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As President Trump maintains a blockade of Iranian ports, Iranian leaders rejected renewed negotiations and warned the Strait of Hormuz “will not remain open.”

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed; Trump rejects easing blockade

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

Erik Duran granted $300,000 bail by state appeals court after being sentenced to three to nine years in prisonA former New York City police officer, sentenced to three to nine years in prison for fatally throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, will be released from prison while he appeals his conviction.

Former NYPD officer who fatally threw cooler at fleeing suspect granted bail during appeal of conviction

The former child star, who, now past thirty, often gestures at a deep well of discontent, wants us to know that he’s got his own ideas.On the first Saturday of Coachella, Justin Bieber started his concert by looking down at a camera on the floor of the stage.

Justin Bieber, Pop Music’s Fallen Angel, Rises Again at Coachella

Should the Knicks be worried vs. the Hawks? Can the Wolves upset the Nuggets again? Our experts have picks for all eight first-round matchupsThe 2026 NBA playoffs have arrived, and it feels like it could be a wild run between now and June. Donovan Mitchell thinks this is his best chance to win a title.

2026 NBA playoff predictions: Expert picks for every first-round series

Camping lantern or stylish outdoor lighting choice? I'd say both. This LED lamp from IKEA illuminates late nights and looks good while doing soAs much as I enjoy spending time outside, I've never been a camping enthusiast. In fact, I tried camping in my backyard once (if that even counts), and it only took me an hour in that tent before I snuck back inside to my bedroom.

This Limited-Edition IKEA Lantern Is Meant for Camping – But It’s Definitely Chic Enough for Your Patio

Madonna made a surprise return to the Coachella stage, joining headliner Sabrina Carpenter for a trio of songs.During the latter part of Carpenter's performance Friday night, April 17, at the festival, after a shortened version of the song "Juno," a backlit Madonna emerged from a stage lift for a duet of "Vogue," a single released in 1990.

Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter in a surprise Coachella appearance

CLEVELAND (AP) — Toronto point guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 1 of the Raptors’ Eastern Conference first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday because of a mild right hamstring strain.Quickley suffered the injury during the Raptors’ regular-season finale against Brooklyn. The five-year veteran averaged 16.4 points, a career-high 5.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 70 games.

Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley out for Game 1 vs. Cavaliers due to right hamstring strain

TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi confirmed no injuries were reported after the swarm shut down a Knoxville rampA swarm of 1 million bees shut down part of a highway for hours as authorities quickly moved to address the situation.Around 11 a.m. Friday, a pickup truck transporting the bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, heading toward the Henley Street exit and unleashing the bees, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).

1 million bees swarm highway after crash shuts down interstate ramp for hours

US president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully controlA set of mismanaged and premature media announcements by Donald Trump and Tehran has led to the collapse of any progress towards a peace settlement between Iran and the US.

Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

Influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones's son is recovering after she accidentally ran over him while driving.The content creator said in an April 15 Instagram post that what started out as a "normal day" took a turn for the worse when she accidentally drove over her son, Henry, while she was leaving home with her daughter, Lily.

Influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones says she accidentally drove over son

A grandmother, no stranger to pet ownership, has lived in a home with a doggy door for the last 25 years, but for the first time, she's found an unsuspecting thing "sneaking in" her home.Deena Gose, who is known on TikTok as @user437636198, shared that the small pet entrance, installed around 25 years ago for her dogs, had always served a simple purpose: letting her pets move freely between inside and outside the home.

Woman Has Dog Door for 25 Years, in Shock at What She Finds ‘Sneaking In’

It also left legions of fans speculating on who it was actually aboutCarly Simon was at a party at her sister Joanna’s New York apartment when the person who would become the subject of her most famous song sashayed through the door.It was 1971, and the 28 year-old singer-songwriter was on the cusp of recording her landmark album No Secrets.

“A man walked into the party with a big long scarf. He looked at the mirror, whisked his scarf around his neck and tilted his hat slightly to the left. I thought, ‘Wow, he’s really vain’”: The No 1 song that propelled Carly Simon to stardom

Ashanti Allen, 23, was eight months pregnant when she was reported missing on April 10NEED TO KNOWAshanti Allen, a 23-year-old woman who was eight months pregnant, was reported missing on April 10Six days later, a body was found near a bayou in Houston's Chimney Rock Park

Pregnant Woman’s Body Found Near Bayou Days After She Sent Concerning Text to Mom and Disappeared

Actress Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3.The 44-year-old actress, who has starred in movies like the Oscar-winning "Black Swan" and the "Thor" franchise, shared the news in an exclusive interview with Harper's Bazaar published Friday, April 17.

Natalie Portman reveals pregnancy, expecting third child

It has a lot to do with a super-specific chicken body part. And no, they're not healthier than white eggs.If you ever find yourself in a confused stupor at your grocery store egg case, you’re not alone. There are a million confusing labels on egg cartons these days, and many of them mean nothing.

