Breaking News- Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic' April 20, 2026Park rangers on Sable Island, known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, believe they found the Swift, a vessel that sank in 1812 with a British frigate.
- GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme April 20, 2026GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya targets Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison over an alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in her Minnesota Senate bid.
- GORDON SONDLAND: Stay the course with Iran, President Trump. It's like breaking a horse April 20, 2026Former EU Ambassador Gordon D. Sondland argues Trump's unpredictable pressure tactics against Iran are the only way to achieve a non-nuclear Middle East.
- MARY KATHARINE HAM: Republicans have a huge MAHA opportunity in 2026 — if they don’t blow it April 20, 2026The MAHA movement gives Republicans a chance to win suburban moms in 2026 midterms by focusing on food quality, screen time and health transparency.
- Trump may claim he won the fight with Iran, but there’s a bigger war already underway April 20, 2026President Trump's Iran campaign pressured Tehran but accelerated a China-Russia-Iran axis while pushing NATO closer to a historic break.
- Mamdani’s first 100-plus days: Far-left mayor flunks a key leadership test April 20, 2026Two men allegedly attempted a terrorist attack in NYC, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response raises questions about the city's public safety future.
- Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued April 20, 2026An earthquake occurred off the coast of the nation of Japan, the Associated Press reported, noting that Japan Meteorological Agency said tsunamis have been detected.
- Trump pushes shaky deal with Iran as Hormuz is shut again, but opponents give him no credit for progress April 20, 2026Despite President Trump striking a ceasefire with Iran and pressuring Israel to halt Lebanon attacks, opponents and media still refuse to give him any credit.
- NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens April 20, 2026A drag racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles in Queens prompted an NYPD investigation, although no arrests have been made thus far.
- Roman Reigns, CM Punk put on professional wrestling masterclass at WrestleMania 42 April 20, 2026Roman Reigns pins CM Punk after a brutal WrestleMania 42 main event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to become a seven-time world champion.
- Johnny Knoxville shocks suburbs with epic explosion that Southern California locals mistook for plane crash April 20, 2026Johnny Knoxville says a massive explosion that shocked Simi Valley residents was part of filming for the final "Jackass" movie, wrapping 26 years of stunts.
- Dexter Lawrence has 'fire in me that I've never had before' after Giants trade him to Bengals April 20, 2026Three-time Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence said he has a fire in him like never before after the Giants traded him to the Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Nike removes running ad in Boston for 'pace shaming' April 20, 2026If you need a quick summation of what it's like to be living in the year 2026, boy, do I have a story for you.Nike recently put up a sign ahead of the Boston Marathon on Newberry Street that may have seemed innocuous to anyone with a brain.However, you would be wise to remind yourself […]
- Pennsylvania man accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains appears in court in ‘horror movie’ case April 20, 2026Jonathan Gerlach, accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains from cemeteries, reportedly waived his evidentiary hearing in Delaware County court.
- Natasha Lyonne jokes her plane removal was a ‘performance art piece’ after bizarre incident April 20, 2026Natasha Lyonne addresses her Delta flight removal with humor at a Planned Parenthood gala, joking about her "performance art piece" and "kooky times."
- Rhea Ripley captures WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 April 20, 2026Rhea Ripley recaptured the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42, defeating Jade Cargill after Iyo Sky helped neutralize outside interference.
- Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors April 20, 2026Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences.
- Barack and Michelle Obama's film production company reportedly leaving Netflix to go independent April 20, 2026The Obamas' film production company Higher Ground is reportedly moving away from Netflix to become independent when its current deal expires later this year.
- ‘Demon’ Finn Balor settles score with Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 42 April 20, 2026Finn Balor's "Demon" defeated Dominik Mysterio in a WrestleMania 42 street fight, capping off a bitter feud that split the Judgment Day faction apart.
- Caitlin Clark says she is '100% healthy' heading into Fever training camp after injury-riddled 2025 season April 20, 2026Caitlin Clark said she is "100% healthy" heading into Indiana Fever training camp after quad, groin and ankle injuries hampered her 2025 WNBA season.
- Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic' April 20, 2026
- World News
- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized April 20, 2026Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
- Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting April 20, 2026The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
- Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election April 20, 2026With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship April 20, 2026The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
- Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia April 20, 2026The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
- At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India April 20, 2026Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
- New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit April 20, 2026Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency April 20, 2026The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
- Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices April 20, 2026Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
- India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? April 19, 2026Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
- 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads April 19, 2026A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
- Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert April 19, 2026Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
- Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China April 19, 2026Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
- Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC April 19, 2026Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry April 19, 2026After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
- Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US April 19, 2026A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
- Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting April 19, 2026Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.
- Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire April 19, 2026Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
- Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated April 19, 2026Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
- Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say April 19, 2026The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized April 20, 2026
- US News
- NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens April 20, 2026A drag racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles in Queens prompted an NYPD investigation, although no arrests have been made thus far.
- Pennsylvania man accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains appears in court in ‘horror movie’ case April 20, 2026Jonathan Gerlach, accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains from cemeteries, reportedly waived his evidentiary hearing in Delaware County court.
- Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust April 19, 2026A new survey of Long Islanders finds nearly one-third of residents believe Holocaust education should not be mandatory and Jewish people should "move on."
- Police identify suspect who killed eight kids, most believed to be his own, after multi scene domestic rampage April 19, 2026Shamar Elkins is accused of killing eight children and shooting two women in a Shreveport domestic violence rampage that spanned multiple locations.
- Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime April 19, 2026Federal authorities arrested Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition sales to Sudan's military forces.
- Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus April 19, 2026A shooting in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people, including students, and police say the suspect remains at large Sunday.
- Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid' April 19, 2026Michigan State Police say DNA technology solved the 1983 cold case murder of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott, identifying Roni Collins as the killer.
- Hundreds of activists face pepper spray in violent clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility April 19, 2026About 1,000 animal welfare protesters converged on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, where deputies deployed tear gas and rubber bullets during the clash.
- String of scientist deaths, vanishings fuels expert talks of shadow ops and silenced secrets: 'Very serious' April 19, 2026Nearly a dozen scientists have died or disappeared since 2023 under mysterious circumstances, prompting a federal response and expert speculation.
- 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.
- NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens April 20, 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
- GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme April 20, 2026GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya targets Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison over an alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in her Minnesota Senate bid.
- California regulators kill charity fireworks for America’s 250th, sparking outrage April 19, 2026A Long Beach businessman claims the California Coastal Commission denied his fireworks permit despite years of spotless environmental studies and reports.
- Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins April 19, 2026The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins.
- Trump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks 'tough guy' IRGC April 19, 2026President Donald Trump mocks Iran for claiming a Strait of Hormuz blockade already in place and warns of devastating strikes if Tehran rejects a deal with the U.S.
- Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump April 19, 2026Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.
- Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video April 19, 2026Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.
- 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.
- GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme April 20, 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
- 'Devastating' fire hits protected nesting site April 20, 2026Conservationists say the fire on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.
- Fears for 1,000 toads after reservoir drained by water company April 20, 2026Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
- Fears for 1,000 toads after reservoir drained by water company April 20, 2026Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
- 'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say April 19, 2026Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.
- 'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided April 19, 2026People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.
- How the battle for Bempton's birds was won April 19, 2026Campaigners fought to stop day-trippers shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.
- 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.
- '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?
- 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
- 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.
- 'Devastating' fire hits protected nesting site April 20, 2026
- People In The News
- Johnny Knoxville shocks suburbs with epic explosion that Southern California locals mistook for plane crash April 20, 2026Johnny Knoxville says a massive explosion that shocked Simi Valley residents was part of filming for the final "Jackass" movie, wrapping 26 years of stunts.
- Natasha Lyonne jokes her plane removal was a ‘performance art piece’ after bizarre incident April 20, 2026Natasha Lyonne addresses her Delta flight removal with humor at a Planned Parenthood gala, joking about her "performance art piece" and "kooky times."
- 'Facts of Life' star reveals cancer battle after social media hiatus April 19, 2026"Facts of Life" star Mindy Cohn revealed she secretly battled cancer and shared a hospital photo on social media to thank her nurses and oncology surgeon.
