‘Thoughts and prayers’: The minefield that awaits Kevin Warsh at the Fed
Politico · 9h ago · Jerome Powell will likely preside over his final rate-setting meeting as chair on Wednesday, ending a turbulent period as central bank chief.
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Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday
· CNBC · 22h ago · In what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair, he and his fellow policymakers are likely to continue their cautious approach.
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Business Insider · 8h ago ·
Fed meeting updates: Will FOMC hold interest rates? What to expect from Jerome Powell's last meeting
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The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision at its April meeting, which is expected to be Fed Chair Jerome Powell's last.
NBC News · 9h ago ·
Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell's last as chair
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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at what is likely to be Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as chair.
NPR · 9h ago ·
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady in what could be Powell's last meeting
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The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday. It's likely to be Jerome Powell's last rate-setting meeting as chairman of the central bank.
ABC News · 11h ago ·
Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell's last meeting, as Warsh to advance
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Wednesday will likely be a momentous day for the future of the Federal Reserve as Chair Jerome Powell could signal he will stay with the Fed even as a Senate panel is expected to confirm his replacement
Jane Fonda Slams FCC’s Review of ABC Licenses as ‘Naked Attempt to Weaponize Government Power Against Dissent’
Variety · 18h ago · Jane Fonda, the actor and activist who is the founder of the modern Committee for the First Amendment, strongly criticized the FCC’s order requiring Disney’s ABC-owned local stations to apply for early renewal of their broadcast licenses.
FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke
· NPR · 21h ago · The Federal Communications Commission orders Disney's ABC to seek early license renewals amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Melania Trump.
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Rolling Stone · 21h ago ·
FCC Orders Early Review of Disney’s ABC Stations as Trump Feuds With Jimmy Kimmel
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Parent company Disney is being ordered to refile for licenses for the eight stations it owns after the president and First Lady demanded the late-night host to be fired over a joke
CBS News · 21h ago ·
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
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The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
NBC News · Apr 27, 2026 ·
Jane Fonda free speech group to ABC: Resist Trump, keep Kimmel
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The Committee for the First Amendment, a free speech advocacy group led by actor Jane Fonda, criticized President Donald Trump for urging ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his comments about first lady Melania Trump.“In America, satire is not a crime.
Trump Face Set to Appear on Limited Edition US Passports in Unprecedented Move to Mark America250
International Business Times · 21h ago · The US State Department's decision to feature President Trump's portrait on limited-edition passports for the 250th anniversary of American independence has sparked a national debate over presidential branding.
Image of Trump to be featured inside new passports to mark America’s 250th
· Washington Post · 21h ago · The president’s likeness — along with Declaration of Independence text and the American flag — will be on an inside page of at least some new passports.
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The Guardian · 22h ago ·
US to issue ‘America250’ passports featuring Donald Trump’s image
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The limited-edition versions will place the US president’s portrait inside cover alongside declaration text and flag motifsUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States government, marking 250 years of independence from a monarchy, will this
The Independent UK · 12h ago ·
Donald Trump’s face to feature on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report says
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President has already added his face to National Park passes and his name to the Kennedy Center
BBC · 18h ago ·
Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports
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The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Politics
Supreme Court weighs Trump attempt to remove protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians
NBC News · 8h ago · Tackling one prong of the Trump administration's hard-line policies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday will weigh its effort to remove legal protections for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants in the United States.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end deportation shield for Haitians, Syrians
· CBS News · Apr 28, 2026 · The Supreme Court is set to consider Wednesday the Department of Homeland Security's effort to terminate TPS both for Syria and Haiti.
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Supreme Court to decide on end of deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians
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The Supreme Court will decide whether the Trump administration can end protections from deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
ABC News · 12h ago ·
Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
CBS News · 15h ago · A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
· ABC News · 17h ago · A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records
Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC's broadcast licenses
CBS News · 17h ago · A day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC is launching an early review of the network's broadcast licenses. Carter Evans has more.
The FCC is reviewing Disney's ABC broadcast licenses, a day after Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
· Business Insider · 23h ago · The FCC is reviewing ABC's licenses, citing an ongoing probe of parent company Disney's DEI practices.
FCC directs Disney-owned TV stations to file early license renewals
NBC News · Apr 28, 2026 · The Federal Communications Commission issued an order Tuesday directing Disney’s eight owned-and-operated television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule
FCC launches review of Disney broadcast licenses years ahead of schedule
· CNBC · 21h ago · The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.
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The Verge · 22h ago ·
The FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations
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The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the ABC stations owned and operated by Disney to file for an early license renewal, as reported earlier by The New York Times.
Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel’s Feud: A Brief History
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The tension between the Jimmy Kimmel Tonight! host and the president dates pack more than a decade
Jimmy Kimmel says joke was not a call for assassination as the Trumps demand his firing
· NBC News · Apr 27, 2026 · Hours after the president and first lady called for Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster, the late-night host defended the joke that sparked their ire in the wake of an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
James Comey Responds to Indictment Over Seashell Photo: ‘I’m Still Not Afraid’
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The former FBI director was charged with threatening the life of President Donald Trump by posting an image of seashells on Instagram
Seashell Photo Gets Comey Charged With Threatening Trump
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King Charles hails ‘unbreakable’ US-UK bond despite ‘disagreements’ as he addresses joint session of Congress – live
The Guardian · 21h ago · King’s speech to Congress underlines that ‘time and again our two countries have always found ways to come together’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and
King Charles urges 'reconciliation' in address to U.S. Congress amid Trump tensions
· NPR · 22h ago · In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that "time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together," and called for "reconciliation and renewal."
Comey faces DoJ charges over seashell ‘8647’ post, but what does it really mean?
The Guardian · 21h ago · The former FBI director is accused of calling for Trump’s death with seashell picture. We explain what it stands forJustice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director ComeyWhile the former FBI director James Comey has said it did
Ex-FBI Director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in ‘8647’ post
· CNBC · 22h ago · Trump had accused Comey of "calling for theassassinationof the president"by sharing the image of the numbers in the May 15 Instagram post.
Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game
NPR · 7h ago · Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core customers.
We detected Aids through a federal early warning system. Trump has decimated it | Robert B. Shpiner
The Guardian · 8h ago · On Friday, the presidential personnel office sent termination notices to members of the National Science Board. This will undermine our public health effortsIn June 1981, I was a young pulmonary fellow at one of the three Los Angeles hospitals where
Nation
U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
NPR · 12h ago · The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.
The US is issuing special new passports — with Trump's face in them
· Business Insider · 22h ago · The State Department is releasing a limited number of commemorative passports for the US's 250th birthday featuring Trump's face on the inside cover.
Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
ABC News · 18h ago · San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport
U.S. soldier accused of betting on Maduro operation pleads not guilty
NBC News · 19h ago · A U.S. special forces soldier accused of using classified information about the operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro from office to make prediction market bets on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges
· BBC · 23h ago · The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market.
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Bloomberg · 22h ago ·
Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Insider Trading on Maduro Raid
Wall Street Journal · 23h ago ·
U.S. Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Using Classified Information for Maduro Bets
CBS News · 23h ago ·
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
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A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life
BBC · 21h ago · The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey on social media that the justice department says is a call to violence against Trump.
James Comey indicted over 2025 social media post allegedly threatening Trump
· Washington Post · 21h ago · The former FBI director shared a photo showing seashells arranged to write out “86 47,” which some saw as a call for violence against President Donald Trump.
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NBC News · 23h ago ·
James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials say threatened Trump
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The Department of Justice has secured an indictment for former FBI Director James Comey over a photo he posted on social media showing seashells arranged in the shape of "8647," which Trump allies portrayed as a threat to President Trump, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
ABC News · 23h ago · A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded
Ex-senior adviser at NIAID indicted over COVID-19 records
· CBS News · Apr 28, 2026 · Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
Search ends for missing crew of U.S. ship that overturned in typhoon
CBS News · 7h ago · Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship.
Like soap operas, 75 feet up: How bald eagle nest cams hook online communities
NPR · 7h ago · Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake in millions of views.
Anonymous tip system launched after Sandy Hook has received nearly 400,000 reports
ABC News · 8h ago · A group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening
Drones, missiles, battleships: What’s in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense spending ask
Christian Science Monitor · 9h ago · The Trump administration’s staggering defense budget accelerates the push into drone warfare, reshaping the U.S. military.
How a Supreme Court fight over fish oil could raise your prescription drug costs
NPR · 9h ago · The justices are set to hear Hikma v. Amarin, a battle over drug patents that could raise costs for patients and change the way generic companies do business.
Business
The Crossword: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
New Yorker · 8h ago · Jesse who won four Olympic gold medals in 1936: five letters.
Bouncing Ball (Monday Crossword, April 27)
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EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
ABC News · 9h ago · The European Union says Meta is failing to keep underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
· NPR · 9h ago · The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors.
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
NPR · 12h ago · Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
· ABC News · Apr 28, 2026 · Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters
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Tallying Up This Year’s Layoffs
Disney is no longer planning to spin off ESPN
Business Insider · 21h ago · Disney had previously considered spinning out the sports network. New CEO Josh D'Amaro has decided not to, people familiar with the matter said.
Understanding the UAE's Decision to Leave OPEC
Bloomberg · 14h ago
Why the U.A.E. Broke Up With OPEC
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U.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot’ refineries handling Iranian oil
CNBC · 14h ago · The alert said China purchases approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapot refineries accounting for the majority of these imports.
US Warns of Sanctions Risks for Chinese Refiners of Iranian Oil
· Bloomberg · 22h ago
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Businesses Working With Iranian Airlines Risk Sanctions, Warns U.S. Treasury Secretary
Goldman Staff in Hong Kong Lose Access to Anthropic’s Claude
Bloomberg · 16h ago
Goldman stops bankers using Anthropic’s Claude in Hong Kong
· Financial Times · 19h ago · Employees were unable to access company’s AI models as of a few weeks ago
In OpenAI trial, Elon Musk points to meetings with Barack Obama and Larry Page as proof he's serious about AI risks
Business Insider · 18h ago · Elon Musk is expected to return to the witness stand on Wednesday as he seeks to convince a jury he was deceived by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity
· The Verge · 21h ago · On the stand, Elon Musk is positioning himself as a savior. In the high-profile trial between him and his fellow OpenAI co-founder, now CEO, Sam Altman, Musk opened by going through his background.
US prosecutors charge James Comey with threatening life of Donald Trump
Financial Times · 21h ago · Former FBI head indicted after a photograph he posted of shells on a beach was deemed to be ‘intent to do harm’
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Again Under Trump
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
First Independence Bank CEO: Fed is Doing a 'Fine Job'
Bloomberg · 21h ago
Senate Democrats Press Kevin Warsh on Fed Independence
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman End Deal Talks
Wall Street Journal · 21h ago
Technology
Meta told it's violating EU law by not doing enough to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
CNBC · 7h ago · Children can create Instagram and Facebook accounts simply by inputting a false birth date, a preliminary EU investigation found.
Meta isn’t doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU
· The Verge · 7h ago · Meta is breaching Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA) rules by failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram, according to a preliminary decision issued by the European Commission.
Google Signs Pentagon AI Deal Despite Employee Backlash
Gizmodo · Apr 28, 2026 · The agreement reportedly allows the U.S. military to use Google’s AI models for classified work including 'any lawful government purpose.'
Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use
· The Verge · Apr 27, 2026 · Over 600 Google employees signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding that Google block the Pentagon from using its AI models for classified purposes, reports the Washington Post.
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Hundreds of Googlers ask their CEO to block classified AI work with the Pentagon
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About 600 Google employees urge CEO Sundar Pichai to block classified Pentagon AI deals, citing ethical concerns over military use of AI for weapons.
Washington Post · Apr 27, 2026 ·
Google workers petition CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
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Hundreads of Google employees wrote in a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai that they did not want to see its AI technology used in “inhumane or extremely harmful ways.”
Bloomberg · Apr 27, 2026 ·
Google Staff Urge Pichai to Refuse Classified Military AI Work
Financial Times · Apr 27, 2026 ·
Google staff urge chief executive to block US military AI use
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Over 560 employees sign open letter to Sundar Pichai following the Pentagon’s clash with Anthropic
Influencer Evelyn Ha Claims Shocking Truth Twisted After Ex Ben Pasternak Arrest Sparks Heated Abuse Allegations Debate
International Business Times · 6h ago · Influencer Evelyn Ha faces online scrutiny as ex Ben Pasternak arrest sparks abuse debate and competing claims spread across social media platforms
The Cache Map Returns To ‘Counter-Strike 2’ With A New Look
Forbes · 6h ago · Cache has officially returned to Counter-Strike with a brand new look and some new features after years of being out of the active map pool.
Is Meta's AI spending blitz working? The stock's next move depends on the answer
CNBC · 7h ago · The market lately hasn't known quite how to digest Meta's ambitious plans.
Humana Profits Eclipse $1 Billion As Medicare Costs Ease Slightly
Forbes · 7h ago · Humana reported first quarter net income of nearly $1.2 billion as costs of care for older adults in its Medicare Advantage plans eased a bit but remained high.
13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026)
Wired · 7h ago · We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
The Manus Mess Won’t Dim Singapore’s Appeal for Startups
Bloomberg · 7h ago
007: First Light Release Date, Pre-Order Editions And Everything To Know
Forbes · 7h ago · 007: First Light from IO Interactive launches May 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Here's the release date, pre-order editions, cast and gameplay details.
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker
Wired · 7h ago · I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.
Entertainment
Netflix Lands On Latest Harlan Coben Adaptation With ‘The Woods’ Starring Tom Bateman & Michelle Keegan
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · Netflix has landed on its latest Harlan Coben adaptation. The streamer is continuing its lucrative partnership with the American author with a British version of The Woods starring Based on a True Story’s Tom Bateman and Fool Me Once lead Michelle
‘Fool Me Once’ Star Michelle Keegan Reunites With Harlan Coben and Netflix for ‘The Woods’ Series Adaptation
· Variety · 7h ago · “Fool Me Once” star Michelle Keegan is reuniting with Netflix and Harlan Coben for another of the writer’s adaptations, “The Woods.” She will star in the eight-episode series alongside Tom Bateman, Mandeep Dhillon and Pearce Quigley, among others.
Aimee Lou Wood Pokes Fun at ‘SNL’ Teeth Sketch Ahead of Hosting U.K. Version: ‘This Is All Just One Big Set-Up to Humiliate Me, Then?’
Variety · 8h ago · “White Lotus” star Aimee Lou Wood has addressed the “SNL” teeth-controversy head-on ahead of her “SNL U.K.” hosting gig this weekend. To recap: Last April the original “Saturday Night Live” saw Sarah Sherman parody Wood’s character
Aimee Lou Wood Wastes No Time In Roasting ‘SNL’s Teeth Sketch Ahead Of ‘SNL UK’ Hosting Duties
· Deadline Hollywood · 9h ago · Aimee Lou Wood has immediately confronted the elephant in the room as she prepares to host Saturday Night Live UK this weekend. In a promo video ahead of the show, the Sex Education and White Lotus star roasted a 2025 SNL sketch, which she described
‘Never Talk About Goblins’: OpenAI’s Instructions to Codex Have a Weirdly Emphatic No-Creatures Policy
Gizmodo · 15h ago · Goblins are expressly forbidden, along with gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, and pigeons.
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
· Wired · 18h ago · “Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.
Trump’s Face To Be Put On U.S. Passports
Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · President Trump has already made moves to put his name on the Kennedy Center, his face on U.S. coins and his signature on dollar bills. Now, he’s got his sights set on U.S.
US to put Donald Trump’s face on passports
· Financial Times · 21h ago · State department’s move is latest effort to impose president’s image and signature on national symbols
WGA West Notifies Writers Of Final Offer To Staff Union In Blistering Email Accusing WGSU Members Of Violence & Intimidation
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · The WGA West is throwing down the hammer, or at least attempting to, with its staff union. After 71 days on strike, WGSU members were notified that they have received their final offer on a first contract from management, the guild said in an email to writers on Tuesday.
WGA West Accuses Its Staffers of Violence and Intimidation as Strike Hits 10 Weeks
· Variety · 19h ago · The WGA West accused its own staffers on Tuesday of engaging in violence and intimidation on picket lines, and said it would not negotiate further as the staff strike hit 71 days.
'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse gets life sentence for sexual assault
Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2026 · Nathan Chasing Horse, best known for 'Dances With Wolves,' gets life in prison a month after he was convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
· CBS News · Apr 27, 2026 · The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison
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Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
Hear More of Jared Leto’s Skeletor Voice in These ‘Masters of the Universe’ Featurettes
Gizmodo · 7h ago · Two new videos highlight the eclectic cast of characters that look like a 1980s toy aisle.
‘CBS Mornings’ To Hold Town Hall With Artemis Mission Astronauts
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · CBS Mornings will feature a town hall on Friday with the astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission. Co-host Gayle King and CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil will moderate the town hall, titled CBS Mornings Presents: Artemis II A Celebration of Heroes.
Bill Nighy & Makram Khoury ‘A Town In Nova Scotia’ First Look Unveiled As Paradise City Launches Sales – Cannes Market
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · Paris-based Paradise City Sales has released a first look of Bill Nighy and Makram Khoury in Babak Jalali’s Liverpool-set drama A Town in Nova Scotia as it gears up to launch the title in next month.
‘Cantona’: Cinetic To Handle Sales On Cannes-Bound Documentary About Soccer Great, Details Revealed
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Cinetic will handle sales on Cannes-bound documentary Cantona, about soccer great turned actor Eric Cantona. The Cannes Special Screening, one of only three UK films in the festival’s official selection, is directed and produced by David
Sports
Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says
ABC News · Apr 25, 2026 · Houston coach Ime Udoka says injured star Kevin Durant is doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night is still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination
Mariners vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Saturday's game from proven model
· CBS News · Apr 25, 2026 · SportsLine's model simulated St. Louis Cardinals vs. Seattle Mariners 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Saturday's matchup
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid meet in Spain aiming for Champions League final return
ABC News · 9h ago · Atletico Madrid and Arsenal begin a Champions League semifinal series with both clubs trying to return to the final after a long absence and aiming to win the competition for the first time
Can Griezmann end his Atletico love story in style?
· BBC · 13h ago · Antoine Griezmann's long love affair with Atletico Madrid is drawing to a close, but can the Frenchman bid farewell by securing the Champions League?
Ex-Lakers assistant admits role in gambling schemes, could face years in prison
Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
· CBS News · 23h ago · Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones set to plead guilty in gambling sweep
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Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is set to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to more than 30 arrests
Prep talk: Jaxson Neckien is coming through for Westlake with power
Los Angeles Times · 7h ago · The junior outfielder has hit six home runs for the Warriors, who are tied for first place in the Marmonte League.
Who will win the Kentucky Derby? With no dominant favorite, odds are sure to shift
Los Angeles Times · 8h ago · Three or more horses could contend for favorite status, but all California horses are long shots entering Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
FIFA to award $871 million in prize money for 2026 World Cup, increasing figure by a further 15%
CBS News · 8h ago · FIFA handed out a total of $440 million in prize money for the 2022 World Cup, the final iteration of the tournament to feature 32 teams
Don Mattingly wins debut as Phillies interim manager as Jesús Luzardo helps blank Giants 7-0
ABC News · 11h ago · Don Mattingly wins his first game as Philadelphia's interim manager, leading the Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants
Pete Alonso homers, Shane Baz earns first win as Orioles defeat Astros 5-3
ABC News · 11h ago · Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3
De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies
ABC News · 11h ago · Elly De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs and Chase Burns reached 100 strikeouts faster than any other Cincinnati pitcher as the Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2
Trey Yesavage has a sharp season debut as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0
ABC News · 11h ago · Trey Yesavage pitched into the sixth inning in a sharp season debut, Kazuma Okamoto drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0
World
Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year
NBC News · 8h ago · U.S. gas prices have hit a fresh record since the start of the war with Iran, according to the motor club AAA.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
· CBS News · Apr 28, 2026 · The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
South Korean court extends prison sentence for wife of ousted president
NPR · Apr 28, 2026 · In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.
South Korean court convicts of wife of ousted President Yoon on corruption charges
· ABC News · Apr 28, 2026 · An appeals court has raised to four years the corruption sentence for the wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol
The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 Release Date, Time and Spoilers: Why Homelander's Mental Collapse Signals A Bloody Twist
International Business Times · 7h ago · The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 sees Homelander's mental collapse deepen, promising key character deaths and a Supernatural crossover. The episode airs on Prime Video this Wednesday.
‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 5 Release Time: Here’s When Episode 5 Drops On Prime Video
· Forbes · 22h ago · Everything you need to know about the next episode of 'The Boys' as the fight against Vought and Homelander heats up in the fifth and final season.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip
ABC News · 11h ago · King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York City as part of their closely watched diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the country declaring independence from England
Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
NPR · 12h ago · The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.
Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
· BBC · 23h ago · Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
CBS News · 21h ago · Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
· BBC · 23h ago · The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
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Financial Times · Apr 28, 2026 ·
America’s special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US
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In leaked remarks, Christian Turner also says it is ‘extraordinary’ that Epstein scandal has not affected sex offender’s US associates
From Declaration Of Independence To Trump's Face: Inside The New US Passport
International Business Times · 7h ago · The new US passport design features Trump's image, sparking debate over its departure from traditional designs. The America250 initiative aims to renew patriotism with this commemorative edition
Martin Lewis Reveals 'Hidden Pay Rise' For Workers Earning Over £10,000 — Are You Missing Out?
International Business Times · 7h ago · Martin Lewis revealed how pre-tax pension contributions and employer obligations can significantly boost income for UK workers.
Iran's rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US, Israel still holds
ABC News · 7h ago · Iran’s national rial currency has hit a record low of 1.8 million to $1 as a shaky ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel holds
A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale begins journey to the North Sea
ABC News · 7h ago · A barge carrying a stranded humpback whale has started its journey toward the North Sea
Science
'Absurd' Megalomania: Donald Trump to Become First World Leader Ever to Appear on US Passports
International Business Times · 6h ago · Donald Trump's image is set to appear on a limited run of commemorative US passports as part of the America250 celebrations. The move has sparked backlash from critics who argue that it turns a national document into a symbol of presidential self-branding.
Cancer Survivors Are Living Longer but Still Have Complex Needs. That's Why Doctors and Advocates Want Post-Treatment Care Plans
Smithsonian · 6h ago · Survivors have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, pain, insomnia, psychosocial distress and new cancers. Many, patient advocates say, are not receiving adequate long-term care
50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be one of the largest ever
Science Daily · 9h ago · A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may rank among the largest ever to slither across Earth. Named Vasuki indicus, this ancient giant lived around 47 million years ago and is estimated to have stretched an astonishing 11 to 15 meters long—rivaling the legendary Titanoboa.
A one-in-a-million supernova seen five times could reveal the Universe’s true speed
Science Daily · 10h ago · A spectacular cosmic event nicknamed “SN Winny” could help solve one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: how fast the universe is expanding. This rare superluminous supernova, located 10 billion light-years away, appears five times in the sky tha
Scientists just found the Milky Way’s edge and it’s closer than expected
Science Daily · 11h ago · Scientists have uncovered the true boundary of the Milky Way’s star-forming region using stellar “age mapping.” They found a telltale U-shaped pattern showing that star formation drops sharply around 35,000–40,000 light-years from the center.
A forgotten drug is giving new hope to kids with a rare disease
Science Daily · 12h ago · A decades-old drug once used to treat sleeping sickness is now showing surprising promise against an ultra-rare and life-threatening genetic disorder called Bachmann-Bupp syndrome (BABS).
MIT study finds children more vulnerable to cancer-causing chemical in water
Science Daily · 13h ago · A troubling new study from MIT reveals that a common environmental contaminant, NDMA—found in polluted water, certain medications, and even processed foods—may pose a far greater cancer risk to children than adults.
Fires Rage in Georgia
NASA · 14h ago · Firefighters are battling two destructive blazes in the southern part of the state as drought grips the U.S. Southeast.
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
NPR · 19h ago · The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.
King Charles Heartbreak: Monarch Slammed For Meeting 'Felon' Donald Trump While Snubbing Harry And Grandkids
International Business Times · 20h ago · King Charles III's US visit strengthens UK-US ties but highlights ongoing tensions with Prince Harry, as no meeting is planned between them.
Health
Your guide to free self-care: 8 L.A. wellness events you can't miss in May
Los Angeles Times · 8h ago · From soundbaths in Leimert Park to sunset yoga in the park, here are the best ways to prioritize your mental and physical health in Los Angeles this month without spending a dime.
RFK Jr. talked about 'reparenting' kids on wellness farms. We visit one that inspired him
NPR · 9h ago · U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a farm community in Italy for people with addiction is a model for wellness camps designed to ease the U.S. overdose crisis. Critics say the idea is dangerous.
Cancer is increasing in young people and we still don't know why
New Scientist · 18h ago · Obesity might be to blame for part of the increase in cancer among young people, a study in the UK has found, but the causes largely remain a mystery
Hospital CEOs defend charging patients more at facilities
NBC News · 20h ago · Hospital CEOs came under fire at a House hearing Tuesday, with Republicans accusing them of overcharging patients and exploiting the system
People are betting on measles outbreaks – and that might be useful
New Scientist · Apr 28, 2026 · Millions of dollars are being spent on wagers predicting measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease
Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction
NPR · Apr 28, 2026 · People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group of doctors is calling for lawmakers to ease access to the meds.
Non-Smoker Lung Cancer Survivor Shares Important Message
NBC News · Apr 28, 2026 · Lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise, causing more deaths among women than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined, according to the National Institute of Health.
Does Retail Pharmacy Have A Tower Records Problem?
Forbes · Apr 28, 2026 · Tower Records was born in a drugstore. At its height, it had 200 locations and generated $1 billion in revenue in the late 90s. Then, in less than a decade, it was gone.
Wedding Dress Industry Disrupted by Weight Loss Drug Craze
NBC News · Apr 28, 2026 · A growing number of Americans are turning to weight loss drugs as they prepare for their wedding day. Now, the often dramatic results of these drugs are shaking up the wedding dress industry with more women saying yes to the dress much closer to thei
Best Ways to Use Sunscreens and Protect From Skin Cancer
NBC News · Apr 28, 2026 · Dr. Michelle Henry, dermatologist and a board member at the Melanoma Research Foundation, sits down with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie to break down what you need to know about skin safety from the sun.
Books
The American frontier story left out key players
Christian Science Monitor · 22h ago · Men like Kit Carson captured fame, but the West was also shaped by Black men, Chinese and Hispanic women, and a Cheyenne chief.
A little boy loses his orange 'Balloon' but gains a new friend in this kids' book
NPR · Apr 26, 2026 · When author Bruce Handy's son was young, he loved and lost an orange balloon. He and illustrator Julie Kwon talk about a child's singular devotion to a lost object in their nearly wordless kids' book.
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
NPR · Apr 25, 2026 · Fine art photographer Nancy Breslin joins NPR's Scott Simon in studio to celebrate Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day.
New museum dedicated to AI promises an ethical approach
NPR · Apr 25, 2026 · As some continue to pushback on AI art, artist Refik Anadol seeks to base his new venture on ethical and environmental principles.
Author details the spy network that took on America's post-WWII Nazi groups
NPR · Apr 23, 2026 · In The Secret War Against Hate, Stephen J. Ross details the racist, anti-Semitic groups that sprang up in the latter half of the 20th century — and the spy network that worked to bring them to justice.
Family influencers make the lifestyle look good. But kids pay the price, new book says
NPR · Apr 22, 2026 · What does it mean to monetize your offspring? To turn their childhood into content? In Like, Follow, Subscribe Fortesa Latifi explores what drives parents to become family influencers.
Jayne Anne Phillips: ‘Writing words against the erasure of things and lives’
Christian Science Monitor · Apr 21, 2026 · In “Small Town Girls,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips taps her deep connection to West Virginia and the rural life that infuses her writing.
The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
NPR · Apr 20, 2026 · The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.
Malala Yousafzai on life before and after being shot by a Taliban gunman
NPR · Apr 20, 2026 · As a teen, Yousafzai risked her life speaking out against the Taliban. "At the time, what scared me more was a life without an education as a girl," the Nobel-winner told Terry Gross at a live event.
Spring forecast: Showers of great books for the month of April
Christian Science Monitor · Apr 17, 2026 · April’s top nonfiction titles include a revelatory take on Lewis and Clark’s expedition, while fiction favorites cover the latest from Tana French and Ben Lerner.
Lifestyle
Kentucky Derby Favorites Who’s-Who: Blue Grass Winner Further Ado
Forbes · 6h ago · Further Ado won the Blue Grass stakes by a staggering eleven lengths and enters the Derby tied for second-favorite alongside his rival Commandment. But who is he?
Gen Z Can’t Get Enough of Teensy ‘Grandma Watches’
Bloomberg · 9h ago
Henkell Freixenet Bets On Growth Segments To Reignite Sparkling Wine
Forbes · 15h ago · Consumers are scaling back on both their spending and their alcohol consumption. But new sparkling niches are growing, and are being explored by Henkell Freixenet.
Writing By Hand Is Good For Business
Forbes · 19h ago · Amidst all the digital noise, something as simple as a handwritten note captures attention like little else. In a business environment, it's a clear win.
Disney Not Spinning Off ESPN, Business Insider Reports
Bloomberg · 20h ago
Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Admits Role in Sports-Betting Scheme
Bloomberg · 22h ago
How You Can Use AI To Improve Your Golf Swing For Free
Forbes · 23h ago · AI can help you fix your golf swing quickly, and for free. Take advantage of it.
The Mind Behind Boston's Design Restaurants Eyes A Legendary Lounge
Forbes · Apr 28, 2026 · Eric Papachristos brought AvroKO to La Padrona at Raffles Boston. Now A Street Hospitality has tapped Ensemble to redesign the Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons.
Flea on his wild path from childhood to the Chili Peppers: 'Thank God I've changed'
NPR · Apr 28, 2026 · The longtime bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has his first solo album. "I'm making music that occupies its own place in the world and that feels that's good to me," Flea says of Honora.
Best Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar Scenes
Forbes · Apr 28, 2026 · Medellín, Colombia’s bar scene is evolving into one of the most diverse in the region, with everything from disco lounges to World’s 50 Best Bars-ranked spots. Here's where to visit.
Travel
The ‘Hidden’ Side Of Conservation African Safaris Depend On, But Most Travelers Never See
Forbes · 6h ago · Conservation projects far from tourist areas are often unseen, yet their impact is vital. Without them, the wild places travelers come to experience would be quite different.
Ryanair boss warns European airlines could go bust if jet fuel prices remain high
The Independent UK · 7h ago · Michael O’Leary warned that fuel prices remaining high would present serious financial problems for airlines in Europe
Have tourists changed how they book holidays due to jet fuel crisis?
The Independent UK · 7h ago · ‘Since commencement of the conflict in the Middle East, the booking profile has become increasingly close to departure’ – Jet2, Britain's biggest holiday company
Extra Time in Texas: beyond the stadium in Austin and Fredericksburg
The Independent UK · 7h ago · Away from roar of the World Cup crowds lies a side of the Lone Star State defined by spring-fed pools, boutique vineyard stays, and the electric soul of the Hill Country
I spent £70,000 on the family holiday of a lifetime to Peru. We didn’t get past the airport
The Independent UK · 8h ago · An Indian businessman tells Shweta Sharma how his family’s dream trip descended into a two-year legal battle against Dutch airline KLM
Move over Rome: Athens and Jersey top short-break searches, says holiday firm
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Exclusive: Neither the Greek capital nor the largest Channel Island requires British visitors to undergo biometric checks
Desperate search for UK travel influencer missing in Morocco
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Rachel Kerr is 31 and is from Dunblane, near Stirling
Meaningful escapes and spa breaks for balance and rejuvenation
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Nurture mind, body and curiosity with an opulent getaway or much-needed self-care day
Royal Caribbean orders sixth and seventh Icon class cruise ships
The Independent UK · 9h ago · The vessels are due to be delivered towards the end of this decade
A journey through the jewels of Uzbekistan – how the Central Asian country is revealing itself to tourists
The Independent UK · 10h ago · Inspired by the words of Milton and Keats, Geordie Greig sets off along the Silk Road to explore the enchanting cities, rich culture and warm hospitality of a country that effortlessly blends the modern and ancient
Opinion
No, Solar Panels Won’t Give You Cancer
Bloomberg · 6h ago
Ibogaine Hype Is Outpacing the Science
Bloomberg · 7h ago
No, the Iranian Oil Industry Isn’t About to 'Explode'
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Money Can’t Buy You Voters’ Love
Bloomberg · 7h ago
America’s Broken Politics Are Dragging It Down a Fiscal Black Hole
Bloomberg · 8h ago
Taxing Artificial Intelligence Would Be a Big Mistake
Bloomberg · 8h ago
Why Americans aren't having as many kids
Washington Post · 8h ago · From politicians to Silicon Valley, a growing chorus is sounding the alarm and calling for more babies. But the story behind America’s declining birth rate is more complicated than headlines and political talking points suggest.
An OpenAI Bubble Is Not an AI Bubble
Bloomberg · 8h ago
The Iran War Is Drawing Some Allies Closer to the US
Bloomberg · 9h ago
Jamie Dimon IsCompeting With Everyone. He’s Not Alone
Bloomberg · 14h ago
Features
Shall We Play a Game?
Longreads · 7h ago · "Historian Jon Peterson traces the route from Prussian military headquarters to Gary Gygax’s basement."
Was It Worth It?
Longreads · 8h ago · "I didn’t think about those nachos even once. I had never experienced anything like it. Is this, I asked my friends, how it feels to be normal?"
The First Tomato to Know Everything
Longreads · Apr 28, 2026 · "On gray literature and Webster’s Timeline History books."
A Night’s Sleep
Longreads · Apr 28, 2026 · “An insomniac’s lifelong pursuit.”
Finding the Magic in Writing with Lidia Yuknavitch
Longreads · Apr 28, 2026 · On shitty first, second, and third drafts; embracing the struggle to write; and more.
When Your Digital Life Vanishes
Longreads · Apr 24, 2026 · "A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void."
The Disappearance of the Public Bench
Longreads · Apr 24, 2026 · "Benches are microcosms of an expansive debate about who belongs in urban public spaces. When they are removed or made uninviting, we lose more than just a place to rest."
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Apr 24, 2026 · Deaths in donation bins, the Hardy boys, MAGA slop, billionaire playgrounds, and nostalgia for the complicated.
The Hardy Men
Longreads · Apr 23, 2026 · "Why is a right-wing press reissuing century-old adolescent mystery novels?"
Into the Right-Wing Dreamworld
Longreads · Apr 23, 2026 · "DHS's regime of images."