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• Trump appeals for unity, rips '60 Minutes,' after a history of inflammatory rhetoric on both sides April 28, 2026
  An alleged gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump at the Washington Hilton raises questions about security lapses and violent political rhetoric.
• Jasmine Crockett's social media posts about WHCD shooting show different tones April 28, 2026
  Rep. Jasmine Crockett made social media posts condemning the shooting at the WHCD while also suggesting assassination attempts against President Donald Trump may be fake.
• Jimmy Kimmel remains defiant, insists 'expectant widow' jab against Trumps was about age difference April 28, 2026
  Jimmy Kimmel insisted his "expectant widow" aimed at President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump was about their age difference, not a call for an assassination.
• Rodent infestation at Angel Stadium leads to concession stand shutdown after health inspection report April 28, 2026
  A rodent infestation at Angel Stadium led to a concession stand shutdown after Orange County health inspectors found droppings in five different spots.
• Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year after Kon Knueppel's Play-In Tournament struggles swayed voters April 28, 2026
  Dallas Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg edged fellow Duke alum Kon Knueppel in a razor-thin vote to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year.
• Fetterman says America must turn down the temperature after White House Correspondents Dinner shooting April 28, 2026
  Sen. Fetterman says America must turn down the political temperature after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting left the nation shaken.
• Wisconsin teacher placed on leave after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again' April 28, 2026
  A Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after a controversial post suggesting he wanted to "make Americans great assassins again."
• Kentucky man credits Younghoe Koo's embarrassing botched field goal attempt with saving his life April 28, 2026
  Mark Toothaker says Younghoe Koo's failed field goal attempt made him laugh so hard it caused a seizure, leading to a life-saving tumor discovery.
• 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison after sexual assault conviction April 28, 2026
  "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of sexual assault charges in Nevada.
• Stagecoach festivalgoers split on whether America is headed in the right direction ahead of its 250th birthday April 28, 2026
  Stagecoach festivalgoers shared mixed views on the country's direction, the Iran War and the American dream ahead of America's 250th birthday.
• Giants legend Lawrence Taylor hospitalized for a week with stomach-related issue, attorney says April 28, 2026
  NFL legend and New York Giants great Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized for a stomach-related issue that his attorney said is non-life threatening and improving.
• LIV Golf's New Orleans event cancelled weeks after CEO vowed season would go on 'full throttle' April 28, 2026
  LIV Golf's New Orleans event is canceled amid financial uncertainty as the Saudi-backed tour seeks new funding sources beyond the 2026 season.
• Stephen A. Smith calls out heated political rhetoric after WHCD security scare April 28, 2026
  Stephen A. Smith recounts the fear inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunfire outside the Washington Hilton sparked widespread panic.
• Study finds more AI praise for Black students, softer treatment of females April 28, 2026
  Stanford researchers found AI models gave more praise to Black students and less constructive criticism to minority groups, a new study says.
• Newsom's wife lashes out at Trump after he rips '60 Minutes' host: 'Internalized misogyny' April 28, 2026
  Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California gov. Gavin Newsom, ripped Trump over his "60 Minutes" interview, arguing his contempt for women was on full display.
• Allyson Felix, most decorated US female track Olympian, announces comeback bid for 2028 LA Games April 28, 2026
  Allyson Felix wants one more shot at Olympic glory, announcing plans to compete at the 2028 LA Games at age 42 in her home city of Los Angeles.
• Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns April 28, 2026
  NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.
• Trump worries someone will try to 'take him out' every time he goes anywhere, Lara Trump says April 28, 2026
  Lara Trump warns President Trump fears assassination each time he appears in public, telling Chris Cuomo the threats have become a constant, scary reality.
• 'Hell Week' in Washington: A look at House Republicans' current bind, and how we got here April 27, 2026
  House Republicans face a grueling week aligning with the Senate on a reconciliation budget framework to address emergency DHS funding for ICE and CBP.
• Pastor known for marriage advice arrested at rumored swingers community accused of having multiple wives April 27, 2026
  A Florida pastor who authored a book on strengthening marriages was arrested at The Villages following allegations that he married multiple women.

