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• Super Bowl champion reveals what part of the college-to-NFL transition doesn't get talked about enough April 27, 2026
  Super Bowl champion Steve Beuerlein revealed the overlooked challenge of transitioning from college football to the NFL, saying the complexity of the game surprises most rookies.
• Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores April 27, 2026
  Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
• Death toll from Colombia bus bombing rises to 20 during wave of violence April 27, 2026
  Officials say 20 people died after an explosive device detonated on a bus in southwestern Colombia's Cauca region, injuring 36 others Saturday.
• Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds April 27, 2026
  Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer. Doctors weigh in.
• GOP gubernatorial hopeful's pro-Trump pitch to voters clashes with paper trail inside his own company April 27, 2026
  Georgia gubernatorial hopeful Rick Jackson claims to be Trump's biggest supporter, but his healthcare company allegedly opposes key Trump policies like the one big beautiful bill.
• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama calls out NBA's concussion protocol as he returns in win April 27, 2026
  Victor Wembanyama said Sunday the handling of his concussion protocol was very disappointing as he returned to lead the Spurs to a Game 4 win over Portland.
• Ex-Biden official's campaign faces heat as missing children scandal resurfaces: 'Voters deserve better' April 27, 2026
  Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial bid is shadowed by controversy over migrant children reportedly lost during his time as HHS Secretary under Biden.
• Super Bowl champion Monte Coleman dead at 68 April 27, 2026
  Monte Coleman, three-time Super Bowl champion and longtime Washington linebacker, has died at 68 after a remarkable 16-year NFL career with the team.
• Soccer goalie delivers brutal haymaker to opponent in wild brawl in Spanish league April 27, 2026
  Zaragoza's Esteban Andrada apologized after hitting Huesca's Jorge Pulido with a brutal right hand during a La Liga 2 match that ended in chaos.
• Ex-Steelers coach Mike Tomlin makes bold prediction about Aaron Rodgers' NFL future April 27, 2026
  Mike Tomlin predicted Aaron Rodgers will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying the free-agent QB still has a "love affair" with football in his NBC Sports debut.
• Steve Kerr admits he was 'wrong' on Hong Kong, regrets calling Trump a 'buffoon' April 27, 2026
  Steve Kerr sounds like a coach backing off his left-wing lectures in a new, fawning New Yorker interview, even admitting past mistakes on China and Donald Trump comments.
• King Charles heads to Trump White House as America marks 250 years since breaking from the crown April 27, 2026
  King Charles III heads to the White House to meet President Trump in a historic U.S. state visit, the first by a British king since King George VI visited in 1939.
• King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Trump at White House in first US trip as British monarchs April 27, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla begin their first U.S. visit as monarchs with a White House tea, a state dinner and a historic address to Congress.
• Archaeologists pinpoint site of doomed 'Spanish Roanoke' colony after unearthing single clue April 27, 2026
  After uncovering a centuries-old coin at the doomed Port Famine colony site, archaeologists pinpointed the exact location of the "Spanish Roanoke" colony.
• Ro Khanna says DHS must be funded after pressed on WHCD shooting fallout April 27, 2026
  Rep. Ro Khanna praised Secret Service, called for bipartisan action and improved venue security after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
• Trump endorses the idea of changing ICE to NICE April 27, 2026
  President Donald Trump expressed support for the idea of renaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to National Immigration and Customs Enforcement (NICE).
• Mamdani's racial equity plan a hidden 'moving the goalposts' ploy to justify massive gov expansion: expert April 27, 2026
  Critics say socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's racial equity plan moves the goalposts on poverty to justify massive government intervention.
• The great wealth lie: Millennials are richer than you or they think April 27, 2026
  Baby boomers still control over $85 trillion in wealth, but millennials are catching up faster than any generation with a 374% surge since 2019.
• ACLU, NAACP accused of trying to 'sabotage' US tourism with 'fearmongering' campaign April 27, 2026
  A progressive fearmongering campaign targeting 2026 World Cup travel to the U.S. is accused of trying to sabotage American tourism and small businesses.
• Virginia senators want to inflict their tyrannical gun strategy on entire country April 27, 2026
  Gun Owners of America challenges the Virginia Plan by Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, calling 13 proposed gun restrictions a threat to rights.

World News

• Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall April 27, 2026
  President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
• Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights April 27, 2026
  In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
• Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record April 27, 2026
  The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
• Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian April 27, 2026
  The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
• At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates April 27, 2026
  The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.
• Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks April 27, 2026
  The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
• Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself April 27, 2026
  With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.
• The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas April 27, 2026
  Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
• Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased April 27, 2026
  The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.
• Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war April 27, 2026
  Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang.
• French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore April 27, 2026
  The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
• Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say April 27, 2026
  Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.
• Canada's Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test April 26, 2026
  Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.
• Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20 April 26, 2026
  Political violence has escalated in Colombia ahead of next month's presidential election.
• Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks April 26, 2026
  A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
• Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution? April 26, 2026
  The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
• Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running' April 26, 2026
  Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.
• Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint April 26, 2026
  Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
• Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon April 26, 2026
  The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.
• BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident April 25, 2026
  The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

US News

• New York woman convicted for throwing dynamite at boyfriend, blowing off his hand as he tried to get rid of it April 27, 2026
  A New York woman was convicted after throwing a handmade stick of dynamite at her boyfriend as he was sleeping, causing his hand to be blown off.
• White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting: Timeline traces how suspect’s alleged cross-country plan unfolded April 26, 2026
  A timeline of events surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting shows how suspect Cole Allen allegedly targeted the Trump administration.
• Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump April 26, 2026
  Unearthed video shows alleged gunman Cole Allen as a young Caltech inventor years before the White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt.
• Son warns suspected killer may 'get away with murder' after conviction tossed in mom's execution-style slaying April 26, 2026
  A judge vacated Miguel Cruz's conviction in the cold case killing of Wisconsin mother Juanita Zdroik, potentially setting the stage for a new trial.
• Two gunmen suspected after Indiana University-area shooting leaves 9 injured, police say April 26, 2026
  Two men are believed to have fired shots during a large gathering near Indiana University in Bloomington, leaving nine people injured, police said.
• Titan submersible widow says remains of husband and son came back in what looked like small 'shoeboxes' April 26, 2026
  Christine Dawood says remains of her husband and son came back in two small boxes nine months after the catastrophic Titan submersible implosion.
• Work of scientists in ‘suspicious’ disappearances is prime target for hostile foes: retired FBI agent April 26, 2026
  Retired high-level FBI official says American nuclear scientist disappearances fit a suspicious pattern potentially linked to foreign intelligence threats.
• Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws April 26, 2026
  Joe Abraham warns Americans after his daughter was killed by an illegal immigrant drunken driver, urging stricter driver's license laws and proper vetting.
• Mississippi middle schoolers stop runaway bus after driver loses consciousness from asthma attack April 26, 2026
  Dozens of Mississippi middle school students sprang into action to stop a school bus after their driver suffered an asthma attack and lost consciousness.
• Who is Cole Allen? California man named as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting April 26, 2026
  Cole Allen is suspected of firing shots inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, striking one Secret Service agent before they neutralized him.
• Illegal alien accused of biting 3-year-old girl's face at Texas park; ICE lodges detainer after arrest: DHS April 25, 2026
  Authorities allege Artharva Vyas, an Indian national, attacked a mother and bit her 3-year-old daughter's face at a San Antonio park. ICE has lodged a detainer request.
• Chicago hospital shooting leaves 1 officer dead, other 'fighting for his life'; suspect in custody April 25, 2026
  A shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago left one officer dead and another wounded during a prisoner transport incident.
• Suspect who fled US arrested in caught-on-camera killing of 15-year-old in NYC park April 25, 2026
  Zahir Davis, 18, was charged with murder after allegedly gunning down 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a Queens playground, according to NYPD officials.
• Mom who got 2-day sentence after killing baby while high arrested for endangering someone else's child April 25, 2026
  Pennsylvania mother Arissa Ward faces felony child endangerment charges after a toddler she was babysitting was allegedly found wandering in a road.
• Barricaded suspect faces murder charges after 2 doctoral students vanished from campus, 1 remains missing April 25, 2026
  Hisham Abugharbieh was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the disappearances of University of South Florida students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.
• Father recalls horror after son murdered his 5 grandchildren: ‘I knew he killed them’ April 25, 2026
  Timothy Jones Sr. feared his son killed his five grandchildren and tearfully recalls confronting him in an interrogation room before the truth emerged.
• New York bills could abolish life without parole for serial killers and cop killers, critics warn April 25, 2026
  Critics warn four proposed New York state bills could lead to the early release of serial killers, mass murderers and thousands of violent inmates.
• CBP joins forces with Coast Guard to intercept 3 smuggling boats, apprehend 60 people off California coast April 25, 2026
  CBP apprehended 60 people off the California coast during April joint operations with the Coast Guard, intercepting three separate overcrowded vessels.
• Masked burglary crews terrorizing ritzy neighborhoods show ‘they’re doing their homework,’ veteran cop warns April 25, 2026
  A fast-moving burglary spree targets affluent Los Angeles neighborhoods, with thieves striking multiple communities even as police boost patrols.
• Once-charming mountain escape now battling homelessness homeowners say turned postcard city into no-go zone April 25, 2026
  Residents say Asheville's downtown has become unsafe due to rising homelessness, public intoxication and encampments worsened by Hurricane Helene.

Tech News

• I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram April 25, 2026
  After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.
• The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts April 25, 2026
  The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
• Tech Now April 25, 2026
  Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
• OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account April 24, 2026
  Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
• UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they? April 24, 2026
  Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
• Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says April 24, 2026
  Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
• Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI April 24, 2026
  The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
• White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms April 24, 2026
  A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
• From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal April 23, 2026
  Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
• UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms April 23, 2026
  The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
• Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access April 22, 2026
  New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
• Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool April 22, 2026
  The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.
• UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry April 21, 2026
  The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.
• Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI April 21, 2026
  The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
• Tech Life April 21, 2026
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Tech Life April 7, 2026
  Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech Life March 31, 2026
  Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

Political News

• GOP gubernatorial hopeful's pro-Trump pitch to voters clashes with paper trail inside his own company April 27, 2026
  Georgia gubernatorial hopeful Rick Jackson claims to be Trump's biggest supporter, but his healthcare company allegedly opposes key Trump policies like the one big beautiful bill.
• Ex-Biden official's campaign faces heat as missing children scandal resurfaces: 'Voters deserve better' April 27, 2026
  Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial bid is shadowed by controversy over migrant children reportedly lost during his time as HHS Secretary under Biden.
• King Charles heads to Trump White House as America marks 250 years since breaking from the crown April 27, 2026
  King Charles III heads to the White House to meet President Trump in a historic U.S. state visit, the first by a British king since King George VI visited in 1939.
• Trump endorses the idea of changing ICE to NICE April 27, 2026
  President Donald Trump expressed support for the idea of renaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to National Immigration and Customs Enforcement (NICE).
• Mamdani's racial equity plan a hidden 'moving the goalposts' ploy to justify massive gov expansion: expert April 27, 2026
  Critics say socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's racial equity plan moves the goalposts on poverty to justify massive government intervention.
• ACLU, NAACP accused of trying to 'sabotage' US tourism with 'fearmongering' campaign April 27, 2026
  A progressive fearmongering campaign targeting 2026 World Cup travel to the U.S. is accused of trying to sabotage American tourism and small businesses.
• US military conducts strike on another boat carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing 3 April 27, 2026
  The Pentagon announced another lethal strike on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people on board.
• Obama says motive unclear despite manifesto outlining alleged targets in WHCD shooting April 27, 2026
  Barack Obama says the motive behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting remains unclear despite writings allegedly targeting Trump.
• Wisconsin Dem's bar laments 'we almost got free beer day' for Trump assassination April 26, 2026
  Wisconsin's Minocqua Brewing Company faces renewed scrutiny after posting "we almost got #freebeerday" following shots fired near Trump at the WHCA dinner.
• WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials, manifesto reveals April 26, 2026
  The WHCD shooting suspect told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal law enforcement sources confirmed.
• Security under scrutiny as WHCD attendees cite inconsistent screening before shooting April 26, 2026
  Some attendees raised concerns about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, describing what they say was inconsistent screening at the venue.
• White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect checked into Hilton hotel one day before the shooting: sources April 26, 2026
  Cole Allen, 31, allegedly checked into the Hilton Hotel hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner the day before the shooting, sources say.
• Trump faces unprecedented third assassination attempt April 26, 2026
  A would-be assassin was stopped at the Washington Hilton, marking the third known assassination attempt against Trump in less than two years' time.
• Wyoming court blocks fetal heartbeat abortion law April 26, 2026
  A Wyoming judge temporarily blocks the state's new heartbeat abortion law banning the procedure around six weeks while a legal challenge plays out.
• Trump’s DC beautification push wins rare Dem praise as president snaps landmarks back to life April 26, 2026
  President Trump's D.C. restoration projects win rare Democratic praise as neglected fountains and landmarks come back to life across the capital.
• White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal April 26, 2026
  A shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner renews focus on President Trump's push for a secure White House ballroom with bulletproof materials.
• Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment: 'A critical step forward' April 26, 2026
  The U.S. Army is rolling out a new age and gender-neutral Combat Field Test requiring frontline troops to complete seven events in 30 minutes wearing full gear.
• 'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says April 26, 2026
  Secretary Doug Burgum's national park pricing plan for foreign visitors has raised over $2 million in new revenue despite Democratic opposition, DOI says.
• California DOGE leader slams Newsom, Bonta over state’s massive fraud issues: “Every day is opposite day" April 26, 2026
  CAL DOGE Director Jenny Rae Le Roux slams Gov. Newsom and AG Bonta, alleging they failed to crack down on widespread fraud across California programs.
• Correspondents’ dinner chaos hits high-profile guests already marked by political violence April 26, 2026
  Trump spoke about repeated assassination attempts after chaos broke out Saturday, with RFK Jr. and Steve Scalise among those escorted from the room.

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
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• 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

• How do you restore the wild spaces in a corner of England? April 27, 2026
  Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
• Boats to rock pools: Marine makeover for yacht club seawall April 27, 2026
  Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.
• How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific April 26, 2026
  Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert April 26, 2026
  The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
• Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert April 26, 2026
  The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
• Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays April 26, 2026
  BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.
• 'We're living in a shed because of river pollution' April 26, 2026
  Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
• 'We're living in a shed because of river pollution' April 26, 2026
  Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
• Wildlife arriving at newly created wetland April 26, 2026
  Birds are starting to notice the potential new feeding ground as the Fenland project is completed.
• A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction April 25, 2026
  The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
• 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
• 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.
• Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit April 23, 2026
  Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
• Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge April 22, 2026
  School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
• Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured April 22, 2026
  Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".

People In The News

• King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Trump at White House in first US trip as British monarchs April 27, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla begin their first U.S. visit as monarchs with a White House tea, a state dinner and a historic address to Congress.
• Patricia Heaton urges 'friends on the left' to tone down extreme rhetoric after WHCD shooting April 27, 2026
  Patricia Heaton calls on "friends on the left" to tone down political rhetoric following the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday.
• Jennifer Lopez sends fans into a frenzy as she shows off chiseled abs in gym selfies April 26, 2026
  Jennifer Lopez showcases her chiseled abs in sizzling gym selfies, sending fans into a frenzy with her toned physique and workout dedication.
• King Charles, Queen Camilla to move ahead with US trip after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting April 26, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla proceed with their first U.S. visit as British monarchs following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
• Cheryl Hines shares harrowing evacuation from White House Correspondents' Dinner as gunshots rang out April 26, 2026
  Cheryl Hines details the terrifying moment she and husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were rushed from the White House Correspondents' Dinner amid gunshots.
• Valerie Bertinelli says she missed narcissistic red flags in relationships: 'Made me question my self-worth' April 26, 2026
  Valerie Bertinelli opens up about narcissism in her past relationships, saying she now actively looks for red flags and refuses to tolerate abusive behavior.
• Sydney Sweeney rocks eye-catching corset while belting tunes with celebrity friends at Stagecoach April 26, 2026
  Sydney Sweeney rocked a baby blue corset at her SYRN pop-up saloon during Stagecoach, performing karaoke with Chase Rice and Lance Bass in Indio.
• Jennifer Aniston supports Justin Theroux baby news as A-listers turn break-ups into friendships April 26, 2026
  Jennifer Aniston liked ex Justin Theroux's baby announcement, joining a growing list of Hollywood exes who have stayed friends after their divorces.
• Jeremy Renner leans on hyperbaric treatments, peptide therapy in intense recovery after 38 broken bones at 55 April 26, 2026
  Jeremy Renner opens up about his lifelong recovery from his 2023 snow plow accident and his new partnership with emergency tech company RapidSOS.
• Former Disney star Maitland Ward says young actors were treated like a 'product' in Hollywood factory April 26, 2026
  Maitland Ward says young actors were treated like property in Hollywood and discusses her remarkable journey from child star to adult film success.
• Princess Diana, hot dogs and a presidential matchmaking attempt: Iconic royal visits to America April 26, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla's upcoming U.S. trip adds to a long history of iconic British royal visits, from state dinners to unforgettable gaffes.
• Anne Hathaway stuns in daring sheer gown at London premiere April 26, 2026
  Anne Hathaway stunned in a dramatic black gown at the "Mother Mary" London premiere and shared how Beyonce and Charli XCX inspired her film performance.
• 'Charlie's Angels' star Kate Jackson opens up about her quiet life on Virginia farm after leaving Hollywood April 25, 2026
  Kate Jackson opens up about her quiet life on a 128-acre Virginia farm and says she's considering a return to Hollywood for acting and directing.
• Sally Field refused this iconic role, reveals it was never her 'cup of tea' April 25, 2026
  Sally Field explains why she turned down an iconic role in "The First Wives Club," citing issues with the movie's plot and inability to sing.
• Cyndi Lauper threatens Vegas heckler in fiery takedown: 'I'm going to come for you' April 25, 2026
  Cyndi Lauper didn't hold back when a heckler interrupted her Las Vegas residency show, delivering a fiery Brooklyn-style response that had fans cheering.
• Golden Globe winner Ann Jillian left Hollywood at her peak for motherhood: ‘Something is going to suffer’ April 25, 2026
  Ann Jillian says she left Hollywood after becoming a mom at 42, calling motherhood the most important role she ever had to play in her lifetime.
• Ne-Yo embraces country’s everyday lifestyle, says R&B’s ‘sexiest guy, all the money’ image isn’t reality April 25, 2026
  Ne-Yo says Nashville welcomed him with open arms despite warnings from industry friends, and he's now working on a new country-inspired album in Music City.
• Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland April 25, 2026
  Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: guess the viral moment and rare photo appearences.
• 'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot puts Malibu beach house on the market for $8.75M April 25, 2026
  Gal Gadot listed her Malibu oceanfront home for $8.75 million. It features Carbon Beach frontage, Pacific Ocean views and direct beach access.
• 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets was 'terrified for his life' before his death, co-star claims April 25, 2026
  Laura Dotson claims "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets was "terrified for his life" amid alleged cyberbullying in the years before his death at age 67.

