News Roundup — 311 Stories (as of 4:07 PM ET, Apr 15)

Here's what's happening right now across the major newsrooms. We pull from 21 sources — and organize the biggest stories so you can scan them in one place.

Sources: Wilson staying with Aces on $5M deal — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET A'ja Wilson, the only four-time MVP in WNBA history, is staying with the Las Vegas Aces on a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, sources told ESPN.

Arch '100%,' says wins came when he loosened up — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Wednesday he feels "100% right now" following offseason foot surgery. He also reflected on last year, saying, "The first half of the season, I was pissed. I wasn...

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

Dolphins GM: RB Achane 'not available' for trade — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is "not available" for a trade, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said Wednesday, as the team looks to extend its homegrown star.

Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle became the latest young player to get a big-money deal, agreeing Wednesday to a $150 million, eight-year contract that starts in 2027.

FIFA prez: Iran 'for sure' will play at World Cup — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran would "for sure" be at the World Cup this summer, despite the ongoing war with the United States.

Sources: Top PG Wright boosts BYU with return — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET The return of point guard Robert Wright III will give BYU a boost as it prepares to lose two of its top players.

NBA touts near doubling of television viewership — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET The NBA says 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across the league's four primary broadcast platforms during the regular season, a number that represents an 86% rise over last season.

🏀 Transfer buzz: Men's hoops teams reloading — ESPN, 4:44 PM ET Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.

Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste' — ESPN, 4:42 PM ET Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.

Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury — ESPN, 4:42 PM ET Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain — ESPN, 4:42 PM ET Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.

Yankees' bleak bats return in 7-1 loss to Angels — ESPN, 4:42 PM ET A night after New York's 11-run explosion in a comeback victory over the Angels, the Yankees reverted to their offensively troubled ways in a 7-1 loss to Los Angeles at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, t...

O's manager has 7 cheek fractures, broken jaw — ESPN, 4:42 PM ET Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered at least seven fractures in his cheek as well as a broken jaw when he was struck in the face by a line drive during a game Monday against the Diamondbacks.

⚾ Best and worst free agent signings in history — ESPN, 4:42 PM ET The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.

Sources: Giants' talks with Lawrence hit impasse — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET The Giants and star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II have reached an impasse on talks over a new contract extension, sources told NFL Network on Tuesday night.

Russini resigns from Athletic following Vrabel pics — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at t...

Raiders getting calls inquiring about No. 1 pick — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET Raiders GM John Spytek said teams have called to inquire about the possibility of trading for the No. 1 pick but added, "Those teams know where they stand."

Eagles GM reiterates Brown stance despite moves — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on Tuesday kept the same public stance regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown despite the team's recent trade for Dontayvion Wicks.

Adderley joins Colts, ending 3-year retirement — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET Safety Nasir Adderley signed with the Colts on Tuesday, two months after he announced he was ready to return to the NFL after retiring following the 2022 season.

Ex-Cardinals coach, Titans assistant McGinnis dies — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET Former Tennessee assistant Dave McGinnis, who also served as head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in a decorated career on the NFL sidelines, died at 74 on Monday with his family by his side at Asc...

Report: Ex-Canes DE Bain drove in fatal car crash — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according...

⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock — ESPN, 4:30 PM ET Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?

'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission — ESPN, 4:06 PM ET Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.

The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change — ESPN, 4:06 PM ET On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one of the game's most legendary players and his lasting impact.

LeBron outside the top 20?! Steph at 50?! How we ranked this postseason's stars — ESPN, 3:49 PM ET ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.

Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons — ESPN, 3:49 PM ET Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.

More than a mullet and mustache, Gennings Dunker has taken over the NFL draft — ESPN, 3:41 PM ET He was "one of five" on Iowa's OL. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea eye Bournemouth striker — ESPN, 3:40 PM ET AFC Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi has caught the eye of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Jackets coach torches players: 'They don't care' — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness questioned his players' desire to win after an uninspiring season-ending loss to the Capitals.

Quick, 40, 3-time Cup champion, plays last game — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET In his final game after nearly two decades in the NHL, goaltender Jonathan Quick, 40, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a decorated career, made 14 saves in the New York Rangers' 3-2 loss to t...

Flyers get 1st berth since '20; Canes tops in East — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET In front of a frenzied home crowd Monday night, first-year coach Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers posted a 3-2 shootout win over the Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurricanes, securin...

NHL goalies' save percentage lowest in 30 years — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET The average NHL goalie save percentage is under .900 for the first time in three decades.

🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading? — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.

Undecided Ovi hears chants of 'One more year!' — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET Alex Ovechkin, who assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale Tuesday, heard chan...

Sabres take division after ending playoff drought — ESPN, 3:05 PM ET After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.

Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finish — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET LaMelo Ball made the go-ahead bucket with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, and Miles Bridges sealed the win with a block at the buzzer to propel the Hornets and oust the Heat in Tuesday night's play-i...

Spo: Ball should've been tossed for Adebayo trip — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.

Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seed — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

Amazon feed cuts out late in Heat-Hornets thriller — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.

J. Cole ends stint with Chinese pro hoops team — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.

Curry on minutes restriction in must-win play-in — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET Stephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing denied — ESPN, 3:03 PM ET Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.

What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule — ESPN, 3:02 PM ET ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

Full plate: Lehigh scores 20 runs in first inning — ESPN, 2:54 PM ET Thirty-two Lehigh players batted during a 20-run first inning that set an NCAA record during a 38-6 blowout win over Coppin State.

UCLA baseball to don retro No. 42 tribute uniforms ahead of Jackie Robinson Day — ESPN, 1:54 PM ET The barrier-breaking legend played four sports at UCLA, and the Bruins baseball team will honor his legacy.

NBA Futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals — ESPN, 1:40 PM ET The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals, while the Lakers' odds make a jump but they remain longshots.

Overreactions: Can Arsenal, Spurs stop downward spiral? — ESPN, 1:27 PM ET Let's overreact to last weekend's Premier League action, from Arsenal's slip in the title race to alarm bells ringing at Tottenham.

WNBA draft reaction: Breaking down best picks, shocking trade and more — ESPN, 1:27 PM ET Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's WNBA draft.

From an A+ ... to a D: Breaking down every team's draft — ESPN, 1:27 PM ET One team set the curve with an A+. Three got A grades, including Dallas for picking Azzi Fudd. But one got a D.

Predicting the entire postseason -- with a surprise champion — ESPN, 1:26 PM ET ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA playoff series through the Finals. Who will square off in June?

