Headlines for April 23, 2026
Iran Says It’s Collecting Tolls for Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz, Senate Republicans Defeat Iran War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time, Pentagon Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan After Clashes with Hegseth, Despite Ceasefire, Israel Kills 5 in Lebanon, Including Journalist Amal Khalil, FBI Launched Probe of New York Times ReporterContinue Reading
The mystery of two CIA agents’ deaths in Mexico — and what it reveals about America’s shadow war
Revelations about the presence of CIA agents at a drug raid are causing an uproar in Mexico, Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor’s Numbers, April 2026 Update
Summary Under President Traitor 47’s second term: Job growth slowed, with a total of 369,000 jobs created as of March. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. Inflation worsened a bit, and gasoline prices increased after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Average weekly earnings of private-sector workers, adjusted for inflation, roseContinue Reading
This startup wants AI to police the media. But who gets to judge the truth?
A new startup has a radical plan: bring disputed news stories before an artificial-intelligence-powered tribunal that will rule on whether the claims are true or false. Objection — founded by Aron D’Souza and backed by Peter Thiel, both of whom were involved in one of the most contentious media lawsuitsContinue Reading
Kalshi suspends 3 political candidates for betting on their own races
Kalshi, a prediction market, suspended and fined three political candidates who it says bet on their own races. While one apologized, another said he got caught on purpose to showcase flaws in the betting platform. These candidates were identified as Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas, Mark Moran of Virginia and MattContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV urges US and Iran to return to talks after ‘chaotic situation’
Pope Leo XIV urged the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war Thursday and condemned capital punishment, in a wide-ranging press conference en route home from his trip to Africa. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
At This Minnesota Prison, A New Housing Experiment Transformed Life Inside
The outdated facility is slated for closure in 2029—but many still housed there now benefit from greater autonomy and rehabilitative programs., Read MoreContinue Reading
This Arbor Day, Let’s Move Past the Myths
We need policies that enhance water supplies, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies., Read MoreContinue Reading
DHS earmarks millions for smart glasses for immigration agents
ACLU attorneys fear the use of facial recognition technology could be invasive to Americans and migrants alike., ACLU attorneys fear the use of facial recognition technology could be invasive to Americans and migrants alike., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
Microsoft said it was offering voluntary buyouts to thousands of its U.S. employees., Microsoft said it was offering voluntary buyouts to thousands of its U.S. employees., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Industry Insider Seeks to Eviscerate U.S. Forest Service
As the country hurtles toward a potentially record-setting fire season, a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to drastically resize and restructure the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) would effectively eviscerate key research and protections for the nation’s public lands, according to a new report released today by PublicContinue Reading
The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint
Skip to content Watch Live British Broadcasting Corporation Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Documentaries Watch Live More on this story. 6 hours ago Alcohol Health Beer, from the BBC Read MoreContinue Reading
Johnson Leaders Honored by National Space Club & Foundation
The 2026 award recipients at the 69th Annual Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner at the Washington Hilton on March 13, 2026. National Space Club & Foundation The National Space Club & Foundation announced its annual award recipients March 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Two dedicated leaders from NASA’s Johnson Space Center wereContinue Reading