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• The legacy of 'Eagle Claw': How failure helped build America's elite special forces April 24, 2026
  The rescue of two U.S. airmen in hostile territory is the direct legacy of Operation Eagle Claw's 1980 failure that forged modern Special Operations.
• Carrie Ann Inaba shares her struggle to manage hidden, invisible illness: 'It's real' April 24, 2026
  Carrie Ann Inaba shares her silent struggle with Sjogren's disease, an autoimmune condition that she says went undiagnosed for more than 10 years.
• Dem gubernatorial hopefuls ripped for playing 'garbage' race card over crackdown on truckers' English April 24, 2026
  Democratic candidates for California governor vow to fight Trump administration's English proficiency tests for truck drivers, describing the policy racist.
• Giants' bizarre draft decisions leave star player frustrated as true needs go unfulfilled in first round April 24, 2026
  New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers visibly questioned New York's first-round picks during a live simulcast of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
• Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice April 24, 2026
  Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
• Olympic legend Kaillie Humphries signs with activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics amid political rise April 24, 2026
  Kaillie Humphries, the most accomplished Olympic women's bobsledder in history, signs with XX-XY Athletics as a brand ambassador for women's sports.
• Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman reacts as Patriots' Mike Vrabel caught in scandal April 24, 2026
  Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel steps away to seek counseling amid photo scandal with NFL reporter Dianna Russini as new images surface online.
• Social media erupts after Mamdani's far-left supporters turn on him over homeless shelter: 'Oops' April 24, 2026
  East Village voters who backed Mayor Zohran Mamdani by a 40-point margin are now suing to stop a homeless shelter plan, drawing conservative criticism online.
• Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years April 24, 2026
  Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.
• FLASHBACK: Five of the most politically-charged moments at the White House Correspondents' Dinner April 24, 2026
  A look back at politically-charged moments from the White House Correspondents' Dinner from Stephen Colbert roasting George W. Bush to Axios' Alex Thompson calling out his colleagues.
• US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge April 24, 2026
  U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached historic levels, but inconsistent enforcement limits full impact of sanctions, a former Treasury expert says.
• King Charles won’t meet Prince Harry during monarch’s US state visit: experts April 24, 2026
  Prince Harry and King Charles will not meet during the monarch's late April U.S. trip, as every minute of the state visit is diplomatically planned, royal experts told Fox News Digital.
• Virginia’s map war lays bare state's sharp partisan turn as legal fight looms April 24, 2026
  Virginia's redistricting fight heads to the state Supreme Court after a county judge blocked certification of a narrowly approved ballot measure.
• Fox News Digital's News Quiz: April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
  This week's news quiz covers Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's House resignation and Jelly Roll's announcement that he "lost his way" and was working to turn things around.
• Zodiac Killer may be tied to Black Dahlia case after ‘code cracked,’ new suspect emerges April 24, 2026
  An independent investigator claims he decoded the Zodiac Killer's cipher and found evidence allegedly connecting it to the 1947 Black Dahlia murder.
• Americans choosing to visit smaller towns over big cities as travel costs rise April 24, 2026
  Rising travel costs are influencing how Americans plan trips, with growing interest in smaller, lesser-known destinations across the country.
• Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows April 24, 2026
  A government chemist who researched Novichok nerve agents died in a 2022 incident ruled accidental, but colleagues and family say it doesn't add up.
• America needs workers, but Trump's policies are sharply cutting legal immigration April 24, 2026
  Trump has said America needs legal immigrants, but his administration's policies have cut legal immigration far more than illegal immigration.
• New HUD rules will stop sheltering illegals in public housing. Here's who really benefits April 24, 2026
  HUD Secretary Scott Turner targets illegal immigrants in public housing, but a proposed work requirement rule could prove far more transformative.
• Iran and its allies are committing epic financial fraud in America. I watch it happen every day April 24, 2026
  State actors from Iran, North Korea, Russia and China run coordinated financial fraud operations inside the U.S. system using stolen identity data.