World News

• Austrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert April 28, 2026
  Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
• Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade April 28, 2026
  The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
• Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke April 28, 2026
  In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
• Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance April 28, 2026
  BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
• Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash April 28, 2026
  Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 15 people.
• IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people April 28, 2026
  Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
• What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman April 28, 2026
  The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump appeared in court on Monday.
• Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner April 28, 2026
  Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
• US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive April 28, 2026
  In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
• Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting April 27, 2026
  Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
• Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it? April 27, 2026
  The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
• Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks April 27, 2026
  Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
• Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university April 27, 2026
  Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
• Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks April 27, 2026
  Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
• French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel April 27, 2026
  A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
• Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board April 27, 2026
  The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
• Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children April 27, 2026
  The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
• How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon April 27, 2026
  Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
• Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack April 27, 2026
  Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.
• 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.

US News

• Wisconsin teacher placed on leave after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again' April 28, 2026
  A Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after a controversial post suggesting he wanted to "make Americans great assassins again."
• Pastor known for marriage advice arrested at rumored swingers community accused of having multiple wives April 27, 2026
  A Florida pastor who authored a book on strengthening marriages was arrested at The Villages following allegations that he married multiple women.
• ICE says it arrested pedophiles, sexual deviants and kidnappers over the weekend in latest enforcement sweep April 27, 2026
  ICE released photos of 15 criminal illegal immigrants from multiple countries convicted of horrific crimes including sexual abuse and kidnapping.
• Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege April 27, 2026
  A man out on pretrial release allegedly opened fire at a Chicago hospital, killing one police officer and wounding another, prosecutors allege.
• Illegal migrant accused of NY dumpster rape captured on Texas bus as he fled toward southern border: DA April 27, 2026
  Texas authorities arrested an illegal migrant from Honduras accused of violently raping a man behind a dumpster outside a New York restaurant.
• Sun-soaked Boca Bash revelers meet badge blitz as cops flood wild floating party scene April 27, 2026
  Thousands flocked to Florida's infamous Boca Bash with boozy celebrations on Lake Boca Raton met by a significantly increased police presence this year.
• Cole Allen charged in Trump assassination attempt in first court appearance after WHCA Dinner shooting April 27, 2026
  The suspect accused in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting made his first federal court appearance to face attempted assassination charges.
• Feds enter hunt for missing California grandpa linked to crypto fortune April 27, 2026
  The FBI joined the search for missing grandfather Nai Ping Hou, 74, as investigators say evidence points to kidnapping tied to fraud and cryptocurrency.
• Nancy Guthrie's front door blood evidence points to ‘single abductor’: former FBI profiler April 27, 2026
  A former FBI profiler says blood spatter on Nancy Guthrie's porch indicates a single abductor took Savannah Guthrie's mother from her Tucson home.
• Nearly $870K in chemical spraying drones stolen from NJ company in 'nightmare scenario' heist: report April 27, 2026
  Fifteen industrial drones designed to spray liquid chemicals were allegedly stolen from a New Jersey company in a highly sophisticated theft.
• Mother from affluent Boston suburb accused of murdering two children during custody dispute April 27, 2026
  Police say Wellesley mother Janette MacAusland killed her two young children before fleeing to Vermont, where she was arrested Friday night in Bennington.
• Judge sentences slain NYPD hero Jonathan Diller's killer as widow describes lifetime of grief April 27, 2026
  Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years to life in the cold-blooded killing of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, closing a case that sparked outrage.
• Florida murder suspect asked ChatGPT about dumping human remains days before killings: docs April 27, 2026
  Prosecutors say a Florida man facing two first-degree murder charges allegedly queried ChatGPT about hiding a body days before a double killing of USF students.
• North Dakota state rep, pilot killed in plane crash April 27, 2026
  North Dakota Democrat Rep. Liz Conmy was among two people killed in a small plane crash near Crystal Airport in a Minneapolis suburb Saturday.
• What we know about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and more top headlines April 27, 2026
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• 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' Association 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.

