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• Serena Williams sparks debate with post about disciplining her child April 29, 2026
  Serena Williams opened up about the challenges of parenting, revealing on social media that disciplining her daughter left them both in tears.
• Damon Wayans reveals the scary symptom that led to his type 2 diabetes diagnosis April 29, 2026
  Damon Wayans details his type 2 diabetes journey, the symptoms that alarmed him and his new partnership to raise awareness for the diabetic eye disease DME.
• Republicans eye picking up $400M tab for Trump's ballroom as some Dems open to 'discuss' idea April 29, 2026
  GOP senators push $400 million in funding for Trump's White House ballroom after a gunman targeted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
• MIKE EVANS: 'Uncle Trump' and Bibi, modern-day watchmen in global fight against antisemitism April 29, 2026
  Many Iranians call Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu symbols of hope and freedom as the regime's leaders are reported dead and its power weakens.
• 10 celebrities who have joked about Trump's death, from Kathy Griffin to Jimmy Kimmel April 29, 2026
  Several celebrities over the years have made jokes or references to President Donald Trump's death or assassination, from Madonna to Jimmy Kimmel to Charlie Sheen,
• Iran sent my husband’s kidnapper to negotiate with America. Trump should make them pay April 29, 2026
  An FBI-wanted Iranian official allegedly involved in Bob Levinson's abduction sat across from the U.S. vice president during Iran negotiations in Pakistan.
• Former FBI director James Comey's bombshell indictment and more top headlines April 29, 2026
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• Riley Gaines says motherhood inspired her new children's book celebrating American exceptionalism April 29, 2026
  Riley Gaines' new board book celebrates America's 250th anniversary by teaching young children about American exceptionalism and how to count.
• Former Vikings captain reacts to FBI raids on alleged Somali fraudsters in Minnesota April 29, 2026
  Jack Brewer, former Minnesota Vikings captain, reacts to FBI raids targeting alleged Somali welfare fraud schemes across Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
• Vikings invite draft pick Caleb Banks to bring his pythons, Cane Corso and chameleon to Minnesota April 29, 2026
  Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and coordinator Brian Flores welcomed first-round pick Caleb Banks and all his exotic pets to the organization.
• House Republican from Florida announces he won't seek re-election this year April 29, 2026
  Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida, who has served in the House since 2011, announces he will not run for re-election this year.
• After no-hitter, Trevor Bauer says media pushed an old ‘bad teammate’ narrative April 29, 2026
  Trevor Bauer rips media for spinning his seven-inning no-hitter into a negative story, saying coverage has unfairly framed him since 2011.
• Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS April 29, 2026
  Congressional Republicans are increasingly divided over how to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown as Speaker Johnson demanded changes to a Senate bill.
• WATCH: Hearing erupts after Dem chair tries to sidestep GOP transgender sports bills: ‘They’re petrified’ April 29, 2026
  Pennsylvania Republicans say Democrats are petrified of voting on transgender youth sports bills after a chaotic committee hearing broke legislative norms.
• Alleged Trump assassination plot: Analysis shows 1 in 5 left-wing posts cry hoax, admin shreds ‘moron’ claims April 29, 2026
  Online conspiracy theories spiked after a gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday.
• Trump ‘set the tone’ as King Charles 'commanded the space' at White House: experts April 29, 2026
  President Trump was at his "very best" welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House, royal experts tell Fox News Digital of the start of the British monarch's American state visit.
• GOP rising star demands abortion advocate name ‘favorite’ method in hearing clash April 29, 2026
  Rep. Brandon Gill asked a reproductive rights scholar which abortion method she preferred during a heated House judiciary hearing that went viral on Tuesday.
• Long-lost warship destroyed by iconic naval commander discovered centuries later: 'Quite remarkable' April 29, 2026
  Danish archaeologists uncovered remains of the Dannebroge, a ship battered by Admiral Nelson's forces during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen in Denmark.
• UN-backed data undercuts viral Gaza famine claims as child malnutrition falls April 29, 2026
  United Nations data challenges viral Gaza famine claims as experts say Hamas is weaponizing humanitarian narratives to undermine a post-war coalition.
• My son has a terminal disease — why FDA delays are failing families like mine April 29, 2026
  A mother caring for her son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy urges FDA Commissioner Makary to prioritize faster treatment approvals for rare diseases.