The Real Reason Brown Eggs Are More Expensive Than White Eggs

Jurors deliberating what punishment child killer Tanner Horner should inevitably receive were seen sobbing inside a Texas courtroom on Thursday, April 16, as the state presented video and audio evidence of little Athena Strand screaming and sobbing as she was being murdered by the FedEx driver.Heartbreaking security footage from inside Horner’s work truck also showed the 34-year-old killer cleaning up his delivery truck after Athena’s brutal murder.

Jury Breaks Down in Tears Hearing 7-Year-Old Girl Athena Strand Scream and Sob While Being Murdered

A wedding dress code may have been the final straw — or in this case, a $6.99 black, silk necktie.A 2026 bride on TikTok has gone viral after sharing a text exchange with her aunt that escalated from outfit etiquette to full-blown family boycott over a simple rule for male guests: wear a tie.

Bride’s tie rule for all male wedding guests sparks big family feud: ‘We will not be there’

Jack Schlossberg, Democratic candidate for Congress and nephew of John F. Kennedy Jr., criticized the creators of the FX series documenting his uncle’s relationship this week, accusing the creators of glossing over his contributions as a public servant.Schlossberg made the comments during an April 15 episode of the iHeartRadio original podcast “Next Question with Katie Couric,” reminding viewers that while the show is based on his family, it’s fictional.

Nephew of JFK Jr. calls FX's 'Love Story' a 'stupid show'

PLAINVIEW, Minn. (KTTC/Gray News) – Severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes in Minnesota on Friday, damaging dozens of homes.Longtime Plainview resident Yvonne Kruger, 89, saw the destruction firsthand.Kruger has been living in her house for 63 years. On Friday, her property gave it all to protect her life from a tornado.

89-year-old walks away unhurt after tornado rips through her property, longtime home

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Pope Leo VIX has said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump, pushing back at reporting about the escalating war of words between the two men.The Chicago-born pontiff's 11-day tour of Africa has at times been overshadowed by Trump, who has repeatedly hit out at Leo in the past week, seemingly incensed by his forceful advocacy for peace with Iran.

After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump

A federal judge on Friday tossed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit aiming to force Rhode Island to hand over its voter information as part of the Trump administration’s push to acquire voter data from several states.Rhode Island U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy wrote that federal law does not allow the DOJ “to conduct the kind of fishing expedition it seeks here,” siding with Rhode Island election officials.

Judge rejects DOJ push for Rhode Island voter information

Our brains and bodies need carbohydrates and, therefore, sugars, to function. But added sugars get a bad rap. Research has linked excess sugar intake to a slew of conditions that affect our physical and cognitive health. Eating a diet with zero added sugars is no easy feat, but in the name of science, I decided to try it.

I’m a Dietitian, and I Quit Sugar for a Week—Here’s What Happened to My Body

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)

CompaniesApril 17 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly's (LLY.N), opens new tab newly ​launched obesity ‌pill was prescribed 1,390 times ​in ​the U.S. as ⁠of the week ​ended April ​10, according to an analyst who ​cited ​IQVIA data.Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab oral ‌Wegovy ⁠had hit 3,071 U.S. prescriptions in ​the ​first ⁠four days ​after its ​launch ⁠on January 5.

Lilly's Foundayo hits 1,390 prescriptions in debut week

Fort Jefferson, Apostle Islands and Isle Royale are among the remote gems worth the extra effortFor some of America’s most memorable travel experiences, getting there is part of the adventure.From remote national parks to historic Civil War-era forts, some of America’s most iconic destinations can only be reached by boat — no crowded parking lots or missed highway exits required.

You can’t drive to 5 iconic US landmarks — and that’s what makes them unforgettable

States across the country set limits on when and how antique and classic cars can be driven, with new proposals in Minnesota and California putting a spotlight on what owners can and cannot do with vintage vehicles.Minnesota’s House File 3865 is attempting to more explicitly define what it means to operate a vehicle "solely as a collectors’ item" and restrict when these can be driven in the state.

Classic Car Crackdown? States With Rules, Restrictions on Vintage Vehicles

I hope Jarren Duran doesn’t regret speaking publicly about the mental health struggles that led him to attempt to take his own life.When a public person — especially a male athlete presumed to be steeped in a culture that encourages stoicism — opens up about mental health, the initial disclosures are largely lauded as acts of bravery.

Jarren Duran’s experience with fan abuse shows there’s still risk in athletes being vulnerable

A UPS jet was caught up in a near-miss with another plane at the same Kentucky airport where 14 people were killed in a fiery cargo plane crash — and an air traffic controller was heard yelling ‘What are you doing?’The Boeing 767, en route from Atlanta, was forced to abort its landing at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport just after midnight Tuesday – while a smaller SKQ-25 plane was taxiing on the runway, WHAS reported.

UPS jet has near miss with plane at same Kentucky airport where 14 were killed in crash as ATC shouts: ‘What are you doing?’

Dan Farah's 'Age of Disclosure' features 34 US officials including Marco Rubio discussing government knowledge of extraterrestrial lifeDan Farah thinks the world is at a "turning point in human history" as it pertains to extraterrestrial life."The truth is finally coming out that humanity is not the only intelligent life in the universe," the director and producer of "The Age of Disclosure" told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier.