Live Updates: U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade, partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz after talks fail - CBS News
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Judge dismisses Trump defamation lawsuit against Murdoch, WSJ about Epstein letter - CNBC
President Donald Trump has denied sending a bawdy 50th birthday letter to his then-friend Jeffrey Epstein at the request of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, Kristen Stewart and 1,000-Plus Hollywood Names Oppose Paramount-Warner Deal in Open Letter: ‘Block the Merger’ - Variety
Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, Kristen Stewart and more stars signed an open letter opposing Paramount's pending Warner Bros. Discovery purchase.
Delta unveils new suite design, posh plane; plans upgrade for old, dated cabins - The Points Guy
Delta Air Lines has announced that a next-generation Delta One product is coming to its newest plane next year. Retrofits are also in the works for its older aircraft cabins.
Lynette Hooker was concerned about husband Brian in messages to friend: "I can't be out there with him" - CBS News
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
2026 NFL Mock Draft: The Perfect Pick for Each Team - FOX Sports
Forget "best player available." In this mock, each NFL team fills its greatest need with its first pick.
Goldman Sachs Q1 earnings beat, but NII, credit loss provision disappoint (GS:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha
Goldman Sachs Q1 earnings beat estimates as Global Banking & Markets surged, despite weak net interest income and higher credit losses.
Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions - AP News
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marks his fourth visit in just over three years. Spain wants to diversify relations with major powers like China, especially as its rel…
Investors are writing off any move from the Fed this month—collapsing talks in Iran have sealed the deal - Fortune
"It is too soon to identify potential second-round effects in inflation or labor markets," cautioned UBS's Paul Donovan.
Pope on board plane to Algeria: ‘I am not a politician, I speak of the Gospel' - Vatican News
During the flight to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV responds to questions regarding US President Donald Trump's recent statements, saying he is "not a politician" and that he will "continue to speak strongly against war, seeking to promote peace and dialogue."
'It's incredible, like science fiction': How a new wave of immunotherapy is eliminating cancers - BBC
After nearly 100 years of development, treatments that bolster the body's immune system to fight cancer are coming of age – and saving patients' lives.
More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows - NPR
As one Vermont college finishes its last semester, an estimated 442 others may be in trouble.
As Carney eyes Liberal majority government, that comes with risks for him and Poilievre - BBC
One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
Here's what smart people are saying about what the failed US-Iran peace talks and Trump's blockade mean for markets - markets.businessinsider.com
Economists, foreign policy experts, and politicians weigh in on what Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means for markets.
Rory McIlroy wins the Masters for second year in a row - NPR
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.
As Artemis II is celebrated, the world faces hard questions about US leadership in space - The Conversation
The US disregards international law on Earth. Is that what we want on the Moon?
Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters - AP News
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader. Swalwell's withdrawal injected more turmoil into the campaign less than …
Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives - AP News
The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States. That’s because President Donald Trump and …