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World|54m ago

American journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in Iraq prisoner swap after week-long kidnapping

Kataib Hezbollah released the 49-year-old freelance journalist in exchange for six detained militia members, ending a week of captivity that began with a daylight abduction on a Baghdad street.

BBCUS journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says The Washington PostU.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Iraq, is freed in prisoner swap The GuardianUS soldier’s wife released after arrest by ICE agents at military base The New York TimesAmerican Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Is Freed

Science3h ago

It's Risk, Not Capability, That Determines Which Jobs AI Actually Replaces

A new study of 923 occupations finds that organizational risk tolerance -- not technical feasibility -- is the binding constraint on AI job displacement. Data scientists face 70% automation exposure while physical trades show near-zero.

Power6h ago

ICE Arrested an Army Sergeant's Wife at Fort Polk When She Tried to Register as a Military Spouse

Annie Ramos, 22, was detained for five days after presenting her documents at the Louisiana base. She has lived in the U.S. since she was 20 months old. Her husband, Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank, was preparing to deploy.

Power6h ago

Trump's Profanity-Laden Easter Post on Iran Draws 'Vile' Rebuke from Carlson

The President posted 'Open the F---n' Strait, you crazy bastards' with 'Praise be to Allah' on Easter morning. Tucker Carlson called it 'vile on every level' and urged officials to defy orders. Trump responded by calling Carlson 'a low IQ person.'

AP NewsPope says Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is ‘truly unacceptable’Financial TimesTrump allies play down Iran ‘genocide’ threats as critics warn of war crimes AP NewsTrump warns a ‘whole civilization will die’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

Power6h ago

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor, Reshaping a Fragmented Primary

Trump gave his 'complete and total endorsement' to the former Fox News host and ex-Cameron advisor in a state where no candidate polls above 17%. California's top-two primary system makes the endorsement a double-edged sword.

The New York TimesHow Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans Los Angeles TimesPresident Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race AP NewsTrump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

Power7h ago

Georgia Runoff Tests Whether a Democrat Can Win Marjorie Taylor Greene's R+19 Seat

Retired brigadier general Shawn Harris leads Trump-backed prosecutor Clayton Fuller into today's runoff after topping a 21-candidate field in March. The result directly affects the House's 218-214 Republican majority.

pbs.orgLive Results: Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene CBS NewsGeorgia runoff to decide who replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene after her spat with Trump PBSWhat to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Power7h ago

Trump's 8 PM Deadline Passes as Strikes Hit Iranian Bridges and Railways

Israel struck eight bridges and multiple railway lines across Iran on Tuesday as Trump's 8 PM deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expired. Trump said he had a plan for 'complete demolition by 12 o'clock.' Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire and called the threats 'incitement to genocide.'

The GuardianIran calls on young people to form human chains around power plants as Trump deadline looms Los Angeles TimesIran attempting cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say

World8h ago

Australia Charges Its Most Decorated Living Soldier With Five War-Crime Murders in Afghanistan

Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, was arrested at Sydney Airport and charged with five counts of war-crime murder for the killings of unarmed Afghans between 2009 and 2012. He faces life imprisonment.

Power8h ago

155 Aircraft, 50 Hours: How the U.S. Pulled a Downed Airman Out of Iran's Zagros Mountains

The largest combat search and rescue since the 2003 Iraq invasion recovered both crew members of F-15E 'Dude 44,' shot down over Iran on April 3. The WSO survived two days in a mountain crevice, signaling rescuers with a 800-gram Boeing satellite device.

Power9h ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Liberals Aim to Extend Majority as Taylor Faces Lazar

Tuesday's election won't flip the court's 4-3 liberal majority, but a Taylor win would lock it in through the end of the decade. Spending is $9 million -- a tenth of last year's record $100 million race.

NBC NewsChris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, expanding liberals' majority The New York TimesElection Live Updates: Georgia House Special and Wisconsin Supreme Court Races Tonight The New York TimesChris Taylor, a Liberal Judge, Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

World9h ago

Russia and China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Security Council voted 11-2 to demand Iran stop blocking commercial shipping, but Russian and Chinese vetoes killed the measure hours before Trump's military deadline.

World12h ago

U.S. Strikes Kharg Island for Second Time; Crude Oil Hits $113

CENTCOM reports another large-scale precision strike on Iran’s primary oil export hub, targeting military sites while avoiding oil infrastructure. WTI crude has nearly doubled since January. This is day 39 of the conflict.

Al JazeeraIran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?CNNUS has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

People12h ago

Vance Arrives in Budapest to Campaign for Orbán Five Days Before Election

The U.S. Vice President told reporters he was "here to help" and will address a Fidesz rally. Independent polls show Orbán’s party trailing by 9 to 23 points. Government-aligned polls show him leading by 5 to 8. The gap between the two sets of polls is larger than either party’s lead.

The New York Times‘I Love Viktor’: Trump and Vance Cheer on Orban in Hungarian Race politico.euJD Vance slams Brussels ‘bureaucrats’ for meddling in Hungary before election BBCJD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán's re-election bid

Power13h ago

Minneapolis Releases Video That Contradicts ICE Agents’ Sworn Testimony in January Shooting

Nine minutes of city surveillance footage shows a 12-second struggle, not three minutes. The shovel was on the ground, not in anyone’s hands. The men were running away when an agent fired. Both agents are now on administrative leave facing a perjury probe.

The GuardianICE agents shoot man in car in northern California The New York TimesICE Agents Shoot Into a Car, Injuring a Suspect in Northern California washingtonpost.comMan in critical condition after ICE shooting incident in California

Energy15h ago

Gas Hits $4.25, Diesel $5.64 as Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Week

Regular gasoline rose to $4.25 per gallon for the week ending April 6, up 46% since January. Diesel hit $5.64, up 63%. The diesel-gasoline premium widened to $1.39 -- the widest since 2022.

Money16h ago

The Fed Cut 70 Basis Points. The 10-Year Yield Is Right Where It Started.

Three rate cuts since September brought the fed funds rate from 4.33% to 3.64%. The 10-year Treasury yield barely noticed -- it sits at 4.25%, virtually unchanged from a year ago. The yield curve is steepening from the wrong end.

Money18h ago

Q1 2026 Macro Snapshot: Falling Unemployment, Surging Gas, and a Fed on Pause

Cross-referencing Wire's primary-source data reveals a divergent economy: the labor market is improving, housing is accelerating, but energy costs are spiking 36% and the Fed has stopped cutting rates.

Science18h ago

Asteroid 2026 GD to Pass Inside the Moon's Orbit on April 9

A newly discovered asteroid will fly past Earth at 0.7 lunar distances on April 9 -- closer than the Moon. 68 near-Earth objects are tracked this week, including two classified as potentially hazardous.

Money21h ago

S&P 500 Recovers to $659 After 8.3% March Drawdown; META and TSLA Still Down 12%+

The S&P 500 (SPY) has recovered from a $629 low back to $659 after a sharp mid-March selloff. Meta and Tesla remain the hardest hit among mega-caps, down 12-20% from their March highs.

Money23h ago

National Debt Hits $39 Trillion, Up $1 Trillion in Six Months

Total U.S. public debt reached $39.07 trillion on March 31, 2026, rising $1.02 trillion since October. The government is paying an average 3.37% interest on its marketable securities.

Science1d ago

IC 4592: The Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula

Do you see the horse's head? What you are seeing is not the famous Horsehead nebula toward Orion, but rather a fainter nebula that only takes on a familiar form with deeper imaging. The main part o...

Science1d ago

Artemis II Crew Captures First Human-Taken Lunar Photos in Over 50 Years

Four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft photographed the Moon's near side, far side, and the 600-mile Orientale basin during a historic flyby on April 6 -- the first crewed lunar images since Apollo 17 in 1972.

NPRArtemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse SpaceArtemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA NASA (.gov)NASA’s Artemis II Crew Eclipses Record for Farthest Human Spaceflight

Money1d ago

American journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in Iraq prisoner swap after week-long kidnapping

It's Risk, Not Capability, That Determines Which Jobs AI Actually Replaces

ICE Arrested an Army Sergeant's Wife at Fort Polk When She Tried to Register as a Military Spouse

Trump's Profanity-Laden Easter Post on Iran Draws 'Vile' Rebuke from Carlson

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor, Reshaping a Fragmented Primary

Georgia Runoff Tests Whether a Democrat Can Win Marjorie Taylor Greene's R+19 Seat

Trump's 8 PM Deadline Passes as Strikes Hit Iranian Bridges and Railways

Australia Charges Its Most Decorated Living Soldier With Five War-Crime Murders in Afghanistan

155 Aircraft, 50 Hours: How the U.S. Pulled a Downed Airman Out of Iran's Zagros Mountains

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Liberals Aim to Extend Majority as Taylor Faces Lazar

Russia and China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Strikes Kharg Island for Second Time; Crude Oil Hits $113

Vance Arrives in Budapest to Campaign for Orbán Five Days Before Election

Minneapolis Releases Video That Contradicts ICE Agents’ Sworn Testimony in January Shooting

Gas Hits $4.25, Diesel $5.64 as Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Week

The Fed Cut 70 Basis Points. The 10-Year Yield Is Right Where It Started.

Q1 2026 Macro Snapshot: Falling Unemployment, Surging Gas, and a Fed on Pause

Asteroid 2026 GD to Pass Inside the Moon's Orbit on April 9

S&P 500 Recovers to $659 After 8.3% March Drawdown; META and TSLA Still Down 12%+

National Debt Hits $39 Trillion, Up $1 Trillion in Six Months

IC 4592: The Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula

Artemis II Crew Captures First Human-Taken Lunar Photos in Over 50 Years

Industrial Production Rises for Fifth Straight Month, Index Hits 102.6

Housing Starts Surge to 1.487 Million in January, Highest Since Late 2024

Retail Sales Drop to $582 Billion in January After Holiday Surge

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in Iraq prisoner swap after week-long kidnapping

It's Risk, Not Capability, That Determines Which Jobs AI Actually Replaces

ICE Arrested an Army Sergeant's Wife at Fort Polk When She Tried to Register as a Military Spouse

Trump's Profanity-Laden Easter Post on Iran Draws 'Vile' Rebuke from Carlson

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor, Reshaping a Fragmented Primary

Georgia Runoff Tests Whether a Democrat Can Win Marjorie Taylor Greene's R+19 Seat

Trump's 8 PM Deadline Passes as Strikes Hit Iranian Bridges and Railways

Australia Charges Its Most Decorated Living Soldier With Five War-Crime Murders in Afghanistan

155 Aircraft, 50 Hours: How the U.S. Pulled a Downed Airman Out of Iran's Zagros Mountains

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Liberals Aim to Extend Majority as Taylor Faces Lazar

Russia and China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Strikes Kharg Island for Second Time; Crude Oil Hits $113

Vance Arrives in Budapest to Campaign for Orbán Five Days Before Election

Minneapolis Releases Video That Contradicts ICE Agents’ Sworn Testimony in January Shooting

Gas Hits $4.25, Diesel $5.64 as Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Week

The Fed Cut 70 Basis Points. The 10-Year Yield Is Right Where It Started.

Q1 2026 Macro Snapshot: Falling Unemployment, Surging Gas, and a Fed on Pause

Asteroid 2026 GD to Pass Inside the Moon's Orbit on April 9

S&P 500 Recovers to $659 After 8.3% March Drawdown; META and TSLA Still Down 12%+

National Debt Hits $39 Trillion, Up $1 Trillion in Six Months

IC 4592: The Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula

Artemis II Crew Captures First Human-Taken Lunar Photos in Over 50 Years

Industrial Production Rises for Fifth Straight Month, Index Hits 102.6

Housing Starts Surge to 1.487 Million in January, Highest Since Late 2024

Retail Sales Drop to $582 Billion in January After Holiday Surge

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