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• Penta hangs on to Intercontinental Championship in exhilarating ladder match at WrestleMania 42 April 19, 2026
  Penta fended off five challengers in a thrilling six-man ladder match at WrestleMania 42 to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship in Las Vegas.
• The Strokes end Coachella weekend two set with politically charged video targeting CIA and US government April 19, 2026
  The Strokes appeared to take aim at the U.S. government during Coachella, closing their set with a video referencing the CIA, Gaza and Iran bombings.
• Jane Seymour continues her 75th birthday celebration with her 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' co-stars April 19, 2026
  Jane Seymour marked her 75th birthday with a western-themed party featuring a reunion with her "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" co-stars, including Joe Lando.
• Oba Femi conquers ‘The Beast Incarnate,’ Brock Lesnar signals WWE retirement at WrestleMania 42 April 19, 2026
  Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Lesnar signaling his retirement after an emotional farewell.
• Miami Marlins may actually be cursed April 19, 2026
  You probably read that headline and thought to yourself, "Yeah, and the sky is blue. Where are you going with this?"I realize the Miami Marlins aren't exactly the picture of a model MLB franchise, with their myriad firesales and crappy attendance numbers, but every once in a while, even when the team starts to show […]
• Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says April 19, 2026
  Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in an "accident" in Mexico, according to U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson. Details remain unclear.
• Mamdani describes Trump relationship as 'honest' and 'direct' amid recent blowout April 19, 2026
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani described his relationship with President Donald Trump as honest and direct despite Trump's criticism of his New York City tax policies.
• Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust April 19, 2026
  A new survey of Long Islanders finds nearly one-third of residents believe Holocaust education should not be mandatory and Jewish people should "move on."
• Chuck Schumer calls on FIFA to cover $150 NJ Transit fares for World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium April 19, 2026
  Sen. Chuck Schumer called on FIFA to cover NJ Transit's $48 million World Cup transportation bill as round-trip train fares soared to $150 per ticket.
• Hezbollah ‘human shield’ strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation - Macron drawn in April 19, 2026
  A French soldier was killed in a southern Lebanon ambush allegedly carried out by Hezbollah, straining the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.
• Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback April 19, 2026
  American Airlines unveils collectible trading cards for passengers as part of its centennial celebration, available from pilots on select flights.
• Max Homa's 'spoiled' golfer comment comes back to haunt him after RBC Heritage club-throwing meltdown April 19, 2026
  Max Homa criticized "spoiled" golfers who break clubs, then flung his own club at the RBC Heritage, sparking a fierce social media backlash online.
• Michigan State's spring game shenanigans are a crime against humanity April 19, 2026
  Michigan State's football program decided to have some fun for their spring game, but their recent record may make these shenanigans hard to swallow for some.
• Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market April 19, 2026
  The killing of Iranian nuclear scientists in U.S.-Israeli strikes raises fears over nuclear proliferation as experts warn of weakened material controls.
• San Francisco still hasnt recovered since pandemic exodus: report April 19, 2026
  San Francisco's metro area still has 2.6% fewer residents than in 2020, The San Francisco Chronicle reported, even as an AI boom fails to reverse the trend.
• Experts reveal why 'nonnamaxxing' trend may improve mental, physical health April 19, 2026
  "Nonnamaxxing" encourages a slower, more intentional lifestyle inspired by Italian grandmothers, from home cooking to gardening and mindful walks.
• Stefanik fires back in heated clash with CNN's Tapper over Trump's viral Iran post April 19, 2026
  Rep. Elise Stefanik pushes back on Jake Tapper's claim that Trump's rhetoric toward Iran amounted to a call for genocide in heated CNN exchange.
• ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star Jon Hamm admits he showed his real butt in nude scene April 19, 2026
  Jon Hamm reveals whether he used a body double on "Your Friends and Neighbors" and reflects on his journey as a self-described late bloomer in Hollywood.
• Top NFL Draft pick Zachariah Branch arrested in Georgia on two misdemeanor charges April 19, 2026
  Ex-Georgia star Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens on two misdemeanor charges days before his expected selection in the second round of the NFL Draft.
• This popular burger chain built its own ‘university’ to train future leaders April 19, 2026
  In-N-Out Burger operates its own university in Baldwin Park, California, where employees train for management positions at the popular fast-food chain.

World News

• India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? April 19, 2026
  Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
• 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads April 19, 2026
  A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
• Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert April 19, 2026
  Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
• The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency April 19, 2026
  The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
• Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say April 19, 2026
  The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
• Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China April 19, 2026
  Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
• Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election April 19, 2026
  Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely need to form a coalition to govern.
• US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says April 19, 2026
  Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
• Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC April 19, 2026
  Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry April 19, 2026
  After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
• Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US April 19, 2026
  A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
• Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting April 19, 2026
  Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.
• Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire April 19, 2026
  Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
• Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated April 19, 2026
  Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
• Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues April 19, 2026
  Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
• Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say April 19, 2026
  The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
• French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon April 19, 2026
  President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
• Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York April 19, 2026
  The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.
• Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver April 19, 2026
  The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
• Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon April 19, 2026
  Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

US News

• Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust April 19, 2026
  A new survey of Long Islanders finds nearly one-third of residents believe Holocaust education should not be mandatory and Jewish people should "move on."
• 8 children dead in mass shooting that began as domestic dispute, police say April 19, 2026
  Eight children were killed in a domestic violence shooting across three locations in Shreveport, Louisiana, before a police chase ended the rampage.
• Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime April 19, 2026
  Federal authorities arrested Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition sales to Sudan's military forces.
• Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus April 19, 2026
  A shooting in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people, including students, and police say the suspect remains at large Sunday.
• Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid' April 19, 2026
  Michigan State Police say DNA technology solved the 1983 cold case murder of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott, identifying Roni Collins as the killer.
• Hundreds of activists face pepper spray in violent clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility April 19, 2026
  About 1,000 animal welfare protesters converged on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, where deputies deployed tear gas and rubber bullets during the clash.
• String of scientist deaths, vanishings fuels expert talks of shadow ops and silenced secrets: 'Very serious' April 19, 2026
  Nearly a dozen scientists have died or disappeared since 2023 under mysterious circumstances, prompting a federal response and expert speculation.
• NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman April 18, 2026
  A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed on a basketball court in Queens' Roy Wilkins Park after being attacked by a group of teens, the NYPD reported.
• ‘Lego bandit’ accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta April 18, 2026
  Jarrelle Augustine is accused of buying Lego sets from Target, removing valuable pieces and returning boxes stuffed with pasta, Irvine police say.
• Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments April 18, 2026
  Richard Russell stole a Horizon Air plane in 2018 and crashed on Ketron Island. A new documentary by director Patricia Gillespie explores his struggles and his family's grief.
• 2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise April 18, 2026
  Two Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear in Alaska during a training exercise at at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area.
• Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire April 18, 2026
  Tybee Island braces for Orange Crush 2025 as Georgia police ramp up security after a recent gunfire incident and rising teen takeover concerns.
• Renowned physicist alarmed by 'unheard of' number of scientists dying or vanishing now on White House's radar April 18, 2026
  Multiple scientists linked to UFO research, nuclear labs and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have mysteriously vanished or died in recent years.
• Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation April 18, 2026
  The CULEX focuses on building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills rather than testing Air Force and Space Force cadets with a pass-or-fail system.
• Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024 April 18, 2026
  Washington authorities confirmed skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey Athay, 33, who went missing nearly a year and a half ago.
• Two boys dead after illegal immigrant from Mexico allegedly drove drunk and hit them on a sidewalk April 17, 2026
  ICE lodged a detainer for an illegal immigrant from Mexico who allegedly caused a deadly DUI crash that killed two boys riding bikes in South Carolina.
• Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Brian Hooker's release, Tyler Robinson's ATF report, DNA in Guthrie case April 17, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
• Video shows teen snatched at bus stop – but victim slips SOS at gas station to escape repeat offender suspect April 17, 2026
  A 16-year-old Michigan student was allegedly abducted at gunpoint while waiting for her school bus by a man charged as a three-time habitual offender.
• 1 million bees swarm highway after crash shuts down interstate ramp for hours April 17, 2026
  A truck carrying 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, closing part of the highway as beekeepers scrambled to contain them.
• Daughter of missing American in Bahamas says Brian Hooker using mother's illness as 'excuse' to leave country April 17, 2026
  The daughter of an American woman missing in the Bahamas accuses stepfather Brian Hooker of using his mother's illness as an excuse to leave the country.

