April 29, 2026

America’s benchmark oil contract West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged late on Sunday after Iran accused the US of having broken a ceasefire in place since early April. WTI crude was trading up 7.5% at $90.17 per barrel by 8pm ET, while international oil benchmark Brent North Sea crude gained 6.%5 to $96.27 per barrel. Iran’s military vowed to respond after the destroyer USS Spruance on Sunday fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade the US naval blockade. The strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, … Read more

April 29, 2026

A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates

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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended, state health officials announced Monday. There were nearly 1,000 confirmed cases over about six months, including at least 21 hospitalizations. No new cases associated with the outbreak have been reported in more than 42 days, the state health department said, marking two incubation periods – the time it would take to get sick after being exposed to the virus – without any transmission. The South Carolina outbreak started in October, contributing to a record-breaking year … Read more

April 29, 2026

BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies Fire Rob Thomson

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The Philadelphia Phillies have relieved Rob Thomson of his duties as manager, replace him with league veteran. On Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the firing of their manager, Rob Thomson. The Phillies say that MLB veteran Don Mattingly will take over managerial duties for the relieved Thomson. This comes after the Phillies began the 2026 campaign with a tumultuous 9-19 start. The Phillies are already 10.5 games out of first place in the division after being labeled a favorite to win it. It’s back to square one for a roster filled with talent that just isn’t getting it done. … Read more

April 28, 2026

US signals possible thaw with Pretoria on Freedom Day

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With tensions between the US and SA at an all-time high, a statement from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the first formal public outreach to Pretoria in months. After months of diplomatic strain, the United States (US) seems to be signalling a thaw with Pretoria, following the Donald Trump administration’s statement that it remains open to “constructive engagement” where the two countries’ interests align. South Africa celebrated Freedom Day on Monday, marking the 32nd anniversary of its first democratic elections, held on 27 April 1994. Diplomacy With tensions between the US and South Africa at an all-time high, … Read more

April 28, 2026

Here are the winners and losers in the government shutdown deal

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Nov. 9, 2025Updated Nov. 11, 2025, 10:50 a.m. ET WASHINGTON – The record-breaking U.S. government shutdown appears headed for its end after more than a month of Washington gridlock caused real pain on main street. It’s welcome news to many in Washington and around the country after the stalemate led to furloughs and firings of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, while millions more Americans were unable to travel, afford food, or send their kids to preschool. Still, not everyone got what they wanted out of the final deal. More: What’s in the deal to end the government shutdown? Senate Democrats backed down … Read more

April 28, 2026

Democrats deliver ‘stunning’ flip in New Hampshire special election, latest in series of 28 upsets | New Hampshire

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A Democrat won a special election for a state house seat in New Hampshire on Tuesday, flipping a Republican district that Donald Trump carried and marking the latest in a string of 28 Democratic upsets that could usher in a blue wave in the midterms. Bobbi Boudman beat Republican Dale Fincher in New Hampshire’s Carroll county district 7. It was Boudman’s third try at the seat – she lost to incumbent representative Glenn Cordelli in the last two cycles by several points. Cordelli resigned from the seat after moving, leading to the special election on 10 March. Unofficial results show … Read more