Tech News

• Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music April 27, 2026
  Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
• China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus April 27, 2026
  It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
• 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.
• 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

• Jasmine Crockett's social media posts about WHCD shooting show different tones April 28, 2026
  Rep. Jasmine Crockett made social media posts condemning the shooting at the WHCD while also suggesting assassination attempts against President Donald Trump may be fake.
• Newsom's wife lashes out at Trump after he rips '60 Minutes' host: 'Internalized misogyny' April 28, 2026
  Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California gov. Gavin Newsom, ripped Trump over his "60 Minutes" interview, arguing his contempt for women was on full display.
• Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns April 28, 2026
  NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.
• 'Hell Week' in Washington: A look at House Republicans' current bind, and how we got here April 27, 2026
  House Republicans face a grueling week aligning with the Senate on a reconciliation budget framework to address emergency DHS funding for ICE and CBP.
• Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up: 'Beat at his own game' April 27, 2026
  Gov Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., believes Florida's redistricting plan is a mistake for Republicans, predicting a big blue wave election in the upcoming midterms.
• Bernie Sanders' plans to schmooze with top Beijing AI experts ignite backlash: 'Holy s---' April 27, 2026
  Sen. Bernie Sanders draws scrutiny for hosting Chinese AI governance officials at a Capitol Hill event while pushing policies critics say give Beijing a leg up over the US in the global AI arms race.
• Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn' April 27, 2026
  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his "maximum warfare" vow against Republicans' redistricting efforts and blasted the White House press secretary.
• Dem Senate hopefuls under scrutiny for ‘choke them out’ rhetoric after Trump attack scare April 27, 2026
  Several Democratic Senate candidates face scrutiny over aggressive rhetoric following the apparent third assassination attempt against President Trump.
• Gucci heiress launches special edition Mother's Day handbag benefiting Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future April 27, 2026
  EXCLUSIVE: Heiress of the Gucci family and founder of the purpose-driven luxury brand AGCF Alexandra Gucci Zarini has launched a new handbag for Mother’s Day, designed in support of first lady Melania Trump’s "Fostering the Future" initiative, Fox News Digital has learned.
• Talarico torched after pastor's 'disgusting' Trump shooting remark as Cornyn says 'Texans should be outraged' April 27, 2026
  Sen. Cornyn demands Texas Senate candidate James Talarico condemn his pastor, who Cornyn says made light of the Trump assassination attempt at a sermon.
• Trump admin tightens vise on student aid fraud in ‘ghost student’ crackdown April 27, 2026
  The Trump administration launches a real-time FAFSA fraud detection tool to fight ghost student scams tied to fabricated and stolen identities.
• Leavitt blames 'left-wing cult of hatred' after WHCA Dinner shooting April 27, 2026
  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blames a left-wing cult of hatred for the unprecedented third assassination attempt against Trump.
• Fetterman breaks with Democrats after shooting scare, backs Trump on major White House project April 27, 2026
  Sen. Fetterman, a rare Democratic voice, calls for a White House ballroom after the close-call shooting at the correspondents' dinner in Washington.
• Iran turns to Putin as US talks collapse, Hormuz standoff threatens global oil flow April 27, 2026
  Iran's foreign minister meets Vladimir Putin as U.S.–Iran talks collapse, escalating tensions over the critical Strait of Hormuz oil choke point.
• Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court April 27, 2026
  The Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments on a Republican challenge to a redistricting plan that could help Democrats win additional House seats.
• Tom Kean Jr's prolonged absence puts pressure on House Republicans' razor-thin majority April 27, 2026
  Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s prolonged health-related absence is expected to pose challenges for House Republicans as they face critical votes on key party-line legislation.
• Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare April 27, 2026
  Lawmakers rush to approve Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing the shooting highlights the need for secure venues for presidential events.
• Supreme Court hands GOP a redistricting win by striking down lower court block on Texas map April 27, 2026
  The Supreme Court handed down a victory for the Republican Party on Monday, striking down a lower court's ruling that had blocked Texas' redrawn map.
• Obama sets internet ablaze with 'sick' reaction to the 'motive' of WHCD shooter April 27, 2026
  Former President Obama faces backlash after questioning the motive behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in a viral X post.
• Watchdog report exposes teachers union 'political machine' funneling more than $1 billion to liberal causes April 27, 2026
  New reports reveal teachers unions poured over $1 billion into left-wing political causes in the past decade, according to Defending Education.

