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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Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein and calls on Congress to hold a hearing for survivors
· 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.
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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.
Russia's Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
ABC News · 6h ago · Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter
Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
· BBC · 19h ago · Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
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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
Politics
Pete Hegseth’s holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran
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
Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
· BBC · 8h ago · And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon
Trump bashes MAGA media figures over their Iran war criticism
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."
Trump Calls His Own MAGA Allies 'Nut Jobs' — Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones All Named in Rant
· 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.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says, "there's no ceasefire in Lebanon"
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.
Iran War Ceasefire in Doubt as Bombing Continues
· Bloomberg · Apr 8, 2026
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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.
Melania Trump breathes new life into Epstein story as White House desperate to turn away
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.
Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
· BBC · 22h ago · Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
Trump officials unveil designs for president’s controversial 250-foot arch
Washington Post · 27m ago · Military veterans have sued to halt the project, saying it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery.
U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help
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."
Kamala Harris confirms she might run for president again: 'I'm thinking about it'
NBC News · 47m ago · Kamala Harris said Friday she might make a third bid for the presidency
Iran's speaker says negotiations with U.S. can't start without Lebanon ceasefire, asset release
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.
Four men deported by US to Eswatini have right to see lawyer, court rules
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
Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"
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.
Nation
US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years
BBC · 5h ago · A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
Consumer prices jumped 0.9% in March as Iran war sent gas prices soaring
· 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.
In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
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
Zohran Mamdani, Perpetual Student of the City
· New Yorker · 8h ago · The Mayor, along with some teen-agers from Bronx Science, takes stock of his first hundred days.
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic is effectively at a standstill despite Iran ceasefire
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
Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite 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.
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers
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.
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to Iran war draw calls for investigations
· ABC News · 22h ago · Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67
BBC · 17h ago · The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and 'Planet Rock' rapper, dies at 68
· 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.
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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
Family of man wounded in ICE shooting insists he's not a gang member
NBC News · Apr 8, 2026 · Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez's said they haven't been able to see him or communicate with him.
Florida AG Investigates OpenAI, ChatGPT, Citing National Security Risks, FSU Shooting
Wall Street Journal · 20h ago
Florida officials investigate ChatGPT, OpenAI over alleged role in FSU shooting
· NBC News · Apr 9, 2026 · Florida officials are opening an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, its popular chatbot product, in part concerning its alleged assistance in helping plan a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.
Deal of the Day: This all-inclusive Carote cookware set is 60% off
NBC News · 35m ago · This cookware set has everything required for a fully stocked kitchen. It comes with multiple skillets, saucepans, baking sheets, utensils and much more.
Avoid making plantar fasciitis pain worse with these sneakers
NBC News · 35m ago · Podiatrists recommend the best sneakers for plantar fasciitis that have arch support, shock absorption and rigidity, with expert tips for treating foot pain.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
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.
Business
Bessent Summoned Wall Street Leaders to Discuss Anthropic's New AI
Bloomberg · 11h ago
Investors Emboldened as Iran Ceasefire Appears to Hold
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Cease-Fire Teeters on Its First Day
· Wall Street Journal · Apr 8, 2026
Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'
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.
Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz Tolls as Israel Strikes Lebanon
· Bloomberg · 20h ago
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Iran Is Using Crypto to Charge Hormuz Toll Fees
Argentina’s Milei Eases Glacier Protections to Unlock Copper Investments
Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers, despite environmental backlash
· ABC News · Apr 9, 2026 · Argentina's Congress has approved a controversial bill easing glacier protections to boost mining investments
Alibaba leads $290 million investment for building a new kind of AI model as LLM limits emerge
CNBC · 16h ago · Startup Shengshu plans to use the money for a "general world model," paving the way for more practical robot applications.
Alibaba Leads $300 Million Bet on AI Video Platform ShengShu
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Fast Retailing shares soar to record high after the Uniqlo owner lifts profit forecast
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.
Uniqlo Owner Shares Rise to Record on Global Profit Outlook
· Bloomberg · 17h ago
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Uniqlo Owner Raises Guidance Despite Middle East Disruption
Why Melania Trump Chose to Speak About the Epstein Files After Michael Wolff's Claim
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.
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare news conference
· 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.
Vance says Islamabad talks will be ‘positive’ even as Iran casts doubt on attendance
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
Michael Burry says he's still betting against Palantir after Trump post boosts stock
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.
Trump is surrendering America’s moral leadership
Financial Times · 25m ago · The president’s chilling threats have further eroded rules against war crimes
Technology
Alibaba just revealed it’s behind a viral AI video model dominating leaderboards
CNBC · 9h ago · A mysterious AI video model that has ascended global leaderboards has been confirmed as a project under Alibaba.
Alibaba Claims Viral Happy Horse AI Model in Latest Breakthrough
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Crypto’s Richest Man CZ Says It’s A ‘Good Thing’ We Don’t Know Bitcoin Founder’s Identity
Forbes · 18h ago · The identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto is still a mystery after 17 years and numerous suspects.
Adam Back Denies He Is Anonymous Bitcoin Founder Satoshi Nakamoto
· Bloomberg · 20h ago
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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.
ChatGPT has a new $100 per month Pro subscription
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.
OpenAI looks to take on Anthropic with $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions
· CNBC · 22h ago · The new ChatGPT plan expands access to OpenAI's AI-powered coding assistant Codex.
Little Snitch’s software counter surveillance jumps from Mac to Linux
The Verge · 33m ago · The popular macOS app Little Snitch brought its network-monitoring tools over to Linux this week. In a blog post announcing the launch, one of the developers at Objective Development shared some early results from using the app on Linux: "On Ubuntu,
Trump’s AI Chip Export Push Stymied by Bureaucratic Bottleneck
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Trump praises Palantir with stock down 14% this week as Iran conflict drags on
CNBC · 57m ago · Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran.
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's Home
Wired · 59m ago · An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO's residence before making threats outside of the startup's headquarters.
"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home
Wired · 1h ago · In this episode, the hosts discuss the fight between OpenAI and Elon Musk, the misuse of voter data, and Artemis II’s moonshot.
This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones
Wired · 1h ago · Škoda's DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.
Apple unveils its most affordable laptop ever. What the MacBook Neo means for investors
CNBC · 1h ago · The company is casting a new line to reel users into its ecosystem, with fresh hardware as the lure and services as the hook.
Entertainment
The Match Factory Boards Valeska Grisebach’s Cannes Title ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ — First Look
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.
The Match Factory Acquires Valeska Grisebach’s ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Ahead of World Premiere in Competition at Cannes
· 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.
BAFTA Review Into Awards N-Word Controversy Finds No Evidence of ‘Malicious Intent’ or ‘Institutional Racism’ but Asserts That Duty of Care ‘Fell Short’
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
BAFTA Apologizes “Unreservedly” To Black & Disabled Communities For Racial Slur Debacle After Review Finds “Number Of Structural Weaknesses” In Its Awards Planning
· 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.
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
ABC News · 8h ago · Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer, has died of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania at age 68, according to his lawyer
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
· 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.
Natasha Lyonne responds to reports she was escorted off of plane at LAX
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.
Natasha Lyonne Responds to Report She Was Escorted Off Plane
· Rolling Stone · 21h ago · "Sure was looking forward to speaking honestly with Drew Barrymore yesterday but guess wasn't in the cards," actress wrote
Disney Co. New Chief Communications OfficerPaul Roeder Sets Team; April Carretta Upped, Adding Lead Comms Duties For President Dana Walden
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · Less than a month into his new job as Senior EVP and Chief Communications Officer at The Walt Disney Company, Disney veteran Paul Roeder has unveiled the structure of the operation and his leadership team.
Disney Promotes April Carretta to EVP of Communications, Exec to Lead PR for Dana Walden
· Variety · 18h ago · Disney elevated April Carretta to EVP of communications, reporting to chief communications officer Paul Roeder. As part of her expanded duties, Caretta will be the day-to-day communications lead for Dana Walden, who last month took on the newly creat
Lady Gaga and Doechii Release New Single, ‘Runway’
Variety · 17h ago · They were born for the “Runway.” Lady Gaga and Doechii have released their new single, “Runway,” which is featured in the upcoming 20th Century Fox film “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The upbeat dance track has Doechii singing “Serve a litt
Doechii and Lady Gaga Unveil New ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Single
· Rolling Stone · 17h ago · The duo first teased "Runway" in a trailer for the Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway-starring film
Pink to Host the 2026 Tony Awards: ‘I Cannot Wait’
Rolling Stone · 18h ago · While the artist has not performed on Broadway herself, her songs are featured in Moulin Rouge! The Musical and & Juliet
Surprise! Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards
· Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · Raise your glass, pop singer Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7.
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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
CBS Picks Up ‘Eternally Yours’ Comedy Pilot From ‘Ghosts’ Showrunners To Series, ‘The Tillbrooks’ Not Moving Forward
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).
CBS Orders Vampire Comedy ‘Eternally Yours’ From ‘Ghosts’ Team, ‘The Tillbrooks’ Not Moving Forward
· 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.
Comcast Unveils Major Expansion Of Xfinity StreamSaver Bundle, Adding HBO Max And Hulu-Disney+ Combo
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.
Comcast Adds Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max to Xfinity StreamSaver Bundles, Offering Discounts of Up to 45%
· 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.
How Young Will Amazon Make James Bond?
Variety · 15m ago · “Maybe I could be at the bar, swilling a martini, saying nothing.” So Louis Partridge told Variety just last year while discussing potential ways to impress Steven Knight at the premiere for “House of Guinness.” At the time, Knight — who cr
Sports
Frustrated McIntyre flips off green at Masters
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.
MacIntyre could face action after angry Masters gesture
· 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.
Sources: DOJ opens probe of NFL over TV deals
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.
Justice Department opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals
· 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.
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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.
Sixers' Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis
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.
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for return
· ABC News · 20h ago · The Philadelphia 76ers say Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery in Houston
Did Melania Trump File For Divorce? Alex Jones Claims FLOTUS Is Leaving Donald Trump
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.
Denver wins in 2OT, gets Wisc. in Frozen Four final
ESPN · 4h ago · In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.
Tatum clears hurdle, happy to exit MSG on '2 feet'
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."
Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames
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.
Scammers Hijack Social Media Accounts For Crypto Fraud, $2 Billion Lost — How To Protect Yourself
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.
Is Sydney Sweeney Copying Erika Kirk? Actress Spark 'MAGA Barbie' Backlash At Euphoria Season 3 Premiere
International Business Times · 4h ago · Sydney Sweeney's appearance at the Euphoria Season 3 premiere drew criticism for her 'Erika Kirk' inspired look, sparking political debates online.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Wants To Move To Calabasas To Repair Her Relationship With Kris Jenner
International Business Times · 4h ago · Meghan Markle is reportedly eyeing a move from Montecito to Los Angeles, even Calabasas, as Prince Harry resists leaving their coastal home amid pressure on their brand.
World
Trump Tells Fox News Host Iran Deadline ‘Is Happening’
Wall Street Journal · Apr 7, 2026
Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
· 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.
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Bloomberg · Apr 8, 2026 ·
Vance to Lead US Negotiations With Iran in Pakistan Saturday
Trump's Own Supporters Express Anger on Truth Social Over His Attacks on Conservative Commentators
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.
Trump attacks his former MAGA allies over Iran war criticism
· Politico · 16h ago · The president lashed out at conservative media personalities, including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth
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.
Vance Iran Negotiations, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Artemis II Return To Earth
· 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
Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein 'need to stop'
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.
Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
· 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."
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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.
Donald Trump Rails Against Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens And Alex Jones For Blasting His Decision To Go To War With Iran
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.
Trump Lashes Out at ‘NUT JOBS’ Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Megyn Kelly
· Rolling Stone · 20h ago · The president attacked several prominent right-wing commentators who have opposed the war against Iran
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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.
Buying A Home Just Got Harder — US Home Loan Rates Could Stay Near 6% For The Rest Of The Decade
International Business Times · 41m ago · Explore the future of US mortgage rates with insights from economic forecasts. Discover why home loan costs are expected to remain elevated, influenced by Treasury yields and Federal Reserve policies.
Are Space Shuttle Splashdowns Dangerous For Marine Life? New Findings Raise Questions
International Business Times · 41m ago · Explore the environmental impact of spacecraft splashdowns on marine life, including acoustic disturbance and deep-sea contamination. Discover findings from NASA and HSWRI on seal reactions to sonic booms and the cumulative risks of debris in the Point Nemo spacecraft cemetery.
Trump Blames Biden After Florida Mother Dies From Brutal Hammer Attack; Suspect Entered US in 2022
International Business Times · 1h ago · The violent death of a Florida mother has sparked a political storm, with Trump blaming Biden's immigration policies. The case highlights broader issues of borders and public debate.
On eve of election, Hungary takes a hard look at Orbán’s ‘illiberal democracy’
Christian Science Monitor · 1h ago · Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have held office in Hungary for 16 years. A reform-minded lawyer, backed by young voters, might soon end that.
Zohran Mamdani Under Fire After Breaking Free Bus Promise During Mayoral Campaign
International Business Times · 1h ago · New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism after walking back his free bus pledge, even as his first 100 days show a different leadership style.
Science
What To Know About Weather Conditions For Artemis Splashdown
Forbes · Apr 9, 2026 · Will weather and ocean conditions allow the Artemis II astronauts to splash down into the Pacific Ocean on Friday? Our expert explains.
Physicists resolve a long-standing puzzle over the size of a proton
New Scientist · 9h ago · Two extremely precise experiments agree with a previously shocking measurement of just how big the proton is, which may help future searches for new particles
Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect
NPR · 9h ago · After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
Earthset From the Lunar Far Side
NASA · 14h ago · The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission captured extraordinary images of our home planet during their journey around the far side of the Moon.
I Am Artemis: Dan Florez
NASA · 20h ago · Listen to this audio excerpt from Dan Florez, test director for NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program: At 1:47 a.m. EST November 16, 2022, as the Artemis I engines ignited, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman and Dan Florez, NASA test director for the
A new study helps explain how the brain creates mental images
NPR · 21h ago · A new study finds that looking at something and imagining it triggers the same exact process in the brain. It's also very similar to the process artificial intelligence uses to create an image.
As Their Antarctic Habitat Melts Away, Emperor Penguins Are Now Considered an Endangered Species
Smithsonian · 21h ago · The International Union for Conservation of Nature predicts that the birds' population could be cut in half by the 2080s. The organization also changed the statuses of Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals
Starstruck
NASA · 21h ago · The Artemis II crew captured this photo of our galaxy, the Milky Way, on April 7, 2026. The Milky Way’s elegant spiral structure is dominated by just two arms wrapping off the ends of a central bar of stars.
Chimpanzee group's violent rupture hints at evolutionary roots of war
New Scientist · 23h ago · Researchers who observed a murderous conflict unfolding in a once-unified group of wild chimpanzees say there are parallels with civil wars in human societies
Octopus Sex Just Got Weirder. In Addition to Depositing Sperm, Males' Specialized Mating Arm Can 'Taste' Female Hormones
Smithsonian · 23h ago · The hectocotylus is both a reproductive organ and a sensory organ, a rare combination in animals, new research suggests
Health
Dermatologist Debunks Misconceptions About Spring Skincare
NBC News · 4h ago · Spring is here so as you prepare to spend more time outside, dermatologist Angela Lamb joins TODAY to help tackle some of the biggest skincare myths. She separates fact and fiction when it comes to performing skin cancer screenings on yourself, using
'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue
NPR · 4h ago · A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.
Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism
ABC News · 6h ago · The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists
Too young for the MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks
ABC News · 7h ago · Babies too young to be vaccinated are among the most vulnerable in measles outbreaks like the one in South Carolina, which is the largest the U.S. has seen in decades
More ambulances are carrying blood for transfusions. Experts say it will save lives
NPR · 9h ago · More and more ambulances carry blood when responding to trauma scenes. Officials say transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital will save lives.
710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago
NPR · 23h ago · The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
NPR · Apr 9, 2026 · People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
This doctor turned a 31-foot RV into one of the country's only mobile OB-GYN clinics
NPR · Apr 9, 2026 · Mary Fariba Afsari's book, Labor, is a portrait of reproductive healthcare in post-Dobbs America. Her book also is about her Iranian heritage and her grandmother's death from an illegal abortion.
CAR T-cell therapy takes woman from bedridden to 'perfectly fine'
New Scientist · Apr 9, 2026 · A woman with three different autoimmune conditions had all of them treated simultaneously by genetically modifying her immune cells to kill off the rogue ones causing problems
In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?
NPR · Apr 9, 2026 · The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now?
Books
What draws people into cults? A new book tracks the journeys of two followers
NPR · 22h ago · Harrison Hill's book The Oracle's Daughter is a story about the terror of losing the self — but it's also, gratifyingly, a story about finding the way back to it.
Move over, Mr. Ripley. 'I Am Agatha' is a delightfully duplicitous debut
NPR · 9h ago · Nancy Foley's deviously-plotted novel centers on an aging artist in New Mexico. Brutally dismissive of anyone who disagrees with her, Agatha is a perfectly engaging (if unreliable) narrator.
Alice Coltrane drew on gospel music of her youth
Christian Science Monitor · Apr 9, 2026 · The groundbreaking musician Alice Coltrane gets her first comprehensive biography, thanks to author Andy Beta.
'After the Flood' argues Bob Dylan's late career is just as potent as his early years
NPR · Apr 9, 2026 · Much of our image of Dylan derives from his early protest music, but Robert Polito's book makes the argument that the most recent 30 years of Dylan's career have been just as creative as the first 30.
11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world
NPR · Apr 8, 2026 · The books we're spotlighting this month don't exactly radiate escapist good vibes — but they do offer the opportunity to step into someone else's life and get to know their view of our shared world.
Can logging be reshaped by forest regeneration? Suzanne Simard says yes.
Christian Science Monitor · Apr 6, 2026 · Forest ecologist Suzanne Simard, the child of loggers,makesan impassioned argument for preserving forests and helping them to regenerate.
OB-GYN Mary Fariba Afsari discusses her memoir 'Labor' about starting a mobile clinic
NPR · Apr 5, 2026 · Practicing OB-GYN Mary Fariba Afsari bought an RV and started a mobile clinic in 2022. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Afsari about her book, "Labor: One Woman's Work."
Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner
NPR · Apr 5, 2026 · Having "brutally honest conversations" about money can bring couples closer together, says Vivian Tu, a financial educator. She shares questions to ask your partner at every relationship stage.
Natural disasters and political instability hampered U.S. museum attendance in 2025
NPR · Apr 4, 2026 · The Art Newspaper's latest annual study of "the world's 100 most visited art museums" also reveals signs of modest growth.
‘Tiny Gardens Everywhere’ take root in urban plots
Christian Science Monitor · Apr 2, 2026 · Environmental history professor Kate Brown’s latest book, underscores the resilience and power of urban gardening.
Lifestyle
The Masters has become the biggest event of the year for private jet companies
CNBC · 4h ago · Private jet companies are competing for high-spending customers with lavish on-the-ground experiences near the golf course.
Love Continues To Inspire Bodie To Create Authentically
Forbes · 5h ago · The singer-songwriter hosted his own music festival over Valentine’s Day and is currently touring the U.S. with Colton Dixon.
Online, Motherhood Is a Test No One Can Pass
Bloomberg · 12h ago
People Are Paying $1,000 to Read Among Strangers
Bloomberg · 13h ago
In Ukraine’s Kherson, War Turns Dining Out Into an Act of Defiance
Bloomberg · 13h ago
Getty Center To Close For First Major Renovation
Forbes · 14h ago · The world’s wealthiest museum will shut its doors on March 15, 2027, for a year-long upgrade, its first since opening in 1997. It plans to reopen in time for the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
Meet The Restaurant Group That’s Reinventing Indian Inspired Cocktails
Forbes · 17h ago · The folks behind Gymkhana and Ambassadors Clubhouse—two of the most popular new restaurants in the US—are quietly elevating the landscape for Indian inspired drinks.
7 Countries Where Longevity And Aesthetic Treatments Cost Less
Forbes · 17h ago · Patients are traveling abroad for longevity and aesthetic treatments—seeking advanced care, better access, and lower costs in top global destinations.
Why Pokemon cards are one of the hottest speculative booms right now
NPR · 20h ago · If you collected Pokemon cards as a kid, here's hoping you held onto them. The Japanese franchise has been popular for decades, but it's become the latest speculative boom.
Actor Tim Blake Nelson feels like he's running out of time to do everything he wants
NPR · 21h ago · On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Tim Blake Nelson talks about feeling like he's running out of time to do the things he wants.
Travel
Inside The Ultra-Luxe Los Cabos Resort Starring In Jon Hamm’s New TV Show
Forbes · 4h ago · Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort should be your next set-jetting getaway.
Artemis II Spacecraft Due To Splashdown Tonight, Capping Moon Flight
Forbes · 4h ago · After 10 days in space setting a distance record from Earth by humans while doing a lunar flyby, Artemis II spacecraft is due to splashdown near San Diego tonight.
Race Across the World locations: Where was the 2026 series filmed?
The Independent UK · 5h ago · Five pairs take on Race Across the World’s most extreme race yet
‘More character and cheaper’: Best older cruise ships for luxury sailings
The Independent UK · 5h ago · Classic vessels can offer traditional charm and more intimate experiences
Björk to host ‘eclipse rave’ in Iceland this summer
The Independent UK · 7h ago · Attendees will experience a ‘brief moment of complete darkness’ during DJ sets
How to plan an accessible city break to Glasgow – Scotland’s refreshingly inclusive capital of culture
The Independent UK · 7h ago · Scotland’s biggest city lives and breathes art and music – and it’s one of the UK’s most accessible destinations for disabled travellers. Carrie-Ann Lightly explains how to plan the perfect break
This is my favourite place to stay in Helsinki – and you can get a room for under £100
The Independent UK · 7h ago · In the heart of the Finnish capital, Annabel Grossman checks into Hotel Hobo and discovers a colourful, community-focused spot that offers real value for money
Why US now advises against travel to much of Nigeria
The Independent UK · 7h ago · Americans have been told not to travel to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states
Tourists asked to stop tossing coins in Mount Fuji ponds over water concerns
The Independent UK · 9h ago · The ponds in the village of Oshino Hakkai are known for their mineral-rich spring water
Airline pilots fear losing their jobs over refusing to fly in Middle East
The Independent UK · 9h ago · A bulletin issued by the U.N.'s aviation agency on Thursday called mental health risks in conflict zones ‘safety critical’
Opinion
America Can't Let Israel Pull It Into a Renewed Iran War
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Israel’s War in Lebanon Has Not Stopped
· New Yorker · 17h ago · While America and Iran negotiate a ceasefire, Beirut remains under siege.
What If the Strait of Hormuz Was the English Channel?
Bloomberg · 5h ago
U.S. missile burn rate in Iran leaves the Pacific cupboard bare
Washington Post · 5h ago · China is paying attention as America depletes its stockpile.
This poll shows the political risk to Israel from the war in Iran
Washington Post · 5h ago · Launching the attack was a big gamble with American opinion that isn’t paying off.
How Coffee Houses Brewed Up Liberalism — and Still Do
Bloomberg · 6h ago
U.S. power rests on open seas
Washington Post · 6h ago · Trump’s talk of monetizing the Strait of Hormuz undermines a basic strategic interest.
American LeadersHave Lost Their Commitment to Mutual Consent
Bloomberg · 6h ago
Why Catholic converts are surging with an unexpected demographic
Washington Post · 7h ago · For a growing segment of young people, religion is rebellion.
Florida's Embrace of ICE Has Come at a Cost
Bloomberg · 7h ago
An unpardonable abuse of presidential power with only one solution
Washington Post · 7h ago · The “power to grant reprieves and pardons” has become another source of political brutishness.
Features
Finding the Cattle Queen
Longreads · 7h ago · "Steakhouse royalty, feminist icon, fungible tourism graphic—she deserves a proper title."
The Strange Saga of Faces of Death
Longreads · Apr 9, 2026 · “It scarred countless children—and allegedly left one dead. Many still believe it was all real. Some of it was.”
Bright, Built World
Longreads · Apr 9, 2026 · Joseph Osmundson | The Los Angeles Review of Books | April 5, 2026 | 4,717 words
AI got the blame for the Iran school bombing. The truth is far more worrying
Longreads · Apr 9, 2026 · "LLMs-gone-rogue dominated coverage, but had nothing to do with the targeting. Instead, it was choices made by human beings, over many years, that gave us this atrocity."
The Memory Maker
Longreads · Apr 9, 2026 · OpenAI's Sora allowed you to deepfake yourself. Users started to remember things that never happened.
Sea of Nightmares: My Son Died Climbing. Now, I Wrestle With ‘What If.’
Longreads · Apr 8, 2026 · "The questions, hypotheticals, and past haunting me as the father of Balin Miller, who fell to his death in October."
The Fantasy Baseball Ties That Bind
Longreads · Apr 8, 2026 · “How do fantasy sports leagues fit into the larger story of the male loneliness epidemic? You might be surprised.”
She Fell for an AI — Then Held its Funeral
Longreads · Apr 8, 2026 · "It was the first ceremony of its kind in America. It's unlikely to be the last."
A New Jersey Teen Finds Treasure, and More, in Abandoned Storage Units
Longreads · Apr 8, 2026 · "Michael Haskell, 17, set out to make some money from his locker dives. He ended up learning about life."
Sleeping Beauty
Longreads · Apr 8, 2026 · "I was seven when I became aware of my longing for beautiful girls."