Kiper's new two-round NFL mock draft: 64 picks, 64 landing spots for top prospects — ESPN, 1:24 PM ET Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.

No seats, no silence: A night inside the Clippers' Wall — ESPN, 1:07 PM ET Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.

Champions League: Mbappé on target, near CR7 all-time record 🔥 — Yahoo Sports, 4:04 PM ET Will he do it?In the crazy Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Mbappé got his name on the scoresheet by finding the back of the net. A goal that takes h...

Ty Simpson 2026 NFL Draft buzz pinpoints possible landing spot — Yahoo Sports, 4:03 PM ET One of the most polarizing prospects going into the 2026 NFL Draf is Ty Simpson. We might have a better idea of where the Alabama quarterback is going to land next week. Projections for Simpson hav...

Productive Central Florida pass rusher took pre-draft visit to Packers — Yahoo Sports, 4:02 PM ET Central Florida edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly, who had 8.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in two seasons, made a pre-draft visit to the Green Bay Packers.

Real Madrid officially have a new Champions League nemesis 👻 — Yahoo Sports, 4:02 PM ET One way or another, Real Madrid will be glad to see the back of Bayern Munich after their latest, breathless Champions League quarter final showdown. Álvaro Arbeloa's side headed in with a 3-2 lead...

Youth surge persists: Sam Antonacci gets promoted — Yahoo Sports, 4:01 PM ET The Swiss Army knife grinder will light a much-needed fire under Chicago’s offense

NFL teams think Bengals are the floor at No. 10 for Caleb Downs — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET Teams around the NFL have the Bengals circled in red as the farthest Caleb Downs could fall.

After first LPGA win, this former college star fell into driver slump — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET At the JM Eagle LA Championship, Ingrid Lindblad returns as defending champion and details the hardest chapter of her golf career.

Ranking the 8 defenders the Ravens have met with ahead of NFL Draft — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET Ranking eight defenders who are confirmed to have spoken to the Ravens via predraft visits or meetings.

How much Juventus stand to gain from Champions League qualification — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET Qualifying for the Champions League league phase requires significant investment, but the financial rewards far outweigh the initial costs, which is why clubs continue to prioritise securing a plac...

'A beautiful thing to witness': AJ Lee's WrestleMania moment is more than a decade in the making — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET After more than a decade away from WWE, AJ Lee is finally getting a chance to reap the benefits from a women's wrestling movement she helped spark.

Live Falcons 7-round mock draft ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep371 — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET It's time for a LIVE Falcons 7-round mock draft with hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic and special guest Joe Patrick!

Who will be the second Michigan Wolverine selected in the 2026 NFL Draft? — Yahoo Sports, 4:00 PM ET Derrick Moore will likely be the first Michigan Wolverine off the board during the NFL Draft, but who will be second? Here are our 3 options:

Mike Trout, Angels Continue Offensive Explosion in New York — Yahoo Sports, 3:59 PM ET Tuesday night was another home run fest during the second game of the Los Angeles Angels’ road series against the New York Yankees. In the series opener on Monday, three-time American League Most V...

NFL mock drafts 2026: Compare Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler, Daniel Jeremiah and other expert picks — Yahoo Sports, 3:59 PM ET Here is how the NFL experts think the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

📹 Chaos in the Champions! Real Madrid and Bayern, game of the year — Yahoo Sports, 3:56 PM ET At the Allianz Arena in Germany, Real Madrid are beating Bayern Munich 3-2 this Wednesday (15) in the second leg of the 2025/26 Champions League quarterfinals.With the current result and the aggreg...

"These moments," he said, "it's really what you work … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET "These moments," he said, "it's really what you work …

“Attention to detail. He understands the game on a … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET “Attention to detail. He understands the game on a …

Kevin Durant on returning to the NBA playoffs after … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET Kevin Durant on returning to the NBA playoffs after …

Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones both practiced, but … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones both practiced, but …

I think when I was coming into the league Bam … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET I think when I was coming into the league Bam …

We’re both competitors so before games after games we … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET We’re both competitors so before games after games we …

As Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic are expected to … — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET As Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic are expected to …

Robert Lewandowski: Milan management split about decision to sign striker — Yahoo Sports, 3:55 PM ET Serie A side Milan have been making initial moves to sign Robert Lewandowski after his time at Barcelona ends. The move is facing some complications as the Rossoneri management isn’t entirely sure ...

Greg Gard, other Wisconsin coaches receive usual contract extensions — Yahoo Sports, 3:54 PM ET Greg Gard and Wisconsin's other winter sports coaches have received their customary one-year contract extensions.

Arsenal player ratings vs. Sporting CP: Grades, how Gunners fared in Champions League quarterfinal second leg — Yahoo Sports, 3:54 PM ET Arsenal have reached a breaking point in the 2025/26 campaign as they meet Sporting CP for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal matchup.

Former MSU hockey star named to AHL All-Rookie Team — Yahoo Sports, 3:53 PM ET A former Michigan State hockey standout has received some recognition for his impressive rookie season in the American Hockey League

Julian Lewis ranked as a top-50 Power Four quarterback entering 2026 — Yahoo Sports, 3:53 PM ET CBS Sports ranks Colorado QB Julian Lewis higher than ESPN, as expectations rise entering the 2026 season.

Victor Wembanyama 'very close' to being back to 100 percent after rib injury — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET Victor Wembanyama 'very close' to being back to 100 percent after rib injury

"I think overall we got better throughout the year. … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET "I think overall we got better throughout the year. …

"Things take time. We're in a world now where everyone … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET "Things take time. We're in a world now where everyone …

"The energy. It's electric. It's something we can sit … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET "The energy. It's electric. It's something we can sit …

"To be honest, there's a lot of things that go on that … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET "To be honest, there's a lot of things that go on that …

"You see highs and lows from everybody. That's what … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET "You see highs and lows from everybody. That's what …

“I had only met him one time, and that was when we had … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET “I had only met him one time, and that was when we had …

Udoka says he “pretty much knows” who the fifth … — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET Udoka says he “pretty much knows” who the fifth …

Southlake Carroll (TX) football reveals 2026 schedule — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is Texas, with a number of...

Versatile big with shot-blocking presence leaves SEC school to transfer to Indiana basketball — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET A Detroit native is moving closer to home after a two-year stint at Alabama. Aiden Sherrell provides IU an elite two-way post presence.