World News

• France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks April 29, 2026
  The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
• Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? April 29, 2026
  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
• Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins April 29, 2026
  The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
• Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming' April 29, 2026
  The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
• Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar April 29, 2026
  The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
• What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive? April 29, 2026
  The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
• Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death April 29, 2026
  A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
• Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress April 29, 2026
  There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
• Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes April 29, 2026
  Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
• Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator April 29, 2026
  The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
• Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke? April 29, 2026
  BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
• Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen April 29, 2026
  The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
• Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack April 29, 2026
  In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
• Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine April 29, 2026
  It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
• Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post April 29, 2026
  The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.
• Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports April 28, 2026
  The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
• A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hub April 28, 2026
  Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
• Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis April 28, 2026
  As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
• Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline April 28, 2026
  The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
• US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump April 28, 2026
  The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

US News

• Former FBI director James Comey's bombshell indictment and more top headlines April 29, 2026
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• Alleged Trump assassination plot: Analysis shows 1 in 5 left-wing posts cry hoax, admin shreds ‘moron’ claims April 29, 2026
  Online conspiracy theories spiked after a gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday.
• Florida man allegedly shot woman in neck, dragged her back inside before hiding in backyard pool April 29, 2026
  Florida man Robert Anthony Morgan allegedly shot a woman in the neck and threatened her mother after the shooting, Wildwood police say.
• Illegal immigrant accused of killing newlywed couple in Oregon crash arrested by ICE after jail release April 29, 2026
  Illegal immigrant Rajinder Kumar was arrested by ICE after being released from jail by Oregon officials, DHS says. He is accused of causing a crash that killed a newlywed couple.
• Reagan shooter calls link to Washington hotel ‘spooky’ after alleged Trump assassination attempt at same site April 29, 2026
  John Hinckley Jr. called it "spooky" that the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting occurred at the same hotel where he shot President Ronald Reagan.
• US Secret Service arrests suspect after barrier breach near White House during King Charles' visit April 28, 2026
  Secret Service arrested a suspect who breached a security barrier near the White House Ellipse during the British royal couple's D.C. state visit.
• Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims April 28, 2026
  A Texas elementary school teacher is accused of continuous sexual assault of a child. Police say there may be additional victims and are asking for tips.
• Teen’s roadside cold case death probed as homicide as police officer emerges as person of interest: report April 28, 2026
  A police officer is reportedly a person of interest in the 2004 death of 16-year-old Josh Davis in North Carolina in a homicide investigation.
• Heart-stopping video shows middle schoolers saving their bus after driver passes out at the wheel April 28, 2026
  Heart-stopping video shows middle school students grabbing the wheel and hitting the brakes after their bus driver lost consciousness behind the wheel.
• Costco employee shot, killed after confronting shopper carrying gun with drum magazine April 28, 2026
  A Costco employee in Ohio was fatally shot after refusing entry to a shopper allegedly carrying a weapon with a drum magazine. Bond was set at $5 million.
• Influencer’s body returns home after safari getaway as missing ring and fiancé questions cloud case: report April 28, 2026
  New Jersey influencer Ashly Robinson's remains reportedly returned to family without her engagement ring as Zanzibar authorities continue investigating.
• Body camera video shows police officer allegedly kidnapped by armed robbery suspect in roadside showdown April 28, 2026
  Harrowing body camera video captures a California police officer allegedly kidnapped by an armed robbery suspect and forced to shoot him in the leg.
• FBI extradites Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research April 28, 2026
  A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American institutions has been extradited from Italy to face federal charges, Kash Patel announced.
• Carnival cruise ship passenger dies after falling from balcony – FBI investigates high-seas horror April 28, 2026
  A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California.
• Affidavit in suburban Massachusetts mother's alleged slaying of children reveals gruesome details April 28, 2026
  A Wellesley, Massachusetts, mother is accused of murdering her two children and fleeing to Vermont, according to a newly released arrest affidavit.
• Cold case cracked after 40 years as teen's alleged killers are caught after podcast helps find new leads April 28, 2026
  Four men were charged in the decades-old rape and murder of Roxanne Sharp after a podcast and advanced DNA technology revived the cold case.
• Luigi Mangione 'does not support violent actions,' attorney says as political attacks mount across the US April 28, 2026
  Luigi Mangione's legal team urges end to political violence and distances accused assassin from suspects in similar but unrelated recent crimes.
• Three college frats in crosshairs as hazing claims of booze, burns and hospital trips spark crackdown: school April 28, 2026
  Three University of Arizona fraternities are under investigation after allegations of extreme hazing, drug use and hospitalizations of students surfaced.
• Brooklyn attack leaves 3 injured, suspect wearing Iranian flag shirt arrested by NYPD April 28, 2026
  A suspect in an Iranian flag shirt allegedly assaulted three Jewish men in Brooklyn while screaming hateful language at them, according to reports.
• 5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns April 28, 2026
  The deaths of five bald eagles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are under investigation after officials ruled out natural causes, suspecting illegal killing.

Tech News

• Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins April 29, 2026
  The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
• Tech Life April 28, 2026
  Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
• Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court April 28, 2026
  The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
• Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says April 28, 2026
  The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
• Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch April 28, 2026
  The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.
• Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music April 27, 2026
  Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
• China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus April 27, 2026
  It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
• I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram April 25, 2026
  After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.
• The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts April 25, 2026
  The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
• OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account April 24, 2026
  Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
• UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they? April 24, 2026
  Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
• Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says April 24, 2026
  Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
• Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI April 24, 2026
  The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
• White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms April 24, 2026
  A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
• Tech Life April 21, 2026
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Tech Life April 7, 2026
  Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech 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

• Republicans eye picking up $400M tab for Trump's ballroom as some Dems open to 'discuss' idea April 29, 2026
  GOP senators push $400 million in funding for Trump's White House ballroom after a gunman targeted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
• House Republican from Florida announces he won't seek re-election this year April 29, 2026
  Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida, who has served in the House since 2011, announces he will not run for re-election this year.
• Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS April 29, 2026
  Congressional Republicans are increasingly divided over how to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown as Speaker Johnson demanded changes to a Senate bill.
• WATCH: Hearing erupts after Dem chair tries to sidestep GOP transgender sports bills: ‘They’re petrified’ April 29, 2026
  Pennsylvania Republicans say Democrats are petrified of voting on transgender youth sports bills after a chaotic committee hearing broke legislative norms.
• GOP rising star demands abortion advocate name ‘favorite’ method in hearing clash April 29, 2026
  Rep. Brandon Gill asked a reproductive rights scholar which abortion method she preferred during a heated House judiciary hearing that went viral on Tuesday.
• Warsh faces first big test on Capitol Hill as Trump’s Fed vision comes into focus April 29, 2026
  Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve pick, faces a key Senate Banking Committee vote that could reshape the central bank's future direction.
• Supreme Court weighs Trump effort to terminate temporary protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants April 29, 2026
  The Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's efforts to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian migrants in a key immigration case that could have broader ramifications.
• Trump election integrity push exposes massive amount of dead people on North Carolina voter rolls April 29, 2026
  North Carolina elections board identified approximately 34,000 deceased people on state voter rolls following a federal database comparison this month.
• Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million April 29, 2026
  The Pentagon is seeking congressional approval to codify the Department of War name change, estimating a $52 million cost to taxpayers for the rebranding.
• DHS taunts media for reporting about ‘Green Bay man’ illegal immigrant charged in vicious machete attack April 28, 2026
  DHS calls out media for calling alleged machete attacker a "Green Bay man," saying he is an illegal alien from Nicaragua given removal orders.
• Dem and GOP lawmakers trade blame over rhetoric after WHCD shooting: 'It is disgusting' April 28, 2026
  Rep. Lauren Boebert blames liberal rhetoric for the alleged WHCD shooting, while Rep. Jared Moskowitz says both sides must bring the temperature down.
• Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad April 28, 2026
  Republicans blocked Senate Democrats' war powers resolution seeking to prevent President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress' approval.
• FBI brings alleged China-linked hacker to US in rare extradition as Patel defends Italy trip April 28, 2026
  FBI Directo Kash Patel says the FBI arrested alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei, accused of targeting U.S. universities and COVID-19 vaccine research for Beijing.
• Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online April 28, 2026
  California Democrat Derek Tran draws criticism for welcoming CAIR, a group accused of Hamas ties, to his Capitol Hill office for advocacy meetings.
• Legal experts warn Comey ‘86 47’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles April 28, 2026
  James Comey allegedly faces federal charges over a social media post some interpreted as a threat against Trump, raising First Amendment questions.
• Woman pleads guilty to paying for sexual torture videos involving monkeys for online group: 'Sick person' April 28, 2026
  Illinois woman Amanda Leigh Fourez pleaded guilty to distributing "animal crush videos" depicting monkeys being burned alive and sexually tortured.
• Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: 'Come again?' April 28, 2026
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz receives sharp pushback from FBI Director Kash Patel and conservatives after claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids.
• WATCH: Cornyn tears into Dems for holding DHS 'hostage' and failing the No. 1 'non-negotiable' for America April 28, 2026
  Texas Sen. John Cornyn calls out Democrats for pushing sanctuary policies and keeping DHS defunded, saying they threaten American public safety.
• Melania Trump, Queen Camilla team up at White House youth event spotlighting US-UK bond April 28, 2026
  First lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla hosted students at the White House for hands-on VR and history activities focused on children's well-being.
• WATCH: Ilhan Omar roasted for brutal resurfaced video about ‘World War Eleven’ April 28, 2026
  A resurfaced clip of Rep. Ilhan Omar saying "World War Eleven" instead of "World War II" goes viral amid a federal fraud probe in her district.

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

• Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming' April 29, 2026
  The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
• Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs April 29, 2026
  Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
• Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans April 29, 2026
  Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
• How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election April 29, 2026
  The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.
• £20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work April 28, 2026
  Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
• 'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst April 28, 2026
  The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.
• How do you restore the wild spaces in a corner of England? April 27, 2026
  Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
• How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific April 26, 2026
  Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert April 26, 2026
  The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
• Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays April 26, 2026
  BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.
• 'We're living in a shed because of river pollution' April 26, 2026
  Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
• A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction April 25, 2026
  The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
• In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C April 24, 2026
  India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
• First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens April 24, 2026
  Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
• First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens April 24, 2026
  Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
• BBC Inside Science April 23, 2026
  Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
• Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas April 23, 2026
  Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
• Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit April 23, 2026
  Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.

People In The News

• Trump ‘set the tone’ as King Charles 'commanded the space' at White House: experts April 29, 2026
  President Trump was at his "very best" welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House, royal experts tell Fox News Digital of the start of the British monarch's American state visit.
• Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell April 29, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla joined President Trump and Melania for a White House state dinner celebrating America's 250th anniversary and U.K. ties.
• Goldie Hawn credits ‘freedom’ for keeping 43-year relationship with Kurt Russell strong April 28, 2026
  Goldie Hawn opens up about the "freedom" she feels in her relationship with Kurt Russell after 43 years together and shares her mission to be happy.
• 'General Hospital' star Kirsten Storms hit with emergency restraining order filed by ex-husband Brandon Barash April 28, 2026
  "General Hospital" star Kirsten Storms' ex Brandon Barash was granted an emergency restraining order citing her alleged mental health crisis.
• Taylor Swift fires back at critics, says backlash was ‘huge fuel’ for her biggest hits April 28, 2026
  Taylor Swift says criticism fueled major hits like "Blank Space" and "Antihero," turning public scrutiny of her dating life and personality into creative fuel.
• Suspect pleads guilty to plotting Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack April 28, 2026
  The suspect accused of a foiled plot to attack one of Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna, Austria, in August 2024 pleaded guilty on Tuesday as his trial began.
• Zach Bryan fires back at enraged fans over shortened concert with three-word response April 28, 2026
  Country star Zach Bryan fires back at upset fans with "Karen" comments after lightning forces him to cut his Nebraska concert short on tour.
• Jonah Hill abandoned Los Angeles to raise growing family in ‘very small town’ April 28, 2026
  Jonah Hill reveals he moved from Los Angeles to a "small town in San Diego" three years ago, and shared why he wanted to raise his family outside Hollywood.
• Jason Aldean says he and wife Brittany ‘agree to disagree’ after 11 years of marriage as they team up for duet April 28, 2026
  Jason Aldean discusses his marriage to Brittany, collaborating on their first duet and the deeply personal meaning behind his new album "Songs About Us."
• Kid Rock, Hegseth take Apache helicopter ride near Washington April 28, 2026
  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says musician Kid Rock went for an Apache helicopter ride on Monday, calling the rocker "a patriot and huge supporter of our troops."
• King Charles plans to charm Trump and Congress in high-stakes state visit to the United States: expert April 28, 2026
  Royal broadcaster says King Charles finds Trump fascinating and plans to make his historic four-day U.S. state visit memorable without controversy.
• 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison after sexual assault conviction April 28, 2026
  "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of sexual assault charges in Nevada.
• 'The Voice' contestant Dylan Carter dead at 24 April 27, 2026
  Former The Voice contestant Dylan Carter, known for his emotional four-chair turn in season 24, has died in a South Carolina car accident at age 24.
• 'Menace II Society' star Samuel Monroe Jr. on life support after meningitis went untreated for months April 27, 2026
  "Menace II Society" star Samuel Monroe Jr. is on life support due to meningitis that his family says was misdiagnosed for eight months in Las Vegas.
• Sydney Sweeney’s risqué ‘Euphoria’ wedding scene sends social media into frenzy April 27, 2026
  Sydney Sweeney's "Euphoria" season three wedding scene had fans buzzing over Cassie's revealing bridal gown and custom pasties stealing the spotlight.
• 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' puzzling final deal left friends uneasy before his death, castmate says April 27, 2026
  A puzzling deal in "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets' final days raised questions after his death by suicide at 67, according to a longtime associate.
• Bruce Springsteen offers ‘prayer’ for Trump after WHCA Dinner shooting despite months of criticism April 27, 2026
  After months of criticizing Trump, Bruce Springsteen sent a prayer for the president and condemned political violence following the WHCA Dinner shooting in D.C.
• Jewel says off-grid Alaska upbringing without electricity or running water kept her grounded April 27, 2026
  Jewel opens up about her off-the-grid Alaska upbringing, saying subsistence living with no electricity or running water has always kept her grounded.
• King Charles, Queen Camilla touch down in US for historic first visit as monarchs April 27, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla begin their first U.S. visit as monarchs with a White House tea, a state dinner and a historic address to Congress.
• Patricia Heaton urges 'friends on the left' to tone down extreme rhetoric after WHCD shooting April 27, 2026
  Patricia Heaton calls on "friends on the left" to tone down political rhetoric following the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday.

Environmental News

• Runway-to-Space Challenge brings spaceflight closer April 28, 2026
  A new U.S. competition lets teams fly payloads on a reusable spaceplane, offering rapid access to microgravity and changing how space research works.
• Ameriprise data breach hits 48,000 customers April 28, 2026
  Ameriprise Financial says a data breach exposed personal data of nearly 48,000 people. Learn what happened and the steps you should take to stay safe.
• Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast April 27, 2026
  A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.
• Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores April 27, 2026
  Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
• Hospice fraud uses stolen identities for fake patients April 26, 2026
  A $267 million Medi-Cal hospice fraud ring allegedly used stolen personal data from the dark web to bill California for end-of-life care never given.
• You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit April 26, 2026
  A $135 million settlement claims Google's Android system allegedly transferred cellular data in the background without users knowing or consenting.
• How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers April 25, 2026
  Your personal information is on data broker sites for anyone to find. Learn how scammers exploit this data and how to remove yourself from these databases.
• Anthropic's Mythos AI found over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in just seven weeks of testing April 25, 2026
  Anthropic's Mythos AI discovered over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in seven weeks, prompting the company to restrict its release to the public.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Your next Dairy Queen order could be taken by AI April 24, 2026
  Dairy Queen's automated AI drive-thru initiative sparks customer concern as Meta lays off 8,000 workers and voters flag AI risks to privacy and pay.
• FCC router rule raises questions about future updates April 24, 2026
  The FCC's new router policy targets future device approvals over national security concerns, but the real risk involves long-term software updates.
• Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice April 24, 2026
  Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
• How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam April 23, 2026
  Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick him into buying gold coins for a courier.
• Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI April 23, 2026
  Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.
• Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams April 22, 2026
  Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
• Robots beat humans in half marathon April 22, 2026
  In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.
• Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project April 22, 2026
  Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.
• Fake Windows update installs hidden malware April 21, 2026
  Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage attack works and how to stay safe.
• Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversation April 21, 2026
  Amazon Alexa+ now offers hands-free food ordering through Uber Eats and Grubhub, letting you build and adjust orders through natural conversation.
• 6 crypto scam scripts criminals use to steal your money April 20, 2026
  Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs before sending money.
• BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs April 20, 2026
  BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.