Environmental News

• Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores April 27, 2026
  Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
• Hospice fraud uses stolen identities for fake patients April 26, 2026
  A $267 million Medi-Cal hospice fraud ring allegedly used stolen personal data from the dark web to bill California for end-of-life care never given.
• You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit April 26, 2026
  A $135 million settlement claims Google's Android system allegedly transferred cellular data in the background without users knowing or consenting.
• How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers April 25, 2026
  Your personal information is on data broker sites for anyone to find. Learn how scammers exploit this data and how to remove yourself from these databases.
• Anthropic's Mythos AI found over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in just seven weeks of testing April 25, 2026
  Anthropic's Mythos AI discovered over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in seven weeks, prompting the company to restrict its release to the public.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Your next Dairy Queen order could be taken by AI April 24, 2026
  Dairy Queen's automated AI drive-thru initiative sparks customer concern as Meta lays off 8,000 workers and voters flag AI risks to privacy and pay.
• FCC router rule raises questions about future updates April 24, 2026
  The FCC's new router policy targets future device approvals over national security concerns, but the real risk involves long-term software updates.
• Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice April 24, 2026
  Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
• How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam April 23, 2026
  Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick him into buying gold coins for a courier.
• Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI April 23, 2026
  Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.
• Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams April 22, 2026
  Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
• Robots beat humans in half marathon April 22, 2026
  In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.
• Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project April 22, 2026
  Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.
• Fake Windows update installs hidden malware April 21, 2026
  Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage attack works and how to stay safe.
• Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversation April 21, 2026
  Amazon Alexa+ now offers hands-free food ordering through Uber Eats and Grubhub, letting you build and adjust orders through natural conversation.
• 6 crypto scam scripts criminals use to steal your money April 20, 2026
  Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs before sending money.
• BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs April 20, 2026
  BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.
• iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026
  Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.
• You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that April 19, 2026
  More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.
• Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon April 19, 2026
  China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.

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

• UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade April 27, 2026
  Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
• 'I paid for a private hysterectomy' April 26, 2026
  Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
• 'I paid for a private hysterectomy' April 26, 2026
  Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
• Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again April 24, 2026
  The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
• 'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism' April 24, 2026
  Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint April 23, 2026
  Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
• Asbestos toy warnings April 23, 2026
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• 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.

