2026 saw the hottest March ever recorded in the continental U.S.
This was the hottest March ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., going back 132 years. Climate change is driving up temperatures, and making intense wildfires more likely.Continue Reading
What to plant (and what to remove) in California’s new ‘Zone Zero’ fire-safety proposal
After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a compromise.Continue Reading
White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles plans to sound out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company’s new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy…Continue Reading
Dave Chappelle says he resents GOP’s use of his jokes | Batya!
Comedian Dave Chappelle said in a recent interview that jokes he has made about people in the transgender community were taken too far by Republicans. Chappelle said he believes the GOP has used a “weaponized” version of his comedy for political purposes. NewsNation’s Paula Froelich joins “Batya!” to discuss. NewsNationContinue Reading
AI Could Create A Massive Problem For Valve’s Steam
Two trends that I’m very interested in are about to collide and it’s going to be a mess. By now, some of you will be tired of my calling for a more nuanced discussion about the use of AI and machine learning tools in the video game industry. I getContinue Reading
Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites
Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall., Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall. The United States has proposed plans to rebuild Rafah, a city in southern Gaza that was flattened by two years of IsraeliContinue Reading
DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight., After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and rival M23 rebels have agreed to easeContinue Reading
Rural Nebraska Dialysis Unit Closes Despite the State’s $219M in Rural Health Funding
A rural Nebraska dialysis unit that was hemorrhaging money closed, upending patients’ lives. That’s despite a federal rural health program that granted the state more than $200 million this year to improve health care in rural communities…Read MoreContinue Reading
Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor Signs Bill Extending Controversial Surveillance Powers Until April 30
Critics are concerned about its impact on civil liberties., Read MoreContinue Reading
Construction May Continue On The Traitor’s Ballroom For Now, Appeals Court Says
The panel scheduled a hearing for June 5 to review the case., Read MoreContinue Reading
How the death of middlebrow culture led to The Traitor’s barbarism
commentary All the cool people hated middle-class suburban culture — but it looks a lot better compared to what came next Published April 19, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) (Illustration by Salon / Getty Images / SOPA Images) Those of us of a certain age can remember the middle-class suburban home ofContinue Reading
Fire in Malaysia displaces thousands of people
Fire in Malaysia displaces thousands of people, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading