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April 5, 2026

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White House releases video promoting ‘justice the American way’ featuring Hollywood characters | Trump administration

A Hollywood-themed propaganda video released by the White House promising “justice the American way” for Iran features movie stars from Australia, New Zealand and Canada, and promotes characters including a corrupt lawyer, a drug dealer and a freedom fighter who stands up to the overwhelming force of an invading foreign army. The 42-second video posted on the official X account of the White House on Thursday was met with almost universal mockery online, with comments accusing the Trump administration of immaturity, and likening its social media strategy to one run by teenagers. The sequence opens with a scene from Iron

April 5, 2026

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Millions are going unpaid and hungry as the US federal government shutdown breaks records

The United States government is at a standstill. The ongoing federal government shutdown has surpassed the record for the longest in US history. Beating the 2019 record set under the first Trump administration overnight, this shutdown is the third to occur under the leadership of US President Donald Trump. Thousands of workers have been left without pay, and millions more face an uncertain wait for money to buy food. Here are some of the key numbers. 36 days — How long the shutdown has lasted The shutdown began on October 1. Under the US system, Congress must agree to a

April 5, 2026

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PWHL BREAKS U.S. WOMEN’S HOCKEY ATTENDANCE RECORD AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN | PWHL

NEW YORK (April 4, 2026) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) made history once again Saturday night, setting a new U.S. arena attendance record for a women’s hockey game. A total of 18,006 fans sold-out the first-ever PWHL game at Madison Square Garden, presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, as the New York Sirens hosted the Seattle Torrent. Among those in attendance for the record-breaking night of PWHL action were celebrated women’s sports icons, including boxer Amanda Serrano and soccer star Kelley O’Hara, who read the lineups for New York and Seattle respectively; Good Morning America host Robin Roberts; top WNBA prospect and recording artist Flau’jae Johnson; New York Rangers captain JT Miller; and of course, PWHL advisory board members and sports legends, Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss, who performed the ceremonial puck drop.  This historic debut at The

April 5, 2026

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Netflix Loses Queen of the South This Month

There’s not much time left to stream the USA Network series Queen of the South on Netflix. The series is currently available on the streaming platform, fans will have to binge-watch it quickly, as time to watch the show has almost run out. Queen of the South is set to leave Netflix on Apr. 7, 2026, which just so happens to be the fifth anniversary of when the series premiered its fifth and final season on USA. The series first launched in 2016, going on to have a run of 62 episodes by the time of its conclusion in 2021.

April 5, 2026

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US aviator missing after Iran shot down fighter rescued

A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday.A frantic U.S. search-and-rescue operation unfolded after the crash of the F-15E Strike Eagle jet on Friday, as Iran also promised a reward for anyone who turned in the “enemy pilot.” “This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour,” he wrote.A second crew member was rescued earlier.”This brave Warrior was behind enemy

April 5, 2026

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Bitcoin Price Dips as US-Europe Alliance Reaches ‘Breaking Point’ Over Iran War: Report

Trump has reportedly expresed “disgust” with European allies. After a prolonged period of little to no action, in which it maintained above $67,000, BTC’s price has dipped by about a grand since yesterday’s peak. The latest price action coincided with a report from the Wall Street Journal, cited by The Kobeissi Letter, about the quickly deteriorating relationship between the European Union and the USA. The coverage informed that the alliance, which has held for almost a century, is reaching a “breaking point” over the war in Iran as US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the fact that the

April 5, 2026

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‘Invisible Cloud’: Epidemiologist on South Carolina’s Record-Breaking Measles Outbreak | Health News

The measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in the U.S. since the disease was declared eliminated in the country in 2000. The South Carolina Department of Health this week reported nearly 90 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 789 since September. It’s the tip of the spear for a sharp increase in cases nationwide: The U.S. reported more than 2,000 measles cases in 2025, after averaging just 180 cases annually from 2000 to 2024. “It’s disconcerting to consider what our final trajectory will look like for measles in South Carolina,” state epidemiologist Linda Bell said during

April 5, 2026

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Why Canada is winning the travel trade war with the U.S.

Canada is still in the throes of a trade war with the United States. Trade uncertainty and U.S.-imposed tariffs on certain Canadian goods like aluminum and steel continue to threaten the Canadian economy.  However, there’s one sector where Canada is emerging as the clear winner: tourism. U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive politics, tariffs and heightened border security have helped drive a decline in international tourism spending in the U.S. Meanwhile, polls and industry experts suggest a surge in Canadian patriotism and perceptions of Canada as a safe and friendly destination have helped drive a record-breaking summer for tourism in the

April 4, 2026

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US cancels Green Cards of niece and granddaughter of late Qasem Soleimani; Taken into custody

Home News US cancels Green Cards of niece and granddaughter of late Qasem Soleimani; Taken into custody Marco Rubio cancelled the Green Cards of foreign nationals linked to the Iranian regime. Updated: April 4, 2026 11:26 PM IST The US has cancelled the Green Cards of foreign nationals who are linked to the Iranian regime. New Delhi: The Trump administration has revoked the Green Cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals linked to the current or former government of Iran; two of these individuals have been detained by immigration officials and are slated for deportation. These new

April 4, 2026

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Midterm ‘blue wave’ could block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations – here’s what’s at stake | US midterm elections 2026

On the first Tuesday of November, Americans will decide whether to keep Congress under Donald Trump’s control, or hand power to the Democrats. The first national elections since the 2024 polls that brought Trump back to the White House, the 3 November midterms will be a crucial test of whether the president’s handling of top issues such as the economy and immigration have met Americans’ expectations. On Tuesday, voters will cast ballots in initial state primaries, with more to follow in the months ahead. Up for grabs in November are all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 33