Entertainment News

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

Health News

• How to check whether you have bowel cancer April 29, 2026
  What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
• Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year April 28, 2026
  Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.
• 11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening April 28, 2026
  Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
• UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade April 27, 2026
  Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
• 'I paid for a private hysterectomy' April 26, 2026
  Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
• 'I paid for a private hysterectomy' April 26, 2026
  Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
• 'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism' April 24, 2026
  Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint April 23, 2026
  Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
• Asbestos toy warnings April 23, 2026
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• I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life April 23, 2026
  Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• 'Adenomyosis ruined my life' April 23, 2026
  Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
• Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit April 22, 2026
  Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
• Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope April 22, 2026
  Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
• Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins April 21, 2026
  The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
• Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins April 21, 2026
  The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
• Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed April 21, 2026
  The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
• Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens April 21, 2026
  Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
• Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads April 20, 2026
  BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Middle East News

• Two wounded in London knife attack against Golders Green Jews April 29, 2026
  CST said on X that the Metropolitan Police, Shomrim, and Hatzola responded quickly to the incident, and urged those with information to contact the police.
• ‘Ceasefire on paper’: Conricus warns Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are using the pause to prepare April 29, 2026
  Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus says Israel faces unresolved fronts in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, warning that degraded enemies can still recover if not decisively defeated.
• National Religious Broadcasters urges FCC to investigate ABC over Kimmel remarks April 29, 2026
  The request centers on a segment presented as a parody of the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner, during which host Jimmy Kimmel referenced First Lady Melania Trump.
• Israelis divided over outcome of recent wars, political leadership - study April 29, 2026
  A plurality of Israelis view Israel as stronger than before the war, though almost a third of respondents believe the country has been weakened as a result of the roughly five-week-long conflict.
• Tehran's downfall: The ayatollah regime will end by October 2028 - opinion April 29, 2026
  In Tehran, a clock counts down to Israel’s destruction in 2040. But they are watching the wrong clock.
• Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, two IDF soldiers wounded April 29, 2026
  The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 
• Investigations launched into young Lebanese student who asked IDF spox. to bomb her school April 29, 2026
  The student, a 14-year-old, according to Lebanese media site L’Orient Today, alleged that Hezbollah was storing weapons under the school.
• Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat April 29, 2026
  In the month after Starmer's March 25 threat, at least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited its waters, about the same as each of the last three months.
• Evidence of what may be world’s oldest cremation found in Ethiopia, new study reveals April 29, 2026
  The burnt bone fragments were one of three Homo sapien fossils discovered in the sediment of the Faro Daba beds in the Dawaitoli Formation.
• Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March April 29, 2026
  Ukraine’s interceptor drones have become one of the most cost‑effective tools in the country’s arsenal, effectively turning Moscow’s “special operation” into a war of attrition. 
• Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports April 29, 2026
  Trump reportedly believed that maintaining the blockade was less risky than walking away or restarting the conflict.
• Netanyahu trial: Judges refuse defense request to delay testimony hearing April 29, 2026
  In a filing submitted Tuesday, Netanyahu’s attorney Amit Hadad asked the court to hold Wednesday’s hearing only from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., citing a “security matter."
• Two IDF soldiers wounded in West Bank overnight ops. April 29, 2026
  According to Israeli media, the two attackers stabbed the soldiers, although the exact method of attack was not confirmed by the IDF. 
• Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial April 29, 2026
  Allegations of Qatar’s influence over the ICC prosecutor raise serious concerns about the impartiality and fairness of the global legal system, threatening its integrity and objectivity.
• Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage - report April 29, 2026
  The Atlantic reported that Vice President Vance has discussed the issue with Trump, noting that a weapons shortage would be extremely detrimental to American interests.
• Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon April 28, 2026
  This event comes as the IDF is facing new threats from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the group employs fiber optic "wire" drones.
• Netanyahu trial: President’s legal team invites prosecution, defense to preliminary plea-deal talks April 28, 2026
  The move is an initial step meant to test whether agreements can be reached before President Isaac Herzog considers Netanyahu’s pardon request.
• WATCH: IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon April 28, 2026
  The IDF said that the tunnel runs two kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width, and was capable of fitting thousands of terrorists.
• Negev governance crisis: Polygamy running rampant, contractors exposed to extortion April 28, 2026
  The comptroller noted that there is no coordinating government body that collects information, sets policy, resolves disputes between agencies, and oversees implementation.
• Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war April 28, 2026
  Israel's capacity to produce Arrow missiles for Israeli defense increased between seven and 10 times, The Jerusalem Post learned.