- The Strokes end Coachella weekend two set with politically charged video targeting CIA and US government April 19, 2026The Strokes appeared to take aim at the U.S. government during Coachella, closing their set with a video referencing the CIA, Gaza and Iran bombings.
- Jane Seymour continues her 75th birthday celebration with her 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' co-stars April 19, 2026Jane Seymour marked her 75th birthday with a western-themed party featuring a reunion with her "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" co-stars, including Joe Lando.
- ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star Jon Hamm admits he showed his real butt in nude scene April 19, 2026Jon Hamm reveals whether he used a body double on "Your Friends and Neighbors" and reflects on his journey as a self-described late bloomer in Hollywood.
- Jennifer Aniston reacts to ex-husband Justin Theroux's baby announcement April 19, 2026Jennifer Aniston reacted to ex-husband Justin Theroux's newborn baby announcement on Instagram, liking the post he shared with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom.
- Oprah Winfrey to Kim Kardashian: How Bing Crosby inspired the ‘Canadian tuxedo’ as stars keep the trend alive April 19, 2026Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway have embraced the denim on denim Canadian tuxedo trend on and off the red carpet.
- Susan Lucci says a Playboy magazine tipped her off she lost coveted Bond girl role April 19, 2026Susan Lucci says she lost the Bond girl role to this Hollywood actress, realizing it when she spotted a Playboy cover in the makeup room of "All My Children."
- ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson Huff admits ‘fears’ over putting her kids on reality TV April 19, 2026Sadie Robertson Huff defends filming "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" with her kids, saying her own childhood on the show inspired the full-circle decision.
- Billy Ray Cyrus gushes over 'beautiful girlfriend' Elizabeth Hurley after Olivier Awards red carpet April 19, 2026Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus made a stylish red carpet appearance together at the Olivier Awards, where Hurley presented best new musical.
- Mark Wahlberg admits Hollywood fame comes with ‘baggage’ for his kids April 19, 2026Mark Wahlberg discusses the "baggage" of being a celebrity's child and how he stays a "normal dad" to his four kids despite his Hollywood fame.
- Nicole Kidman recalls being alone in Venice the night she learned her mother had died April 19, 2026Nicole Kidman opens up about her mother's death, her harrowing night alone in Venice and her newfound plans to become a death doula after loss.
- Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged burglar at his home after wife Barbara Palvin spotted intruder: reports April 19, 2026Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged intruder to the ground and held him until police arrived after wife Barbara Palvin spotted him on their property.
- 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.
- Johnny Knoxville shocks suburbs with epic explosion that Southern California locals mistook for plane crash April 20, 2026
- Environmental News
- iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026Your 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, 2026More 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, 2026China'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, 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 and earlier storm warnings and support for 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.
- iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026
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- New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026Universities 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, 2026Universities 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, 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.
- 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.
- New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
- Health News
- 'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis' April 20, 2026Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
- Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads April 19, 2026BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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".
- 'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis' April 20, 2026
- Middle East News
- Two more Israelis charged in Iran spy case amid expanding online recruitment drive April 20, 2026Sagi Hayek, 19, of Ness Ziona, was arrested in March on suspicion of maintaining contact for months with an Iranian foreign agent and carrying out tasks at his direction.
- ‘I never knew my father’: Avichai Ayubi on loss, Israel’s orphaned generation, and moving forward April 20, 2026Avichai was born five months after his father's death. But that is not to say his father's presence has not played an important role in his life.
- WATCH: IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon April 20, 2026The IDF additionally released a warning to civilians in southern Lebanon, urging them not to move south of certain villages due to ongoing operations against Hezbollah.
- ‘Their legacy commands us’: IDF chief marks Memorial Day with call for unity, resolve April 20, 2026Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir says fallen soldiers "remain with us in every step" as Israel marks its third remembrance day since the October 7 massacre.
- Iran executes two men convicted of espionage for Mossad and plotting attacks April 20, 2026Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad.
