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Monday, April 13, 2026 2:30 PM ET

World News

CBC News

Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

Gulf News - 29 minutes ago

The US military says the blockade applies to all ships leaving or docking at Iran's ports

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NBC News

Oil prices surge as U.S. begins blockade of Iran's ports

NBC News - 19 minutes ago

Stocks were trading roughly flat, highliting the persistent optimism among markets that the war could be diffused in the near-term.

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Aljazeera

PM-in-waiting Peter Magyar lays out vision for Hungary after ousting Orban

Aljazeera - 51 minutes ago

World watching to see which way Hungary will head once Viktor Orban's 'illiberal' regime ends its 16-year reign.

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New York Post

Here's how the US blockade of Strait of Hormuz will likely work after peace talks fail

New York Post - 55 minutes ago

The US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has gone into effect Monday morning after peace talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend, with the US now taking aim at halting Tehran's ports.

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Politics News

The Nation

Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo

The Nation - 43 minutes ago

He’s finally met someone he can’t bully.

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Daily Express

Iran-US war live: Trump insists Tehran wants deal as US blockade in Hormuz begins

Independent UK - 24 minutes ago

Vessels will be subject to ‘interception, diversion and capture’ the US military warned as oil prices hit nearly $150 a barrel

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CBS News

House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations

CBS News - 3 minutes ago

The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.

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Independent UK

Hungary elections live: World reacts after Trump ally Orban ousted in landslide

Independent UK - 4 hours ago

German chancellor said result showed Europe was not on an ‘inevitable path’ to authoritarian rule

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Oil prices are back around US$100 per barrel on Monday after 21 hours of ceasefire talks failed to end the U.S.-Iran war war. But U.S. stocks are nevertheless holding steady in an indication that Wall Street still sees a chance of both sides avoiding a worst-case scenario for the global economy.

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CBS News

Stock sink, oil prices jump as U.S. prepares to blockade Strait of Hormuz

CBS News - 3 minutes ago

Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.

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CBS News

Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance

CBS News - 4 hours ago

To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.

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Channel NewsAsia

Chris White’s Top Picks for April 13, 2026

CTV News - 25 minutes ago

Top picks from Chris White, Head of Research, 5i Research

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Technology

CBS News

What to know about Anthropic's new AI model and its stark warning

CBS News - 3 minutes ago

Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."

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Breitbart

OpenAI Boss Sam Altman's San Francisco Home Targeted in Second Attack in 3 Days

Breitbart - 2 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco residence was struck by a second apparent attack early Sunday morning, just two days after a man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the property, according to San Francisco police.

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ABC News

NASA Artemis II astronaut shares emotional post after historic Moon mission

International The News - 4 hours ago

The Artemis II mission has successfully concluded, opening a new chapter in human spaceflight and deep space exploration. The 10-day mission travelled a record distance of 406,773 km from Earth and...

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CNBC

The Trump administration is getting angry as EU Big Tech fines top $7 billion in 2 years

CNBC - 3 days ago

The European Commission and Trump administration are increasingly clashing over the bloc's actions against U.S. tech companies.

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Sports Headlines

Daily Mail

'I don't make it easy': How Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters

ESPN - 31 minutes ago

After seeing a six-shot lead erased Saturday and falling behind early Sunday, McIlroy still found a way to secure his second green jacket.

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Daily Mail

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak - Bay to Bay News

Bay to Bay News - 3 hours ago

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of …

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Times of India

Biggest need for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft - CBS Sports

CBS News - 3 hours ago

Each team's biggest weakness ahead of the draft

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UPI

Spurs' Cristian Romero out for season; status for World Cup unclear - UPI.com

UPI - 28 minutes ago

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is out for Premier League season due to knee injury. His status for the World Cup is also in limbo.

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Entertainment News

Daily Mail

Justin Bieber deported? Karoline Leavitt drops Coachella video amid rumors

International The News - 2 hours ago

Justin Bieber delivered a low-key headlining set at Coachella on Saturday night, opting for a stripped-back performance with minimal stage design and no backup dancers. He sat for around 30...

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CBC News

Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest | CBC News

CBC News - 47 minutes ago

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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UPI

Watch: Colman Domingo plays fashion-criticizing crime witness on 'SNL' - UPI.com

UPI - 2 hours ago

"Fear the Walking Dead," "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons" actor Colman Domingo guest hosted this weekend's edition of "Saturday Night Live."

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Gulf News

Sachin Tendulkar pays emotional tribute to Asha Bhosle

Gulf News - 4 hours ago

A visibly moved Sachin Tendulkar bids farewell to Asha Bhosle, the Guinness record-holding icon whose eight-decade music career shaped Hindi cinema.

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Odd/Weird News

Daily Express

Why TikTokkers are eating mini clay pots in bizarre trend — and what they can do to your body

New York Post - 1 day ago

Viral videos show users filling miniature clay pots with lime juice, dusting them in Tajín and eating them whole like a crunchy, earthy snack.

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Live Science

Cotton-top tamarin twins born at Texas zoo - UPI.com

UPI - 1 hour ago

The San Antonio Zoo announced the births of two critically endangered cotton-top tamarin twins in its Neotropica area.

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Daily Express

Pranksters Suspend Car Shell On Rock Face Above British Columbia Highway

Huffington Post - 6 days ago

Authorities are urging people to stay away from the red Volkswagen Beetle shell while workers remove it from its precarious resting place.

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UPI

Loose wallaby tours Ohio college campus - UPI.com

UPI - 2 days ago

Local authorities descended on an Ohio college Friday morning when an escaped wallaby went hopping through campus.

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