BBC News

• United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
  The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.
• Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
  In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
• America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
  The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
• Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
  It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
• Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia
  Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
• Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
  The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
• Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
  The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.
• Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
  The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
• Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon
  The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.
• Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
  Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
• Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
  Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
• Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time
  The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.
• Who is making decisions in Iran?
  Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
• Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap
  The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
• Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
  The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
• Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
  Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
• Masked Iranian forces seized ships in staged video
  IRGC Naval Command said both a Greek-owned vessel called the Epaminondas and the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca had been seized.
• What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  A 10-day truce between the two countries has been extended by three weeks after talks in Washington.
• Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
  Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
• Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks
  Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.

Financial News

• UBS trading gains fuel 80% profit surge April 29, 2026
  Market volatility from Middle East war propels strong activity at Swiss bank
• Total profits jump 29% as war drives oil price surge and trading gains April 29, 2026
  French oil major doubles buybacks and increases dividend as it offsets production losses in the Middle East
• Emerging market stocks hit record high as Asian chipmakers surge April 29, 2026
  Rally for TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix powers EM stock index’s rebound from Iran war losses
• Ken Griffin suggests retail investors do not understand private credit April 29, 2026
  Founder of Citadel says some investors may not have realised they cannot quickly withdraw all their money from funds
• The great commodities disruption April 29, 2026
  Trump’s attack on Iran has served as a reminder of how interconnected the global economy remains
• Can Opec survive the UAE’s exit? April 29, 2026
  Abu Dhabi’s surprise decision to leave the oil cartel raises doubts over its future
• Memory chipmakers hope AI frenzy signals end to boom and bust April 29, 2026
  SK Hynix and Samsung say customers now want long-term contracts to guarantee supplies amid acute shortages
• How Citi’s $52mn hire was forced out of JPMorgan over his behaviour April 29, 2026
  After years of complaints, Vis Raghavan had been told he was out of a job. Three days later, Citi hired him
• Goldman stops bankers using Anthropic’s Claude in Hong Kong April 28, 2026
  Employees were unable to access company’s AI models as of a few weeks ago
• Ex-FBI head Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life April 28, 2026
  Indictment says a photograph of shells on a beach was deemed to be ‘intent to do harm’
• Trump administration launches Disney probe after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania joke April 28, 2026
  Federal regulator escalates administration’s attack on Hollywood studio

Business News

Economic News

• Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For You
  Student loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances.  We want to know more […]
• Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling Standoff
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
• Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American Economy
  The American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
• The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The Most
  When the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
• What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
• Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?
  Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
• The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely Arbitrary
  Over the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
• The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More Productive
  Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
• Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
  Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
• Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?
  Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
• Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning Farmland
  The spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
• How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could End
  Political battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
• Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal Spending
  Playing chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
• Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying Up
  Cleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
• The Numbers That Defined 2022
  What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
• The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That Way
  This video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
• Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail Strike
  When President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
• Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.
  This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
• FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video Producer
  FiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
• We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research Assistant
  FiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects.  This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]

Sports News

• FIFA to award $871 million in prize money for 2026 World Cup, increasing figure by a further 15%
  FIFA handed out a total of $440 million in prize money for the 2022 World Cup, the final iteration of the tournament to feature 32 teams
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