Christian McCaffrey "fired up" to play with Mike Evans — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET Mike Evans will be the best wide receiver with whom Christian McCaffrey has ever played.

MLB writer issues warning to Astros amid 7-11 start: 'they're in trouble' — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET Things are not going well for the Astros at all this season.

Marlins projected to take chance on South Florida prep arm in latest mock — Yahoo Sports, 3:52 PM ET This LHP could fit Miami's mold.

Mel Kiper mock draft predicts Arizona Cardinals trade up, draft Ty Simpson — Yahoo Sports, 3:51 PM ET Mel Kiper's final mock draft has the Cardinals passing on a tackle and trading back into the first round for a QB.

Cowboys media, many fans are dead wrong, trading up is not the way — Yahoo Sports, 3:50 PM ET The Cowboys have a tough decision to make with their first-round picks, but trading up shouldn't be one of them.

A'ja Wilson contract details: Four-time MVP signs largest contract in league history to return to Aces — Yahoo Sports, 3:50 PM ET A'ja Wilson got a well-deserved reward for years of on-court performances like no other.

Dolphins’ Sullivan to take best player available in draft, shares thoughts on trading picks — Yahoo Sports, 3:50 PM ET MIAMI GARDENS — New Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan understands the lasting impact his first draft will have in the long-term shaping of his roster. After taking an ax to much of w...

📸 Bayern-Real: Twitter stunned by the drama 🤯 — Yahoo Sports, 3:50 PM ET This is madness!On Wednesday evening, the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich gave us a legendary first half with five goals already scored. Between the goalkeeping...

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta calls No. 14 pick a 'sweet spot' — Yahoo Sports, 3:49 PM ET Ravens GM Eric DeCosta sees the No. 14 NFL Draft pick as a 'sweet spot' to strengthen the team around Lamar Jackson.

Kenny Atkinson provides update on Cavs health before heading into series vs. Raptors — Yahoo Sports, 3:49 PM ET Things are looking up for the Cavs heading into the postseason.

Canada’s bid for a second MLB team if expansion happens — Yahoo Sports, 3:48 PM ET Expansion is once again becoming a serious topic in Major League Baseball, and while cities like Nashville and Portland often dominate the conversation, there’s another market quietly gaining tract...

Indiana lands transfer portal commitment from Alabama center Aiden Sherrell — Yahoo Sports, 3:48 PM ET The Indiana Hoosiers have landed a massive commitment out of the NCAA transfer portal. Former Alabama Crimson Tide center Aiden Sherrell will make his way to Bloomington for the 2025-2026 season, O...

Ravens, Community partners will team up for Earth Day cleanup — Yahoo Sports, 3:48 PM ET The Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank, and Waterfront Partnership are teaming up for an Earth Day cleanup at Port Covington Marina.

With Iran War on Pause, Political Battle Resumes Over Israeli Democracy — New York Times, 4:00 PM ET A court fight over Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist who oversees the police, pits the attorney general against Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government.

Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran to Keep Peace Talks Alive — New York Times, 3:59 PM ET The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.

Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide — New York Times, 3:58 PM ET Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity.

Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California — New York Times, 3:57 PM ET Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called a special election to replace Mr. Swalwell, while Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas had yet to announce one for Mr. Gonzales’s successor.

They Were YouTube’s First Stars. Here’s What They Wish They’d Known. — New York Times, 3:56 PM ET MatPat, Miranda Sings, Grace Helbig and WheezyWaiter hit it big on YouTube long before it became a behemoth. They have thoughts about what it takes to succeed there.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds — New York Times, 3:55 PM ET In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.

South Africa Names Roelf Meyer, Apartheid-Era Negotiator, as U.S. Ambassador — New York Times, 3:54 PM ET The move comes as the country looks to strengthen diplomatic ties with the United States after months of hostility between the two nations.

Julio Torres, Jennifer Tilly and More Star in Plays That Are Streaming Now — New York Times, 3:53 PM ET Other picks include the historical hip-hop musical “Mexodus,” an Anne Carson radio play and a century-old play about machines replacing humans.

After Fighting for the Rights of Workers, Brazil’s President Lula Faces a Labor Abuse Crisis — New York Times, 3:46 PM ET The dismissal of Brazil’s top labor inspector has landed the leftist government of President Lula, a former union leader, in an awkward spot.

Getting the Pope to Answer a Pointed Question at 30,000 Feet — New York Times, 3:46 PM ET The Times’s Rome bureau chief is still getting a feel for a pontiff who is willing to challenge President Trump and use his sense of humor.

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The Good List: 7 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day — New York Times, 3:41 PM ET Train jazz, the “Brady Bunch” house and the gift of time.

SantaCon Leader Ran His Own $1 Million Con Game, U.S. Says — New York Times, 3:41 PM ET Stefan Pildes “siphoned” more than half of the money donated over five years for the outing, a raucous New York City bar crawl promoted as a charitable event, prosecutors said.

Barbara Gordon, Who Wrote Memoir of Pill Addiction, Dies at 90 — New York Times, 3:30 PM ET “I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can,” which became a best seller, detailed her years of prescription drug abuse and offered an indictment of American psychiatry.

Top U.S. Diplomat in Venezuela Leaves Post After Arriving in January — New York Times, 3:29 PM ET Laura Dogu, who reopened the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela, returns to advising Gen. Dan Caine, the highest ranking U.S. military officer, as the war with Iran continues.

Omaha Police Fatally Shoot Woman Who Cut 3-Year-Old Boy With Knife at Walmart — New York Times, 3:28 PM ET The woman forced the child, who was sitting in a cart, and his babysitter out of the store at knife point. She had the boy when police arrived, the department said. The shooting is under investigat...

Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles — New York Times, 3:27 PM ET Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.

Israel Considering Cease-Fire With Lebanon, Officials Say — New York Times, 3:16 PM ET Talk of a truce that would pause the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon followed rare direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington on Tuesday.

Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems — New York Times, 3:11 PM ET A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities.

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers — New York Times, 3:10 PM ET For the fourth time since the war began, G.O.P. senators successfully fended off an effort to constrain the president. But there were signs of growing unease among Republicans.

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing — New York Times, 3:02 PM ET Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

Debt Alarms Ring as Countries Rack Up More Emergency Spending — New York Times, 2:41 PM ET Amid signs of a prolonged period of high energy costs, policymakers are urging restraint as governments open up the public till to protect households and businesses.

Review: ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Will Make an OnlyFan of You — New York Times, 2:35 PM ET Elle Fanning stars in a big-hearted, open-minded dramedy about online exposure and its complications.

BBC Announces Plan to Cut Around 2,000 Jobs — New York Times, 2:30 PM ET The cuts amount to about 10 percent of the work force at the British public broadcaster, which is facing financial pressures.

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Does Not Resign From Fed — New York Times, 2:30 PM ET Although Jerome H. Powell’s term as Fed chair officially ends on May 15, he can stay on as a governor until 2028 and said he would not leave until a criminal investigation was over.

11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar — New York Times, 2:28 PM ET The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.

Snap Is Laying Off 16% of Full-Time Staff as It Embraces A.I. — New York Times, 2:21 PM ET The company, which owns the social media app Snapchat, said it was laying off about 1,000 employees as it increased its reliance on artificial intelligence.

Japan Pledges $10 Billion to Help Countries Cope With Oil Prices — New York Times, 2:17 PM ET With supply chains at risk, the aid to Southeast Asian nations is aimed at securing the availability of oil-based products, including medical equipment.

‘Rethinking, Reimagining and Reinstalling’ the Metropolitan Museum of Art — New York Times, 2:15 PM ET A $1.5 billion project will transform the nation’s most-visited art museum, with renovations involving a quarter of the galleries and public spaces.

‘We Cannot Lose Sight of Ukraine.’ Europeans Promise More Aid to Kyiv. — New York Times, 2:15 PM ET The focus in recent weeks has been on the conflict in Iran, but European leaders said it was crucial to keep aid flowing to Ukraine.

Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade — New York Times, 2:13 PM ET More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.

Cheboygan Dam Failure Could Imperil Thousands in Northern Michigan — New York Times, 2:09 PM ET A levee breach near Cheboygan had forced evacuations and officials continue to monitor a nearby dam. Rain and snowmelt have affected the area.

Ad Companies Settle With F.T.C. Over Claims of Harm to Conservative Sites — New York Times, 2:08 PM ET WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right.

Trump Increased Tax Refunds, but a Political Challenge Still Looms — New York Times, 2:04 PM ET While last year’s tax law has raised the average I.R.S. refund, the boost is less than the White House expected — and may not have much impact on voters.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s War on Crime in Mexico Faces a Grim Reckoning: 133,000 Missing People — New York Times, 2:01 PM ET President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is under pressure to end one of her country’s most painful tragedies: the disappearance of more than 133,000 people.

Amid Iran War, Companies Look to Extend a Record Profit Run by Raising Prices — New York Times, 1:12 PM ET Higher inflation is leading companies to raise prices without sacrificing margins.

Middle East crisis live: US says Iran talks ‘productive’; Israel continues Lebanon strikes as pressure mounts for ceasefire — The Guardian, 3:54 PM ET White House denies US asked for ceasefire extension and says negotiations are ‘ongoing’; Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘too early to say how matter will end’Donald Trump said the “special relationship” b...

Las Vegas Aces re-sign four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson to reported $5m contract — The Guardian, 3:49 PM ET Aces retain championship core with Wilson signingContract is the most lucrative in league historySign up for our WNBA 30 newsletterThe defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces completed the process o...

Bayern Munich v Real Madrid: Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live — The Guardian, 3:49 PM ET ⚽ Champions League news; 8pm BST kick-off (first leg: 2-1)⚽ Arsenal v Sporting – updates | Live scores | Mail Michael“Yes Neuer is a great keeper, but when you pitch him against Yashin, Banks, you’...

Arsenal v Sporting: Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live — The Guardian, 3:49 PM ET ⚽ Champions League news; 8pm BST kick-off (first leg: 1-0)⚽ Bayern v Real Madrid – updates | Live scores | Mail Simon1 min: Peeeeeep! Luis Suarez gets the ball rolling.The captains exchange pennant...

Scott Bessent ‘confident’ Fed chair nominee will be confirmed as Trump threatens Powell again – live — The Guardian, 3:39 PM ET President has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Powell, whom he has repeatedly attacked over interest rate decisionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailAt a Turning Point USA event in Georgia on T...

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time — The Guardian, 3:27 PM ET Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting childrenMPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media for the se...

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with France — The Guardian, 3:23 PM ET Forward could be out until 2027 with suspected achilles tendon ruptureEkitike is club’s leading goalscorer this season with 17 goalsThe Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the seas...

Oklahoma principal tackles former student with semi-automatic guns – video — The Guardian, 3:04 PM ET Surveillance video shows a school principal in Oklahoma tackling and disarming a former student armed with two semi-automatic handguns. Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley high school, was shot i...

Attempted arson attack a bid to scare British Jews, says leader of London synagogue — The Guardian, 2:51 PM ET Met seeking two suspects and says overnight incident in Finchley being treated as antisemitic hate crimeA suspected attempted firebomb attack on a north London synagogue was a bid to intimidate Bri...

Boosting military spending by slashing welfare is not the answer, senior Labour figures warn Reeves — The Guardian, 2:49 PM ET MPs and peers say pitting defence and welfare against each other risks losing public support for increased spending on the militarySenior Labour figures have warned that Rachel Reeves must find alt...

Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new charges — The Guardian, 2:45 PM ET Brian Cole Jr, accused of planting the devices near the RNC and DNC buildings in DC, faces two more felony countsThe individual accused of placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of both the Repub...

Reeves tells Americans Trump’s Iran war is a ‘mistake’ — The Guardian, 2:33 PM ET UK chancellor steps up criticism, telling Washington event she is unconvinced conflict has made world a safer placeMiddle East crisis – live updatesRachel Reeves has stepped up her criticism of Don...

The AI images Trump can’t get enough of — The Guardian, 2:30 PM ET Who wouldn’t want to be a king, a footballer, a friend of lions, a maestro and Jesus?This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayIn D...

California man shot by ICE arrested by FBI and charged with assault — The Guardian, 2:28 PM ET DHS accused of false and misleading statements about Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez who was shot in faceFederal officials have arrested a California man who was shot by US Immigration and Customs En...

BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years — The Guardian, 2:25 PM ET Announcement comes before Matt Brittin replaces Tim Davie as director general next monthThe BBC is to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in the biggest downsizing of the public service broadcaster in 15 yea...

‘Putting your body on the line’: inside the US movement against war in Iran — The Guardian, 2:22 PM ET Protests coincide with a congressional vote to stop arming Israel and a movement to withhold income taxesMiddle East crisis – live updatesOn Monday afternoon, dozens of people sat down in front of ...

