Articles for category: Politics

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%.

April 22, 2026

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Bitcoin Eyes $80K as Trump Says US-Iran Peace Talks Could Resume on Friday

Bitcoin surges further to above $79,000 on Wednesday, climbing to reclaim $80K, on hopes of US-Iran peace talks. President Donald Trump’s latest comments on US-Iran peace talks could start soon fueled optimism among investors, boosting risk assets such as crypto assets and stocks. President Trump Signals US-Iran Peace Talks Could Happen This Week Trump indicated that US-Iran peace talks could resume as soon as Friday, the New York Post reported on April 22. This follows his decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely. While Iran is showing reluctance and recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz are adding uncertainty,

April 22, 2026

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The war on Iran: Breaking down the words you’re hearing | US-Israel war on Iran

NewsFeed The terminology of the US-Israel war on Iran is drawn from a range of linguistic origins. From “Epic Fury” to “Kafir” and “Hormuz”, there are stories behind what these words mean and where they come from. Al Jazeera’s Alma Milisic and Basel Ghazoghli break down some of the terms. Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

April 22, 2026

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King Charles III: King Charles is coming to America, and his garden party is breaking a very royal rule

King Charles III’s upcoming visit to the United States is already drawing attention, but not just for diplomacy. A surprising twist in a centuries-old royal tradition has become the real talking point. This time, the iconic garden party comes with an unexpected instruction. The small but striking change has turned heads even before the event begins. And it’s adding a fresh layer of intrigue to an already historic visit. As preparations build for the late April visit, one small line in an invitation has sparked curiosity. It signals a subtle but notable shift in royal etiquette, one that guests won’t

April 22, 2026

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War breaking news. Trump, talks with Iran possible as early as Friday. Lebanon, another French blue helmet dead

The Trump administration suspended dollar shipments to Iraq and froze security cooperation programmes with its armed forces, increasing pressure on Baghdad to dismantle powerful Iranian-backed militias, Iraqi and US officials said. A cargo plane carrying nearly $500 million in US banknotes, the proceeds of Iraqi oil sales from the accounts of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was recently blocked by Treasury Department officials because of US concerns about militias, officials said. It was the second scheduled sending of dollars to the Iraqi Central Bank delayed by the US since the start of the Iran war in late February,

April 22, 2026

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Learning to fly: Eleven years after being founded Elixir Aircraft is breaking into US market

A fishing port and centre for sailing that served as a 17th century departure point for French settlers to the New World and Second World War U-Boat base, La Rochelle has long been a city of the sea rather than the air. However, just over a decade after establishing their business at the local airport and four years after delivering their first certificated aircraft, the three founders of Elixir Aircraft are well on their way to putting La Rochelle on the general aviation map. The company will today at the show provide an update on recent European orders and unveil

April 22, 2026

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Discover Budget-Friendly Section 8 Rentals Across the USA

Finding affordable housing in the United States can be a major challenge, especially with rising rental prices and increased demand for quality homes. For millions of individuals and families, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides a reliable solution by making rental housing more accessible and affordable. Whether you’re relocating, downsizing, or simply looking for a better living situation, there are many section 8 rentals available and section 8 housing available now across the country that can meet your needs. What Is Section 8 Housing? The Section 8 program is a federally funded initiative that helps low-income families, seniors, and individuals

April 22, 2026

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BREAKING: Rockets Get Good News On Kevin Durant Ahead Of Game 2 In Lakers Series

The Rockets are set to face the Lakers tonight at the Crypto.com Arena for Game 2 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Ahead of Game 2, the Rockets’ head coach, Ime Udoka, spoke to the media and addressed Kevin Durant’s availability for this matchup. “He’s testing it out right now to see how it feels on his knee,” said Udoka at the pregame press conference before confirming that if Durant were to play tonight, he would not be on a minutes restriction. The biggest question for Houston heading into tonight’s fixture was the availability of Kevin Durant,

April 22, 2026

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Federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS | NPR

Citing the first amendment, a federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), two media entities that the White House has said are counterproductive to American priorities. The operational impact of US district judge Randolph Moss’s decision was not immediately clear – both because it will probably be appealed and because too much damage to the public-broadcasting system has already been done, both by the president and Congress. Moss ruled that Donald Trump’s executive order to cease