World News

• No 10 say Falkland sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review' April 24, 2026
  An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
• Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested April 24, 2026
  Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
• Briton in Netflix's 'Con Mum' faces fresh charges in Singapore April 24, 2026
  Dionne Marie Hanna, 85, is accused of duping more than two dozen people - including her own son.
• Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain April 24, 2026
  An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
• UK biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says April 24, 2026
  Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
• Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma April 24, 2026
  There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.
• Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers April 24, 2026
  The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
• 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues April 24, 2026
  The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
• In pictures: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C April 24, 2026
  India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
• Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English April 24, 2026
  William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
• Woman trapped in poo for three hours after outback toilet collapses April 24, 2026
  The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.
• South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf April 24, 2026
  The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
• Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI April 24, 2026
  The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
• Aboriginal children's book pulled over illustrator's Bondi attack comments April 24, 2026
  Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.
• Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels Russian discontent April 24, 2026
  Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
• Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals April 24, 2026
  The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
• White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms April 24, 2026
  A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
• Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris April 24, 2026
  Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
• US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro April 24, 2026
  Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
• A rumour, a lynching in India and a long wait for justice April 23, 2026
  A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.

US News

• US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage and more top headlines April 24, 2026
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• Zodiac Killer may be tied to Black Dahlia case after ‘code cracked,’ new suspect emerges April 24, 2026
  An independent investigator claims he decoded the Zodiac Killer's cipher and found evidence allegedly connecting it to the 1947 Black Dahlia murder.
• Elite school teacher known as 'Mr Wonderful' accused of heinous crimes against students April 24, 2026
  A former teacher who was nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" has been charged with three counts of rape involving two former students who allege years of abuse and grooming.
• ICE nabs illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes and meth trafficking in nationwide enforcement sweep April 24, 2026
  DHS says ICE arrested individuals convicted of sexual assault, drug trafficking and other serious crimes during National Crime Victims Week enforcement.
• Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival April 24, 2026
  A former North Carolina police officer was arrested in Florida after authorities said he planned a mass shooting at a New Orleans music festival.
• Long Island PTA mom accused of stealing $50K from elementary school while she served as NYPD officer April 24, 2026
  A PTA mom accused of embezzling over $50,000 from a Long Island elementary school was reportedly employed as an NYPD officer at the time of the alleged theft.
• Army soldier involved in Maduro capture arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $410K in bets April 23, 2026
  A soldier involved in Nicolás Maduro's capture allegedly placed insider bets on Polymarket using classified information, winning nearly $410,000.
• Hiker stumbles on human skull in iconic desert as mystery grows and detectives open homicide probe April 23, 2026
  A human skull found in the remote Southern California desert near Twentynine Palms has sparked a homicide investigation by San Bernardino County deputies.
• North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others April 23, 2026
  An 18-year-old North Carolina woman allegedly conspired to attack a Houston synagogue in a plot to cause mass casualties, according to court documents.
• Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival April 23, 2026
  A former North Carolina law enforcement officer was arrested for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival ahead of Jazz Fest.
• Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Duke busts the bigots April 23, 2026
  Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
• Mexican Mafia turned American neighborhoods into ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with murders, kidnappings, drugs: feds April 23, 2026
  Federal authorities announced a sweeping takedown of an alleged Mexican Mafia network in Southern California, charging over 40 in an Orange County crime ring.
• NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision April 23, 2026
  The preliminary NTSB report on the deadly LaGuardia Airport runway collision found failures in air traffic control, communications and safety systems.
• Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child April 23, 2026
  A Florida man is accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old in a 1993 Bronx cold case that haunted a family for decades.
• Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit April 23, 2026
  Convicted killer who transitioned in prison was awarded a $295,000 settlement after claiming repeated sexual assaults in Oregon male facilities.
• At least 1 dead, 5 wounded after shooting inside state's largest shopping mall April 23, 2026
  A shooting was reported at Louisiana’s largest shopping center, the Mall of Louisiana, and officials said at least one person is dead and five others are wounded.
• Sex offender accused of 6 sex assaults in one day as crime surge rocks affluent valley April 23, 2026
  Registered sex offender Damian Robinson accused of a string of daytime sexual assaults in Los Angeles has turned himself in, authorities said.
• NYC councilman and Mamdani ally Chi Ossé arrested during eviction protest, video shows April 23, 2026
  A video emerged showing the chaotic arrest of New York City Council Member Chi Ossé on Wednesday as he was protesting the eviction of a woman in Brooklyn.
• 'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says April 23, 2026
  Jason DeGray died a hero after jumping into a deadly rip current at Cocoa Beach to save his son, his family said. A stranger who tried to help also lost her life.
• UFO writer, paranormal YouTuber dies in suicide at home after mental health call: police April 23, 2026
  David Wilcock, a paranormal content creator and UFO researcher with hundreds of thousands of followers, died in an apparent suicide at age 53.

Tech News

• Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says April 24, 2026
  Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
• Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI April 24, 2026
  The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
• White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms April 24, 2026
  A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
• From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal April 23, 2026
  Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
• UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms April 23, 2026
  The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
• Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access April 22, 2026
  New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
• Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool April 22, 2026
  The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.
• UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry April 21, 2026
  The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.
• Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI April 21, 2026
  The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
• Tech Life April 21, 2026
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
• Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns April 21, 2026
  The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
• How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? April 21, 2026
  How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.
• New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years April 21, 2026
  Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
• The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough April 20, 2026
  A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Tech Life April 7, 2026
  Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech Life March 31, 2026
  Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
• Tech Now March 21, 2026
  Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Political News

• Dem gubernatorial hopefuls ripped for playing 'garbage' race card over crackdown on truckers' English April 24, 2026
  Democratic candidates for California governor vow to fight Trump administration's English proficiency tests for truck drivers, describing the policy racist.
• Social media erupts after Mamdani's far-left supporters turn on him over homeless shelter: 'Oops' April 24, 2026
  East Village voters who backed Mayor Zohran Mamdani by a 40-point margin are now suing to stop a homeless shelter plan, drawing conservative criticism online.
• Virginia’s map war lays bare state's sharp partisan turn as legal fight looms April 24, 2026
  Virginia's redistricting fight heads to the state Supreme Court after a county judge blocked certification of a narrowly approved ballot measure.
• Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows April 24, 2026
  A government chemist who researched Novichok nerve agents died in a 2022 incident ruled accidental, but colleagues and family say it doesn't add up.
• Trump Cabinet member scraps Obama-era gender identity housing rule, cites ‘biological reality’ April 24, 2026
  HUD halted enforcement of an Obama-era rule on gender identity in federally funded housing and shelters, shifting policy to recognize only biological sex.
• ‘Lame duck’: Jeffries rips DeSantis after Florida invitation as redistricting fight heats up April 23, 2026
  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ripped Ron DeSantis as a "lame duck" governor during a heated Florida redistricting battle ahead of the key 2026 midterms.
• Dems jockeying for Newsom endorsement give passing grades on issue that ignited 'poop map' crisis April 23, 2026
  Democratic candidates gave Newsom no lower than a B-minus on homelessness, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans at a California gubernatorial debate on Wendesday.
• Conservative nonprofit investigates Virginia redistricting vote after court blocks certification April 23, 2026
  The America First Policy Institute launched an investigation into the Virginia redistricting amendment vote, targeting mail-in ballot procedures and alleged school political activity.
• Sen Hawley warns it would be 'unconscionable' if billions of taxpayer funds flow to trans kids’ sex changes April 23, 2026
  Sen. Josh Hawley urges House Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately block taxpayer funding for sex change treatments for minors in a new letter Thursday.
• FIRST ON FOX: SPLC’s legal woes grow as Jim Jordan fires latest salvo at left-wing group April 23, 2026
  House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan demands documents from the SPLC, alleging coordination with the Biden DOJ after the nonprofit's federal indictment.
• Fox News Poll: Modest boost in support for Iran conflict, but concerns persist April 23, 2026
  A new poll shows support for U.S. military action in Iran rising to 45%, but a majority of voters still oppose the conflict and question its costs.
• Fox News Poll: Voters see AI as a risk to privacy and paychecks April 23, 2026
  A Fox News Poll finds most voters see artificial intelligence as a threat to privacy and jobs, driving an overall 54% unfavorable opinion of AI.
• Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case April 23, 2026
  The DOJ's inspector general is investigating whether the agency fully complied with the Epstein Transparency Act in releasing related records.
• Guatemalan man charged with child porn possession released by Fairfax County despite ICE detainer, DHS says April 23, 2026
  Federal agents arrested a Guatemalan illegal immigrant charged with child pornography after Fairfax County allegedly ignored an ICE detainer request.
• Noncitizen ex-Kansas mayor pleads guilty to illegally voting multiple times April 23, 2026
  A green card holder who served as mayor of a small Kansas town pleaded guilty to voter fraud after illegally voting and claiming U.S. citizenship.
• DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite — Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot April 23, 2026
  Hakeem Jeffries and Ron DeSantis trade verbal jabs over Florida congressional redistricting ahead of next week's special legislative session.
• GOP infighting erupts over immigration bill that would shield millions from deportation April 23, 2026
  House Republicans are sharply divided over the Dignity Act immigration bill, with some calling it "mass amnesty" and others urging Trump to act on immigration reform.
• Howard Lutnick shuts down Dem questions over Jeffrey Epstein at budget hearing April 23, 2026
  Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick repeatedly shut down questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a House Appropriations Committee hearing.
• Trump praises ousted Navy Secretary Phelan amid tensions with Pentagon leadership April 23, 2026
  Sources say Navy Secretary John Phelan was removed after months of tensions with Pentagon leaders over shipbuilding programs and chain-of-command issues.
• ‘VEXIT’ movement reignites as red state invites disenfranchised Virginians to ‘Best Virginia’ April 23, 2026
  West Virginia leaders push VEXIT, calling on disaffected Virginians to join the Mountain State after approval of a new 10-1 congressional district map.

