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Breaking News

• NFL draft has a 'special' player everyone knows about but he may not go in top 5 April 20, 2026
  Despite being called "special" by multiple NFL GMs, running back Jeremiyah Love is not guaranteed of cracking the Top 5 in the 2026 NFL draft.
• Police report details Zachariah Branch’s arrest days before NFL Draft over sidewalk incident April 20, 2026
  NFL draft prospect Zachariah Branch was arrested in Georgia on two misdemeanor charges after police allege he obstructed a sidewalk and an officer.
• US military announces another deadly strike against 'narco-terrorists' April 20, 2026
  The United States struck a vessel that was participating in "narco-trafficking operations," killing three men in the attack, according to SOUTHCOM.
• DOJ demands 865K Detroit ballots, threatening possible legal action April 20, 2026
  Michigan and the Trump DOJ clash over a demand for 865,000 ballots from Wayne County, with state officials calling the request baseless and political.
• Joseph Duggar’s own words could come back to haunt him in child molestation case: experts April 20, 2026
  Joseph Duggar heads to court as legal experts say his own admission of impure intentions with a minor could become key evidence in his criminal case.
• Paleo diet leader bans 'caveman' label, says healthy eating plan widely misunderstood April 20, 2026
  Many Americans are unknowingly adopting a paleo-style diet by cutting ultra-processed foods, says The Paleo Diet CEO Trevor Connor in a new interview with Fox News Digital.
• Michigan Democratic Senate candidate claims Israel 'just as evil' as Hamas April 20, 2026
  Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed claims Israel is "just as evil" as Hamas and calls Netanyahu a war criminal during a CNN appearance.
• 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.
• Guardians catcher Austin Hedges pops question to girlfriend on field in heartwarming proposal after win April 20, 2026
  Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges proposed to girlfriend, Lexi Dickson, at Progressive Field after helping his team beat the Orioles on Sunday.
• Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding April 20, 2026
  Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott faced criticism after a resurfaced video showed her recounting a role in a satanist couple's church wedding.
• Top Democrat governors are hoping to ride their records to the White House. Can they? April 20, 2026
  Govs. JB Pritzker, Wes Moore and Josh Shapiro face 2026 re-election bids that could serve as referendums on the Democratic governing model for 2028.
• After Supreme Court blow, Trump admin launches $166B tariff refund portal April 20, 2026
  The Trump administration launched a new system to refund $166 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down the levies as unlawful this year.
• High salt intake linked to faster memory decline in one group, study finds April 20, 2026
  New research links high salt intake to faster cognitive decline in older men, suggesting sodium may affect brain health beyond blood pressure concerns.
• Distress call captures tanker under fire as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz and more top headlines April 20, 2026
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• NRCC reporting record $47.1 million quarter, record $28.1 million raised in March April 20, 2026
  Republicans report a record $47.1 million first quarter haul, with the NRCC saying it outraised Democrats for five straight quarters before midterms.
• A detransitioner confronted a California lawmaker on the harms of gender transition. Here's why he spoke out April 20, 2026
  A young man who says childhood medical transition left lasting harm testifies against California's SB 934 bill targeting so-called conversion therapy.
• Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic' April 20, 2026
  Park rangers on Sable Island, known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, believe they found the Swift, a vessel that sank in 1812 with a British frigate.
• GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme April 20, 2026
  GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya targets Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison over an alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in her Minnesota Senate bid.
• GORDON SONDLAND: Stay the course with Iran, President Trump. It's like breaking a horse April 20, 2026
  Former EU Ambassador Gordon D. Sondland argues Trump's unpredictable pressure tactics against Iran are the only way to achieve a non-nuclear Middle East.
• MARY KATHARINE HAM: Republicans have a huge MAHA opportunity in 2026 — if they don’t blow it April 20, 2026
  The MAHA movement gives Republicans a chance to win suburban moms in 2026 midterms by focusing on food quality, screen time and health transparency.