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?
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• 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.
• How a yacht club's seawall is being reimagined for marine life 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

• 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison after sexual assault conviction April 28, 2026
  "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of sexual assault charges in Nevada.
• 'The Voice' contestant Dylan Carter dead at 24 April 27, 2026
  Former The Voice contestant Dylan Carter, known for his emotional four-chair turn in season 24, has died in a South Carolina car accident at age 24.
• 'Menace II Society' star Samuel Monroe Jr. on life support after meningitis went untreated for months April 27, 2026
  "Menace II Society" star Samuel Monroe Jr. is on life support due to meningitis that his family says was misdiagnosed for eight months in Las Vegas.
• Sydney Sweeney’s risqué ‘Euphoria’ wedding scene sends social media into frenzy April 27, 2026
  Sydney Sweeney's "Euphoria" season three wedding scene had fans buzzing over Cassie's revealing bridal gown and custom pasties stealing the spotlight.
• 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' puzzling final deal left friends uneasy before his death, castmate says April 27, 2026
  A puzzling deal in "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets' final days raised questions after his death by suicide at 67, according to a longtime associate.
• Bruce Springsteen offers ‘prayer’ for Trump after WHCA Dinner shooting despite months of criticism April 27, 2026
  After months of criticizing Trump, Bruce Springsteen sent a prayer for the president and condemned political violence following the WHCA Dinner shooting in D.C.
• Jewel says off-grid Alaska upbringing without electricity or running water kept her grounded April 27, 2026
  Jewel opens up about her off-the-grid Alaska upbringing, saying subsistence living with no electricity or running water has always kept her grounded.
• King Charles, Queen Camilla touch down in US for historic first visit as 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.

Environmental News

• Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast April 27, 2026
  A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.
• 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.

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

• 'Some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s, minister promises April 28, 2026
  Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government will introduce “age or functionality restrictions”.
• 'My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later' April 28, 2026
  Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.
• Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse April 28, 2026
  Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
• Care home manager struck off over 'horrific' restraining of disabled person April 27, 2026
  A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".
• 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.
• The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts April 25, 2026
  The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
• Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again April 24, 2026
  The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
• 'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism' April 24, 2026
  Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint April 23, 2026
  Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
• Asbestos toy warnings April 23, 2026
  Asbestos toy warnings
• 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".