Middle East News

• New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead - poll April 27, 2026
  The poll marks a shift after four consecutive surveys in which the opposition bloc held 61 seats without relying on Arab parties. It now falls to 59 seats, while the coalition rises from 49 to 51.
• Women left waiting for Rabbinate exams as petitioners accuse Rabbinate of defying court April 27, 2026
  Rabbi Seth Farber, the founder and head of ITIM, said the women had been left waiting for hours and that the organization was trying to get them food for lunch.
• Hezbollah's Qassem rejects 'direct negotiations' with Israel, will respond to 'Israeli aggression' April 27, 2026
  Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected direct negotiations with Israel, insisting Lebanon’s government must annul a decision "criminalizing" the terror group.
• Africa's Mali crisis widens as extremist groups advance and state control erodes - analysis April 27, 2026
  Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region.
• 'Struggling to process': One person tried to defend Yemanu Zalka during Independence Day eve attack April 27, 2026
  The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended by five days the detention of the main suspect in Zalka's murder, as well as that of three other teenage suspects.
• Hamas organizing pro-Palestinian protests, raising funds in Netherlands, Dutch intelligence says April 27, 2026
  The AIVD warned about Iran's focus on offensive cyber programs, including influence operations, sabotage, and espionage, targeting Europe.
• Teva honored for gender equality as women reach 43% of senior management in Israel April 27, 2026
  Teva received the award for advancing gender equality through women’s representation in management, equal pay, workplace policies, and inclusive culture, according to the announcement.
• IDF locates Hezbollah weapons cache in children’s bedroom during op. in southern Lebanon April 27, 2026
  Numerous explosives, ‘Kalashnikov’ rifles, grenades, RPGs, machine guns, munitions, and combat equipment were found in the cache. 
• White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy: What you need to know April 27, 2026
  Conspiracies, diplomacy and outrage: Shir Perets unpacks the White House shooting, US-Iran talks and the latest IDF controversy.
• Tens of thousands flood US cities in massive show of support for Israel April 27, 2026
  The Israeli-American Council said 27 events in 21 communities were taking place from April 23 to May 3.
• Trump 'was not worried, understands life' during White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting April 27, 2026
  Asked if he believed he had been a target, Trump did not directly respond, instead focusing on the content of the “radicalized” suspect’s manifesto. 
• Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Gutteres as secretary general April 27, 2026
  Among the candidates is Argentina's Rafael Grossi, who currently serves as the head of the IAEA, as well as Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, and Senegal's Macky Sall
• Eleven arrested in coordinated op. targeting alleged protection racket in central Israel April 27, 2026
  As part of the covert phase of the investigation, Lahav 433 established a front construction company to gather evidence.
• Man with Iranian flag shirt charged in Brooklyn hate crime assaults on three Jews April 27, 2026
  Forty-one-year-old Andrze Wnuk was charged with three hate crime assaults, said the NYPD, after the force responded to reports of multiple assaults.
• Devon man arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in relation to UK Jewish sites April 27, 2026
  The Sunday arrest brought the total number of people arrested since the March 23 Golders Green arsons to 26.
• Netanyahu criminal trial hearing abruptly canceled due to ‘security schedule’ April 27, 2026
  About 90 minutes before the hearing was scheduled to begin, it was abruptly canceled, following a request from Netanyahu's attorney, Amit Hadad.
• Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video April 26, 2026
  Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
• Israeli politics shaken as Bennett and Lapid join forces again - analysis April 26, 2026
  On paper, Bennett and Lapid had no business being allied. However, the personal trust between them is the central campaign promise.
• Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war April 26, 2026
  This is the first instance of the Iron Dome being used operationally outside the United States or Israel, though Singapore has reportedly previously purchased and received Iron Dome as well.
• Former PMs Bennett, Lapid hold press conference, launch unified party for Knesset elections April 26, 2026
  Space has been left for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot to join the former prime ministers' merger as well, Bennett’s office told The Jerusalem Post.

BBC News

• Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
  The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.
• Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
  The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
• Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon
  The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.
• Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
  Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
• Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
  Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
• Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time
  The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.
• Who is making decisions in Iran?
  Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
• Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap
  The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
• Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
  The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
• Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
  Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
• Masked Iranian forces seized ships in staged video
  IRGC Naval Command said both a Greek-owned vessel called the Epaminondas and the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca had been seized.
• What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  A 10-day truce between the two countries has been extended by three weeks after talks in Washington.
• 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.
• Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks
  Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.
• US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
  Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
• 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.
• In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
  The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
• 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.

Financial News

• China blocks Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus April 27, 2026
  Regulators had reviewed whether deal violated Beijing’s investment rules
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  Analysts raise base case for Brent to $90 a barrel in fourth quarter, up from $80, and see chance it could rise much higher
• Top central banks gamble they have time on inflation risks April 27, 2026
  Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts
• Britain’s stealth fighter project faces 10-week funding deadline April 27, 2026
  BAE Systems, one of the defence groups involved, says it will ‘redeploy’ staff if longer-term funds not secured
• Reeves set for new growth push after May elections April 27, 2026
  Allies of UK chancellor seek to brush off talk of upheaval amid Labour Party unrest
• Healthcare is driving America’s economy April 27, 2026
  This is a huge industry — and that’s not necessarily a good thing
• Inside China’s plans to fight in space April 27, 2026
  From seizing satellites to striking Earth from orbit — Beijing is developing dual-use capabilities in an intensifying arms race with the US
• Private equity backers raise new conflict concerns over sweetheart deals April 27, 2026
  Investors question if some institutions rubber-stamp deals that could benefit other businesses
• Why the UAE asked Pakistan for its $3.5bn back April 27, 2026
  Tensions between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad have burst into the open