Tech News

• White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model April 18, 2026
  The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
• Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI April 17, 2026
  The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
• What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? April 17, 2026
  The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
• Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? April 16, 2026
  Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
• Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses April 16, 2026
  It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
• Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack April 15, 2026
  The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
• Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks April 15, 2026
  The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman April 14, 2026
  The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
• Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? April 13, 2026
  With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
• GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact April 13, 2026
  The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
• Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors April 13, 2026
  With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
• OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail April 10, 2026
  San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
• Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply April 10, 2026
  A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
• 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 Life March 30, 2026
  Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
• Tech Now March 21, 2026
  Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Political News

• California regulators kill charity fireworks for America’s 250th, sparking outrage April 19, 2026
  A Long Beach businessman claims the California Coastal Commission denied his fireworks permit despite years of spotless environmental studies and reports.
• Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins April 19, 2026
  The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins.
• Trump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks 'tough guy' IRGC April 19, 2026
  President Donald Trump mocks Iran for claiming a Strait of Hormuz blockade already in place and warns of devastating strikes if Tehran rejects a deal with the U.S.
• Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump April 19, 2026
  Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.
• Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video April 19, 2026
  Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.
• Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime April 18, 2026
  Marco Rubio says the U.S. is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations tied to the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship.
• Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran April 18, 2026
  Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump at a progressive conference in Spain, calling him a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" with "no exit plan" for the conflict with Iran.
• Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report April 18, 2026
  Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is not a millionaire, blaming accountants after her financial disclosure was amended from up to $30 million in assets.
• US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships April 18, 2026
  The U.S. Navy released photos of meals aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.
• Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report April 18, 2026
  California's $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS went undisclosed for months, even as the state projected a $3 billion fiscal deficit.
• Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs April 18, 2026
  President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the FDA to accelerate their review of "psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs."
• Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims April 18, 2026
  Justice Kagan allegedly yelled at Justice Breyer so loudly the "wall was shaking" during the 2022 Dobbs leak crisis, a new book by Hemingway says.
• BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year April 18, 2026
  Rising Middle East tensions are pushing up energy prices, driving beef and propane costs higher and making your summer barbecue more expensive this year.
• Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits April 18, 2026
  OUTnewcomers, a queer advocacy group, offers LGBTQ immigrants in Boston up to $500 in wellness allowances for yoga, haircuts and other services.
• Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority April 18, 2026
  Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.
• Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns April 18, 2026
  Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.
• Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday April 18, 2026
  The president is set to read 2 Chronicles 7 during the 'America Reads the Bible' event, a passage organizers say was deliberately reserved for him.
• Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Dem teachers groom 'foot soldiers,' justice served to anti-Israel group April 18, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter.
• RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange April 18, 2026
  RFK Jr. defended Trump's mental health during a tense congressional hearing, rejecting calls for a fitness assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
• Gold Star father says prior Afghanistan review smelled 'like a cover-up' as new look examines millions of docs April 18, 2026
  Pentagon panel completes interviews for Abbey Gate bombing review, as Gold Star father Darin Hoover demands accountability for alleged cover-up.

Raw Reactions

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

Science News

• Fears for more than 1,000 toads after reservoir drained by water company April 19, 2026
  Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
• 'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say April 19, 2026
  Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.
• 'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided April 19, 2026
  People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.
• How the battle for Bempton's birds was won April 19, 2026
  Campaigners fought to stop day-trippers shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.
• Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions April 18, 2026
  Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.
• Campaigners hope to save rare rainforest habitat April 18, 2026
  Volunteers are raising funding to continue work to restore a temperate rainforest in Cumbria.
• 'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey April 17, 2026
  The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
• Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife April 17, 2026
  Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
• Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026
  The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
• Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026
  The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
• Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment April 16, 2026
  The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
• BBC Inside Science April 16, 2026
  What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
• Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero April 15, 2026
  The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
• Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero April 15, 2026
  The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
• Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of April 14, 2026
  A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
• Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of April 14, 2026
  A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
• New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea April 14, 2026
  Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
• The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species April 12, 2026
  Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
• Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing April 11, 2026
  The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
• From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon April 11, 2026
  BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

People In The News

• The Strokes end Coachella weekend two set with politically charged video targeting CIA and US government April 19, 2026
  The Strokes appeared to take aim at the U.S. government during Coachella, closing their set with a video referencing the CIA, Gaza and Iran bombings.
• Jane Seymour continues her 75th birthday celebration with her 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' co-stars April 19, 2026
  Jane Seymour marked her 75th birthday with a western-themed party featuring a reunion with her "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" co-stars, including Joe Lando.
• ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star Jon Hamm admits he showed his real butt in nude scene April 19, 2026
  Jon Hamm reveals whether he used a body double on "Your Friends and Neighbors" and reflects on his journey as a self-described late bloomer in Hollywood.
• Jennifer Aniston reacts to ex-husband Justin Theroux's baby announcement April 19, 2026
  Jennifer Aniston reacted to ex-husband Justin Theroux's newborn baby announcement on Instagram, liking the post he shared with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom.
• Oprah Winfrey to Kim Kardashian: How Bing Crosby inspired the ‘Canadian tuxedo’ as stars keep the trend alive April 19, 2026
  Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway have embraced the denim on denim Canadian tuxedo trend on and off the red carpet.
• Susan Lucci says a Playboy magazine tipped her off she lost coveted Bond girl role April 19, 2026
  Susan Lucci says she lost the Bond girl role to this Hollywood actress, realizing it when she spotted a Playboy cover in the makeup room of "All My Children."
• ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson Huff admits ‘fears’ over putting her kids on reality TV April 19, 2026
  Sadie Robertson Huff defends filming "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" with her kids, saying her own childhood on the show inspired the full-circle decision.
• Billy Ray Cyrus gushes over 'beautiful girlfriend' Elizabeth Hurley after Olivier Awards red carpet April 19, 2026
  Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus made a stylish red carpet appearance together at the Olivier Awards, where Hurley presented best new musical.
• Mark Wahlberg admits Hollywood fame comes with ‘baggage’ for his kids April 19, 2026
  Mark Wahlberg discusses the "baggage" of being a celebrity's child and how he stays a "normal dad" to his four kids despite his Hollywood fame.
• Nicole Kidman recalls being alone in Venice the night she learned her mother had died April 19, 2026
  Nicole Kidman opens up about her mother's death, her harrowing night alone in Venice and her newfound plans to become a death doula after loss.
• Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged burglar at his home after wife Barbara Palvin spotted intruder: reports April 19, 2026
  Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged intruder to the ground and held him until police arrived after wife Barbara Palvin spotted him on their property.
• Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old April 18, 2026
  Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father in self-defense, detailing the harrowing events in a New York Times interview.
• Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty says he'd 'probably be dead' without his wife Julie April 18, 2026
  John Fogerty credits his wife Julie for saving his life after alcohol abuse during his legal fight over Creedence Clearwater Revival song rights.
• Lori Loughlin and daughter Olivia Jade stun on red carpet as fans can't get over their resemblance April 18, 2026
  "Full House" star Lori Loughlin, 61, and her look-alike daughter Olivia Jade, 26, turned heads on the red carpet with their striking resemblance.
• Morgan Wallen pokes fun at Ella Langley’s onstage mix-up, then repeats it April 18, 2026
  Ella Langley says Morgan Wallen teased her for forgetting lyrics onstage until he made the same mistake during their final duet performance together.
• Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73 April 18, 2026
  Country Music Hall of Famer Don Schlitz, songwriter behind hits for Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and The Judds, has died at age 73 in Nashville.
• Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Heather Locklear dating Lorenzo Lamas; reality star suffered stroke April 18, 2026
  The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
• Hollywood star Jean Harlow's iconic LA estate, the 'Whitest House in the World,' listed for $16.8M April 18, 2026
  Jean Harlow's legendary 1932 Los Angeles estate is on the market for $16.8 million, boasting four bedrooms, a pool and a full-size tennis court.
• 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says she turned down Bond girl role over Texas values April 18, 2026
  Jaclyn Smith revealed she turned down the Bond girl role in "Moonraker" to honor her "Charlie's Angels" contract due to her Houston values of following through on promises.
• Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland April 18, 2026
  Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: guess the celebrity behind the Instagram post and what couple has made it official.

Environmental News

• iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026
  Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.
• You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that April 19, 2026
  More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.
• Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon April 19, 2026
  China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.
• The one thing scammers check before targeting you online April 18, 2026
  Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.
• Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting April 18, 2026
  Mexico is building the Coatlicue supercomputer to deliver sharper weather forecasts and earlier storm warnings and support for artificial intelligence research.
• How scammers target grieving victims through online games April 17, 2026
  Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring April 17, 2026
  The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
• Is Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI getting too smart? April 17, 2026
  Meta's new Muse Spark AI model powers multimodal image recognition, parallel task handling and a dedicated shopping mode across its apps and AI glasses.
• Meta employee accused of accessing private images April 16, 2026
  A former Meta employee is accused of accessing around 30,000 private Facebook photos by allegedly bypassing internal security systems. What to know now.
• New FBI warning reveals phishing attacks hitting private chats April 16, 2026
  A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.
• 5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices April 15, 2026
  Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.
• Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens April 15, 2026
  Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups with built-in safety controls.
• Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password April 14, 2026
  A strong Wi-Fi password is not enough to keep your online activity private. Learn why a VPN is essential to encrypt your connection and block ISP tracking.
• Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US April 14, 2026
  Phone-free restaurants are growing across the U.S., with bars and eateries asking diners to put devices away. Gen Z is driving the shift, per a 2025 survey.
• AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns April 13, 2026
  Microsoft Threat Intelligence says cybercriminals are using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack to move faster and scale their operations.
• Smart travel safety tips before your next trip April 13, 2026
  Heading abroad? Lock down your phone security, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and prevent surprise charges with these essential international travel tech tips.
• Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans April 12, 2026
  Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.
• Toyota joins hydrogen truck alliance push April 12, 2026
  Toyota teams up with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to scale hydrogen fuel-cell technology for heavy-duty trucks through the Cellcentric partnership.
• Remove your personal info from the web; stop it from coming back April 11, 2026
  Struggling to remove personal information from data broker and people search sites? Here's a complete guide to taking back control of your online privacy.
• Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know April 11, 2026
  Samsung is phasing out Samsung Messages by July 2026 in the U.S. and pushing Google Messages, but scam texts are targeting confused Galaxy phone owners.

Entertainment News

• 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 surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves April 12, 2026
  Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?
• The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens April 10, 2026
  Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.
• How do student tuition and maintenance loans work? April 9, 2026
  There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.
• 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans April 9, 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.
• Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test March 30, 2026
  The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
• Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns March 29, 2026
  The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
• Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told March 27, 2026
  New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
• Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial March 27, 2026
  A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

Health News

• Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads April 19, 2026
  BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
• Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? April 18, 2026
  Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
• Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? April 18, 2026
  Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
• Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% April 17, 2026
  A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
• 'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents April 17, 2026
  Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
• No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella... April 17, 2026
  BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.
• Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth April 17, 2026
  Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
• Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? April 17, 2026
  Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
• World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle April 17, 2026
  England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
• Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first April 17, 2026
  People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
• 'Men should discuss their feelings more' April 17, 2026
  Men should discuss their feelings more
• Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life April 17, 2026
  People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
• Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness April 17, 2026
  Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.
• Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity April 17, 2026
  Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
• Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines April 16, 2026
  During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
• Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report April 16, 2026
  Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
• Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report April 16, 2026
  Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
• Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report April 16, 2026
  Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
• What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 16, 2026
  The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
• What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 16, 2026
  The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

