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April 24, 2026

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Democrats outraged at Trump’s Iran post: ‘A threat to commit a war crime’ | Donald Trump

Donald Trump on Tuesday morning threatened to annihilate the entirety of Iranian civilization should the country’s government ignore his 8pm ET deadline to reopen the strait of Hormuz. The president’s own words, posted publicly and tied to a specific deadline and set of demands, provide unusually direct evidence of intent to violate international law, and were being met with shock and dismay by Democrats and a growing number of prominent conservatives. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Trump posted on Truth Social about the country with more than 90 million people. “I don’t want

April 24, 2026

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Breaking down all the ways to watch the 2026 NFL Draft: TV channels

Updated April 23, 2026, 7:53 p.m. ET The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few hours away. One of the biggest events in the NFL starts with the first round on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh. The second and third rounds take place on April 24, before Rounds 4-7 on April 25. REQUIRED READING: NFL live mock draft: Latest updates, rumors impacting first round Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, is widely expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders. He could be the only quarterback taken in the first round, with

April 23, 2026

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calls on Congress to hold a hearing for survivors

WASHINGTON — In a rare public statement, first lady Melania Trump said Thursday she “never had a relationship” with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In her remarks at the White House, she said numerous “fake images and statements about Epstein and me” have been circulating on social media. Her statement was brief, but it was notable. The first lady is cautious in her public remarks and with her public image. A number of her aides gathered to watch

April 23, 2026

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CENTCOM denies reports of commercial ships bypassing Strait of Hormuz blockade

US Central Command (CENTCOM) denied media reports that claimed several commercial ships had evaded the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the reports “inaccurate” in a post on X/Twitter on Wednesday. The US has directed 29 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the blockade, CENTCOM reported. CENTCOM named three ships that media reports had alleged had broken the blockade – M/V Hero II, M/V Hedy, and M/V Dorena – as examples. “Hero II and Hedy did not sail past the blockade as part of a flotilla that ‘ferried’ millions of barrels of oil to

April 23, 2026

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Trump, Tehran agree to two-week ceasefire

Trump’s two-week ceasefire ‘a great relief’ for the world: int’l criminal law expert Trump announces two-week ceasefire subject to Strait of Hormuz re-opening CTV National News: Tensions peak as Iran faces deadline amid urgent diplomatic push ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’: Trump issues blunt warning to Iran Trump’s latest threats show ‘the U.S. is no longer concerned of the laws of armed conflict’: Clancy Is Trump’s threat against Iran credible, or another case of ‘Trump being Trump?’ Source link

April 23, 2026

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Survivors of Epstein’s abuse accuse Melania Trump of ‘shifting burden’ on to victims | Melania Trump

More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have accused Melania Trump of “shifting the burden” on to them after she called on Congress to hold public hearings with victims of Epstein’s abuse. “Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have already shown extraordinary courage by coming forward, filing reports, and giving testimony,” said a group of 13 people and the brother and sister of the late Virginia Giuffre, who was one of the most vocal Epstein accusers, in a statement. “Asking more of them now is a deflection of responsibility not justice.” Their response came after the first lady delivered a

April 23, 2026

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How to see the Hollywood Sign up close (without breaking rules)

April 23, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ET Perched above Los Angeles like a promise, the Hollywood Sign has long stood as shorthand for ambition, illusion and the strange alchemy of fame. What began in 1923 as a temporary billboard for a housing development has since transformed into one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, drawing dreamers, tourists and hikers alike into its orbit. But seeing it up close isn’t quite what the movies make it seem. There are no casual strolls up to the letters. Instead, the real magic lies in the journey–winding trails, sweeping views and small, sun-soaked

April 23, 2026

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Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave a rundown Wednesday of the food — and the copious amounts of caffeine — that U.S. military personnel consumed during the Iran war. “Along the way, we consumed more than 6 million meals, and by my estimate, more than 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 million energy drinks, and a lot of nicotine,” he said, adding: “But I am not saying that we have a problem.” On a more serious note, Caine expressed his gratitude for the service and sacrifice made by U.S. forces during Operation Epic Fury.  “This is

April 23, 2026

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Fans rush to melt Drake’s ice sculpture with fire, hammers. See video

April 21, 2026, 4:42 p.m. ET When it comes to fire and ice, Drake fans are not afraid of either. On April 20, the Canadian rapper shared on social media a photo of a massive ice sculpture he placed in downtown Toronto. “Gonna pull up with an excavator and truck load of salt,” one fan commented. Another wrote, “Otw (on the way) with a blow dryer!” Drake noted that the release date for his upcoming highly anticipated project, “Iceman,” is hidden inside the sculpture and dropped an address on his Instagram story. The announcement drew a crowd of fans who

April 23, 2026

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Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally | National News

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices climbed Monday following the latest rise of tensions between the United States and Iran, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, gave back a bit of their record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high for just its second drop in 14 days after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that it said had tried to evade its blockade of Iranian ports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 4 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%.