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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 […]

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• Motor sports betting guide: Best NASCAR betting strategies, F1 betting tips, more
  Motor sports betting has become a significant market for sportsbooks in the last few years, so here's a look at what to know when wagering on racing events
• Fantasy Baseball Week 6 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings feature Braxton Ashcraft, Luis Castillo
  Here's how this week's two-start slate stacks up
• NBA playoffs winners and losers: LeBron James struggles as Rockets stay alive, Payton Pritchard heats up
  The Raptors won ugly, the Spurs rallied against the Blazers and the Celtics crushed the 76ers and the Rockets stayed alive on Sunday
• 2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule with Nuggets, Suns on brink of elimination
  The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway with eight first-round matchups, and the Rockets avoided a sweep on Sunday
• Diego Pavia finds an NFL home -- kind of: Heisman finalist lands Ravens rookie minicamp tryout
  Overlooked again, the polarizing quarterback will have to earn his way onto an NFL roster
• Victor Wembanyama 'very unhappy' with how NBA concussion protocol was handled after playoff injury
  The Spurs superstar didn't get into specifics, but said he was frustrated by the return-to-play process
• Use DraftKings promo code for $300 in bonus bets by targeting Rockets-Lakers, Oilers-Ducks, NBA on Sunday
  DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NHL and NBA betting on Sunday
• Nikola Jokić, Julius Randle fined, but not suspended after scuffle in Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 4
  Nikola Jokić took exception to Jaden McDaniels' last-second layup, and his reaction has cost him $50,000
• Who is 16-year-old Mathis Albert? American winger makes history in Borussia Dortmund debut
  Albert became the youngest ever American to appear in the Bundesliga on Sunday
• Lakers vs. Rockets odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 4 best bets by proven model
  SportsLine's model reveals its Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 picks for Sunday's matchup as Kevin Durant remains out
• Top 10 notable undrafted players include QBs Haynes King, Diego Pavia
  There are always undrafted free agents that earn big opportunities, and these are the most notable of the 2026 draft cycle
• Week 6 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Payton Tolle, Kyle Harrison emerging as must-add SPs
  We've got some starting pitchers worth getting excited about on the wire
• Kentucky Derby 2026 odds, post positions, date: Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado expert projections revealed
  Top horse racing expert reveals picks for 2026 Kentucky Derby horses like Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado and The Puma
• 2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who hit 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles unveils picks
  When is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Jody Demling revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs
• Week 6 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Payton Tolle, Kyle Harrison emerging as must-add SPs
  FBT NL 4/26
• Prisco's NFL Draft 2026 grades for every team, including best and worst picks for all 32 franchises
  The Chiefs stand alone with an A+ after a dominant draft haul
• Nelly Korda wins 2026 Chevron Championship, claiming third major and retaking No. 1 world ranking
  Korda led nearly the entire tournament, cementing her spot back atop the LPGA Tour after a winless season
• When will Inter clinch the Serie A title? Scenarios, possible dates, planned celebrations
  The Nerazzurri are one step away from winning their 21st Serie A title in the history
• In defense of Diego Pavia: Separating narrative from reality as Vandy QB goes undrafted in 2026 NFL Draft
  Pavia has been piled on after going undrafted, but is it fair?
• Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal live stream: How to watch Champions League, odds, pick, prediction, start time
  The pressure is on the Gunners away from home in the first leg of the UCL semis

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