Raw Reactions

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

Science News

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

People In The News

• King Charles won’t meet Prince Harry during monarch’s US state visit: experts April 24, 2026
  Prince Harry and King Charles will not meet during the monarch's late April U.S. trip, as every minute of the state visit is diplomatically planned, royal experts told Fox News Digital.
• Prince Louis' 8th birthday portrait shows 'relatable' family vacation moment: expert April 23, 2026
  Prince Louis celebrated his eighth birthday with a smiling portrait taken in Cornwall by royal photographer Matt Porteous during a family trip.
• Peter Hook slams the door on New Order reunion as feud rages on April 23, 2026
  Peter Hook flatly rules out a Joy Division and New Order reunion at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, citing years of legal battles and personal betrayal.
• 'Happy Days' star Scott Baio says he was almost fired from iconic series after 'getting a big head' April 23, 2026
  Scott Baio says he was almost fired from "Happy Days" for not taking his job seriously until director Garry Marshall and his father intervened.
• ‘Landman’ star Ali Larter shows off her toned abs in daring bralette and cargo pants look April 23, 2026
  Ali Larter, 50, turned heads in a monochromatic khaki utility look in New York while stepping out with "Landman" co-star Michelle Randolph this week.
• Sydney Sweeney’s 'Devil Wears Prada 2’ cameo reportedly cut after ‘creative decision’ April 23, 2026
  Sydney Sweeney's cameo in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" was reportedly cut from the sequel after filmmakers determined the scene didn't fit structurally.
• 'ER' star Noah Wyle admits he blew through his money after long run on hit show April 23, 2026
  Noah Wyle admits he burned through his "ER" fortune and was "profoundly depressed" before launching a career comeback with HBO's medical drama "The Pitt."
• Country singer Mark Chesnutt says alcoholism 'almost killed' him, admits he drank a handle of vodka a day April 23, 2026
  Mark Chesnutt opens up about his battle with alcoholism, says he was drinking a handle of vodka a day and that his addiction almost cost him his life.
• Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden exposes hedge fund exec ex's ruthless tactics to 'win' bitter divorce battle April 23, 2026
  Belle Burden says her hedge fund ex-husband Henry Davis wanted to "win" their divorce, nearly forcing her to sell homes she bought with her trust funds.
• Kate Middleton admits there’s one part of royal life she finds ‘really hard’ April 23, 2026
  Kate Middleton admitted she finds speaking in public really difficult during a Buckingham Palace reception marking Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
• Rita Wilson learned about father’s tragic past, secret family in Bulgaria on TV show April 23, 2026
  Actress Rita Wilson shares the shocking discovery of her father's secret family in Bulgaria, revealed during filming of the genealogy television show "Who Do You Think You Are."
• 'Jeopardy!' star Jamie Ding wins over fans with humble attitude during historic 28-game winning streak April 23, 2026
  "Jeopardy!" contestant Jamie Ding captures his 28th consecutive win, earning $774,601 and winning over fans with his understated, humble personality.
• Jelly Roll says he 'lost his way' after shedding over 200 pounds, reveals how much weight he gained back April 23, 2026
  Jelly Roll opens up about gaining weight after the holidays and a broken collarbone, saying he has "lost his way" in his ongoing weight-loss journey.
• Sarah Ferguson’s former dresser convicted of murder back in spotlight as case resurfaces April 23, 2026
  Natalie Dormer stars in BritBox's "The Lady," a series about Sarah Ferguson's ex-dresser Jane Andrews, who was convicted of murdering her boyfriend Thomas Cressman.
• Nicole Scherzinger marks Earth Day in zebra-print bikini with Hawaiian heritage message April 22, 2026
  Nicole Scherzinger marked Earth Day with breathtaking nature photos in a zebra-print bikini and a message tied to her Hawaiian heritage.
• ‘Sopranos’ star Jamie-Lynn Sigler fled Hollywood for Texas where she no longer feels ‘watched’ April 22, 2026
  Jamie-Lynn Sigler reveals why she moved her family from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, citing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and desire for normalcy.
• Darrell Sheets, 'Storage Wars' star known as 'The Gambler,' dead at 67 April 22, 2026
  Darrell Sheets, who appeared in over 160 episodes of A&E's "Storage Wars," has died at 67. Lake Havasu City police say the death is under investigation.
• Pat Sajak's daughter finds romance with viral baseball star after 'boyfriend application' April 22, 2026
  Maggie Sajak, daughter of Pat Sajak, reveals her new relationship with Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson in a Disney-themed social media post.
• Jack Nicholson's daughter calls out Hollywood's status-chasing elite in scathing new essay about modern LA April 22, 2026
  Jack Nicholson's daughter Lorraine takes aim at Hollywood's clout chasers in a satirical W Magazine essay about LA's status-obsessed culture.
• Marie Osmond shares brother Alan’s final words to her before his death at 76 April 22, 2026
  Marie Osmond honors late brother Alan Osmond with an emotional tribute celebrating his role as a leader, musician, and protector of the Osmond family.