Middle East News

• Netanyahu: Iran would have achieved nuclear bomb if Israel had not attacked over past 15 months April 20, 2026
  Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that this would be "the beginning of the end for the Jewish people" during a meeting with the torchlighters for Israel's 78th Independence Day ceremony. 
• At least 170 soldiers killed, 54 disabled due to war over past year, Defense Ministry reports April 20, 2026
  Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.
• Anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein tells 'Post' he will fight Green Party suspension April 20, 2026
  Tony Greenstein, suspended from the Green Party over antisemitism allegations, disputes the accusations in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, vowing to retain his membership.
• FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report April 19, 2026
  Patel's fears come after several prominent figures were fired from the Trump administration, including former US Army chief of staff Randy George and former attorney-general Pam Bondi.
• Iran says US broke ceasefire after firing on vessel in Strait of Hormuz April 19, 2026
  Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, condemned the US for attacking one of its vessels, while America says that it's enforcing the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
• IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic April 19, 2026
  The IDF views the incident with "great severity and emphasizes that the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops," the military said on Sunday night.
• 'I feel invisible’: Families of slain hostages warn Knesset panel they lack gov't support April 19, 2026
  Family members of slain hostages share their emotional struggles, criticizing the government for a lack of support and calling for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.
• US and Israel face tough choices in Iran talks over Hormuz, Lebanon, and nuclear issues - analysis April 19, 2026
  With the US and Israel pressing for a resolution on Iran’s nuclear threats, Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of negotiation.
• Green Party suspends anti-Israel Jewish activist for antisemitism, other Jew-hating members remain April 19, 2026
  Tony Greenstein was a founding member of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and also received a suspended sentence in September 2023 for attacking an Elbit Systems factory with Palestine Action.
• ‘Whether people like Israel or not’: What six words in a Trump post reveal - analysis April 19, 2026
  Israel has just fought shoulder to shoulder with the US, yet Trump's choice of words suggests that Israel has shifted from a broadly accepted ally to a debated one.
• Iran rejects second round of talks with US April 19, 2026
  Two sources told The Jerusalem Post that Washington aims to first reach a framework agreement before negotiating the details.
• IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire April 19, 2026
  French President Emmanuel Macron had announced on Saturday that France holds Hezbollah responsible for the attack, which killed a French UNIFIL soldier and injured three others.
• New petition asks High Court to freeze Gofman appointment as Mossad chief April 19, 2026
  A new High Court petition seeks to block Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s Mossad appointment, citing flaws in the vetting process and serious allegations in the Elmakayes affair.
• 'Post' heads to Lebanon: IDF sets position in Ait a Shaab - Reporters Notebook April 19, 2026
  The Post visited southern Lebanon with the IDF to see the newly established position in Ait a Shaab, a former Hezbollah stronghold.
• How Milei brought Judeo-Christian civilization home to Jerusalem - comment April 19, 2026
  Argentina's President Javier Milei, inspired by Jewish tradition, signs the Isaac Accords with Israel, marking a new chapter for freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere.
• Miki Zohar released after being questioned by police for 11 hours over Histadrut corruption affair April 19, 2026
  Zohar is considered close to Ezra Gabay, the businessman identified as a central suspect in the case.
• WATCH: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei April 19, 2026
  A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina.
• Israel’s symbolic strikes on bridges and high-rises show limits of military power - analysis April 19, 2026
  Israel's strikes on bridges and high-rises in Gaza and Lebanon are symbolic, revealing the limits of its military power as Hezbollah and Hamas maintain control in both regions.
• 'No more Mr. Nice Guy!': Trump says Iran committed 'serious' ceasefire violation, still wants deal April 19, 2026
  A White House official later confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner would be among those heading to Pakistan.
• Why military brass kept Trump sidelined during high-stakes Iranian extraction operation - report April 19, 2026
  Military aides kept Trump out of the Situation Room during the high-stakes Iran rescue mission of a US airman, fearing his temper would derail the mission.

BBC News

• US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
  Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
• French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
  President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
• BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
  BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
• What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
  Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.
• Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria
  Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.
• UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
  Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.
• A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks
  Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?
• What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
• Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
  The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.
• BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
  Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
• Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
  BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
• Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
  The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
• Frank Gardner: Why China keeps cropping up in Iran war stories
  BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
• Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say
  Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.
• Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says
  The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
• Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack
  The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
• The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
  BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
• Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
  Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
• The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
  BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
• Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
  The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

Financial News

• Property asking prices rise in April despite higher UK mortgage rates April 19, 2026
  Increase indicates resilience in housing market even as Iran war led to surge in energy costs
• Foreign carmakers turn to Chinese technology to remain relevant April 19, 2026
  Western executives hope ‘in China for China’ strategy will halt sales decline in world’s largest car market
• US navy seizes Iranian ship after it breaches blockade, says Trump April 19, 2026
  Oil price jumps as Washington and Tehran give conflicting accounts of whether new peace talks are set to begin
• Pro-Russia ex-president claims victory in Bulgaria’s elections April 19, 2026
  Rumen Radev’s projected majority could turn the EU member state’s parliament away from the West
• Starmer battles for Downing Street future amid Mandelson vetting scandal April 19, 2026
  Prime minister’s statement to MPs will come ahead of testimony from sacked Foreign Office head Olly Robbins
• Impact of Iran war will hurt US even after conflict ends, economists warn April 19, 2026
  Wave of inflation will persist as higher fuel prices feed through into businesses
• Is London ready for the Green Party? April 19, 2026
  Zack Polanski’s leftwing populists are aiming to eat into Labour’s heartlands
• Iran focus of probe into London arson attacks, counterterror police say April 19, 2026
  Officers threaten to use anti-espionage National Security Act against anyone involved in the incidents
• The US and Europe are still stronger together April 19, 2026
  Despite Trump and the war with Iran, Brussels’ interests remain deeply entwined with Washington’s
• The stock market’s new approach to valuation April 19, 2026
  It is demonstrating an Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs and Dubious Announcements (ebitda) mentality
• How Iran has been studying lessons from the war in Ukraine April 19, 2026
  Military journals provide tantalising glimpses into what Tehran’s military thinks and its priorities, including drones

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.
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