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Trump dragging Americans 'into hell' – Iranian parliament speaker

Iran’s parliament speaker has warned that US President Donald Trump’s threat could turn the lives of ordinary Americans into “living hell”

Russia Today - World - 12 minutes ago

Mediators pushing for 45-day truce in Iran war – Axios

The US, Iran, and several regional mediators are reportedly discussing a potential 45-day truce as Donald Trump’s deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz expires on Tuesday

Russia Today - World - 12 minutes ago

Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened "devastating" retaliation, after U.S. President Donald Trump's expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 44 minutes ago

Letters to the Editor, April 6th: On Wood Quay and offices, Iran war fallout and in the name of the fada

Rather than walking away from this challenge, our largest local authority should be leading the way

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 hour ago

Oil Prices Breach $111 as Trump's Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Nears

The United States military may target Iran’s power plants and bridges this week if Tehran does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president has warned.

Epoch Times - World - 3 hours ago

Asia markets brace for Trump's promised assault on Iranian infrastructure

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose, bonds fell and stocks were mixed at the start of trading in Asia on Monday (Apr 6) as US President Donald Trump vowed "hell" if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Trump's

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

Trump's Easter F-bomb outburst reveals his desperation

The US president’s latest outburst speaks to a commander-in-chief who is flailing and does not give the impression of someone with a calm, steady hand on the trigger.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump's desperation shows as he demands Iran 'open the f---in' strait'

The US president’s latest outburst speaks to a commander-in-chief who is flailing and does not give the impression of someone with a calm, steady hand on the trigger.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 6 hours ago

U.S. military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

WASHINGTON — Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the United States that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic’s continue

The Columbian - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Israel allows up to 100 worshippers at Western Wall amid war restrictions

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Supreme Court on Sunday (Apr 5) authorised an increase in the number of worshippers allowed at the Western Wall to 100, up from 50 imposed under wartim

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Aid groups: Iran war keeps food, medicine from reaching millions

TEL AVIV, Israel — Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need and that the suffering will

The Columbian - US News - 9 hours ago

Dems' anti-Trump Easter message backfires as their Joe Biden snub sparks humiliating throwback

Democrats openly reminisced about Easter under former President Barack Obama, skipping over the party's more recent president, Joe Biden, in a move that set social media ablaze.

New York Post - Politics - 9 hours ago

Trump Says Kurds Kept Guns Meant for Iran Protesters—Report

President Trump addressed several major developments around negotiations with Tehran.

Newsweek - World - 10 hours ago

Trump: Rescue of Second F-15 Airman in Iran Was 'Easter Miracle'

President Donald Trump is calling the rescue of the second airman from the downed F-15E in Iran on Saturday an "Easter miracle."

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

'If Your Children Are Watching, Be Warned': Here's How Networks Covered Trump's F-Word To Iran

Some hosts avoided reading the president's expletive use verbatim on TV while others freely dropped it, breaking from tradition to stress the president's unprecedented behavior.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon -- The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

BBC News - US News - 11 hours ago

Trump tells Iran 'open the F-in' Strait, you crazy b--ds,' — he warns of new strikes and says 'praise be to Allah'

President Trump kicked off Easter Sunday with a foul-mouthed tirade against Iran and praising Allah — warning the regime to "open the f—in'" Strait of Hormuz or else he will ensure the Islamic...

New York Post - Politics - 12 hours ago

Wes Moore: Trump's Prioritize Military Spending Over Domestic Programs Is 'Nonsense'

Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) said President Donald Trump prioritizing military spending over domestic programs was "nonsense." | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 13 hours ago

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election -- The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

BBC News - World - 13 hours ago

Pope Leo issues antiwar message in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide at a time of war in the Middle East, Ukraine and elsewhere.

Los Angeles Times - World - 13 hours ago

"The Kurds Kept Them" Trump reveals secret US weapons plan in Iran

ALBAWABA - According to U.S. President Donald Trump, Washington previously provided firearms to anti-government demonstrators in Iran via Kurdish middle

Albawaba - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

House GOP Holds DHS Hostage for More ICE Funding -- Despite the new Trump-backed deal, the shutdown will drag on until House Republicans can secure even more money for ICE and Border Patrol.

Despite the new Trump-backed deal, the shutdown will drag on until House Republicans can secure even more money for ICE and Border Patrol.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

One year of tariff fallout -- Heather Digby Parton -- Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump's ratings are down — and he doesn't care

Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump’s ratings are down — and he doesn’t care

Salon - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon. The statements came after a second US airman was rescued. DW has the latest.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Golf -- Oliver Brown: Tiger, Trump and sport's most disturbing soap opera

The horror of Tiger Woods’ car crash was that it felt so eerily familiar. As police converged on sedate Florida streets to discover his Range Rover flung o...

Independent.ie - Sports - 16 hours ago

Trump, Israel pile up pressure on Iran after daring airman rescue

Six weeks into the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, there was little progress toward peace Sunday, when Donald Trump ramped up anti-Tehran rhetoric and announced...

Daily Sabah - World - 16 hours ago

Exclusive: Trump reacts to 'Easter Miracle' rescue of downed U.S. airman

In a text message to Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, President Trump reacts to U.S. forces safely rescuing the second F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran on Friday.

NBC News - Politics - 17 hours ago

Turkish Cabinet convenes to discuss fallout of war

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday will chair a Cabinet meeting. The meeting’s main agenda will be ongoing conflicts in the region and other...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 17 hours ago

US rescues airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure

The airman was the second member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran said on Friday was brought down by its air defences.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 18 hours ago

Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff on Sunday. In his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing he called for world leaders to wage peace, not war.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Toilet Troubles Plague Artemis II as It Speeds Toward the Moon

The Artemis II crew are ready for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts, but one problem remains. The onboard toilet is giving them trouble. Again.

Breitbart - Technology - 18 hours ago

Easter in Jerusalem disrupted by war and restrictions at Holy Sepulchre

JERUSALEM — In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where the faithful commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.

Manila Times - World - 19 hours ago

ICE Detains Iranian General's Relatives in Los Angeles as Trump White House Purges Green Cards Tied to Tehran

The US has arrested the niece of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Los Angeles, following the revocation of her green card by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

International Business Times - World - 19 hours ago

AI Central in US-Iran 2026 War as Targeting Systems Speed Strikes but Spark Accuracy and Ethics

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a defining feature of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, enabling rapid targeting and a high tempo of strikes that military officials describe as unprecedented, though questions persist about the technology's precision and the human costs

International Business Times - Technology - 19 hours ago

Serbia thwarts plot to bomb Russia-Hungary gas pipeline – Vucic

The Serbian authorities have discovered bombs planted near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline on the Hungarian border, Vucic has said

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

Americans are feeling the Iran war's economic pain with hints of worse ahead

Rising energy bills, interest rates and supply shortfalls may be warnings of worse to come.

Boston Globe - Business - 20 hours ago

Tiger Woods & Vanessa Trump: MAGA Dating Drama, Explained -- Woods has been dating Don Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa, for more than a year. And after the golfer's DUI car crash, he immediately called the president.

Woods has been dating Don Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa, for more than a year. And after the golfer’s DUI car crash, he immediately called the president.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Hezbollah hits Israeli warship with a cruise missile off Lebanese coast

ALBAWABA- Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it struck an Israeli warship with a cruise missile about 68 nautical miles (80 km) off the Lebanese coast,

Albawaba - World - 20 hours ago

Irish Business -- Women account for most of exodus from Ireland's tech sector, with Trump's anti-DEI push and WFH curbs among factors blamed

The decline in Ireland’s technology workforce has disproportionately hit women, with AI disruption, Donald Trump’s anti-diversity push and return-to-office...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Award-winning outdoor sauna seeks permanent home in popular Welsh resort

Hwyl Outdoor Sauna has become a valued wellbeing facility that benefits both residents and visitors

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Trump says US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time' Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war. 03/04/2026

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

Euronews - World - 23 hours ago

Economic, fuel-price shocks to be felt long after war in Middle East ends, government warns

The warning of lingering shocks comes as the NSW and WA governments announced measures to tighten monitoring of fuel retailers.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Trump says US airman rescued after dramatic Iran operation

The US president revealed late on Saturday that the stranded serviceman, a colonel, had been recovered after surviving days behind enemy lines

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal

TEHRAN — President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it 'one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.'

Manila Times - World - 1 day ago

Ministers warned of delays in writing EU rules into law as presidency approaches

Correspondence shows Government keen to avoid getting rap on the knuckles from Brussels

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Former UN nuclear watchdog head urges stop to Trump's bombing campaign

CAIRO — A former director of the United Nations nuclear watchdog urged Gulf nations on Saturday to prevent Donald Trump from turning the region into 'a ball of fire' after the US president's latest threat to Tehran.

Manila Times - World - 1 day ago

'Go-it-alone' Trump confronts uncertainties of war -- m read

As the Iran war deepens, Trump’s ‘America alone’ approach faces setbacks, from downed jets and oil shocks to resistance from NATO allies and Republicans.

Gulf News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what's on the budget chopping block

The White House proposes a fiscal year 2027 budget with roughly $1.5 trillion in defense spending and sweeping cuts to key domestic programs.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Company says move amid US-Israel war on Iran comes after a request from the US government.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Trump Reveals 'Many of Iran's Military Leaders' Killed in Strike

President Donald Trump revealed that "many of Iran's Military Leaders" had been killed in a strike, adding that they led the country "poorly."

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Iran war updates: Tehran rejects Trump's 'helpless, nervous' ultimatum

These were the updates about the US-Israeli war on Iran on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Admin Appeals Order Halting White House Ballroom Construction, Citing Security Concerns

Beyond building an expanded facility to host guests, the Trump administration said the White House construction project includes new protective measures.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

New film on risks and rewards of AI -- "CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."

"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump administration arrests relatives of dead Iranian general in Los Angeles

The Trump administration announced the arrests of two Los Angeles-based relatives of Qassem Suleimani, the Iranian general killed in a 2020 drone strike. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the mother and daughter had their U.S. legal status revoked.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

How the war in the Middle East is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada -- Angela Hennessy

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Nick Saban, Other Athletic Leaders Laud Trump's College Sports Executive Order

Athletic leaders are lauding President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at college sports reform, including limiting athletes' years of eligibility and the number of times they can transfer before facing a penalty.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

Champions Cup round-up: Glasgow Warriors hold off brave Bulls to make quarter-finals

Six-time champions Toulouse hammer Bristol; Bath fight back for win over Saracens; Toulon just hold on against Stormers

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

What Trump Has Said About the Missing Airman in Iran

The president’s comments—and silences—are being closely scrutinized as the fate of the missing airman becomes a flashpoint.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash 'Hell'

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or f...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Why Trump must indeed blast Iran's regime back to the Stone Ages

Looking for a negotiated off-ramp is undoubtedly tempting. But there can be no deal with thugs.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Iran war headed to geostrategic impasse, Erdoğan tells NATO chief

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told NATO chief Mark Rutte in a phone call on Saturday that the ongoing war involving Iran is heading toward a...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Society & Policy -- Trump administration proposes massive budget cuts to science

The White House budget proposal would also curb federal payments for scientific publishing

Scientific American - Health - 1 day ago

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Trump has traditionally done well with “I hate everybody” voters. But polling suggests they may help Democrats win in 2026.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Vanessa Trump sparks fans reactions as she rejects rumours of rift with Tiger Woods

Fans have expressed their views after Vanessa Trump dimissed rumours of rift with boyfriend Tiger Woods following his DUI arrest. Hollywood expert Rob Shuter, citing the insiders, had claimed that...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

America's beloved national parks and public lands face a reckoning as President Trump pushes for fossil fuel extraction.

America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the Trump administration pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction.

Deutsche Welle - World - 2 days ago

Trump's latest White House casualty was always on borrowed time

Pam Bondi knew her time as US Attorney General was running out after her botched handling of the Epstein files and her failure to adequately satisfy Donald Trump’s appetite for retribution.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Illinois and other Democrat-led states sue against Trump executive order that tightens mail-in voting

Illinois has joined 23 other Democrat-run states in a lawsuit against a Trump administration executive order. The order would establish a national list of eligible voters and restrict mail-in voting to those on the list.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts

Trump’s proposed budget attacks L.A.'s homelessness agency in push to eliminate a federal program that funds housing and services for homeless Americans.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Defends War In Iran: 'Killing People Around The World For 45-Plus Years'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended the Trump administration's decision to go to war with Iran, saying the Tehran regime has been "killing people around the world for 45-plus years."

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Donald Trump Reacts After F-15 US Fighter Jet Shot Down in Iran

Trump said the downing of a U.S. jet would not affect Iran talks, saying, “It’s war. We’re in war,” in remarks to NBC News.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Trump to Bondi: 'You're fired,' plus a new theory on who may have leaked Bryon Noem photos

President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi and names Deputy AG Todd Blanch as Acting Attorney General. Who might be the next to hold the job of the nation’s top law enforcement official? A...

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

A 'predictable' spike? Democrats cite rising gas prices to criticize President Trump's Iran war planning.

Democratic US Senator Maggie Hassan met with reporters Thursday afternoon outside a busy Mobil gas station on Hanover Street, where regular unleaded was selling for $3.83 per gallon.

Boston Globe - Business - 2 days ago

Trump sets 100 percent drug tariffs on companies that haven't lowered prices

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Boston Globe - Business - 2 days ago

Vanessa Trump Shares 2 Words For Boyfriend Tiger Woods After DUI Arrest

The pro golfer was involved in a rollover crash last Friday and charged with DUI, property damage and refusing to take a urine test.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

Trump Budget Request Aims to Boost Defense Spending to $1.5 Trillion

President Donald Trump's budget request calls for Congress to boost defense spending up to $1.5 trillion, the largest increase in decades and signals the administration's interest in raising defense spending over domestic spending.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies

Europe and Asia are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict, as global oil and gas supplies are plunged into turmoil

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump admin targets microplastics in food, water under MAHA agenda

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel reports on an interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one – half the station has them'

TV companies can wring their hands in indignation all they like, but it seems unlikely that any sense of guilt will deter the Irish public from using dodgy...

Independent.ie - Business - 2 days ago

Car site Edmunds tests a $25K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: 'Technology is terrific'

While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed vehicles.

New York Post - Technology - 2 days ago

What Trump's prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is telling Americans that while his objectives for the war against Iran are nearly achieved, he intends to escalate military operations for at least another two weeks.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

NATO Crisis: European Leaders Prepare to 'Stand Alone' Against Russia as Trump Rifts Grow

European leaders are preparing for a future where the US may no longer be a reliable NATO ally, amid rising tensions and strategic shifts.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending -- President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending - a 42% increase - while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.

President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Iran war is 'the end of American empire' – Tucker Carlson

Trump’s Iran war speech proves the US cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz, marking the end of the American Empire, Tucker Carlson has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump's Iran Ultimatum Nears Deadline With No Breakthrough in Talks as Escalation Looms

Pakistan-mediated talks are showing little progress as the U.S. president signals broader strikes if no deal is reached by April 6.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

US Health Officials Warn Tranquilizer Being Added to Illegal Drugs

Medetomidine is also known as rhino tranq, mede, and dex.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech

Funding for defense startups has ballooned in recent years as militaries scramble to modernize.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Artemis II astronauts describe their journey as they rocket toward the moon

Speaking from the aboard Orion as it throttles toward the moon, the Artemis II crew answered questions about the launch and their space journey so far.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Why Trump's war speech failed: Declaring victory but still bombing Iran back to the 'Stone Ages'

Trump's address on Iran declared victory but promised weeks more bombing, drawing criticism from pundits, European allies, and voters in a recent poll.

Fox News - Politics - 2 days ago

What is Hezbollah and why is it involved in the war in the Middle East?

As fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon is being pulled deeper into a conflict with no obvious end.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Amazon to slap surcharge on sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers that sell on its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran's Bridges and Electric Power Plants

Earlier Thursday, Trump posted a video showing U.S. forces destroying sections of a major bridge running near the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Spring storms bring tornado watches to west burbs, hail, flash flooding and warmer temps to Chicago area

Flooding caused problems near O'Hare Airport, where a ground delay was still in effect Thursday after 10 p.m. leading to an average delay of 55 minutes and 719 canceled flights, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation. Midway Airport was in a ground stop until 11:30 p.m., and saw 10 cancellations with an average delay of just over an hour.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump fires attorney general dogged by Epstein files scandal

US President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general after she was accused of mishandling the Epstein files

Russia Today - World - 3 days ago

Trump to Impose 100 Percent Tariffs on Certain Imported Drugs

Exceptions were granted to lower tariffs to 15 percent for the European Union, Switzerland, Japan, and South Korea, and 10 percent for the UK.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Warner, Schiff probe potential insider trading in government

The lawmakers also cited a recent report that a Pete Hegseth-linked broker sought to make a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense-linked ETF in February.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Kamala Harris Reacts to Trump's Iran Remarks: 'He Has Done Nothing to Address the Needs of the People of America'

Kamala Harris criticized Trump ahead of his Iran address, saying he led us nto an unwanted war and failed to address the needs of Americans.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while U.S. wages war against Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran.

The Columbian - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi after tumultuous 14-month term as attorney general

The announcement follows months of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation that made Bondi the target of angry conservatives even with her close relationship with Trump.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs, with many companies exempt

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices.

CNBC - Health - 3 days ago

Trump Says Pam Bondi Is Out as His Attorney General

Bondi will be replaced by her deputy Todd Blanche, who will serve as acting attorney general.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

What the Epstein Files Say About Trump: Updates

Pam Bondi was reportedly fired, in part, over the botched Epstein files release. So what did DoJ reveal about Trump? Here’s everything we’ve learned.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump: 'Great American Patriot and a loyal friend' Bondi transitioning from AG to a new position

President Donald Trump has released a statement following former Attorney General Pam Bondi's transition to a "important new job in the private sector."

One America News Network - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump speech on Iran war, recent remarks on oil, NATO, daycare costs land with a thud

Trump's meandering speech did little to assuage U.S. allies and world markets concerned about the conflict's ongoing disruptions to the global oil supply.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Reform has brought 'race-baiting' to Holyrood election campaign, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader hit out at the party’s new billboard campaign as well as an earlier advert which directly attacked him.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump's war could see fuel rationing and global recession in 'months'

Prolonged disruption would slow world GDP growth to 1.4 percent in 2026, Oxford Economics warns

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

FTSE 100 Live: Oil price surges on Trump speech, index holds firm

Stock markets are lower and oil prices higher after President Trump’s address on the Iran war broke little new ground.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the Trump administration pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 3 days ago

MoPH marks World Autism Awareness Day, reinforces commitment to inclusion

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 3 days ago

Trump claims King Charles would have stood with US over Iran

Donald Trump said he believes King Charles III would have taken a “very different stand” on the war with Iran

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Iraq War pilots among military experts enabling first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years

Naval aviators are commanding and piloting the Artemis II mission, which aims to pave the way for a moon base and eventually a landing on Mars.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 4 days ago

I Found the Veterans at the Huge Anti-Trump Protest. Their Views on Iran Were Revealing. -- Nick Allison

As one told me, “I’m a former war planner and I still don’t understand what we’re trying to do.”

Slate - Politics - 4 days ago

Iran's war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego memes

Iranian propaganda is also homing in on the war's destabilizing impact on the global economy and energy prices, which have shot up in the U.S.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Eugene Scott -- The latest target in the culture wars

The country’s acceptance of LGBTQ people is facing renewed resistance.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Trump calls U.S. 'STUPID' for birthright citizenship after Supreme Court hearing

Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

CNBC - US News - 4 days ago

Iran war could expose AI's biggest weakness

AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini may feel instant and weightless on your phone, but behind the scenes, they depend on one of the largest infrastructure systems in modern history.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump's politics put off German fans

Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 4 days ago

Donald Trump claims Iran has asked for ceasefire

The US President said forces will be ‘blasting Iran into oblivion’ until the vital shipping lane is reopened

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

Starmer insists 'this is not our war' as Iran weighs up attacking UK bases

British prime minister reveals plan to emerge from Iran crisis 'a stronger and more secure nation', but offers no specifics

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Oil Falls, Stocks Jump on Renewed Hopes of Iran War Ending

Markets rallied after Trump said the United States could leave Iran within weeks, easing fears of a prolonged conflict and supply disruptions.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 days ago

Kenya drought pushes millions toward hunger

What happens when the rains just stop coming? In northern Kenya, millions of people are struggling to find enough basic food and water to survive. Hundreds of thousands are already living in emergency conditions.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 4 days ago

War in the Middle East has cooled enthusiasm of conservatives for an Irish Trump

Cracks are appearing in the so-called ‘conservative’ alliance, nationally and internationally

Irish Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Hegseth lifts suspension of Kid Rock helicopter flyby crews after Trump comments

Kid Rock is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

New Delaware Project Labor Agreement bill introduced as SB 241 halts

Following protests from Delaware construction workers and contractors, Senate Bill 241 will not move forward, despite being released from the Senate Labor Committee March 11.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Iran signals openness to cease-fire as Trump vows short war

Iran signaled conditional willingness to end the conflict with the United States and Israel, saying a cease-fire is possible if guarantees are provided to...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

China poised to reap rewards of global green shift as energy panic grips Asia

The country is not immune from skyrocketing oil prices, but Beijing’s intervention has cushioned the blow at it stands ready to reap the rewards of a potential global surge in the uptake of EVs, batteries and solar.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 6 days ago

Netanyahu accused of "Biggest Theft" from state budget amid "Night Raid" warnings

ALBAWABA - After an overnight session characterized by political tensions and continuous security alarms, Israel's parliament adopted the biggest budget

Albawaba - Business - 6 days ago

Did Israel miscalculate in launching the war on Iran?

Like in other conflicts, Israel launched the war on Iran together with the US without a realistic political plan.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

Why Iran war should make you as afraid of petrochemicals as oil prices

Worried about consumer inflation to come from Strait of Hormuz closure? The economy has one word for you other than oil: plastics.

CNBC - World - 7 days ago

Half of UK households struggling to cover cost of essentials, Which? warns

The Which? Consumer Insight Tracker found that 49% of households are being forced to dip into savings, sell possessions or take other measures.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of the global energy system. Could renewables shield people from the shock?

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of the global energy system as countries remain dependent on fossil fuels. Could renewables like wind, solar, hydropower and photovoltaic shield people from the shock?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

Inside Lebanon's war zone where medics are targets too

Lebanon's frontline medics risk their lives daily as war, displacement and attacks on healthcare push the system to breaking point. On Saturday, nine paramedics were killed in one day.

SBS - World - 8 days ago

FDA Issues Chocolate Recall, Warning It Poses a Specific Danger to Men

Anyone who has consumed the "sex chocolate" has been advised to get in touch with Gear Isle's customer team.

Newsweek - Health - 9 days ago

Trump's unpredictability means UK can't rely on US in crisis, PM told

UK urged to build relationships with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and Australia and prepare for lack of US support

Independent UK - Politics - 9 days ago

Trump names David Sacks co-chair of tech advisory council, expanding AI, crypto role

Trump names David Sacks as PCAST co-chair, expanding his AI and crypto czar role, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle's Larry Ellison also joining.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

Iran war is a test the Gulf cannot afford to fail

Conflict threatens to destroy the region's role in the emerging global economic architecture

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Melania Trump introduces first US-made humanoid robot 'Figure 03'

ALABAWABA - U.S. First Lady Melania Trump stunned attendees at the White House after walking side by side with the first American-made humanoid robot on

Albawaba - Business - 10 days ago

Meta and YouTube Found Negligent, 'Dangerous' to Minors. Jury Awards $6 Million

A Los Angeles jury awarded $3 million to a woman who said she was hooked on Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube as a child, suffering serious harm.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 11 days ago

Trump names Nvidia, Meta and Oracle CEOs to council that will influence AI policy

Google’s Sergey Brin AMD’s Lisa Su are also among the initial 13 members of the council, signalling close alignment between Washington and tech companies

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 11 days ago

These Sleep Issues Could Be Early Warning Signs Of Dementia

Experts reveal which sleep disturbances may signal something deeper, and when you should be concerned.

Huffington Post - Health - 11 days ago

World News -- "If it goes well we're going to end up with settling this otherwise we're going to keep bombing our little hearts out," says Trump in response to Iranians' 'fake news' dismissal

Many have felt US president Donald Trump perceives the global economy as his personal yo-yo. Of late, they were beginning to wonder whether he also believ...

Independent.ie - World - 12 days ago

European stocks stage rebound as Trump signals Iran war de-escalation

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week sharply lower as the war in Iran drags on global market sentiment.

CNBC - World - 13 days ago

Rising US Casualties in Iran Put New Strain on Homeland Security -- As U.S. casualties rise in Iran, a DHS shutdown is stretching homeland security—exposing growing strain between war abroad...

As U.S. casualties rise in Iran, a DHS shutdown is stretching homeland security—exposing growing strain between war abroad and security at home.

Military.com - Opinion - 14 days ago

Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency

The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic.

New York Magazine - Business - 15 days ago

DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America's nuclear power regulator

“Assume the NRC is going to do whatever we tell the NRC to do.”...

Ars Technica - Science - 15 days ago

Outrage After Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke Next To Japan's Prime Minister

President Donald Trump's meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House is causing stir after Trump's Pearl Harbor joke.

Inside Edition - Politics - 16 days ago

Jordan Klepper Really Wants To Believe That Ex-President Confided In Trump On Iran

"There's also another possibility," the "Daily Show" host said before teasing an even wilder theory.

Huffington Post - Environment - 18 days ago

Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

US defence secretary designated Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' after it refused to remove guardrails on its technology.

Aljazeera - Science - 19 days ago

Trump says he doesn't 'need or desire' Australia's help in outburst over Strait of Hormuz

Trump said his NATO allies were making a "very foolish mistake" and lumped Australia in on the list of countries he's unhappy with.

SBS - Politics - 19 days ago

Trump says White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer

Wiles "will be spending virtually full time at the White House" while being treated for breast cancer, President Donald Trump said.

CNBC - Health - 19 days ago

Iran war has a second front — and it's quietly threatening the world's chip supply

Analysts warn that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for long, the war’s economic damage won’t be confined to energy markets alone, but will ripple through other industries as well that depends on the chips that power the modern world.

First Post - Technology - 19 days ago

God of War: Sons of Sparta review – a young blade who lacks sharpness

Sons of Sparta has some awfully big shoes to fill. A 2D spin-off of the long-running God of War series, it will inevitably be compared for quality to the t...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 20 days ago

Iran war could cost over 100,000 Brits their jobs – Telegraph

High oil prices resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran could cost over 100,000 jobs in the UK, the Telegraph has reported

Russia Today - Business - 20 days ago

Echoes of Iraq: Mainstream media 'deja vu' over framing of the war on Iran

Media analysis indicates parallels between headlines from Iraq war to current response to US and Israeli bombardment of Iran

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 23 days ago

The statistics have yet to account for the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran

German industries are showing no signs of recovery as of early 2026, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)

Russia Today - Business - 27 days ago

Loading... Could a Strait of Hormuz closure slow India's internet? -- The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

First Post - Technology - 27 days ago

Trump-Netanyahu alliance losing its own game

Trump and Netanyahu's misguided war on Iran is bound to fail, with consequences looming at home

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 27 days ago

Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation

With no enforcement and questionable economics, it may not make a difference.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Action images from Venezuela serve as political messaging and narrative control for Trump

For professor Clotilde Perez, spoken to by Pública, contemporary geopolitics has become “media-performative”, where no image is neutral.

Global Voices - Politics - 1 month ago

Is the UK's intervention in Iran war legal?

Starmer said Britain would intercept Iranian missiles and allow US to use its bases in defensive action. Does that make the UK complicit in an illegal war?

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

What Is On President Donald Trump's Neck?

There are renewed concerns about President Donald Trump's health after photos show a red rash on the side of his neck. The skin condition was first spotted on Friday.

Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV-free future

Zimbabwe, one of southern Africa's hardest‑hit countries, is taking a bold step in HIV prevention. The nation has now joined Zambia, Kenya and Eswatini in deploying Lenacapavir — an injection taken just twice a year to help protect communities most at risk.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

A national hotline offers multilingual support for refugees who've fled war and violence. As global conflict continues, demand is soaring.

SBS - World - 1 month ago

Trump's White House Ballroom: Plans, Cost, and Who's Really Paying

Why did a federal judge halt construction? Was the East Wing demolition illegal? Is Trump paying a cent? Here’s everything we know.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump still has options to keep taxing imports aggressively even after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs he imposed last year on nearly every country on eart

The Columbian - Sports - 1 month ago

Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount's Latest Offer, But Gives Studio A Week To Negotiate Better Deal

"We continue to recommend and remain fully committed to our transaction with Netflix," Warner Bros Chairman Samuel DiPiazza Jr. and CEO David Zaslav said.

Huffington Post - Business - 1 month ago

Granderson: Trump keeps reminding us why people support him. It's the racism

Why did Harris lose? A lot of single-issue voters just want a champion for their white supremacist worldview.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' Snubbed By Country Music Awards

Beyonce did not receive a Country Music Association awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced Monday, even though her "Cowboy Carter" album proved a cultural phenomenon upon release this year.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Serbian parliament enacts special law enabling controversial Trump family investment in Belgrade

A controversial deal granting Jared Kushner’s firm control of Belgrade’s cultural heritage site General Staff complex has ignited mass protests, corruption allegations, and a political standoff over Serbia’s democratic future.

Global Voices - Business - 4 months ago

Healing as resistance: Activist dreams of promoting mental health awareness in Myanmar

“Healing protects us from turning against one another… it builds a strength that endures, even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.”

Global Voices - Health - 4 months ago

Weight loss drug shares down after Trump promises Ozempic price cut

The comment from Trump has investors worried about a worst-case scenario for the obesity landscape

Independent UK - Health - 5 months ago

A colonial reckoning: How Israel's war on Iran reopens old wounds

As its illusion of impunity cracks, Tel Aviv has lit a fire it cannot contain. Tehran has been preparing for decades for this moment

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 months ago

International tourism is down in Los Angeles, California. Are Trump and ICE to blame?

Your morning catch-up: A drop in visitors cripples California's tourism industry, a massive explosion and fire at Chevron refinery rocks El Segundo and more big stories.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 months ago

The great betrayal: Why Arab and Muslim rulers backed Trump's Gaza plan

Regional leaders have responded to the bravery and steadfastness that Gaza's Palestinians have shown with fear, cowardice and self-interest

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Good Morning Britain doctor hits out at Trump's autism claims

Dr Hillary Jones has hit out at Donald Trump’s autism claims, branding them as “unsubstantiated theories based on no evidence whatsoever”. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (23 September), the TV doctor said that Trump and RFK Jr’s claims that the use of paracetamol in pregnancy is linked to an increase risk of autism are “completely erroneous”.

Independent UK - Health - 6 months ago

US, China reach TikTok framework deal, Trump teases Friday call with Xi

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the Donald Trump administration has reached a framework agreement regarding TikTok.

First Post - World - 6 months ago

'Will federalise DC if...': Trump says US capital 'booming' but threatens national emergency again

President Trump has warned of a national emergency and federal takeover of Washington D.C. after Mayor Muriel Bowser halted police cooperation with ICE amid racial profiling allegations

First Post - World - 6 months ago

The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration's Latest Legal Strategy

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the state’s leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

How to write laws of war for a wicked world

The post-1945 order is crumbling. History offers a glimpse of alternatives that might work

Economist - World - 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

How Wall Street Is Thinking About Trump's Tariff Chaos Now

Financial analyst Dan Ives says markets are once again calling the president’s bluff.

New York Magazine - Business - 10 months ago

What to Expect From ProPublica in a Second Trump Administration

We’ll be devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing what are expected to be dramatic changes in the role of the federal government in the lives of Americans.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

How Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Upended World Markets

A recession now looms after two days of market mayhem. Here’s how it all played out.

New York Magazine - Business - 11 months ago

Trump intent on imposing global tariffs

The on-again, off-again tariffs between the United States and other countries are again under scrutiny, with the U.S. president not budging. VOA White House Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports.

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

Nine countries are launching legal action against Israel over Gaza war

“‘The Hague Group’ is a watershed moment in developing coordinated international state action against the use of genocide, occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.”

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

How Screwed Is Trump?

Unless he can find a way out of paying Tish James, he will go bust on Monday.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago

Andy Warhol's Life and Near-Death Experience in New York City

Andy Warhol was a staple of New York City life from the moment he arrived in 1949 until his death in 1987.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 4 years ago