Trump needs a better Iran deal than Obama’s – but faces major hurdles — The Guardian, 2:12 PM ET US president will need to show heavy costs of war were worthwhile while Iran must choose between instant and delayed gratification Middle East crisis – live updatesIf talks between Iran and the US ...

LIV Golf meeting in New York fuels speculation over rebel tour’s future — The Guardian, 2:01 PM ET Senior leadership not in Mexico City for LIV tournamentSaudi focus now more on football and esportLIV Golf executives have been called to a meeting in New York amid growing speculation over the fut...

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring — The Guardian, 1:59 PM ET Donald Trump says he is ‘working very hard’ with House Republicans to extend Section 702 without changesUS politics live – latest updatesA controversial law that grants the US government sweeping p...

More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens — The Guardian, 1:49 PM ET Donors exceed funding target at Berlin conference but prospects for ceasefire remain distantMore than £1bn (€1.15bn) has been pledged for war-ravaged Sudan at a conference in Berlin, eclipsing the ...

‘Could this backfire on the GOP?’ – your questions about Trump’s restrictive voting act answered — The Guardian, 1:32 PM ET Guardian democracy reporters George Chidi and Sam Levine answered your questions about the dramatic implications of the Save America Act for US voters The latest version of the Save America Act cou...

NYC SantaCon charity fundraiser was more con than Claus, authorities say — The Guardian, 1:32 PM ET Officials say charity fundraiser that flooded New York with drunk people in Santa costumes every Christmas was a conA SantaCon charity fundraiser that floods New York City with inebriated young peo...

Bernie Sanders pushes resolutions to block US weapons sales to Israel — The Guardian, 1:28 PM ET Attempt by independent senator set to test Democratic support for longtime US ally amid Trump’s war on IranBernie Sanders will on Wednesday make a likely unsuccessful attempt to block sales of bomb...

Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’ — The Guardian, 1:21 PM ET President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has threatened to row back on the trade ...

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails — The Guardian, 1:19 PM ET ‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer saysThe jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is at immediate risk in Israeli ...

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close at fresh records as traders look past Iran war fears: Live updates — CNBC, 4:02 PM ET The S&P 500 ended Tuesday's session less than 1% from its all-time high set on Jan. 28.

Tesla stock pops as Elon Musk touts chip progress — CNBC, 3:50 PM ET UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.

Lumen Technologies' high-stakes fiber bet nearly bankrupted it. Now, it's powering its AI future — CNBC, 3:39 PM ET AI's voracious demand for computing power is putting Lumen Technologies in a sweet spot. The one-time penny stock could soar as data use surges.

Trump Accounts for kids now total 5 million, and 1.2 million can get $1,000 seed money, Bessent says — CNBC, 3:32 PM ET About 5 million children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Here's what families need to know.

Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post — CNBC, 3:06 PM ET The information sought includes so-called Tag 50 identifiers, which can be used to determine who was behind the trades.

Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates — CNBC, 3:06 PM ET It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to pre-war levels.

This derivative stock play on SpaceX could be setting up for another breakout, charts show — CNBC, 3:05 PM ET EchoStar is seeing some head-turning price action, and a bullish chart pattern is emerging.

Amazon sellers boycott ads in policy change revolt: 'We're running out of f---ing margin' — CNBC, 3:03 PM ET Hundreds of large Amazon sellers are boycotting its advertising platform on Wednesday to protest the policy changes.

Nvidia's long-awaited stock breakout is proof that patience pays off — CNBC, 3:01 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Anthropic's Mythos isn't threatening bitcoin. The real AI risk is at crypto exchanges — CNBC, 2:55 PM ET The Bitcoin blockchain itself has never been hacked and has operated securely and without interruption since 2009. The Mythos threat probably won't change that.

For cruise lines, Iran conflict and oil prices threaten to dent profits — CNBC, 2:43 PM ET Even as the industry navigates choppy seas, cruise companies are looking for their next avenues for growth.

White House budget chief Russell Vought won't estimate Iran war cost in testimony — CNBC, 2:30 PM ET Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified before the House Budget Committee on Wednesday.

World Bank president: Prepare for months of disruption, even after Hormuz Strait reopens — CNBC, 2:23 PM ET It will take "a few months for things to come back" once the Strait of Hormuz is no longer effectively closed, Banga said.

Jeanine Pirro pursues Fed pressure while clock ticks on her appeal in Powell probe — CNBC, 2:22 PM ET The U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia has yet to file a planned appeal to a judge's ruling quashing her subpoenas to the Federal Reserve.

A few tankers and ships are going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's the latest traffic — CNBC, 2:13 PM ET Tanker transits Tuesday were 90% below traffic before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to shipping data.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: DoorDash, Robinhood, Broadcom, Sandisk & more — CNBC, 2:03 PM ET Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Anthropic products are operational after brief outage, status page says — CNBC, 1:57 PM ET Anthropic said it is working to "fully resolve this issue," according to its page showing the status of the Claude chatbot, Claude Code and the API.

Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S., says FIFA President Infantino — CNBC, 1:48 PM ET Amid war with the U.S., Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain. But FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells CNBC they will play in North America.

Airline stocks rebounded as oil pulled back. Why the rally may not last — CNBC, 1:40 PM ET While the ceasefire is welcome news for major U.S. carriers, expect the airlines to stay vulnerable to headline risk and listen to their earnings commentary.

SantaCon promoter arrested for charity fraud, New York federal prosecutors say — CNBC, 1:19 PM ET More than 25,000 people dressed as Santa Claus and other Christmas characters pass through New York bars in an annual event meant to raise money for charity.

Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot from shoes to AI, stock explodes more than 700% — CNBC, 1:14 PM ET Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.

How to file a tax extension for free by the April 15 deadline — CNBC, 1:07 PM ET You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.

Fantasy Football Today: AFC South wants and don't wants for the 2026 NFL Draft — CBS Sports, 4:01 PM ET AFC South RB depth, WR upgrades, and avoiding crowded situations ahead of the NFL Draft

Year 1 coach progress reports: Providence's Bryan Hodgson earns 'A-', North Carolina's Michael Malone gets 'B' — CBS Sports, 4:00 PM ET Not all Year 1 rebuilds are equal, and we have an early look at roster construction for new college basketball coaches entering 2026–27

2026 WNBA free agency tracker, top 50 rankings: A'ja Wilson returns to Aces with record contract — CBS Sports, 4:00 PM ET Follow the latest deals with the biggest free agency period in WNBA history underway

Cubs vs. Phillies prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, April 15 from advanced model — CBS Sports, 4:00 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions for Wednesday's matchup

Agent's Take: A guide to fifth-year options for 2023 first-round picks, including Anthony Richardson — CBS Sports, 3:47 PM ET Teams are on the clock with a big decision regarding their 2023 first-round picks

LOOK: Commanders unveil new, championship-inspired uniforms for 2026 season — CBS Sports, 3:42 PM ET Washington's new look pays homage to the team's championship past

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: NBA Play-In showdown, MLB and more — CBS Sports, 3:41 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Jeremiyah Love NFL Draft odds: How to approach betting on Notre Dame RB's props — CBS Sports, 3:34 PM ET Here's how bettors should approach Jeremiyah Love's NFL Draft props based on the NFL combine, free agency and the latest draft odds

HQ PM Newsletter 4/15/2026 — CBS Sports, 3:30 PM ET What to watch Wednesday night: Warriors vs. Clippers NBA Play-In showdown, MLB + more best bets

UFC Freedom 250: Everything you need to know about the fight card set for the White House in June — CBS Sports, 3:18 PM ET The entire White House card was announced at UFC 326 in March with an additional fight added at UFC 327 in April

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike suffers suspected Achilles rupture, set to miss World Cup with France — CBS Sports, 3:17 PM ET Ekitike suffered the injury in the first half of Liverpool's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday

2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete betting guide on how to bet soccer's biggest tournament — CBS Sports, 3:07 PM ET Here's everything bettors need to know, and where to find World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's event in North America

It's time to add Mick Abel — CBS Sports, 2:20 PM ET FBT 4/15

2026 RBC Heritage TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch the first signature event after the Masters — CBS Sports, 2:10 PM ET Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young lead a strong field into Harbour Town Golf Links after the Masters

Footy Fix: UEFA Champions League rolls on as Real Madrid battle Bayern Munich, Arsenal host Sporting — CBS Sports, 2:08 PM ET Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, U.S. Open action continues Wednesday night

Why Alabama WR Germie Bernard might be the safest pick in the 2026 NFL Draft — CBS Sports, 2:05 PM ET Bernard's route running, reliability, and versatility make him one of the most pro-ready players in the class

Ex-Alabama player impersonated Michael Penix, other NFL stars in $20 million fraud case — CBS Sports, 1:55 PM ET Former Alabama football player Luther Davis is expected to plead guilty to multiple charges

Fornelli 2026 NFL mock draft 5.0: Vikings make move into top 10 to fill need on offense — CBS Sports, 1:53 PM ET Buccaneers swing deal with Commanders, select Reuben Bain Jr. at No. 7

Kentucky misses on Rob Wright III as BYU star returns: What's next for Mark Pope, Wildcats? — CBS Sports, 1:46 PM ET One of Kentucky's top transfer portal targets is returning to BYU

2026 NFL Draft odds tracker: See how top 10 picks change in the week leading up to Draft Day — CBS Sports, 1:36 PM ET We're watching how the betting market adjusts to rumors and expert mock drafts in the run up to draft night on April 23

Warriors vs. Clippers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 15 bets by proven model — CBS Sports, 1:24 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers predictions and Wednesday NBA Play-In Tournament picks

Tigers sign top prospect Kevin McGonigle to eight-year, $150 million extension — CBS Sports, 1:21 PM ET McGonigle is the latest top prospect to sign a long-term deal this spring

Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours — BBC News, 4:00 PM ET Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue — BBC News, 3:58 PM ET Police arrest a man, 46, and a woman, 47, on suspicion of arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue.

How you could get free electricity for doing your washing — BBC News, 3:48 PM ET You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

Fans overcharged by $1.72 each by 'monopoly' Ticketmaster owner — BBC News, 3:46 PM ET The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released early — BBC News, 3:23 PM ET Adam Carruthers is released after 10 months under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves — BBC News, 2:58 PM ET The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? — BBC News, 2:54 PM ET BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? — BBC News, 2:54 PM ET BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say — BBC News, 2:48 PM ET Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.

Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup - Deschamps — BBC News, 2:46 PM ET France manager Didier Deschamps confirms striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-...

Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told — BBC News, 2:31 PM ET The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May — BBC News, 2:29 PM ET Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May — BBC News, 2:29 PM ET Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis — BBC News, 1:58 PM ET Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis — BBC News, 1:58 PM ET Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl — BBC News, 1:56 PM ET Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses.

SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl — BBC News, 1:56 PM ET Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses.

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days — BBC News, 1:50 PM ET Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days — BBC News, 1:50 PM ET Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.

Has Trump given up on the midterms? — BBC News, 1:22 PM ET The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

Is the US blockade of Iran working? — BBC News, 1:17 PM ET BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.

Maryland separates from RFK Jr. vaccine guidance — The Hill, 3:47 PM ET Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state's health secretary to issue official recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services, rather than relyin...

Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster holds an illegal monopoly — The Hill, 3:33 PM ET A Manhattan federal jury on Wednesday found Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, holds an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry and violated antitrust laws. The decision c...

Senate Republicans block fourth attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers — The Hill, 3:27 PM ET Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a resolution to limit President Trump's war authority in Iran for the fourth time as the conflict inches closer to the 60-day limit laid out in the War Power...

Leavitt denies reporting US is seeking extended ceasefire with Iran — The Hill, 2:59 PM ET White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran. “That is not true at this moment,” Leavitt told reporters, referri...

Driscoll shuts down social media accounts after post celebrating Duckworth — The Hill, 2:51 PM ET Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered that all social media accounts affiliated with an Army unit be shut down after a post celebrating Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sparked mixed reactions online. S...

Leavitt says Interior will submit plans to begin construction of 250ft Trump arch — The Hill, 2:48 PM ET White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that plans for President Trump’s Triumphal Arch will be submitted Thursday. Leavitt, during a press briefing, told reporters the Trump ad...

What happens if you don't file taxes on time? — The Hill, 2:31 PM ET Tax Day is here. Ran out of time? Here's what to do.

A new Social Security COLA projection may be cause for 'worry,' senior group says — The Hill, 2:27 PM ET If their current projections are right, next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for senior citizens receiving Social Security benefits could be cause for “worry,” according to The Senior Citiz...

Bush donates $5K to Cornyn Senate reelection bid — The Hill, 2:26 PM ET Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), accor...

King Charles, Queen Camilla unveil itinerary for upcoming US visit — The Hill, 2:12 PM ET The British monarchy on Tuesday released the official itinerary for King Charles’s and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip to the U.S. The royal couple is set to travel to the U.S. at the end of April th...

Bessent suggests US could see $3 gas between June 20 and September 20 — The Hill, 2:09 PM ET Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House press briefing on Wednesday that Americans could start seeing $3 gas prices “sooner rather than later” depending on how negotiatio...

Kelly says he's 'undecided' on 2028 presidential bid — The Hill, 2:05 PM ET Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said he’s still “undecided” about a 2028 presidential bid amid months in the spotlight opposing the Trump administration. “I will make a decision about that, ...

Watch live: Melania Trump joins House roundtable to talk foster care reform — The Hill, 1:52 PM ET First lady Melania Trump will participate in a roundtable before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Trump administration's effort to reform the foster care sys...

Madonna announces 'Confessions II' release date, reveals covers of 15th album — The Hill, 1:48 PM ET The Queen of Pop is back.

IMF warns Iran War could lead to recession — even with quick end — The Hill, 1:24 PM ET Even if you don’t care about geopolitics, this is now about your wallet.

Dropout’s Emmys Surprise: ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Very Important People’ Enter 11 Categories as Vic Michaelis Joins Lead Comedy Actress Race (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 4:03 PM ET Hey Emmys, Dropout has been here the whole time. Dropout, the indie streamer formerly known as CollegeHumor, has revealed its official submissions for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards exclusively to ...

CBS Reveals Fall 2026 Schedule: ‘Matlock,’ ‘Ghosts’ Held for Midseason as Three New Series Set Premieres — Variety, 4:00 PM ET CBS unveiled a 2026-2027 primetime schedule on Wednesday with just two new dramas (including the surprise addition of new spinoff “NCIS: New York”) and one new comedy — but otherwise filled with re...

‘NCIS: New York’ Starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan Set at CBS — Variety, 4:00 PM ET CBS has greenlit a new “NCIS” spinoff set in New York City starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan, which will premiere this fall. “NCIS: New York” marks a return to the franchise for LL Cool J. He repri...

‘Beyond the Gates’ Renewed for Two More Seasons at CBS — Variety, 4:00 PM ET The CBS soap opera “Beyond the Gates” has been renewed for two more seasons and will air through the 2027-2028 broadcast season. The network announced the news at a programming event on Wednesday i...

‘Harlan Coben’s Final Twist’ Renewed for Season 2 at CBS — Variety, 4:00 PM ET CBS has renewed the true crime documentary series “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” for Season 2, Variety has learned. The announcement was made alongside the reveal of CBS’ 2026-2027 fall schedule, wit...

‘Ghosts’ Won’t Air This Fall, But CBS Sets Halloween and Christmas 1-Hour Specials to Help Fans Bide the Time — Variety, 4:00 PM ET “Ghosts” fans disappointed that the show won’t be returning this fall can rest easy: They’ll still get their fix during two key holidays. In announcing Wednesday that “Ghosts” won’t return until mi...

Matt LeBlanc Cop Drama ‘Flint’ in Development at CBS — Variety, 4:00 PM ET CBS is developing a cop drama called “Flint” with Matt LeBlanc attached to star. If greenlit, the series will be part of the network’s 2027-2028 lineup. Per the official logline, “Flint” (working t...

More Than 50% of PC Gaming Revenue Now Comes From Games Outside 20 Most Popular Titles, New Study Finds (Gaming News Roundup) — Variety, 3:50 PM ET More video game playtime and revenue is now coming from games beyond the top 20 most popular PC games, according to a new report from Newzoo. For PC, 56% of Western-based revenue came from games ra...

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Ticketing Market, Jury Finds — Variety, 3:13 PM ET After the blockbuster trial that went from the U.S. Department of Justice to 34 states, a jury has decided that Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly pow...

Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 3:00 PM ET The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used to create Val Kilmer’s perfor...

CBS 2026-27 Schedule: ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Matlock’ Move to Midseason, ‘Cupertino’ Legal Drama Gets Fall Spot — Hollywood Reporter, 4:01 PM ET Two other new series, 'Eternally Yours' and 'NCIS: New York,' are also set to premiere in the fall.

CBS Is “Developing Other Ideas” for Colbert’s Time Slot After One-Year Byron Allen Deal Expires — Hollywood Reporter, 4:00 PM ET "I believe in late night," Paramount's chair of TV media George Cheeks says.

CBS Developing Cop Series That Would Mark Matt LeBlanc’s Return to Broadcast TV — Hollywood Reporter, 4:00 PM ET The ‘Friends’ superstar last made an appearance on CBS in ‘Man With a Plan,’ which ended after four seasons in 2020.

‘NCIS’ Franchise Expands to New York, LL Cool J Returning as Sam Hanna — Hollywood Reporter, 4:00 PM ET Scott Caan will also star in the new series, the eighth in the franchise.

Val Kilmer’s AI-Generated Performance in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Debuts With Trailer — Hollywood Reporter, 3:24 PM ET The late actor's daughter gave her blessing for writer-director Coerte Voorhees to digitally create scenes using Kilmer's likeness.

Live Nation Loses Jury Trial to States In Monopoly Case — Hollywood Reporter, 3:13 PM ET The ruling has major implications across the live music business, as a judge will now decide on remedies, which could include a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

‘Re-Uniting’ Filmmaker Laura Adkin to Direct Best-Selling Author Catherine McKenzie’s First Movie Script (Exclusive) — Hollywood Reporter, 3:09 PM ET Adkin and producer Krista Rand are headed to Cannes to shop 'Out of Luck' from the ‘Vacation Mysteries’ writer ahead of production in Hungary.

How Destiny (and Netflix) Kept Carolina Miranda From Quitting Acting — Hollywood Reporter, 3:05 PM ET The Mexican star of 'Perfil Falso' and 'Señora Acero' has spent 15 years trying to escape a career that keeps pulling her back — and picking up Emmy nominations along the way.

Melted Film and a Dramatic Cross-Country Drive: How One Filmmaker Captured a Total Solar Eclipse for IMAX 70MM — Hollywood Reporter, 3:00 PM ET With the help of Kodak, Gus Bendinelli recently premiered his short film ‘Eclipse’ in the same Universal CityWalk theater that screens ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Sinners’. He says, “An eclipse might be the...

Abbi Jacobson’s Tender Pictures Sets 2026 Class of Prelude Fellows — Hollywood Reporter, 2:53 PM ET "The industry is facing significant challenges right now, and this program exists to make sure that pressure doesn't push important voices to the margins,” says Jacobson of the design behind Prelude.

OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents — TechCrunch, 3:28 PM ET OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI — TechCrunch, 2:55 PM ET The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet — TechCrunch, 2:51 PM ET LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

Feds will require data centers to show their power bills — TechCrunch, 2:50 PM ET In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment — TechCrunch, 2:38 PM ET Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers — TechCrunch, 2:33 PM ET Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac — TechCrunch, 2:22 PM ET You can share anything on their screen with Gemini to get help with what they're looking at in the moment, including local files.

This Khosla-backed autonomous pod startup just raised $170M — now it’s aiming for more — TechCrunch, 1:46 PM ET Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets — TechCrunch, 1:37 PM ET Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space — TechCrunch, 1:24 PM ET Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Ford’s EV and software chief Doug Field is leaving the company — The Verge, 4:05 PM ET Doug Field, who left Apple five years ago to helm Ford's multibillion-dollar bet on electric vehicles and software, is stepping down next month. Replacing him will be Alan Clarke, the ex-Tesla engi...

Trump’s posting even more AI-generated Trump-Jesus fan art — The Verge, 3:50 PM ET Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about Big Tech power plays in Washington and beyond. (And when I say beyond, I mean the great beyond, like Heaven, maybe.) If you'...

Ticketmaster is an illegal monopoly, jury finds — The Verge, 3:09 PM ET Live Nation-Ticketmaster is an illegal monopolist, a Manhattan jury found, according to Bloomberg. The jury found the company liable on three counts: illegally monopolizing the market for live even...

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules — The Verge, 3:00 PM ET The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of eight states have announced a proposed settlement with big ad agencies that will prevent them from working together to avoid certain platforms like...

Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat — The Verge, 2:30 PM ET Ikea's popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control. I tested the new smart lamp in my daughter'...

Google launches a Gemini AI app on Mac — The Verge, 2:10 PM ET Google is launching a new Gemini app on Mac that allows you to interact with the AI assistant without switching windows on your desktop. With the app, you can use the Option + Space shortcut to pul...

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students — The Verge, 2:03 PM ET Apple's $599 MacBook Neo ($499 for students) has sent shockwaves through the PC ecosystem, and now Microsoft is responding with deals targeting students in the US. A new "Microsoft College Offer" i...

Pakistani army chief in Tehran amid bid to restart US talks — Al Jazeera, 3:29 PM ET Pakistan’s army chief has arrived in Iran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between Iran and the US.

Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks — Al Jazeera, 3:27 PM ET Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.

Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump — Al Jazeera, 2:57 PM ET US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.

Arab Barghouti says rights groups must do more for Palestinian prisoners — Al Jazeera, 2:44 PM ET Marwan Barghouti's son is challenging human rights groups to do more to stop Israel’s abuse of Palestinian prisoners.

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote? — Al Jazeera, 2:29 PM ET US Senate resumes debate on controversial bill requiring more proof of citizenship, which Trump calls top priority.

Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year — Al Jazeera, 1:57 PM ET UN chief calls for end to 'nightmare' war as Khartoum rejects international conference as 'colonial tutelage approach'.

Blood, Sweat and Sugar — Al Jazeera, 1:49 PM ET The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.

U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran — Washington Post, 4:02 PM ET The infusion of firepower coincides with the administration’s maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran and as mediators urge both sides to extend their ceasefire.

White House touts refunds, as most Americans say taxes are too high — Washington Post, 3:47 PM ET The president hopes voters will focus on the benefit of “No Tax on Tips” and other breaks, but economists say higher gas prices will negate most of those benefits.

Ex-wife of firebombing suspect denied care for chest pain in ICE custody, lawyer says — Washington Post, 3:43 PM ET Doctors delayed care for Hayam El Gamal, who is in federal detention, her lawyer said. A scan later showed a mass and fluid on her heart, court records state.

Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran — Washington Post, 3:27 PM ET The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles — Washington Post, 3:06 PM ET Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

Senate rejects resolution to block Trump from striking Iran — Washington Post, 3:03 PM ET The war powers resolution was the fourth to fail in the chamber since the war’s start — but some Republicans expressed fresh concern about the war as it approaches the two-month mark.

Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours — BBC Sport, 4:00 PM ET Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup - Deschamps — BBC Sport, 2:46 PM ET France manager Didier Deschamps confirms striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-...

Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told — BBC Sport, 2:31 PM ET The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis — BBC Sport, 1:58 PM ET Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

Murray retires after 'tough year of tennis' — BBC Sport, 1:31 PM ET Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis, saying he had no desire to return to the sport and has no regrets.

Obernolte wins — Politico, 3:59 PM ET

Wyden urges Democrats to back FISA privacy amendments — Politico, 2:02 PM ET The senator called for guardrails on the use of AI in surveillance.

Vought: White House doesn’t have ‘ballpark’ total for Iran war funding — Politico, 1:29 PM ET Republican leaders on the Hill are eager to see the emergency military funding request as they map out their legislative strategy ahead of the midterm elections.

It’s Not Just Iran. Trump Is Flailing on Multiple Fronts. — The Atlantic, 2:24 PM ET The president is on a losing streak, and even some of his aides are dismayed by his choices.

Critics Love It. But Who Wrote It? — The Atlantic, 1:15 PM ET A best-selling novel about disability was written via letter board. Or so the story goes.

Is Anybody Actually Winning Trump’s Iran War? — The Atlantic, 1:10 PM ET Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger on the U.S.-Iran cease-fire, Trump’s Hormuz blockade, and China’s reaction to the Iran war. Plus: A seismic election in Hungary, and Laby...

WATCH: U.S. Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee — PBS NewsHour, 3:58 PM ET Waltz unintentionally became the highest-level U.S. official to testify before Congress since U.S. and Israeli strikes started a war against Iran.

Trump decries Italy's Meloni for siding with the pope and not supporting Iran war — PBS NewsHour, 1:58 PM ET "I thought she had courage,'' Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera. "I was wrong."

Space Force looks at moving "significant number" of launches from ULA to SpaceX — Ars Technica, 2:33 PM ET "If the spacecraft is ready to go, that's going to give it a priority."

FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why — Ars Technica, 1:58 PM ET Trump FCC starts handing out exemptions to its ban on foreign-made routers.

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different — NPR, 3:58 PM ET President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources — Wired, 2:00 PM ET AI is making it easier to design chips and optimize software for different silicon. Some startups envision a revolution in chipmaking.

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