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Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna - The New York Times
Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna The New York TimesFederal judge in California blocks $6 billion Nexstar-Tegna TV merger The Washington PostJudge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved CBS NewsJudge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial NPRFederal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger CNN
Anthropic CEO visits White House amid hacking fears over new AI model - The Washington Post
Anthropic CEO visits White House amid hacking fears over new AI model The Washington PostWhite House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model BBCCEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI CNNScoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw AxiosAnthropic’s Nuclear Bomb War on the Rocks
Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fall - The Guardian
Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fall The GuardianIran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks Al Jazeera"7 Claims In 1 Hour, All False": Iran After Trump's 'Hormuz Blockade' Post NDTVOil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of […]
Marathon County Sheriff: “I have never seen devastation like this” - WSAW
Marathon County Sheriff: “I have never seen devastation like this” WSAWView Full Coverage on Google News
Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, west of Rockford causes extensive damage; sheriff says town shut down - CBS News
Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, west of Rockford causes extensive damage; sheriff says town shut down CBS NewsTornado Warning issued for Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall and Will counties; Tornado Watch for most of Chicagoland WGN-TVTornado Warning issued for portions of central Illinois wandtv.comVillage of Lena is shut down until further notice: Stephenson Co. Sheriff WREXSevere storm damage reported across the […]
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after days of tornadoes, flooding - CBS News
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after days of tornadoes, flooding CBS NewsSevere Weather Possible For One More Day In The Great Lakes, Appalachians The Weather ChannelLive updates: Life-threatening storms target the Heartland, intense tornadoes and huge hail possible FOX WeatherTornadoes Reported Across the Midwest as Powerful Storms Slam the Region The New York TimesTornado observed […]

Judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna deal, throwing $6.2-billion merger into doubt April 18, 2026
The judge ruled that Nexstar "must immediately cease all ongoing action" to consolidate Tegna stations.
Meg James
'Suite Life' alum Dylan Sprouse tackled trespasser at his L.A. home, held him until police arrived April 18, 2026
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin were shaken up early Friday morning when a man allegedly trespassed at their Hollywood Hills property. Sprouse took matters into his own hands until police arrived.
Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton
Civil case against Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' movie producers advances toward a trial April 18, 2026
A judge set an October trial date for Serge Svetnoy, gaffer on the ill-fated western "Rust" and friend of victim Halyna Hutchins who filed a negligence suit against the producers and Baldwin years ago.
Meg James
Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child: 'It's such a privilege and a miracle' April 17, 2026
Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, the first with French music producer boyfriend Tanguy Destable, known as Tepr.
Emily St. Martin
Inside LACMA's lavish opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries with George Lucas, Ed Ruscha and Jeff Koons April 17, 2026
LACMA's opening gala for its $724 million David Geffen Galleries created a gravitational pull for art and film heavyweights, including the building's namesake along with George Lucas, Ed Ruscha, Lauren Halsey, Tom Hanks, Bob Iger, Will Ferrell, Ava DuVernay, Jeff Koons and more.
Jessica Gelt
Christopher Meloni reacts to 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' cancellation: 'It was a great ride' April 17, 2026
'Law & Order: Organized Crime' star Christopher Meloni thanked fans for 'sticking with [Elliot Stabler] and welcoming him back' after the show's cancellation.
Tracy Brown
Why Meghan Trainor just canceled her entire tour April 17, 2026
Meghan Trainor has canceled her Get in Girl tour, which was set to begin in June. Her new album, 'Toy With Me,' will still be released later this month.
Katie Simons
New details emerge about the arrest of singer D4vd in the killing of teenage girl April 17, 2026
Details are emerging about the arrest of D4vd in the 2025 slaying of a girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, in Hollywood.
Richard Winton, Clara Harter
How social media paved the road to poetry for these Latina creatives April 17, 2026
Three Latina poets -- Yesika Salgado, Celia Martínez and Vianney Harelly -- use Instagram and TikTok to connect with a growing audience of young poetry readers.
Nicole Macias Garibay
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' is less passion project than embalming by committee April 17, 2026
His name in the title, the director isn't especially distinctive as a stylist, but his tale of child possession sometimes hits the right gory notes.
Joshua Rothkopf

British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency April 18, 2026
The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US.
'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM April 18, 2026
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% April 17, 2026
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak April 17, 2026
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents April 17, 2026
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
Starmer faces 'judgement day' and 'Breakthrough in the Strait' April 17, 2026
Pressure is building on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as Lord Mandelson's vetting dominates Saturday's papers.
My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own April 17, 2026
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.
Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy April 17, 2026
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.
Endangered British dishes - and the home cooks reviving them April 17, 2026
Carrageen pudding and Staffordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.
Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry April 17, 2026
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company April 17, 2026
The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.
Maxwell Zeff
Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder April 17, 2026
Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?
Maxwell Zeff
AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body April 17, 2026
AI-assisted writing is creeping into newsrooms under the guise of efficiency. But the tradeoff may be more profound than publishers are willing to admit.
Steven Levy
Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance April 17, 2026
A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.
Dell Cameron
MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged April 17, 2026
Conspiracy theories about the Butler, Pennsylvania, shooting have ramped up in recent weeks as once steadfast Trump supporters turn on the president.
David Gilbert
Coolfly Aura Review: More Angles, Fewer Advantages April 17, 2026
Coolfly’s Aura is colorful, clever, and flexible, but its signature feature ends up being more hassle than help.
Kat Merck
Best Bluetooth Speakers (2026): JBL, Sonos, Bose, and More April 17, 2026
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Parker Hall, Ryan Waniata
The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android, Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More April 17, 2026
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.
Louryn Strampe, Julian Chokkattu
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 Electric Mountain Bike: Beginner-Friendly, Under $5K April 17, 2026
The Spectral:ON CF 8 is a do-it-all, full-carbon electric mountain bike with an 800-Wh battery and under $4,500. Yes, please!
Chris Haslam
How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going? April 17, 2026
Weirdly, spaceships have no direct way to gauge their own speed. Luckily, we can use some physics tricks to figure it out.
Rhett Allain

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