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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
These U.S. companies think Trump's tariffs are great. Here's why
The White House is on a push to showcase the success stories of U.S. manufacturers who are benefitting from tariffs, one that saw U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, a member of Trump's cabinet, setting out last week on a two-day tour of factor...

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Israel and Lebanon are set for historic talks. But almost no one believes they'll succeed
Rare, bilateral talks between senior Lebanese and Israeli officials set for Tuesday in Washington could pave the way for a ceasefire — but almost no one appears to believe that will happen. There is dismay and a feeling of hopelessness across Leban...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:49:55 EDT
How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve?
The U.S. military has initiated a blockade across the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, a move experts say is an act of war with potential for serious escalation in the midst of a ceasefire. U.S. Central Command says it is targeting all vessels trave...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:07:02 EDT
Iranians try to see through fog of war amid internet blackout
Iranian authorities launched a full internet blackout during protests in January and the brutal repression that ended them. This was lifted somewhat in the weeks that followed, only to be reimposed in full when the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran kicked off...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:13:38 EDT
Trump warns Iran attack ships will be 'eliminated' as U.S. military begins port blockade

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:04:17 EDT
Man accused of attacking Sam Altman's home charged with 2 counts of attempted murder
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home has been charged with attempting to kill Altman and a security guard at the residence, San Francisco district attorney Brooke Jenkins said Monday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:14 EDT
Orbán’s defeat may signal shift in Europe’s far-right, illiberal tide says Michael Ignatieff
For Michael Ignatieff, news that Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary had come to an end was reason enough to raise a glass. He speaks about what Orbán’s defeat and Péter Magyar's victory could mean for geopolitics.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:26:14 EDT
Why President Trump and Pope Leo are feuding | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump took shots at Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social after the pontiff criticized Washington's role in the war in the Middle East. Andrew Chang explains how Trump's issues with Pope Leo are reaching a new public boiling point. Imag...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:53:43 EDT
Stock market makes gains despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, reversing losses from war
Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped back below $100 US a barrel on Monday, though its still up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war began in late February. The S&P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ all reversed their early losses to cl...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:55:42 EDT
Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault, which singer denies
Australian actress Ruby Rose alleged in a post on social media that American singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a nightclub 20 years ago, a claim the pop star's representatives deny. The allegation first came in response to a Complex post on...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:50:00 EDT
Minnesota authorities probe ICE arrest of St. Paul man as possible kidnapping
A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials announced Monday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 EDT
Texas attorney general launches investigation into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals
The investigation, announced on the attorney general's website Monday, concerns whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:51:26 EDT
Florida teen charged with aggravated sexual abuse, murder of stepsister on cruise ship
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:54:14 EDT
Trump says he won't apologize for attack on Pope Leo, tries to explain now-deleted Christ-like AI post
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus by saying he had ...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:20:53 EDT
Hollywood stars express opposition to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:34:36 EDT
Trump administration reverses ban on flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument
The Trump administration said Monday it will resume flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, reversing course after removing the banner in February.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:55:29 EDT
Judge throws out Trump's $10B US lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday card
A federal judge on Monday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, a setback for Trump in his legal campaign against media companies he accuses of treating him unfairly.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:07 EDT
What's next for Hungary after 16 years of Orbán?
The morning after a dramatic election result, Hungarians are reacting to the end of Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power. Questions remain about how the new government, led by Péter Magyar, will shake things up.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:15:21 EDT
How would a U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports work?
CBC's David Common explains what's expected around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. military said it would move to block ships travelling to or from Iran's ports.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EDT
Super Mario Galaxy, Project Hail Mary help support best box office since start of pandemic
A string of box office successes is, perhaps surprisingly, supported by what seemed a fading remnant of the Hollywood landscape just a few years ago: non-franchises and even the occasional original feature.

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