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Zohran Mamdani celebrates ‘pothole politics’ in a raucous rally marking 100 days as NYC mayor
World
April 13, 2026
Zohran Mamdani celebrates ‘pothole politics’ in a raucous rally marking 100 days as NYC mayor
New York — Zohran Mamdani says he is just getting started. Having just checked off the first 100 days of his…
Trump is using his tariff playbook against Iran. It’s not working
Features/Interviews
April 13, 2026
Trump is using his tariff playbook against Iran. It’s not working
The U.S. has positions also, much stronger and more far reaching. I have just not chosen to use them, there…
In Hungary, Orbán’s loss shows how populism can run out of road
World
April 13, 2026
In Hungary, Orbán’s loss shows how populism can run out of road
Budapest, Hungary — The defeat of Viktor Orbán means Hungary will have a change in government for the first time since…
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
World
April 13, 2026
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday evening, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying…
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
World
April 12, 2026
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
A potent, multi-day storm continues to lash Hawaii with heavy rain into the weekend, prompting flood alerts in a state…
Trump seeks sphere of influence through Latin American presidential races
World
April 12, 2026
Trump seeks sphere of influence through Latin American presidential races
Nearly 50 percent of Latin America’s population will go through a presidential election this year, and US President Donald Trump…
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be difficult. But even if the vital waterway fully opens and oil…
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
Middle East
April 12, 2026
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, according…
What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
Science
April 12, 2026
What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
Houston — It was a hero’s welcome for the four-person Artemis II crew following a textbook splashdown in the Pacific Ocean…
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
World
April 12, 2026
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader…
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
We watched the sun go down in Islamabad and then come up again as these marathon talks went on. To…
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
Middle East
April 12, 2026
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
The United States failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation at the talks in Islamabad, according to the…
The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
Technology
April 11, 2026
The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
Matt Shumer’s home computer setup is a little weirder than most. He and his roommate each have a mini Apple…
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Middle East
April 11, 2026
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Israel’s massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire with…
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
World
April 11, 2026
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
London — A shadowy, pro-Iran group has claimed responsibility for a spate of recent attacks on Jewish communities and American interests…
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
The week began with President Donald Trump saber-rattling like we’ve never seen before. He threatened apparent war crimes and to…
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
World
April 11, 2026
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
The US has negotiated a fragile ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asian allies that depend on…
Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
World
April 11, 2026
Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday, following an earlier offer…
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
The lives of millions of people across the Middle East – and the fate of the global economy – will…
First days of Iran ceasefire were the deadliest for Lebanon since 2024
Middle East
April 11, 2026
First days of Iran ceasefire were the deadliest for Lebanon since 2024
The first days of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran have turned out to be extremely deadly for…