Middle East News

• Mossad head Barnea highlights operational capabilities, strategic success against Iran, Hezbollah April 28, 2026
  Mossad Director David Barnea praised groundbreaking operations in target countries and highlighted the success of operations against Iran and Hezbollah during a citation ceremony.
• Netanyahu criminal trial returns after two months, testimony hearing begins  April 28, 2026
  Questioning continued by prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh on Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair, where Netanyahu is accused of advancing regulatory decisions that benefited Shaul Elovitch.
• Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock April 28, 2026
  The real story of Zaidi is that he is largely unknown and appears to have been chosen almost by chance, as if Iraq’s politicians simply settled on a random figure to lead the country.
• Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions - analysis April 28, 2026
  Iran turns to Moscow as its foreign minister meets Putin, underscoring efforts to secure backing amid stalled US talks and growing uncertainty over the Iran-Israel conflict dynamics.
• WATCH: IDF destroys over 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, seizing weapons April 28, 2026
  The IDF dismantled more than 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering a wide range of weapons the terror group planned to use to attack IDF soldiers.
• Google signs Pentagon deal to provide AI models for classified government work April 28, 2026
  The Pentagon is seeking to preserve all flexibility in defense and not be limited by warnings from the technology's creators against powering weapons with unreliable AI.
• King Charles to address US Congress, urging unity in strained US-UK ties April 28, 2026
  The king's address, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EDT, will be only the second by a British sovereign to the US Congress, after his mother Queen Elizabeth II spoke to both houses in 1991.
• IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone April 28, 2026
  An IDF investigation into four Israelis' entry into Bint Jbail during the ongoing conflict is set to be presented to Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo.
• Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion April 28, 2026
  Cairo’s live-fire drills near the Israeli border come as Egypt faces economic pressure, Red Sea instability, and growing questions over President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regional strategy.
• Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing after controversial monologue and weekend shooting incident April 28, 2026
  Kimmel said last Thursday, in a parody segment on the upcoming White House correspondents' dinner, that Melania Trump "had a glow like an expectant widow."
• IAF probe finds pilots took off under fire, bypassing commander in Lebanon helicopter attack April 28, 2026
  The Israel Air Force has completed a preliminary investigation into an incident in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah attempted to target a medical evacuation helicopter with a drone.
• Police open investigation into Jaffa shooting involving M16 rifle April 28, 2026
  After conducting searches at the scene of the incident, police officers found an M16 rifle and a magazine filled with ammunition, seizing them both.
• Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference April 28, 2026
  The US Representative to the UN made clear that the US objected to Iran’s nomination, calling it an “affront to the Non-Proliferation Treaty itself.”
• The next Knesset should belong to those who choose to serve - editorial April 28, 2026
  The covenant is not a left-wing or right-wing idea. It is a Zionist idea. It says, in its simplest form, that those who govern Israel must come from communities that serve it.
• Doctor arrested on suspicion of threatening Channel 12 journalist Mohammad Magadli April 28, 2026
  The suspect, a 40-year-old doctor from northern Israel, had contacted Muhammad Majdallah, a journalist for Channel 12, from an unknown number, threatening his life on several occasions.
• Trump unhappy Iranian proposal does not address nuclear program, US official says April 28, 2026
  Iranian sources earlier on Monday said the proposal would set ‌aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war has ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved.
• Fallen soldier Sgt. Idan Fooks laid to rest in Petah Tikva cemetery April 28, 2026
  Fooks fell in southern Lebanon on Sunday after a Hezbollah drone exploded near his unit's location.
• Psychological warfare: Israelis receive threatening WhatsApp messages, likely from Iranian hackers April 28, 2026
  The pattern of the attack aligns with that of the Iranian hacker group Handala, which typically combines cyberattacks with psychological warfare targeting citizens.
• Pizza Hut to pay family of Petah Tikva stabbing victim indefinitely, company announces April 28, 2026
  The pizza chain also committed to establishing a dedicated aid fund for the family of 21-year-old Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, killed following his shift at the restaurant's Petah Tikva location.
• The TV series, 'Unconditional,' has its Israeli premiere - review April 27, 2026
  The series co-creators are two of the biggest names in the Israeli television industry, Adam Bizanski (Magpie) and Dana Idisis (On the Spectrum), and it was written by Bizanski.

BBC News

• Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
  The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
• 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.

Financial News

• Barclays takes £228mn hit from collapse of UK mortgage lender MFS April 28, 2026
  Bank to limit complex lending activities and reduce exposure to highly leveraged corporates
• Starmer faces jeopardy over Mandelson affair as witnesses give evidence April 28, 2026
  Vote on whether prime minister misled parliament will follow testimony
• BP profits hit 3-year high as Iran war delivers windfall April 28, 2026
  Oil major’s quarterly profit beats analysts’ expectations on back of ‘exceptional’ trading performance
• Oil price hits $110 on Iran talks uncertainty April 28, 2026
  Brent crude at highest level in three weeks
• Coffee, fuel and houses: why Trump has an inflation problem April 28, 2026
  The US president’s war in Iran has worsened America’s affordability crisis
• The real lesson of Reform’s war on the history curriculum April 28, 2026
  Proposals for a new patriotic syllabus reveal the ambiguous appeal of rightwing populism
• Iran’s hardliners clash over talks with US April 28, 2026
  As the regime’s leaders project unity, lawmakers are divided on negotiations about Tehran’s nuclear programme
• Milken family office alumni raise $4bn to target private capital upheaval April 28, 2026
  Silver Rock Capital Partners draws in biggest credit fund to date
• London landlord sues John Lewis in click-and-collect dispute April 28, 2026
  Owner of Brent Cross shopping centre argues that 47-year-old lease entitles it to a cut of John Lewis’s online sales
• Key Labour MPs start to accept need for UK welfare reforms April 27, 2026
  Opposition to overhaul softens with the cost of benefits linked to ill health forecast to exceed £100bn by end of decade

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 […]
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