Environmental News

• Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice April 24, 2026
  Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
• How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam April 23, 2026
  Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick him into buying gold coins for a courier.
• Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI April 23, 2026
  Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.
• Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams April 22, 2026
  Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
• Robots beat humans in half marathon April 22, 2026
  In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.
• Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project April 22, 2026
  Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.
• Fake Windows update installs hidden malware April 21, 2026
  Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage attack works and how to stay safe.
• Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversation April 21, 2026
  Amazon Alexa+ now offers hands-free food ordering through Uber Eats and Grubhub, letting you build and adjust orders through natural conversation.
• 6 crypto scam scripts criminals use to steal your money April 20, 2026
  Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs before sending money.
• BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs April 20, 2026
  BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.
• iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026
  Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.
• You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that April 19, 2026
  More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.
• Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon April 19, 2026
  China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.
• The one thing scammers check before targeting you online April 18, 2026
  Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.
• Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting April 18, 2026
  Mexico is building the Coatlicue supercomputer to deliver sharper weather forecasts and earlier storm warnings and support for artificial intelligence research.
• How scammers target grieving victims through online games April 17, 2026
  Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring April 17, 2026
  The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
• Is Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI getting too smart? April 17, 2026
  Meta's new Muse Spark AI model powers multimodal image recognition, parallel task handling and a dedicated shopping mode across its apps and AI glasses.
• Meta employee accused of accessing private images April 16, 2026
  A 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, 2026
  A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.

Entertainment News

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

Health News

• Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate April 24, 2026
  The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint April 23, 2026
  Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
• Asbestos toy warnings April 23, 2026
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• Biobank: UK health data of 500,000 people for sale in China April 23, 2026
  The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK's health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.
• Vocal cord exercises to try at home April 23, 2026
  Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What's Up Docs?
• Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous April 23, 2026
  Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
• I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life April 23, 2026
  Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life April 23, 2026
  Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms April 23, 2026
  The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
• Senior Lucy Letby hospital boss arrested April 23, 2026
  The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
• Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy April 23, 2026
  Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
• 'Adenomyosis ruined my life' April 23, 2026
  Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
• 'I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies' April 23, 2026
  The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work.
• 'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal April 23, 2026
  A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.
• High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals April 23, 2026
  Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
• Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs? April 23, 2026
  Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.