World News

• Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? April 20, 2026
  The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
• Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting April 20, 2026
  Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.
• Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan April 20, 2026
  Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
• Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized April 20, 2026
  Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
• Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears April 20, 2026
  Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
• Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election April 20, 2026
  With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
• US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship April 20, 2026
  The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
• Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia April 20, 2026
  The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
• At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India April 20, 2026
  Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
• New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit April 20, 2026
  Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
• The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency April 20, 2026
  The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
• Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices April 20, 2026
  Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
• India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? April 19, 2026
  Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
• 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads April 19, 2026
  A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
• Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert April 19, 2026
  Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
• Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China April 19, 2026
  Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
• Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC April 19, 2026
  Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry April 19, 2026
  After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
• Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US April 19, 2026
  A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
• Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting April 19, 2026
  Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

US News

• Distress call captures tanker under fire as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz and more top headlines April 20, 2026
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• NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens April 20, 2026
  A drag racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles in Queens prompted an NYPD investigation, although no arrests have been made thus far.
• Pennsylvania man accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains appears in court in ‘horror movie’ case April 20, 2026
  Jonathan Gerlach, accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains from cemeteries, reportedly waived his evidentiary hearing in Delaware County court.
• Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust April 19, 2026
  A new survey of Long Islanders finds nearly one-third of residents believe Holocaust education should not be mandatory and Jewish people should "move on."
• Police identify suspect who killed eight kids, most believed to be his own, after multi scene domestic rampage April 19, 2026
  Shamar Elkins is accused of killing eight children and shooting two women in a Shreveport domestic violence rampage that spanned multiple locations.
• Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime April 19, 2026
  Federal authorities arrested Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition sales to Sudan's military forces.
• Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus April 19, 2026
  A shooting in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people, including students, and police say the suspect remains at large Sunday.
• Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid' April 19, 2026
  Michigan State Police say DNA technology solved the 1983 cold case murder of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott, identifying Roni Collins as the killer.
• Hundreds of activists face pepper spray in violent clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility April 19, 2026
  About 1,000 animal welfare protesters converged on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, where deputies deployed tear gas and rubber bullets during the clash.
• String of scientist deaths, vanishings fuels expert talks of shadow ops and silenced secrets: 'Very serious' April 19, 2026
  Nearly a dozen scientists have died or disappeared since 2023 under mysterious circumstances, prompting a federal response and expert speculation.
• NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman April 18, 2026
  A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed on a basketball court in Queens' Roy Wilkins Park after being attacked by a group of teens, the NYPD reported.
• ‘Lego bandit’ accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta April 18, 2026
  Jarrelle Augustine is accused of buying Lego sets from Target, removing valuable pieces and returning boxes stuffed with pasta, Irvine police say.
• Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments April 18, 2026
  Richard Russell stole a Horizon Air plane in 2018 and crashed on Ketron Island. A new documentary by director Patricia Gillespie explores his struggles and his family's grief.
• 2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise April 18, 2026
  Two Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear in Alaska during a training exercise at at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area.
• Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire April 18, 2026
  Tybee Island braces for Orange Crush 2025 as Georgia police ramp up security after a recent gunfire incident and rising teen takeover concerns.
• Renowned physicist alarmed by 'unheard of' number of scientists dying or vanishing now on White House's radar April 18, 2026
  Multiple scientists linked to UFO research, nuclear labs and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have mysteriously vanished or died in recent years.
• Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation April 18, 2026
  The CULEX focuses on building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills rather than testing Air Force and Space Force cadets with a pass-or-fail system.
• Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024 April 18, 2026
  Washington authorities confirmed skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey Athay, 33, who went missing nearly a year and a half ago.
• Two boys dead after illegal immigrant from Mexico allegedly drove drunk and hit them on a sidewalk April 17, 2026
  ICE lodged a detainer for an illegal immigrant from Mexico who allegedly caused a deadly DUI crash that killed two boys riding bikes in South Carolina.
• Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Brian Hooker's release, Tyler Robinson's ATF report, DNA in Guthrie case April 17, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

Tech News

• Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe April 20, 2026
  Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.
• White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model April 18, 2026
  The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
• Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI April 17, 2026
  The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
• What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? April 17, 2026
  The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
• Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? April 16, 2026
  Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
• Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses April 16, 2026
  It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
• Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack April 15, 2026
  The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
• Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks April 15, 2026
  The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman April 14, 2026
  The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
• Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? April 13, 2026
  With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
• GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact April 13, 2026
  The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
• Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors April 13, 2026
  With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
• OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail April 10, 2026
  San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
• Tech Life April 7, 2026
  Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech Life March 31, 2026
  Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
• Tech Life March 30, 2026
  Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
• Tech Now March 21, 2026
  Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Political News

