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In his prime-time speech Wednesday night, President Donald Trump argued that the U.S. had to act on its own to neutralize the threat from Iran because many of America’s allies wouldn’t help.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.

'We had to do it ourselves': Trump forges ahead in Iran without traditional U.S. allies

KitKat is not sugarcoating its quest to find thousands of missing chocolates after thieves targeted the candy bar maker.Days after KitKat announced thieves in Europe had stolen an entire truck containing more than 400,000 of its candy bars, the company has launched a "stolen KitKat tracker" to help find the missing treats.

KitKat launches tracker to help recover 400K stolen candy bars

Bruce Springsteen delivered four pointed political speeches in Minneapolis, calling America 'reckless' and 'predatory' under Trump's administrationBruce Springsteen used a concert stage in Minneapolis to deliver a blunt warning about the state of America, leading critics to label the musician a "traitor."

Bruce Springsteen slammed as 'traitor' after ripping America during Minneapolis concert rant

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopped mid-traffic in a Chinese city on Tuesday, leading to at least one highway collision, according to social media.Baidu did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis reportedly stopped mid-traffic, trapping passengers and resulting in highway collisions on the streets of the Chinese city of Wuhan on Tuesday, according to videos shared on social media.

Baidu robotaxis reportedly halted mid-traffic causing crashes in Wuhan, China

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.351%, a decrease of about 5 basis points from the day before, according to data from mortgage data company Optimal Blue.Meanwhile, the average rate for a 15-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan is 5.667%, down about 6 basis points for the same period.

Mortgage rates today, April 2, 2026

April 1 (UPI) -- Whether we like it or not, April Fools' Day is once again upon us, and with it comes the inevitable annual parade of corporate jests, japes and jokes, including an umbrella for your Uggs and Butterfinger-flavored ramen.Some of this year's other notable corporate-approved attempts at humor include chicken sauce flavored Coke, Keebler cookie toothpaste and a hydrating mask for one of your most personal areas.

Top April Fools' Day pranks: Keebler toothpaste, Ugg umbrella

Eyewitness video showed a windsurfer crashing into a whale off the San Francisco coast. Both appeared unharmed.

See dramatic video of windsurfer smashing into whale

WASHINGTON — Usually, when a Supreme Court session starts, all eyes in the courtroom are on the mahogany bench behind which the justices sit.Not this time.Abuzz with word that President Donald Trump would become the first sitting president known to have attended a Supreme Court oral argument, reporters and others in the courtroom were craning their necks in the opposite direction.

Inside the Supreme Court as Trump faced the justices he's criticized

Democrats sued Wednesday to block President Donald Trump’s latest executive order restricting mail voting, arguing that the U.S. Constitution empowers states and Congress, not the president, to determine who is eligible to vote by mail.The lawsuit marks the second round of battles over the president’s power to control elections.

Democrats sue to block Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots

Woods focusing on his health and wellbeing after crashFlorida judge grants his request to leave the USTiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.The former world No 1’s decision comes after he announced he would step away from golf for a period to focus on his health and wellbeing.

Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captaincy as he is granted permission to leave US

Will two Big Ten teams face off with a national championship on the line? No. 3 seed Illinois and No. 1 Michigan are on opposite sides of the Final Four in 2026, and could guarantee the Big Ten the NCAA Tournament championship with wins in the national semifinals.

Final Four predictions: AI picks winners of Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan games

He killed at least 30 women and girls in a years-long rampageThe grim tally of Ted Bundy's victims continues to expand, nearly four decades after the notorious serial killer's execution.Advanced DNA testing has now definitively linked him to the unsolved 1974 death of a Utah teenager, a local sheriff confirmed this week.

What to know about Ted Bundy’s legacy of violence as DNA links serial killer to new victim

A judge pushed back the start of Luigi Mangione's federal trial on interstate stalking charges during a hearing Wednesday.

Luigi Mangione's federal case pushed back

Elon Musk’s rocket company could go public as early as June, Bloomberg reportsSpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering on the US stock market, according to reports from Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. The IPO is set to be one of the most closely watched and highly valued listings in market history.

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is hitting theaters on Wednesday, April 1. And with the movie's release comes a ton of merch that fans can snag.Mario represents one of the most successful franchises, not just in video games, but in pop culture.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' brings McDonald’s Happy Meal, new merch

A moment that could have turned into a deeply embarrassing memory for one young girl instead restored her mom’s faith in humanity.In a post shared on Threads, @queen_hauly recounted what happened when her daughter got her first period on the school bus ride home.

