Breaking News- Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after corporate sponsors pull funding April 14, 2026Corporate sponsors like Walmart and Tito's pulled funding from Pittsburgh's annual LGBTQ Pride parade, leaving organizers scrambling to raise $500,000.
- 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances April 14, 202680s stars Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear are in a new romance, a Lamas representative confirmed to E! News, following years of high-profile past relationships.
- Trump blasts close ally Meloni, says she’s failing US on Iran April 14, 2026Trump publicly rebukes Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of lacking courage on Iran, as Italy suspends its defense agreement with Israel.
- Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics April 14, 2026Virginia joins the national popular vote compact as Gov. Spanberger signs bill awarding electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.
- David Letterman speaks out on CBS replacing Colbert's show, says network doesn't want to 'spend any money' April 14, 2026Late-night icon David Letterman said CBS ended "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" over costs, knocking the network for not wanting to "spend any money."
- Rep Luna warns of potential jail time for Eric Swalwell following serious criminal allegations April 14, 2026Rep. Luna said Eric Swalwell may face "serious criminal problems" after his resignation from Congress amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations.
- Trump DOJ fires prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases after report alleges bias and misconduct April 14, 2026The Trump administration fired four DOJ prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases against pro-life activists, alleging the law was weaponized under Biden.
- Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike April 14, 2026Spanish budget airline Volotea reportedly charges flight passengers an extra fuel fee after tickets are purchased, provoking anger amid broader pricing fears.
- Rachel Campos-Duffy to release ‘All American Patriotism’ book with foreword by Erika Kirk April 14, 2026Rachel Campos-Duffy releases "All American Patriotism," a new book celebrating America's 250th anniversary with stories, photos and personal reflections.
- Swalwell accusers detail experiences with lawmaker after he announces his resignation from Congress April 14, 2026Two women accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke out on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday, detailing alleged explicit messages and hotel invitations from the lawmaker.
- College football player, 20, killed in motorcycle crash while riding on interstate April 14, 2026Kelvin Broadhurst Jr., a 20-year-old North Carolina A&T football player, died in a motorcycle crash in Greensboro after being ejected from his bike.
- Trump swings for moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race April 14, 2026The Trump administration released a memo detailing plans for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to advance U.S. space exploration and defense.
- Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid Mike Vrabel controversy April 14, 2026NFL reporter Dianna Russini stepped down from The Athletic on Tuesday following growing criticism surrounding her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
- Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests April 14, 2026A study of over 620,000 people found that weight gain in your 20s carries disproportionately high and lasting risks of premature death later in life.
- ICE lodges detainer for illegal migrant charged with strangling wife and dumping body near Oklahoma highway April 14, 2026An illegal migrant in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, is charged with murder for allegedly strangling his wife. DHS and ICE have lodged a detainer request.
- Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police April 14, 2026Two children were killed when an illegal immigrant accused of extreme intoxication allegedly veered off a South Carolina road, officials said.
- Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress April 14, 2026Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., resigned Tuesday as sexual misconduct allegations mounted and calls for his removal intensified.
- Runaway Brazilian ex-spy chief convicted in coup reportedly detained by ICE at Florida traffic stop April 14, 2026Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in an alleged coup plot under Bolsonaro, was detained by ICE in Florida on Monday.
- Reality star Dr Pimple Popper suffered a stroke while filming her show, says part of her brain 'died' April 14, 2026Dr. Sandra Lee reveals she suffered an ischemic stroke while filming "Dr. Pimple Popper," initially dismissing alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash.
- Public transportation prices hit absurd levels for World Cup games: report April 14, 2026NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to Penn Station are reportedly set to cost over $100 for World Cup matches, up from the usual $12.90 fare.
- Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after corporate sponsors pull funding April 14, 2026
World News- Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018 April 14, 2026Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
- Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins April 14, 2026The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
- Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? April 14, 2026Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
- Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit April 14, 2026The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
- Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness April 14, 2026The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
- JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat April 14, 2026Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
- French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love April 14, 2026The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
- US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says April 14, 2026China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
- Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says April 14, 2026The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
- Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey April 14, 2026Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.
- Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede April 14, 2026An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.
- Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia? April 14, 2026BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.
- South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money April 14, 2026The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
- Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border April 14, 2026Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
- Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps April 14, 2026The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
- Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? April 13, 2026With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
- Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'? April 13, 2026The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
- Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming April 13, 2026Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
- Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first April 13, 2026The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
- Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out April 13, 2026California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
- Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018 April 14, 2026
US News- Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police April 14, 2026Two children were killed when an illegal immigrant accused of extreme intoxication allegedly veered off a South Carolina road, officials said.
- Texas teacher charged after alleged student assault 'hoax' causes lockdown April 14, 2026Texas teacher Nicole Truelove faces felony charges after allegedly staging a hoax stabbing that triggered a lockdown at Splendora High School, police say.
- Omaha police shoot and kill woman after alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt April 14, 2026Omaha police say officers shot and killed a woman who cut a 3-year-old boy with a knife in a Nebraska Walmart parking lot.
- New Jersey nurse gunned down at work by estranged husband in murder-suicide: police April 14, 2026A New Jersey nurse was allegedly shot and killed by her estranged husband in an apparent murder-suicide at a rehab facility early Monday, authorities say.
- Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder April 14, 2026Father of teen girl allegedly killed on a cruise ship says her accused stepbrother has shown no remorse and should not be free while awaiting trial.
- Avid runner stabbed and shot in string of random attacks allegedly carried out by repeat offender April 14, 2026Police say a 40-year-old Georgia runner was stabbed and shot in a series of random attacks allegedly carried out by a repeat offender in DeKalb County.
- Three-year-old girl killed, pregnant mother injured after alleged drag racers split car in half in Arizona April 14, 2026A high-speed crash allegedly involving drag racers split a car in half in Tucson, killing a 3-year-old girl and injuring her pregnant mother.
- California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter April 14, 2026Police say a California man broke into a Fairfield home through a sliding glass door after demanding entry and calling himself a fictional wizard.
- House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash April 14, 2026The House is set to vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill prompted by the Jan. 29, 2025, midair collision near Reagan National Airport in D.C.
- Cop who killed drug suspect with Igloo cooler appeals conviction that made him an example April 14, 2026Former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter, draws massive public support as his defense attorney seeks an appeal.
- Husband of missing American woman will remain in Bahamas after jail release, attorney says April 14, 2026Terrel Butler told Fox News Digital that Brian Hooker is not leaving the Bahamas just yet, after he was released from a Freeport jail on Monday night.
- New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts April 14, 2026New video shows the moment a Navy medical team welcomed Artemis II astronauts back to Earth after their historic 10-day journey around the moon.
- Arizona woman charged with killing newborn child 45 years after body was found April 14, 2026Nancy Jean Trottier faces a murder charge after DNA linked her to a newborn found suffocated on a North Dakota college campus over 40 years ago.
- Teen takeover spirals into chaos — gunfire reported as police rush in day after leaders call for calm April 14, 2026A social media-organized teen takeover erupted in downtown Detroit Saturday, with a reported gunshot and multiple detentions raising safety concerns.
- JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' on potential agreement and more top headlines April 14, 2026Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
- Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home sparks fears of copycat strikes against tech executives April 14, 2026A suspect allegedly traveled from Texas to San Francisco to attack Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail, carrying a manifesto targeting AI executives.
- US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says April 14, 2026The U.S. military killed two men believed to be cartel operatives in the Eastern Pacific as part of broader efforts to disrupt narcotics trafficking.
- Butler man’s online rants to kill Trump end in guilty plea after FBI probe April 13, 2026Shawn Monper pleaded guilty to making threats to assassinate President Trump and kill ICE agents in posts on YouTube, according to the Justice Department.
- WATCH: Rowdy teenagers swarm DC Navy Yard in waterfront takeover despite police juvenile curfew zone April 13, 2026D.C.'s Navy Yard saw another teen takeover this weekend, prompting a juvenile curfew zone and increased police presence to address ongoing disruptions.
- Eric Swalwell faces Manhattan sex assault probe after ending California governor campaign amid allegations April 13, 2026Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office is investigating sex assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, who suspended his California governor campaign.
- Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police April 14, 2026
Tech News- Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman April 14, 2026The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
- Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? April 13, 2026With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
- GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact April 13, 2026The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
- Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors April 13, 2026With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
- OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail April 10, 2026San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
- Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits April 10, 2026The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
- Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard' April 10, 2026Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".
- Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar April 10, 2026Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.
- White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets April 10, 2026The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
- OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation April 9, 2026The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
- Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry April 9, 2026The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
- Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times April 8, 2026The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Tech Life April 7, 2026Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
- Tech Now April 4, 2026Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
- Tech Life March 31, 2026Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
- Tech Life March 30, 2026Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
- Tech Now March 28, 2026How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
- Tech Life March 24, 2026Artificial intelligence is already in use in many areas of healthcare.
- Tech Now March 21, 2026Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
- Tech Now March 14, 2026Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.
- Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman April 14, 2026
Political News- Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics April 14, 2026Virginia joins the national popular vote compact as Gov. Spanberger signs bill awarding electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.
- Trump DOJ fires prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases after report alleges bias and misconduct April 14, 2026The Trump administration fired four DOJ prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases against pro-life activists, alleging the law was weaponized under Biden.
- Trump swings for moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race April 14, 2026The Trump administration released a memo detailing plans for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to advance U.S. space exploration and defense.
- ICE lodges detainer for illegal migrant charged with strangling wife and dumping body near Oklahoma highway April 14, 2026An illegal migrant in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, is charged with murder for allegedly strangling his wife. DHS and ICE have lodged a detainer request.
- Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress April 14, 2026Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., resigned Tuesday as sexual misconduct allegations mounted and calls for his removal intensified.
- Runaway Brazilian ex-spy chief convicted in coup reportedly detained by ICE at Florida traffic stop April 14, 2026Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in an alleged coup plot under Bolsonaro, was detained by ICE in Florida on Monday.
- Residents in major DC suburb demand action over illegal aliens committing violent crimes: 'Has to change' April 14, 2026Fairfax County, Virginia, residents react to a string of violent crimes allegedly committed by illegal aliens amid debate over immigration enforcement.
- Gonzales resigns in wake of renewed expulsion threat after scandal April 14, 2026Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales formally resigned from Congress on Tuesday as he faced the looming, rare threat of expulsion from the House.
- Satellite images may have tipped off Iran before US base attack, top Republican warns April 14, 2026House China Committee chairman says commercial satellite imagery may have been used as targeting data ahead of an Iranian strike on a U.S. air base.
- Trump-backed mega event to bring all 50 states to DC in world’s fair-style bash April 14, 2026Washington, D.C., will host the Great American State Fair, a 16-day celebration on the National Mall marking the nation's 250th anniversary this summer.
- DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights April 14, 2026The appeals court ruled that a criminal contempt inquiry into actions of Trump officials amounted to a 'clear abuse' of discretion by a federal judge.
- Bernie Sanders aims to block sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel, accusing US ally of 'genocide' April 14, 2026Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is seeking to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to the foreign nation of Israel, which recently worked with the U.S. to bombard Iran.
- House Dems unveil bill to examine removing Trump using 25th Amendment April 14, 2026House Democrats led by Jamie Raskin introduce a bill to create a commission evaluating whether the 25th Amendment could be used to remove Trump.
- Socialist Mamdani touts government-run grocery plan as ‘grand experiment’' at new grocery store site April 14, 2026Socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces government-run grocery stores aimed at lowering prices on everyday staples like bread and eggs by 2027.
- Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release April 14, 2026Misconduct allegations against Rep. Swalwell collide with renewed calls for Congress and the FBI to release investigative files on the Fang case.
- Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown April 14, 2026Trump is set to meet with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue as the administration prepares for a summit with Xi Jinping in May.
- 5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation April 14, 2026A woman accused embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of sexual assault Tuesday, just hours before he is expected to resign from the House.
- Trump admin-Mamdani clash over Stonewall monument reaches final decision April 14, 2026A judge accepted a settlement restoring the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument permanently after a two-month legal battle over its removal.
- Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations April 14, 2026Speaker Mike Johnson said he supports expelling Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick after an ethics panel found her guilty of more than two dozen violations.
- Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’ April 14, 2026Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual abuse allegations draws fierce criticism, with pundits claiming Democrats sat on the dirt for years.
- Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics April 14, 2026
Raw Reactions- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
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Science News- New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea April 14, 2026Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
- New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea April 14, 2026Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
- Watch: Moment meteor soars across Suffolk sky April 14, 2026Denise Hubert captured the outer space phenomenon on doorbell camera in Kesgrave.
- Raw sewage posters at lough not official, says minister April 14, 2026The signs describe Belfast Lough as "highly contaminated with raw sewage" and tell people not to go into the water.
- Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release April 14, 2026Experts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.
- Artemis II inspires student rocket builders April 13, 2026Cambridge University students want to be the first in Europe to send a rocket to the edge of space.
- Footage captures meteor crossing the sky April 13, 2026Experts say the meteor, seen in the early hours of Monday, likely burned up over the North Sea.
- Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in bird study April 13, 2026The blue tit is the most common bird spotted in Surrey, while the house sparrow is across the UK.
- Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers April 13, 2026Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.
- Floating wetlands plan to boost coastal ecosystems April 13, 2026The new project will see specially designed floating saltmarshes deployed in coastal waters.
- The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species April 12, 2026Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
- Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing April 11, 2026The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
- From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon April 11, 2026BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
- From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon April 11, 2026BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
- 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers April 11, 2026A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
- Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part April 11, 2026The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
- Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB April 10, 2026The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.
- BBC Inside Science April 9, 2026What have we learnt from Artemis II?
- What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather? April 9, 2026Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.
- Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again? April 7, 2026The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?
- New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea April 14, 2026
People In The News- 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances April 14, 202680s stars Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear are in a new romance, a Lamas representative confirmed to E! News, following years of high-profile past relationships.
- Reality star Dr Pimple Popper suffered a stroke while filming her show, says part of her brain 'died' April 14, 2026Dr. Sandra Lee reveals she suffered an ischemic stroke while filming "Dr. Pimple Popper," initially dismissing alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash.
- Lauren Sánchez Bezos defends risqué Trump inauguration look after backlash April 14, 2026Lauren Sánchez Bezos breaks silence on inauguration outfit backlash, defending the risqué white lace bra look she wore to Trump's swearing-in ceremony.
- Dax Shepard slammed for exposing late Eric Dane's private AA struggles after death April 14, 2026Dax Shepard catches heat for sharing an intimate story about the late Eric Dane, detailing their past conflict and friendship at AA meetings.
- *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone nearly went bankrupt after boy band fame, had electricity shut off on Christmas April 14, 2026Joey Fatone says he had no idea his finances were depleting after *NSYNC's hiatus, revealing how fame led to financial ruin in a new ID docuseries.
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Hollywood dreams hit wall as expert warns of ‘toxic brand’ stigma April 14, 2026Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face growing questions about their brand as experts cite stalled deals, waning interest, and a polarizing Australia tour.
- 'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney shocks fans as she transforms into a dog wearing her lingerie brand in season 3 April 14, 2026Sydney Sweeney wears her SYRN corset with dog ears and a tail in Euphoria season 3, sparking online backlash over Cassie's new character direction.
- Lena Dunham says her dad didn’t want to be seen voting with her in Obama election April 14, 2026Lena Dunham recalls her father not wanting to vote with her during the 2012 Obama-Romney election after she faced intense online hate and backlash.
- Alec Baldwin admits he 'doesn’t want to work anymore' after 'Rust' shooting death: 'I want to retire' April 14, 2026Alec Baldwin reflects on his career after the fatal "Rust" set shooting in 2021, saying the painful tragedy has left him wanting to retire and stay home.
- Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria’ return sparks backlash as fans slam ‘humiliating’ storyline April 13, 2026Viewers denounce "Euphoria's" creative direction after season three opener, saying Sydney Sweeney's provocative scenes as Cassie Howard are humiliating.
- Aubrey Plaza confirms pregnancy with first child after personal challenges and health struggles April 13, 2026Aubrey Plaza casually revealed she's pregnant with her first child on the Smartless podcast, saying she always wanted to see what motherhood is about.
- Katy Perry fights back against Ruby Rose's 'categorically false' sexual assault allegations April 13, 2026Ruby Rose alleges that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub 20 years ago. Perry's team calls the claims "reckless lies."
- Nicole Kidman plans on becoming a death doula as she admits it 'may sound a little weird' April 13, 2026Nicole Kidman opens up about her plans to become a death doula nearly two years after the death of her mother, calling it part of her "expansion."
- Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham's alleged stalker arrested after attack on guitarist April 13, 2026Lindsey Buckingham's alleged stalker Michelle Dick was arrested in Indiana and faces stalking, assault and threat charges tied to incidents since 2021.
- No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont shares early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis weeks before band's Sphere residency April 13, 2026No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont reveals he has been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease weeks before the band's Las Vegas Sphere shows.
- Country star Ella Langley says 'very scary' Alabama church haunted house led to her getting 'saved again' April 13, 2026Ella Langley opens up about her Southern Baptist upbringing in small-town Alabama, recalling church judgment houses and singing hymnals as a child.
- Kate Hudson says raising fame-obsessed kids would make her a ‘failure’ as a mom April 13, 2026Kate Hudson says raising fame-obsessed kids would feel like a failure, revealing how she teaches her children to find purpose and a strong work ethic.
- Heidi Klum unrecognizable in dramatic Coachella disguise as 'Techno Hexen' April 13, 2026Heidi Klum was barely recognizable at Coachella in a jet black wig and sheer white gown, dubbing her desert look "Techno Hexen" on social media Saturday.
- Bruce Springsteen's former drummer pushes back on the Boss's political attacks on Trump: 'Gotta have respect' April 12, 2026Bruce Springsteen's former drummer Vini Lopez speaks out against the Boss's anti-Trump rhetoric, saying everyone should respect the president.
- Britney Spears enters rehab after DUI arrest April 12, 2026Britney Spears voluntarily admitted herself into a treatment facility over the weekend, nearly one month after her arrest for allegedly driving under the influence.
- 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances April 14, 2026
Environmental News- Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password April 14, 2026A strong Wi-Fi password is not enough to keep your online activity private. Learn why a VPN is essential to encrypt your connection and block ISP tracking.
- Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US April 14, 2026Phone-free restaurants are growing across the U.S., with bars and eateries asking diners to put devices away. Gen Z is driving the shift, per a 2025 survey.
- AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns April 13, 2026Microsoft Threat Intelligence says cybercriminals are using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack to move faster and scale their operations.
- Smart travel safety tips before your next trip April 13, 2026Heading abroad? Lock down your phone security, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and prevent surprise charges with these essential international travel tech tips.
- Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans April 12, 2026Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.
- Toyota joins hydrogen truck alliance push April 12, 2026Toyota teams up with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to scale hydrogen fuel-cell technology for heavy-duty trucks through the Cellcentric partnership.
- Remove your personal info from the web; stop it from coming back April 11, 2026Struggling to remove personal information from data broker and people search sites? Here's a complete guide to taking back control of your online privacy.
- Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know April 11, 2026Samsung is phasing out Samsung Messages by July 2026 in the U.S. and pushing Google Messages, but scam texts are targeting confused Galaxy phone owners.
- Google search led to a costly scam call April 10, 2026Fake phone numbers in search listings are being used to impersonate companies and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting callers.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Lowe's $250M bet on blue-collar jobs that AI can't do April 10, 2026Lowe's CEO warns AI can't climb a ladder as the company makes a $250 million bet on blue-collar work amid rapid artificial intelligence advancement.
- AI chatbots refilling psych meds sparks debate April 10, 2026Utah is testing an AI system to renew certain psychiatric medications, drawing concern from experts about safety, oversight and reliance on patient self-reporting.
- Humanoid robots hit mass production in China April 9, 2026A Chinese factory is producing humanoid robots every 30 minutes, marking a shift toward large-scale manufacturing and broader adoption.
- FBI warns about foreign apps and your data April 9, 2026The FBI issued an alert warning that some foreign-developed apps may collect and store user data overseas, raising privacy and security concerns.
- Space travel tickets are back, but prices keep rising April 8, 2026Virgin Galactic is selling space tickets again at $750,000 a seat, up from $600,000, with over 675 customers already waiting for suborbital flights.
- Apple Pay text scam almost cost her $15,000 April 8, 2026A woman almost lost $15,000 after a fake Apple Pay text led her to call a scammer posing as law enforcement. Learn the warning signs of this growing scam.
- Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient records April 7, 2026CareCloud says hackers accessed one electronic health record environment for about eight hours on March 16 as investigators review possible data exposure.
- Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life April 7, 2026UniX AI is testing its Panther robot in residential settings, where it cooks, organizes and cleans while navigating the clutter and unpredictability of daily life.
- Amazon job text scam warning signs April 6, 2026Fraudsters are using texts offering jobs to target phones, often posing as Amazon with suspicious contact details and no hiring process.
- AI needs more power: Offices could be the answer April 6, 2026Seattle startup Edo is helping utilities turn office buildings into virtual power plants as AI demand and extreme weather add pressure to the grid.
- Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute April 5, 2026Researchers say a serious Android vulnerability affecting certain MediaTek processors could let attackers bypass your lock screen and steal data.
- Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password April 14, 2026
Entertainment News- Colleges to share £175m to meet future jobs need April 14, 2026The three are among 19 across the UK to use to cash to offer digital and technologies training.
- Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others April 14, 2026Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.
- School gets £4,500 for lockable mobile phone cases April 14, 2026The money will part-fund signal-blocking pouches for about 900 pupils aged 11 to 16.
- Pupil sets school laptop on fire following social media trend April 13, 2026Fire service officers attended the incident in Dumbarton last week as pupils are warned about the "chromebook challenge".
- Aberdeen university staff begin 10 more days of strikes April 13, 2026Members of the UCU union are taking further action this in a dispute over spending cuts.
- Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners April 13, 2026Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
- The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens April 10, 2026Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.
- I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back April 10, 2026Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.
- How do student tuition and maintenance loans work? April 9, 2026There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.
- Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it? March 27, 2026How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?
- UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed? March 24, 2026Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
- Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents? March 23, 2026Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
- Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family March 21, 2026Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.
- What does Neet stand for and how many are there in the UK? March 4, 2026Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.
- What is SEND and how many children get support? February 23, 2026The government has set out its planned changes to the special educational needs system in a new White Paper.
- Colleges to share £175m to meet future jobs need April 14, 2026
Health News- What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 14, 2026The third report from the inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.
- Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections April 14, 2026Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
- 'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair' April 14, 2026Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.
- Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? April 14, 2026Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
- Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming April 13, 2026Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
- Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? April 13, 2026Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
- Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? April 13, 2026Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
- Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears? April 13, 2026Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
- Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears? April 13, 2026Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
- Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous? April 13, 2026Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
- Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute April 13, 2026Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr".
- Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors April 13, 2026The Health Secretary says his "door is open" for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.
- Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners April 13, 2026Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
- Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches April 12, 2026The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.
- 'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space' April 12, 2026A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
- I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11. The Jehovah's Witnesses' new policy changes nothing April 12, 2026Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.
- I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices? April 11, 2026Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.
- Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others April 10, 2026People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
- ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis April 10, 2026Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
- Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' April 9, 2026Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
- What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 14, 2026
Middle East News- Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say April 14, 2026The UN agencies said the trawler carrying around 250 men, women, and children reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding.
- Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history April 14, 2026Alleged surveillance footage depicted two men climbing a fence before dousing a building with an accelerant. Police identified a fuel canister at the scene and evidence of fire damage.
- Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools April 14, 2026The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.
- Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools April 14, 2026The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.
- Turkey’s war of words, and its boundaries - analysis April 14, 2026Words are one thing; actions are another. It is one thing for Erdogan to fulminate regularly against Israel. But talk of invasion?
- Norway to lift ban on wealth fund investments in Syrian bonds, document shows April 14, 2026The move by the $2.2 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, represents another step in Syria's re-entry into global finance.
- US could return to Islamabad for additional negotiations with Iran in next two days, Trump says April 14, 2026"We are more inclined to go there," Trump told The New York Post, after reports surfaced of a new round of negotiations between the two countries.
- From Lithuania to Jerusalem, a Holocaust survivor shares his story with diplomats April 14, 2026At the event organized by Zikaron Basalon and the Anti-Defamation League at the latter’s Jerusalem office, Clevs brought the diplomats back in time to when he was eight years old.
- Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says April 14, 2026"No ships made it past the US blockade, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," CENTCOM said.
- The algorithm of speed: How Matan Ivri is rewriting the Israeli record books April 14, 2026Competing in a loaded field at Stanford, Ivri didn’t just win his heat; he obliterated the national 1,500-meter record, stopping the clock at 3:38.15 minutes.
- Florida Jewish community says kaddish for children killed in Holocaust April 14, 2026The Conservative synagogue calls the program "Remember a Child," and at least a third of the members in the 150-family congregation participate.
- Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ April 14, 2026Saudi officials appear to be weighing not only the direct risks in the Gulf, but also the possibility that Iran could respond through allied forces elsewhere in the region.
- High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair April 14, 2026The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.
- WATCH: Daughter of Holocaust survivor robbed in Hadera, suspect arrested April 14, 2026Hadera Police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect, who was taken to the police station for questioning.
- Legal brief filed to support case of Ohio Orthodox Jew banned from holding minyan in home April 14, 2026In January 2021, Daniel Grand invited a small group of neighbors to his home for Shabbat prayer services - a minyan, the quorum of ten men that Jewish law requires for communal worship.
- Mossad chief Barnea: Iran mission incomplete until it results in regime change April 14, 2026This was the first time that the Mossad chief publicly addressed his role and views about regime change in Iran.
- ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’: Why a documentary on Russia resonated with the world - opinion April 14, 2026Like in the era of Joseph Stalin, when people whispered in their own homes out of fear of repression, today’s reality in Russia increasingly echoes those patterns.
- Ukraine’s drone revolution is transforming the landscape of the ground war - analysis April 14, 2026Necessity is the mother of invention, so the saying goes, and Ukraine has had to innovate. Like Israel, Ukraine is an innovator in drones and unmanned ground vehicles.
- Iranian delegation claims it was 'under attack' en route to Islamabad, regime is re-arming - report April 14, 2026"We don't trust the United States," Iranian regime sources said on Tuesday, "and we are also being very busy preparing ourselves for the next round of war."
- 'We're on the same side': Israel, Lebanon envoys conclude historic peace talks April 14, 2026Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors met in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and achieving peace, with the US mediating talks to ensure Israel’s long-term security.
- Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say April 14, 2026
BBC News- How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.
- The Israeli town on the frontline with HezbollahBBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
- Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official saysThe official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
- Trump: Blockade needed to stop Iran blackmailing the worldA US blockade of Iran's ports is in place, having begun on Monday, according to Donald Trump.
- Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced firstThe Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
- 'They are striking everywhere' - Paramedics in Lebanon speak to BBC after Israeli strikesBBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.
- Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggestsThe vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
- US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutesThe BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
- The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
- French cement giant guilty of financing IS and other militant groups in SyriaThe French company paid $6.5m to jihadist groups to keep its plant running in war-torn Syria, a Paris court heard.
- Israel steps up strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks continue as talks loomMore than 160 people have been killed since Friday in Lebanon, where Israel is pressing on with its campaign against Hezbollah despite the US-Iran ceasefire.
- Iran carried out highest number of executions in decadesOrganisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
- Starmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's portsUK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.
- Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchangedThe conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
- After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
- We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
- Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacksBBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.
- Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressurePlanet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.
- Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet doneBoth sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
- Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitzIsrael says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
- How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Financial News- Fix to critical UK jobs data faces further delays April 14, 2026ONS is privately warning that it will not iron out problems in its ‘transformed’ labour force survey before 2027
- Tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz stop or turn around amid US blockade, data shows April 14, 2026US military says no ships pass through its operation to seal off Iranian ports in first 24 hours
- Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh reveals assets worth more than $130mn April 14, 2026Trump’s pick to succeed Jay Powell reports $10mn in consulting fees from Stanley Druckenmiller’s family office
- Trump says new US-Iran talks could happen ‘over next two days’ April 14, 2026The US president said additional talks could happen this week in Islamabad but that further discussions to end the war would happen in Europe
- How the US can blockade the Strait of Hormuz April 14, 2026US forces will be ready to descend from helicopters on to oil tankers
- UK chancellor Rachel Reeves hits out at Iran war ‘folly’ April 14, 2026Minister says she is ‘frustrated and angry’ with Donald Trump over economic damage caused by the conflict
- Wall Street banks break records as Iran war drives trading boom April 14, 2026JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo reported more than $25bn of profits for the first quarter
- BlackRock profits jump as it draws in $130bn April 14, 2026Earnings for first quarter underline asset manager’s push into investment products that generate higher fees
- Trump says Meloni lacks courage April 14, 2026US president turns against Italian premier despite her being one of his few remaining allies in Europe
- UK migrant workforce grew strongly last year despite weaker hiring April 14, 2026Data highlights concerns about lack of jobs growth among British-born population
- Latham partners pocket record $8.7mn average pay April 14, 2026US law firm’s revenues surpass $8bn for first time on the back of megamerger mandates
- PwC plans overhaul of global consulting business April 14, 2026Shake-up spurred on by rise of AI and threat of major upheaval across the industry
- The ever-shrinking JD Vance April 14, 2026After a series of setbacks, the vice-president is no longer Trump’s obvious successor
- China shock 2.0: the flood of high-tech goods that will change the world April 14, 2026Impelled by furious competition, hefty subsidies and sheer scale, the country’s companies are cutting a swath through the world’s most advanced industries
- Fix to critical UK jobs data faces further delays April 14, 2026
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- Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling StandoffWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
- Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American EconomyThe American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
- The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The MostWhen the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
- What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
- Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
- The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely ArbitraryOver the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
- Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning FarmlandThe spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
- Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying UpCleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
- The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That WayThis video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
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- Who will draft Ty Simpson? How odds dictate betting strategy for polarizing Alabama quarterbackWe dive into the NFL Draft betting market around Ty Simpson, considered a fringe first-round pick by many
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Domain Name News- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024TheDomains: Luc Biggs scored a bulk sale in .ai. I have not seen that before maybe others have. Luc put together a portfolio of 68 LLL.ai domain names, the price worked out to $495 each or $33,660. He posted the sales pitch yesterday and today said that it was sold using Escrow.com. I believe but […]TheDomains
- FedEx Buys Its 3 Letter .com Ticker Symbol April 19, 2024Domain Investing: It looks like FedEx has acquired a valuable 3 letter .com domain name. Whois records show FedEx is now the owner of FDX.com. The domain name transferred to CSC, and the Whois registrant is now listed as FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. FedEx stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the FDX […]Domain Investing
- Web3 funding in Q1 2024 sees it’s first uptick since Q4 2021 April 18, 2024TheDomains: Crunchbase news is out with a report today on Web3 and the number of deals getting done. While there was an uptick in Q1 2024 they point out that venture dollars well off the highs seen in 2021-22. From the article: Web3, once the buzziest of all buzz words in the venture landscape, saw […]TheDomains
- Atom Marketplace April 18, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? / Looking for a Dot De – Budget $150 / RemoteHomeroom.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? – Do you have any advise you’d like to bestow upon other? Maybe you need some pointers […]DomainingTips.com
- AI Girlfriends will create a billion dollar business April 18, 2024TheDomains: When I interviewed Rick Schwartz at the beginning of the year he mentioned he purchased female first names in .ai including $20K for Betty.ai. Rick mentioned: Well, let me put it this way. One of the big sectors of Ai is virtual girlfriends. And so I have four female first names ending in Ai. […]TheDomains
- John Berryhill “Generic means nothing absent context of “for what” April 17, 2024TheDomains: One of the best participants at Namepros in my opinion is John Berryhill. John takes the time to help out on matters of intellectual property, udrp’s and other industry news. Every once in awhile he makes a reply that is worthy of a post and I think it’s important for those who don’t participate […]TheDomains
- Squadhelp Rebrands as Atom with Atom.com April 17, 2024Domain Investing: Squadhelp announced a complete rebrand this morning. The company is now known as Atom, and it acquired the Atom.com domain name in advance of the announcement. I believe Atom is a superior brand name than Squadhelp. This is a nice example of a company’s growth leading to an investment in its future via […]Domain Investing
- Nissan Going after Nissan.ai April 16, 2024Domain Investing: Nissan is an automaker that uses NissanUSA.com for its website here in the US. The reason it uses an off-brand domain name is because it lost a very long legal battle to try and wrest control of Nissan.com. That domain name had long been owned by a man named Uzi Nissan, who had […]Domain Investing
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Xash.com April 16, 2024TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Xash.com led the way at $39,000. PokerPlus.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($26,801) seller acquired for just $737. Kiffen.com was third at 22,450, ($23,885). 23 .com sales 20 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency .COM […]TheDomains
- How Many Battle for Shared Control of Amazon.com? April 16, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 / Managing Dan, GoDaddy, and Afternic / Findbelow.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 – Check your domain portfolios and see if you have what they are looking for. Should be […]DomainingTips.com
- Using AI For Background Image April 15, 2024Domain Investing: I acquired a domain name last week, and once it transferred to GoDaddy, I set up a custom landing page using Carrd. Instead of buying a stock photo for its background image, I decided to test an AI image generator to save some money. In my paid Chat GPT account, I searched for […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Dot Com – Budget $500 April 14, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal / Domain Brokers of Afternic / Why some companies spend $1 Million on a domain name s and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? Do you think it holds […]DomainingTips.com
- Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! / Small town changes it’s domain(s) and extension(s) for security reasons / Bots invading Facebook domain groups in large numbers and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free for-sale landing pages with […]DomainingTips.com
- Androidhack.site For Sale April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free Expired Names / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $7,000 / Variant.com Sold for $118,001 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free Expired Names – If you are looking for a place to start check out these domain names. Even if you already […]DomainingTips.com
- It’s All About the Time You Put into It April 11, 2024Domain Investing: A few years ago, my wife jokingly described my daily work lifestyle as leisurely. In some ways, I thought of that as a badge of honor. I built my business in a way that gave me ample time during the day to run, play tennis, ride my bike, drive the kids after school, […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Anything – Budget $100/ Per Domain April 11, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org / Hackers Alert / Check Out 101Domain and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org – While dot com is still king, and would’ve been better, this is still a good find. They could at least be looking for […]DomainingTips.com
- Spatial Sidebar™ and Spatial Scrolling™ April 9, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain / HiHonor.com upgrades to Honor.com / Preventing Fraud Reminder and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain – They are looking for a one word domain name. It needs to have at least 70 registered extensions. […]DomainingTips.com
- NationalRightToLifeNews.org Sold for $23,100 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / EBOO.com Sold for $20,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? I believe it could at least go for […]DomainingTips.com
- MeineKreuzfahrt.de Sold for $16,262 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $5,000 / Specter.com Sold for $33,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal – While it maybe long it could be used as a blog, or reports. What do you think? Dot Com Wanted […]DomainingTips.com
- Trillion.xyz Sold for $29,988 April 6, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / 637.cc Sold for $11,500 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal – Check out this two word domain name. Do you think it has any value in today’s market? Dot Com Wanted – Budget […]DomainingTips.com
- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024
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