligence advancement.
- AI chatbots refilling psych meds sparks debate April 10, 2026Utah is testing an AI system to renew certain psychiatric medications, drawing concern from experts about safety, oversight and reliance on patient self-reporting.
- The one thing scammers check before targeting you online April 18, 2026
- Entertainment News
- My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own April 17, 2026Many 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, 2026It 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, 2026Teachers 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, 2026About 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, 2026Tighter 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, 2026Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
- The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves April 12, 2026Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?
- The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens April 10, 2026Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.
- How do student tuition and maintenance loans work? April 9, 2026There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.
- 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans April 9, 2026Those 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, 2026The 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, 2026NASUWT'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, 2026The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".
- British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University March 31, 2026Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.
- Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test March 30, 2026The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
- Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns March 29, 2026The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
- Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told March 27, 2026New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
- Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial March 27, 2026A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
- My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own April 17, 2026
- Health News
- Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? April 18, 2026Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
- Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% April 17, 2026A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
- 'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents April 17, 2026Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
- No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella... April 17, 2026BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.
- Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth April 17, 2026Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
- Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? April 17, 2026Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
- World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle April 17, 2026England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
- Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first April 17, 2026People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
- 'Men should discuss their feelings more' April 17, 2026Men should discuss their feelings more
- Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life April 17, 2026People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
- Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness April 17, 2026Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.
- Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity April 17, 2026Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
- Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines April 16, 2026During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
- Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report April 16, 2026Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
- Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report April 16, 2026Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
- Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report April 16, 2026Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
- What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 16, 2026The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
- What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 16, 2026The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
- NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? April 16, 2026Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
- Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests April 16, 2026A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
- Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? April 18, 2026
- Middle East News
- North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says April 19, 2026The incident marks the North's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April alone.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson calls out EU on international law violation claims April 19, 2026Baghaei was responding to an X/Twitter post by Kaja Kallas, who had written that "Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge."
- School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms April 19, 2026The Education Ministry announces the full reopening of schools nationwide, including northern communities, following updated security guidelines amid the ceasefires with Lebanon and Iran.
- Arab, Muslim states condemn Israel's decision to send envoy to Somaliland April 19, 2026Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, while the Republic of Somaliland responded, accusing them of hypocrisy.
- Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico April 19, 2026According to one source, a Vance official, he had informed the vice president of his intention to leave in December, but the plan had been put off by several months "to ensure a smooth transition."
- Immigration by choice: Why do most olim from America choose Jerusalem? - opinion April 19, 2026The immigrant public from the US is characterized as tolerant and diverse, and in this respect Jerusalem is very suitable for the oleh character.
- Over a thousand entertainment leaders sign letter supporting Israel’s Eurovision participation April 19, 2026Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.
- Washington letter on Bosnia sparks fears of expanding foreign influence in Europe - opinion April 18, 2026A congressional letter reignites debate over Bosnia’s fragile balance, Dodik’s role, and Western strategy in the Balkans.
- Europe at a crossroads between denial and reality - opinion April 18, 2026Across Europe, rising unrest and policy hesitation are exposing cracks in governance, identity, and state authority.
- Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits as security fears keep ships stuck April 18, 2026As a ceasefire lowers the risk of direct escalation, movement through Hormuz remains weak, with experts warning that the immediate problem is maritime security, not the lack of pipeline plans.
- The fog of Israel’s forever war: IDF's Lebanon strategy stuck in endless containment - opinion April 18, 2026October 7 shattered the illusion that Iranian backed proxies can be managed indefinitely at Israel’s borders.
- Command Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces April 18, 2026Command Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon, a 48-year-old combat soldier in the 226th Brigade from Adi, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Friday, the IDF announced Saturday evening.
- Netanyahu shocked Trump 'prohibited' strikes on Lebanon, believes it inconsistent with ceasefire April 18, 2026Trump’s public remarks appeared to exceed the text of the US-backed truce, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification while clashes on the ground continued.
- US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report April 18, 2026The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.
- From Erez to Jabalya: A look inside of the IDF's new Gaza security zone April 18, 2026The new security zone is not just a plan on paper; it is already a reality of concrete, positions, tunnel detection and destruction, cameras, and coffee for reserve soldiers.
- Iran’s IRGC seems to be fighting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi April 18, 2026“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.
- 'Kinetic elimination does not work': US envoy breaks with Netanyahu doctrine in Antalya April 18, 2026Thomas Barrack cast military force as a dead end and argued that the region’s conflicts will not be solved by trying to destroy enemies one by one.
- Has Hezbollah crossed a red line in attack on French UNIFIL soldiers? - analysis April 18, 2026A number of UN peacekeepers have been killed in the recent fighting in Lebanon, including two Indonesian peacekeepers who were killed on March 30 by a roadside explosion, according to the BBC.
- Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli-American tourist in Sri Lanka April 18, 2026The complaint filed by the Belgium-based Palestinian organization marks the first filed against an American citizen outside the United States.
- Building New Lives in Israel - One Story at a Time April 16, 2026WATCH: Welcome to Aliyah Stories – Brought to you by The Jerusalem Post and Nefesh B’Nefesh.
- North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says April 19, 2026
- BBC News
- Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attackedIran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
- French peacekeeper killed in southern LebanonPresident Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
- BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return homeBBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
- Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in SyriaEyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.
- A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talksSome kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?
- What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefireA 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
- Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainThe halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.
- Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced firstThe Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
- BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
- Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedBBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
- Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be doneThe BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
- Frank Gardner: Why China keeps cropping up in Iran war storiesBBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
- Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials sayLebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.
- Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family saysThe Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
- Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in USIsrael strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
- Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attackThe survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
- The Israeli town on the frontline with HezbollahBBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
- 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?
- The Israeli town on the frontline with HezbollahBBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
- Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggestsThe vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
- Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
- Financial News
- Burnham allies identify fresh path back to Westminster as Starmer battles calls to quit April 18, 2026A shake-up of the NEC after May’s local election could remove a barrier to Greater Manchester mayor’s leadership ambitions
- Iran claims ‘strict control’ of Strait of Hormuz and says it will not be fully reopened April 18, 2026Donald Trump warns Tehran not to ‘blackmail’ Washington
- Economic pain from Iran war will hit poor countries hardest, officials say April 18, 2026IMF/World Bank spring meetings hear warnings that some developing countries may require additional lending
- Trump family’s World Liberty crypto venture faces investor backlash April 18, 2026WLFI has fallen after the disclosure of a loan linked to the token and criticism from one of its biggest backers
- Anthropic’s Mythos AI model tests limits of global cyber defences April 18, 2026New system has sparked fears it could turbocharge hacking and expose weaknesses faster than they can be fixed
- Can Trump finally make a nuclear deal with Iran? April 18, 2026After going to war twice, the US president is again trying to strike a deal on the regime’s uranium enrichment programme
- Why higher pay hasn’t made young adults feel richer April 18, 2026The aspiration gap has turned everyone into losers, especially graduates
- The return of Londonophobia April 18, 2026Reflections on an ancient prejudice
- The coming global food crisis April 18, 2026Hunger and even famine are foreseeable consequences of the war on Iran. Now the world must act to shield the poorest from effects that will continue long after the fighting stops
- Burnham allies identify fresh path back to Westminster as Starmer battles calls to quit April 18, 2026
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- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent 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 StandoffWelcome 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 EconomyThe 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 MostWhen 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 ArbitraryOver 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 ProductiveThree 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 FarmlandThe 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 EndPolitical 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 SpendingPlaying 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 UpCleveland 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 2022What 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 WayThis 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 StrikeWhen 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.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
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- Kevin Durant injury: Rockets star ruled out for Game 1 vs. Lakers after hurting knee in practiceDurant popped up on the injury report earlier this week with a right knee contusion
- WWE WrestleMania 42 start time: Here's how to watch matches for Night 1 on Saturday, Night 2 on SundayAll the information you need to watch the WWE WrestleMania 42 live event in Las Vegas
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