• 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick April 23, 2026
  A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
• Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit April 22, 2026
  Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

Middle East News

• Netanyahu declared cancer-free after hiding diagnosis during Iran war April 24, 2026
  Netanyahu said the report was delayed for two months to avoid giving Iran an opportunity to exploit his medical condition for propaganda during the war.
• Inside the KKL-JNF shake-up led by its youngest chairman in decades April 24, 2026
  ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Eyal Ostrinsky took office on January 1. Three weeks later, his child was born at 28 weeks. A month after that, Iranian missiles hit.
• Israel must stop pretending bond with US is 'unbreakable' before it's too late - opinion April 24, 2026
  Israeli leaders need an AIPAC-style group to explain to them how Washington thinks and operates.
• Middle Israel: Teach IDF soldiers harmony as fundamental Zionist value - opinion April 24, 2026
  Unfortunately, what the IDF soldiers in Lebanon did when they smashed the statue of Jesus represents a syndrome much larger than the two young idiots they evidently are.
• Trump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase April 24, 2026
  NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
• Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US April 24, 2026
  See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
• Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Love your neighbor as yourself April 24, 2026
  The days between Pesach and Shavuot invite reflection, as Rabbi Akiva teaches that loving others is central to receiving the Torah.
• Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT April 24, 2026
  Tusk spoke on the occasion of an informal EU summit in Cyprus where EU leaders will also discuss the war in the Middle East, energy measures in response and the Union's next long-term budget.
• Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16 April 24, 2026
  Norway will introduce its bill in parliament by the end of 2026, though has yet to note which applications would be targeted.
• Partial statue of Ramesses the Great found in ancient Egyptian capital city along Nile April 24, 2026
  Ramesses II (“Ramesses the Great”) is believed by many to have been the pharoah in the biblical story of the Exodus.
• First Bnei Menashe flight lands as Israel launches operation to complete community’s Aliyah April 24, 2026
  240 immigrants from northeastern India arrive under the “Wings of Dawn” initiative, with thousands more expected by 2030.
• Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct April 24, 2026
  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded to the reports, saying that "we [Spain] do not work off of emails, we work from official documents and positions."
• Businessman shot dead in Carmel forest, police suspect criminal motive April 24, 2026
  The 58-year-old victim, previously targeted in past attempts on his life, was found with gunshot wounds near Daliyat al-Carmel; Police arrest three suspects.
• US planning renewed military action against Iranian infrastructure should talks fail - CNN April 24, 2026
  The option to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, as Trump had previously threatened, remains on the table as a way to pressure Tehran into agreeing to a deal.
• Editor's Notes: Milei’s torch should push Israel to think about its extra nine million April 24, 2026
  A country that was built to gather exiles should be better at recognizing the people standing near the edge of the camp, waiting to see whether anyone inside is ready to speak to them.
• Hamas terrorists significantly recovering capabilities during ceasefire - N12 April 24, 2026
  Hamas is recovering its military and civilian hold on Gaza during the ceasefire, avoiding peace plan commitments, an intelligence document seen by N12 News revealed.
• Israel Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika April 24, 2026
  A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.
• Pizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day April 24, 2026
  A fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva follows a dispute with teens over snow spray on Independence Day. The worker was critically injured and later died at the hospital.
• WATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House April 23, 2026
  US President Trump announces a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, as talks on Hezbollah's disarmament continue at the White House.
• Israel, US believe Mojtaba Khamenei not functioning as leader, IRGC commanders make choices for him April 23, 2026
  The NYT reported that Khamenei remains "mentally sharp and engaged," receiving handwritten notes with updates from the outside world.