- Beersheba woman killed, eight-year-old severely injured in domestic stabbing attack April 20, 2026Beersheba police responded to the incident, arrested the woman’s husband for the murder, and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
- Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes April 20, 2026The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
- 'I feel like we failed' to bring Gaza hostages home, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tells CBS's 60 Minutes April 20, 2026"What we were fighting for did happen. We got all these people home, not the way we wanted. We wanted them home, alive, but they had come home," she told Anderson Cooper.
- From grief to action: Ensuring the sacrifices of Israel’s fallen are not in vain - editorial April 20, 2026This Remembrance Day is not only about honoring those who have fallen, but also about ensuring next year does not look like the last.
- Hamas officials claim terror group ready to hand over small weapons, rifles to Gazan police - NYT April 20, 2026Two Hamas officials told The New York Times that the terror group's latest proposal involves turning over thousands of small weapons used by their police and other security agencies.
- LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime April 20, 2026Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at LAX for attempting to smuggle drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Iran.
- Netanyahu: Iran would have achieved nuclear bomb if Israel had not attacked over past 15 months April 20, 2026Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that this would be "the beginning of the end for the Jewish people" during a meeting with the torchlighters for Israel's 78th Independence Day ceremony.
- At least 170 soldiers killed, 54 disabled due to war over past year, Defense Ministry reports April 20, 2026Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.
- WATCH: US Marines rappel onto Iranian-flagged vessel Touska after six-hour standoff at sea April 19, 2026Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, condemned the US for attacking one of its vessels, and vowed to retaliate.
- IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic April 19, 2026Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decried the incident, labeling it “grave and disgraceful” and extending an apology to Christians who felt hurt by the incident.
- The facade of national identity: Israel's Independence Day reflection - opinion April 19, 2026Independence Day becomes a stage for Israel’s unresolved conflict between individual freedom and collective belonging.
- ‘Whether people like Israel or not’: What six words in a Trump post reveal - analysis April 19, 2026Israel has just fought shoulder to shoulder with the US, yet Trump's choice of words suggests that Israel has shifted from a broadly accepted ally to a debated one.
- 'Post' heads to Lebanon: IDF sets position in Ait a Shaab - Reporters Notebook April 19, 2026The Post visited southern Lebanon with the IDF to see the newly established position in Ait a Shaab, a former Hezbollah stronghold.
- WATCH: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei April 19, 2026A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina.
- Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message April 19, 2026Ben-Gurion recognized early on what became a well-known reality in the following decades: front lines that reach population centers, and the home front becoming a critical component of the war.
- Two more Israelis charged in Iran spy case amid expanding online recruitment drive April 20, 2026
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- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian shipThe US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
- 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?
- Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBCLyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
- 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.
- What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will beFaisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.
- 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.
- UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of HormuzSir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.
- 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.
- 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".
- 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.
- 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.
- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
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- Starmer set for vetting showdown with ‘heartbroken’ Olly Robbins April 20, 2026PM will address House of Commons amid dispute over whether officials should have shared details of Peter Mandelson’s security checks
- The Mandelson affair is about the government’s judgment, not process April 20, 2026Discussion of vetting and procedure is part of the excuse but not the core of the difficulty
- Japan issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake April 20, 2026Warning for wave up to 3 metres high on north-eastern coast
- Kevin Warsh: Trump’s next fall guy at the Fed? April 20, 2026The nominee to lead the world’s most powerful central bank wants big changes. But there’s risk of confrontation with the president over interest rates
- Oil rebounds as Iran threatens to retaliate for US attack on cargo ship April 20, 2026Hopes for peace deal fade amid uncertainty over possible talks in Pakistan this week
- Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns April 20, 2026Stockholm’s military intelligence head says Moscow is manipulating data to make its economy look better
- AI boom poised to be ‘massively disinflationary’, Northern Trust says April 20, 2026Head of financial services group’s $1.4tn asset management division expects new tech to unleash huge productivity gains
- FTSE bosses receive 18% pay bump this year in global fight for talent April 20, 2026Companies are also watering down ESG elements of pay plans as boards reassess whether such awards ‘make sense’
- Out of office, still hyper-responsive April 20, 2026Once established by professional training, the addictive pull of screens, newsfeeds and email replies is impossible to shake
- Starmer set for vetting showdown with ‘heartbroken’ Olly Robbins April 20, 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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