• US military announces another deadly strike against 'narco-terrorists' April 20, 2026
  The United States struck a vessel that was participating in "narco-trafficking operations," killing three men in the attack, according to SOUTHCOM.
• DOJ demands 865K Detroit ballots, threatening possible legal action April 20, 2026
  Michigan and the Trump DOJ clash over a demand for 865,000 ballots from Wayne County, with state officials calling the request baseless and political.
• Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding April 20, 2026
  Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott faced criticism after a resurfaced video showed her recounting a role in a satanist couple's church wedding.
• After Supreme Court blow, Trump admin launches $166B tariff refund portal April 20, 2026
  The Trump administration launched a new system to refund $166 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down the levies as unlawful this year.
• NRCC reporting record $47.1 million quarter, record $28.1 million raised in March April 20, 2026
  Republicans report a record $47.1 million first quarter haul, with the NRCC saying it outraised Democrats for five straight quarters before midterms.
• GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme April 20, 2026
  GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya targets Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison over an alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in her Minnesota Senate bid.
• California regulators kill charity fireworks for America’s 250th, sparking outrage April 19, 2026
  A Long Beach businessman claims the California Coastal Commission denied his fireworks permit despite years of spotless environmental studies and reports.
• Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins April 19, 2026
  The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins.
• Trump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks 'tough guy' IRGC April 19, 2026
  President Donald Trump mocks Iran for claiming a Strait of Hormuz blockade already in place and warns of devastating strikes if Tehran rejects a deal with the U.S.
• Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump April 19, 2026
  Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.
• Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video April 19, 2026
  Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.
• Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime April 18, 2026
  Marco Rubio says the U.S. is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations tied to the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship.
• Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran April 18, 2026
  Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump at a progressive conference in Spain, calling him a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" with "no exit plan" for the conflict with Iran.
• Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report April 18, 2026
  Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is not a millionaire, blaming accountants after her financial disclosure was amended from up to $30 million in assets.
• US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships April 18, 2026
  The U.S. Navy released photos of meals aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.
• Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report April 18, 2026
  California's $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS went undisclosed for months, even as the state projected a $3 billion fiscal deficit.
• Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs April 18, 2026
  President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the FDA to accelerate their review of "psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs."
• Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims April 18, 2026
  Justice Kagan allegedly yelled at Justice Breyer so loudly the "wall was shaking" during the 2022 Dobbs leak crisis, a new book by Hemingway says.
• BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year April 18, 2026
  Rising Middle East tensions are pushing up energy prices, driving beef and propane costs higher and making your summer barbecue more expensive this year.
• Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits April 18, 2026
  OUTnewcomers, a queer advocacy group, offers LGBTQ immigrants in Boston up to $500 in wellness allowances for yoga, haircuts and other services.

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

• 'Devastating' fire hits protected nesting site April 20, 2026
  Conservationists say the fire on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.
• Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company April 20, 2026
  Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
• Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company April 20, 2026
  Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
• 'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say April 19, 2026
  Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.
• 'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided April 19, 2026
  People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.
• How the battle for Bempton's birds was won April 19, 2026
  Campaigners fought to stop day-trippers shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.
• Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions April 18, 2026
  Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.
• 'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey April 17, 2026
  The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
• Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife April 17, 2026
  Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
• Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026
  The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
• Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' April 16, 2026
  The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
• Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment April 16, 2026
  The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
• BBC Inside Science April 16, 2026
  What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
• Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero April 15, 2026
  The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
• Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero April 15, 2026
  The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
• Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of April 14, 2026
  A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
• Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of April 14, 2026
  A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
• New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea April 14, 2026
  Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
• The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species April 12, 2026
  Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
• Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing April 11, 2026
  The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

People In The News

• Joseph Duggar’s own words could come back to haunt him in child molestation case: experts April 20, 2026
  Joseph Duggar heads to court as legal experts say his own admission of impure intentions with a minor could become key evidence in his criminal case.
• Johnny Knoxville shocks suburbs with epic explosion that Southern California locals mistook for plane crash April 20, 2026
  Johnny Knoxville says a massive explosion that shocked Simi Valley residents was part of filming for the final "Jackass" movie, wrapping 26 years of stunts.
• Natasha Lyonne jokes her plane removal was a ‘performance art piece’ after bizarre incident April 20, 2026
  Natasha Lyonne addresses her Delta flight removal with humor at a Planned Parenthood gala, joking about her "performance art piece" and "kooky times."
• 'Facts of Life' star reveals cancer battle after social media hiatus April 19, 2026
  "Facts of Life" star Mindy Cohn revealed she secretly battled cancer and shared a hospital photo on social media to thank her nurses and oncology surgeon.
• The Strokes end Coachella weekend two set with politically charged video targeting CIA and US government April 19, 2026
  The Strokes appeared to take aim at the U.S. government during Coachella, closing their set with a video referencing the CIA, Gaza and Iran bombings.
• Jane Seymour continues her 75th birthday celebration with her 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' co-stars April 19, 2026
  Jane Seymour marked her 75th birthday with a western-themed party featuring a reunion with her "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" co-stars, including Joe Lando.
• ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star Jon Hamm admits he showed his real butt in nude scene April 19, 2026
  Jon Hamm reveals whether he used a body double on "Your Friends and Neighbors" and reflects on his journey as a self-described late bloomer in Hollywood.
• Jennifer Aniston reacts to ex-husband Justin Theroux's baby announcement April 19, 2026
  Jennifer Aniston reacted to ex-husband Justin Theroux's newborn baby announcement on Instagram, liking the post he shared with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom.
• Oprah Winfrey to Kim Kardashian: How Bing Crosby inspired the ‘Canadian tuxedo’ as stars keep the trend alive April 19, 2026
  Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway have embraced the denim on denim Canadian tuxedo trend on and off the red carpet.
• Susan Lucci says a Playboy magazine tipped her off she lost coveted Bond girl role April 19, 2026
  Susan Lucci says she lost the Bond girl role to this Hollywood actress, realizing it when she spotted a Playboy cover in the makeup room of "All My Children."
• ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson Huff admits ‘fears’ over putting her kids on reality TV April 19, 2026
  Sadie Robertson Huff defends filming "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" with her kids, saying her own childhood on the show inspired the full-circle decision.
• Billy Ray Cyrus gushes over 'beautiful girlfriend' Elizabeth Hurley after Olivier Awards red carpet April 19, 2026
  Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus made a stylish red carpet appearance together at the Olivier Awards, where Hurley presented best new musical.
• Mark Wahlberg admits Hollywood fame comes with ‘baggage’ for his kids April 19, 2026
  Mark Wahlberg discusses the "baggage" of being a celebrity's child and how he stays a "normal dad" to his four kids despite his Hollywood fame.
• Nicole Kidman recalls being alone in Venice the night she learned her mother had died April 19, 2026
  Nicole Kidman opens up about her mother's death, her harrowing night alone in Venice and her newfound plans to become a death doula after loss.
• Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged burglar at his home after wife Barbara Palvin spotted intruder: reports April 19, 2026
  Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged intruder to the ground and held him until police arrived after wife Barbara Palvin spotted him on their property.
• Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old April 18, 2026
  Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father in self-defense, detailing the harrowing events in a New York Times interview.
• Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty says he'd 'probably be dead' without his wife Julie April 18, 2026
  John Fogerty credits his wife Julie for saving his life after alcohol abuse during his legal fight over Creedence Clearwater Revival song rights.
• Lori Loughlin and daughter Olivia Jade stun on red carpet as fans can't get over their resemblance April 18, 2026
  "Full House" star Lori Loughlin, 61, and her look-alike daughter Olivia Jade, 26, turned heads on the red carpet with their striking resemblance.
• Morgan Wallen pokes fun at Ella Langley’s onstage mix-up, then repeats it April 18, 2026
  Ella Langley says Morgan Wallen teased her for forgetting lyrics onstage until he made the same mistake during their final duet performance together.
• Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73 April 18, 2026
  Country Music Hall of Famer Don Schlitz, songwriter behind hits for Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and The Judds, has died at age 73 in Nashville.

Environmental News

• BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs April 20, 2026
  BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.
• iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know April 19, 2026
  Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.
• You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that April 19, 2026
  More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.
• Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon April 19, 2026
  China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.
• The one thing scammers check before targeting you online April 18, 2026
  Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.
• Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting April 18, 2026
  Mexico is building the Coatlicue supercomputer to deliver sharper weather forecasts and earlier storm warnings and support for artificial intelligence research.
• How scammers target grieving victims through online games April 17, 2026
  Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring April 17, 2026
  The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
• Is Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI getting too smart? April 17, 2026
  Meta's new Muse Spark AI model powers multimodal image recognition, parallel task handling and a dedicated shopping mode across its apps and AI glasses.
• Meta employee accused of accessing private images April 16, 2026
  A former Meta employee is accused of accessing around 30,000 private Facebook photos by allegedly bypassing internal security systems. What to know now.
• New FBI warning reveals phishing attacks hitting private chats April 16, 2026
  A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.
• 5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices April 15, 2026
  Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.
• Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens April 15, 2026
  Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups with built-in safety controls.
• Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password April 14, 2026
  A strong Wi-Fi password is not enough to keep your online activity private. Learn why a VPN is essential to encrypt your connection and block ISP tracking.
• Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US April 14, 2026
  Phone-free restaurants are growing across the U.S., with bars and eateries asking diners to put devices away. Gen Z is driving the shift, per a 2025 survey.
• AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns April 13, 2026
  Microsoft Threat Intelligence says cybercriminals are using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack to move faster and scale their operations.
• Smart travel safety tips before your next trip April 13, 2026
  Heading abroad? Lock down your phone security, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and prevent surprise charges with these essential international travel tech tips.
• Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans April 12, 2026
  Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.
• Toyota joins hydrogen truck alliance push April 12, 2026
  Toyota teams up with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to scale hydrogen fuel-cell technology for heavy-duty trucks through the Cellcentric partnership.
• Remove your personal info from the web; stop it from coming back April 11, 2026
  Struggling to remove personal information from data broker and people search sites? Here's a complete guide to taking back control of your online privacy.

Entertainment News

• 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 surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves April 12, 2026
  Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?
• The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens April 10, 2026
  Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.
• 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans April 9, 2026
  Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
• Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England April 7, 2026
  The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
• Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools April 4, 2026
  NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.
• Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row April 1, 2026
  The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".
• British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University March 31, 2026
  Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.
• Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test March 30, 2026
  The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
• Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns March 29, 2026
  The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
• Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told March 27, 2026
  New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

Health News

• 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.
• 'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis' April 20, 2026
  Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
• Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? April 18, 2026
  Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
• Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? April 18, 2026
  Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
• Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% April 17, 2026
  A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
• 'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents April 17, 2026
  Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
• Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth April 17, 2026
  Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
• Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? April 17, 2026
  Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
• World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle April 17, 2026
  England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
• Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first April 17, 2026
  People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
• 'Men should discuss their feelings more' April 17, 2026
  Men should discuss their feelings more
• Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life April 17, 2026
  People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
• Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness April 17, 2026
  Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.
• Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity April 17, 2026
  Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
• Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines April 16, 2026
  During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
• Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report April 16, 2026
  Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
• Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report April 16, 2026
  Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
• Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report April 16, 2026
  Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
• What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 16, 2026
  The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
• What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? April 16, 2026
  The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

Middle East News

• Thousands urge Israeli media to skip state Independence Day ceremony, air civilian alternative April 20, 2026
  The campaign was launched by Yotam Kipnis, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri who lost both his parents and several relatives in the October 7.
• Philippines, US launch drills near Taiwan, test readiness under real-world conditions April 20, 2026
  Launching the exercises, Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner said their purpose was to reaffirm the strength of their alliance and their responsibility to secure the region.
• Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF announce joint bust of global Iranian terror network, including in Azerbaijan April 20, 2026
  Top Iranian leaders of the network from Unit 4000 of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence were killed during the recent Israeli-US war against Iran.
• Qatar facing 'strategic shock' in energy, influence crisis in wake of Iran war April 20, 2026
  During the war, Qatar faced around 700 Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US bases on its territory. Although no civilian casualties were reported, its economy faced devastating impacts.
• State indicts Kafr Kassem man over alleged role in Gaza smuggling scheme April 20, 2026
  According to the prosecution, Badir was a central figure in transactions that allegedly moved prohibited goods into Gaza between August and December 2025 for major financial gain.
• Israeli officials attend Sa-nur settlement reestablishment ceremony April 20, 2026
  Samaria Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan, who was among the residents evacuated from Sa-Nur in 2005, was among the 16 families who took up residence anew in the settlement on Sunday.
• Two more Israelis charged in Iran spy case amid expanding online recruitment drive April 20, 2026
  The arrest is the latest in a growing list of cases in which Israeli authorities say Iranian handlers used social media and messaging platforms to make contact with Israelis.
• ‘I never knew my father’: Avichai Ayubi on loss, Israel’s orphaned generation, and moving forward April 20, 2026
  Avichai was born five months after his father's death. But that is not to say his father's presence has not played an important role in his life.
• What is real? Iran’s conflicting messages and Trump’s confusing stance April 20, 2026
  Join Shir Perets to understand the conflicting reports surrounding Iran, the US, and the continued Middle East tensions.
• WATCH: IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon April 20, 2026
  The IDF additionally released a warning to civilians in southern Lebanon, urging them not to move south of certain villages due to ongoing operations against Hezbollah.
• ‘Their legacy commands us’: IDF chief marks Remembrance Day with call for unity, resolve April 20, 2026
  Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir says fallen soldiers "remain with us in every step" as Israel marks its third remembrance day since the October 7 massacre.
• Beersheba woman killed, eight-year-old severely injured in domestic stabbing attack April 20, 2026
  Beersheba police responded to the incident, arrested the woman’s husband for the murder, and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
• Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes April 20, 2026
  The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
• 'I feel like we failed' to bring Gaza hostages home, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tells CBS's 60 Minutes April 20, 2026
  "What we were fighting for did happen. We got all these people home, not the way we wanted. We wanted them home, alive, but they had come home," she told Anderson Cooper.
• From grief to action: Ensuring the sacrifices of Israel’s fallen are not in vain - editorial April 20, 2026
  This Remembrance Day is not only about honoring those who have fallen, but also about ensuring next year does not look like the last.
• Netanyahu: Iran would have achieved nuclear bomb if Israel had not attacked over past 15 months April 20, 2026
  Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that this would be "the beginning of the end for the Jewish people" during a meeting with the torchlighters for Israel's 78th Independence Day ceremony. 
• WATCH: US Marines rappel onto Iranian-flagged vessel Touska after six-hour standoff at sea April 19, 2026
  Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, condemned the US for attacking one of its vessels, and vowed to retaliate.
• IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic April 19, 2026
  Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decried the incident, labeling it “grave and disgraceful” and extending an apology to Christians who felt hurt by the incident. 
• The facade of national identity: Israel's Independence Day reflection - opinion April 19, 2026
  Independence Day becomes a stage for Israel’s unresolved conflict between individual freedom and collective belonging.
• Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message April 19, 2026
  Ben-Gurion recognized early on what became a well-known reality in the following decades: front lines that reach population centers, and the home front becoming a critical component of the war.

BBC News

• Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
  The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
• US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
  The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
• Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
  Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
• Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
  Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
• French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
  President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
• BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
  BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
• What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
  Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.
• Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria
  Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.
• UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
  Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.
• A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks
  Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?
• What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
• Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
  The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.
• BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
  Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
• Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
  BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
• Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
  The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
• Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say
  Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.
• Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says
  The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
• Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack
  The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
• The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
  BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
• Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
  The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

Financial News

• The Iran crisis has not yet peaked April 20, 2026
  The war is currently more likely to escalate than to be resolved by negotiation
• Japan downgrades tsunami warning after strong earthquake April 20, 2026
  No reports of major damage from waves that hit north-eastern coastline after magnitude 7.4 tremor
• Reform UK says it will deport at least 200,000 refugees April 20, 2026
  Nigel Farage’s party has looked to Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown as a model
• Starmer was told to vet Mandelson before appointing him April 20, 2026
  Revelation comes ahead of PM addressing Commons about officials’ failure to share findings of security checks
• The Mandelson affair is about the government’s judgment, not process April 20, 2026
  Discussion of vetting and procedure is part of the excuse but not the core of the difficulty
• Iran says it has not decided whether to attend peace talks with US April 20, 2026
  Oil rises 5 per cent as Tehran also threatens to retaliate for US seizure of cargo ship
• Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns April 20, 2026
  Stockholm’s military intelligence head says Moscow is manipulating data to make its economy look better
• AI boom poised to be ‘massively disinflationary’, Northern Trust says April 20, 2026
  Head of financial services group’s $1.4tn asset management division expects new tech to unleash huge productivity gains
• Ukraine’s drone pilots hit Russian targets from 500km away April 20, 2026
  New internet-based guidance system allows operation of unmanned aerial vehicles far from battlefield
• Out of office, still hyper-responsive  April 20, 2026
  Once established by professional training, the addictive pull of screens, newsfeeds and email replies is impossible to shake

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
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