BBC News

• Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
  Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
• 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
  The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
• Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
  Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
• US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
  Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
• Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say
  One strike killed three children and two adults near a mosque in the northern town of Beit Lahia on Wednesday evening.
• Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
  Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
• Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
  Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.
• Tracking ships under fire in the Strait of Hormuz
  Iran's top negotiator says it's "not possible to reopen" the strait due to "blatent violations" of US-Iran ceasefire.
• Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked
  One of the cargo ships was 'heavily damaged' by Iranian forces, a British maritime agency reported on Wednesday.
• US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
  The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
• US and Iran 'locked in war of words' says Lyse Doucet
  The US confirmed on Tuesday night that the Vice-President's trip to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks has been cancelled.
• UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
  The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
• Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
  The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.
• Extension of US-Iran ceasefire gives 'breathing space'
  The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
• 'No decision' on joining talks with US, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tells BBC
  Esmail Baghaei expressed concern regarding the US’s naval blockade of its ports and the seizure of an Iranian vessel.
• 'Nothing to go back to' - BBC reports from Lebanon's 'Yellow Line'
  Israel has established what it calls a "Yellow Line" – creating a military zone stretching roughly 10km north of its border with Lebanon.
• Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
  The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
• Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
  Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
• What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
  Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.
• A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks
  Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

Financial News

• Polish PM questions whether US is ‘loyal’ to Europe’s defence April 24, 2026
  Donald Tusk says EU should bolster its own Article 42.7 mutual defence clause
• Banks charged sharply different fees for access to Anthropic investment April 24, 2026
  Disparate pricing raises prospect of investors earning unequal returns in the same deal on the basis of who their banker is
• Morgan McSweeney held talks with Google DeepMind over AI project April 24, 2026
  Former Labour chief of staff pitched venture to tech group about the crossover between artificial intelligence and democratic politics
• The danger of weaponising dollar swap lines April 24, 2026
  Putative Fed chair Kevin Warsh could embrace Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s geoeconomic agenda
• China’s own Mythos is coming — America must prepare April 24, 2026
  The US needs to block Chinese access to the most advanced technology
• KPMG and EY demote partners in end of job-for-life model April 24, 2026
  Move is a departure from the practice of simply asking underperforming senior partners to retire
• Donald Trump and the remaking of America’s media order April 24, 2026
  The president once railed against the ‘fake news’ from the outside. Today, the system itself bears his imprint
• Oil hits highest level since start of US-Iran truce April 24, 2026
  Rise comes despite Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Lebanon will extend ceasefire by three weeks

Business News

Economic News

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

Sports News

• Celtics vs. 76ers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 3 best bets by proven model
  SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 3 picks
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