First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
CBS News · 21h ago · First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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CBS News · 21h ago · First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
· NBC News · 22h ago · WASHINGTON — In a rare public statement, first lady Melania Trump on Thursday said she "never had a relationship" with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
Politico · 22h ago ·
Melania Trump denies association with Jeffrey Epstein
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The first lady made the surprise statement at the White House, calling on Congress to hold a public hearing for victims.
NPR · 20h ago ·
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statement
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The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.
ABC News · 6h ago · Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter
· BBC · 19h ago · Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
CBS News · 21h ago ·
Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter.
Bloomberg · 22h ago ·
Putin Declares Brief Russian Ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
The Guardian · 6h ago · The bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?Nine months and six days before a Tomahawk missile tore through the gaily decorated classrooms of the Shajareh Tayyebeh el
· BBC · 8h ago · And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon
NBC News · 15h ago · The president went after Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones in a lengthy Truth Social post, calling them "losers" and "nut jobs."
· International Business Times · 19h ago · President Donald Trump launched a massive Truth Social tirade against MAGA allies like Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones moments after Melania Trump addressed Jeffrey Epstein rumours.
CBS News · 18h ago · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "There's no ceasefire in Lebanon," and that Israel will continue striking the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.
· Bloomberg · Apr 8, 2026
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2026 ·
Netanyahu says ceasefire doesn't include Lebanon. Then 50 Israeli jets drop 160 bombs
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Israel continues attacking the militant group Hezbollah, saying Lebanon is not included in the U.S.-brokered truce with Iran.
NBC News · 22h ago · First lady Melania Trump denied having any ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and called for justice for Epstein survivors during an announcement at the White House.
· BBC · 22h ago · Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
Washington Post · 27m ago · Military veterans have sued to halt the project, saying it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery.
CBS News · 40m ago · Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
NBC News · 47m ago · Kamala Harris said Friday she might make a third bid for the presidency
CNBC · 53m ago · President Trump is frustrated by Iran continuing to throttle most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil route.
The Guardian · 58m ago · The men, sent to the southern African country in July, have been denied in-person counsel for nine months Four men deported by the US to Eswatini and denied in-person legal counsel for nine months while detained in a maximum security prison have the
CBS News · 1h ago · Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
BBC · 5h ago · A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
· NBC News · 8h ago · Surging gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in two years last month as the war with Iran sent gas prices spiraling.
ABC News · 5h ago · In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics
· New Yorker · 8h ago · The Mayor, along with some teen-agers from Bronx Science, takes stock of his first hundred days.
NBC News · 23h ago · Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a virtual standstill Thursday, with only a handful of ships passing through the vital waterway since the announcement of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
· CBS News · 17h ago · Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
NPR · 10h ago · Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the latest instance where groups of anonymous traders made strategic, well-timed bets on a major geopolitical event hours before it occurred.
· ABC News · 22h ago · Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket
BBC · 17h ago · The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
· Los Angeles Times · 18h ago · Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop with his legendary Zulu Nation block parties in the South Bronx, has died. He was 68.
Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago ·
Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
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Afrika Bambaataa, one of the progenitors of hip-hop whose breakthrough track “Planet Rock” helped define electro-funk and influence generations of artists, has died according to friend and fellow member of the Zulu Nation, Mick Benzo.
Variety · 21h ago ·
Afrika Bambaataa, Influential Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 67
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Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper, producer and DJ who created arguably the first fusion of rap and electronic music with 1982’s “Planet Rock” and others hits but whose legacy was later tarnished by multiple instances of sexual abuse of young men, died on Thursday.
Rolling Stone · 19h ago ·
Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 68
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DJ, rapper and producer faced multiple, widespread accusations of sexual abuse
NBC News · Apr 8, 2026 · Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez's said they haven't been able to see him or communicate with him.
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CBS News · 1h ago · Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
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BBC · 15h ago · The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
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Iran Is Using Crypto to Charge Hormuz Toll Fees
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· ABC News · Apr 9, 2026 · Argentina's Congress has approved a controversial bill easing glacier protections to boost mining investments
CNBC · 16h ago · Startup Shengshu plans to use the money for a "general world model," paving the way for more practical robot applications.
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CNBC · 16h ago · Shares of Fast Retailing surged over 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its full-year outlook.
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International Business Times · 21h ago · First Lady Melania Trump forcefully denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein following explosive allegations by journalist Michael Wolff, returning the controversial scandal to immediate public attention today.
· Washington Post · 22h ago · The White House declined to comment on the timing of a statement that seems likely to once more focus attention on the Epstein case.
Financial Times · 21m ago · US vice-president’s comments come ahead of negotiations in Pakistan intended to reach deal to end more than five-week war
CNBC · 23m ago · The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.
Financial Times · 25m ago · The president’s chilling threats have further eroded rules against war crimes
CNBC · 9h ago · A mysterious AI video model that has ascended global leaderboards has been confirmed as a project under Alibaba.
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Forbes · 18h ago · The identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto is still a mystery after 17 years and numerous suspects.
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International Business Times · Apr 9, 2026 ·
Adam Back Denies Being Satoshi, But Claims Early Work Shaped Bitcoin's Foundations
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Adam Back denies being Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto but says his early cryptography work influenced its design, amid renewed scrutiny.
CNBC · Apr 8, 2026 ·
Latest investigation into bitcoin founder ties identity to Blockstream CEO Adam Back
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A report by The New York Times says it has discovered the identity of the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin known as Satoshi Nakamoto.
The Verge · 19h ago · OpenAI has announced a new version of its ChatGPT Pro subscription that costs $100 per month. The new Pro tier offers "5x more" usage of its Codex coding tool than the $20 per month Plus subscription and "is best for longer, high-effort Codex sessions," OpenAI says.
· CNBC · 22h ago · The new ChatGPT plan expands access to OpenAI's AI-powered coding assistant Codex.
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Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · The Match Factory has acquired international sales rights to Valeska Grisebach’s Cannes competition title The Dreamed Adventure. Check out the first image from the film above.
· Variety · 8h ago · The Match Factory will handle international sales for “The Dreamed Adventure,” the latest feature film from Valeska Grisebach. The film marks the director’s return to the Croisette, having been selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the competition.
Variety · 7h ago · BAFTA has revealed the outcome of the independent review into the N-word controversy that erupted at its recent film awards on Feb. 22., which it said revealed a “number of structural weaknesses in BAFTA’s planning, escalation procedures and cris
· Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · BAFTA has apologized “unreservedly” to the Black and disabled communities over the N-word debacle, having identified “a number of structural weaknesses” in its “planning, escalation procedures and crisis coordination arrangements” before this year’s awards.
ABC News · 8h ago · Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer, has died of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania at age 68, according to his lawyer
· NPR · 10h ago · Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer.
Los Angeles Times · 16h ago · Natasha Lyonne is responding after she was reportedly removed from an airplane at LAX by Delta staffers who struggled to communicate with the actor.
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· Rolling Stone · 17h ago · The duo first teased "Runway" in a trailer for the Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway-starring film
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· Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · Raise your glass, pop singer Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7.
Deadline Hollywood · Apr 9, 2026 ·
Pink Named Host Of 2026 Tony Awards
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Grammy-winning singer Pink will host the 79th Annual Tony Awards this June, producers announced today. In a Broadway season that has seen a range of performers with widespread, multi-genre appeal on the New York stage – Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan G
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · CBS has made the final scripted programming decision ahead of revealing its 2026-27 schedule next week. The network said Thursday it has picked up one of its two comedy pilots, Eternally Yours, to series, while passing on the other, The Tillbrooks (formerly known as Regency).
· Variety · 19h ago · CBS has made decisions on its two comedy pilots this year, with the network picking up the single-cam laffer “Eternally Yours” to series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season.
Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · Comcast has unveiled a major expansion of a streaming bundle operated by its Xfinity broadband and video systems, adding the Hulu-Disney+ combo and HBO Max to the roster.
· Variety · 23h ago · Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era. On Thursday, Comcast’s Xfinity announced an expansion to its StreamSaver bundles, adding the Disney+/Hulu bundle and HBO Max alongside NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV.
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ESPN · 4h ago · Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he was caught making a middle finger gesture during a quadruple bogey.
· BBC · 9h ago · Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after an angry gesture at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.
ESPN · 15h ago · The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the NFL has violated anticompetitive practices with their television contracts that require consumers to pay subscription costs to watch some games, sources confirmed to ABC News.
· Washington Post · Apr 9, 2026 · The Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether the National Football League has engaged in anticompetitive practices, amid growing frustration from fans over the league’s increasing shift toward airing games on subscription TV services.
CBS News · Apr 9, 2026 ·
Justice Department investigating NFL over how it handles broadcast rights as league pushes back
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U.S. officials are digging into whether the NFL's business practices are hurting fans
NBC News · Apr 9, 2026 ·
Justice Department investigating the NFL over subscription fee concerns, sources say
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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether the National Football League is forcing football fans to pay too much in subscription fees, according to two people familiar with the investigation.
ESPN · 15h ago · Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is undergoing surgery Thursday in Houston. It's unclear when he'll be able to return.
· ABC News · 20h ago · The Philadelphia 76ers say Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery in Houston
International Business Times · 4h ago · Melania Trump divorce rumors gain traction after viral comments and a press conference denying Epstein links, though no evidence supports the claims.
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ESPN · 4h ago · Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but, more importantly, walked "off the floor on my own two feet."
ESPN · 4h ago · The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.
International Business Times · 4h ago · Social media platforms are being used to promote fake cryptocurrency investments, leading to billions in losses. Learn how to protect yourself.
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· CBS News · 4h ago · The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
Bloomberg · Apr 8, 2026 ·
Vance to Lead US Negotiations With Iran in Pakistan Saturday
International Business Times · 5h ago · Donald Trump is facing backlash from his own supporters on Truth Social after attacking conservative commentators like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.
· Politico · 16h ago · The president lashed out at conservative media personalities, including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
NPR · 5h ago · Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.
· NPR | Podcast | Up First · 8h ago · Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan this weekend to lead peace talks with Iran, as the ceasefire is already under enormous stress.More than 300 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel's massive offensive Wednesday, with Netanyahu
BBC · 20h ago · The first lady denies any connection to Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise statement, and calls on Congress to hear from his victims.
· Los Angeles Times · 22h ago · Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, she denied any association with Epstein and said, "My attorneys and I have fought these unfounded and baseless lies with success."
International Business Times · 19h ago ·
Melania Says 'Never Been Friends' With Jeffrey Epstein but Files Reveal 'Lolita Express' Link
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First Lady Melania Trump firmly denies any past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite new audio recordings and court documents suggesting otherwise.
Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · Donald Trump laid into four media figures and podcasters who had been strident supporters, yet have blasted the president for his decision to go to war with Iran and for his ceasefire agreement to try to end it.
· Rolling Stone · 20h ago · The president attacked several prominent right-wing commentators who have opposed the war against Iran
Variety · 20h ago ·
Donald Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’
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Highlighting a rift in the right-wing political spectrum, President Donald Trump lashed out against four widely followed conservative influencers — Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones — who have spoken out against the recent Trump-led attack on Iran.
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