Girl Starts Period on School Bus Home, Mom Can’t Believe What Boy Whispers

"...from now on the main institutions effective in terrorist operations will be our legitimate targets."Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a direct strike threat to a slew of U.S. tech companies, including GPU giant Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Cisco, and Tesla, just days after the regime identified the companies as 'legitimate targets.'

Iran issues direct strike threat to Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Google, 14 other US tech companies — 'These companies should expect destruction of their facilities in response to each act of terror in Iran'

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Horn Lake, Mississippi man pleaded guilty and was convicted Wednesday of engaging in sexual acts with a dog.Tristan Pipkin, 27, entered a guilty plea to one count of unnatural intercourse, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said.The Horn Lake Police Department says it began an investigation after Pikin’s then-girlfriend discovered video of the sex acts on his phone and reported it to police.

MS man convicted of ‘unnatural intercourse’ with family dog

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The "Late Show" host said the president's visit to the Supreme Court didn't seem to go the way he had expected.“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Wednesday accused President Donald Trump of “mob boss level intimidation” by attending a Supreme Court hearing on his attempt to end birthright citizenship via executive order.

Stephen Colbert Audience Erupts Over News That 'Humiliated' Trump In Public

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President Trump said the U.S. war in Iran was nearing its end during a primetime address to the nation on Wednesday, but details about the operation’s path forward remain vague as his poll numbers slump and gas prices rise.In a televised address from the Cross Hall at the White House that lasted less than 19 minutes, Trump did not provide Americans with much new information on the operation but contended it was on its way to winding down.

Trump signals ‘near completion’ to Iran War in primetime address

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand and Cook Islands signed a defense and security pact Thursday, easing more than a year of tension between the Pacific nations over Cook Islands’ deepening ties with China.The fraught diplomatic standoff that prompted Wellington to pause millions of dollars in aid to Avarua was hardly a clash of geopolitical heavyweights: New Zealand has a population of 5 million, while Cook Islands has 15,000 people.

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

An ongoing research project using ‘Smart Underwear’ wants to unlock secrets of the gut microbiome by tracking how often people fart throughout the day.Though it’s often the butt of jokes and a source of embarrassment, farting is an important and completely normal bodily function, allowing the body to release intestinal gases produced during digestion.

What Your Daily Fart Count Could Say About Your Health

Brad Walsh, host of the Empowerography Podcast, joins me to swap insights we’ve gathered from our combined 900+ guests who turned pain (and wonder) into purpose, and setbacks into fresh possibility. Together, we unlock a treasure chest of wisdom about resilience, curiosity, and the power of story.

Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227)

The voice actor who plays the role of the Belcher family middle child Gene on the animated show “Bob’s Burgers” was injured after in a fiery crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza Tuesday, officials said.Yevgeny Mirman, 51, who voices the role of Gene Belcher, was taken to a hospital after the crash around 11:55 a.m. at the Bedford Toll Plaza on the Everett Turnpike, New Hampshire State Police said in a statement Tuesday.

Voice actor on ‘Bob’s Burgers’ injured in New Hampshire car crash

A stunning look at the Artemis II liftoff.Alongside the beautiful shots I’m seeing across social media, NASA has a photo album for yesterday’s launch that’s well worth checking out even if you tuned into the livestream. The album is hosted on Flickr, making America’s mission to the moon feel even more nostalgic.

A stunning look at the Artemis II liftoff.

Operation Cocaine and Coffee led to 17 arrests and seizure of 27 firearms, with suspects ranging from their 50s to 70sOfficials in Philadelphia have dismantled a massive drug ring operating out of a sham coffee shop, run largely by longtime, senior figures in the criminal world, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Sunday.

Sham Philadelphia coffee shop hiding crack operation busted in sweeping raid, 17 arrested: AG

British automakers make some great cars, but none of them are exactly known for having great reputations when it comes to reliability (ask me how I know). For a time, Mini, the British automaker known for making small hatchbacks, was stuck in that camp.

The British Automaker That Was Recently Dead Last In Reliability Is Now One Of The Most Dependable Brands, Says JD Power

The Supreme Court has endorsed a religious counselor’s challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ minors, finding that the law likely violates free speech rights. It’s a decision that could threaten protections for LGBTQ people across the country.

Do you have an experience with ‘conversion therapy’? Share your story

A Department of Defense employee died mid-flight after a panicked cabin crew forgot to attach her mask to an oxygen tank and failed to provide live-saving instructions on how to use a defibrillator, a lawsuit alleges.Porscha Tynisha Brown, 33, was flying with her friends from Washington, DC, to Seoul, South Korea, last year when 12 hours into the 15.5-hour Korea Air flight when she suffered a medical episode and lost consciousness, sparking a chaotic scene onboard.