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Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger
Boston - 18 Apr 2026 13:17
Abington police had initially asked for the publics help in identifying the woman, who appeared on a Ring camera early Tuesday, saying shed been kidnapped. The post Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnappe...
Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2026 05:00
The president has opened fissures in his base by starting a war he couldnt finish with Iran, stoking inflation and offending Christians. Barred from running again, he may feel he has nothing to loseLance Johnson voted fo...
Its a powder keg: Romania leads EU measles cases as vaccination rates collapse
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2026 05:00
Bottlenecks in the system and parents suspicions mean doctors expect another serious outbreak soonBy 10am on a spring day, the corridor of the clinic in the Transylvanian town of Scele was already crowded with parents an...
How Trump Helped Pope Leo Find His Voice
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2026 04:00
After his election last year, Leo XIV developed a reputation as a mild-mannered mediator. President Trumps attacks have made him more combative.
A defeat for Putin: Ukrainians hope Magyars victory will mark new era with Hungary
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2026 04:00
As Orbán is rejected, there is cautious optimism new leader can restore ties - but issues such as EU accession loom largeLike many Ukrainians, Oleh Kupchak was delighted when Péter Magyar won Hungarys election last wee...
Iran says strait of Hormuz completely open but sounds warning on US blockade
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2026 03:52
Irans parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until transaction with Tehran is completeIrans foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormu...
British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency
BBC - 18 Apr 2026 03:37
The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US.
Trump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2026 02:48
The Trump administration made the announcement hours after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial ships.
With Vaccines Widely Popular, Kennedy Changes Tone, but Maybe Not His Plans
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2026 01:57
Several moves suggest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could revive his campaign to question the safety and effectiveness of the shots after the midterm elections.
Donald Trump Assassination Plot: General Claims 20k Iranian Sleeper Agents Are Active To Target POTUS
IBTimes - 18 Apr 2026 13:47
A retired US general's claim of thousands of Iranian sleeper agents, a mysterious drone near Mar-a-Lago and rising base alerts fuel fresh fears for Trump's safety as officials stay largely silent.
Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2026 13:37
Construction was stopped after suit challenged presidents authority to raze East Wing without congressional approvalThe Trump administration can continue building a $400m White House ballroom at the site of the former Ea...
A Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Irans Mosquito Fleet
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2026 04:01
Separate from the regular Iranian Navy, with boats that often go more than 115 miles per hour, its what a retired U.S. official calls a disruptive force.
CNN 'Online Rape Academy' Report Urged Women to Share Their Attackers' Identities on Social Media, a Viral Post Reveals
IBTimes - 18 Apr 2026 23:58
A CNN investigation into an 'online rape academy' sparks a viral response, with hundreds of women naming alleged rapists on social media, raising urgent questions about justice and safety.
Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2026 23:40
Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to steal thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experimentation.
Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
BBC - 18 Apr 2026 23:36
It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.
After his career was declared dead in the water, Jordan Walsh gets a playoff opportunity for revival
Boston - 18 Apr 2026 23:33
There were times when Walsh was out of the rotation altogether. Now he has a shot to prove himself against Tyrese Maxey. The post After his career was declared dead in the water, Jordan Walsh gets a playoff opportunity f...
Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard
BBC - 18 Apr 2026 23:33
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.
The Papers: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'
BBC - 18 Apr 2026 23:32
Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.
History buffs gather in Lexington for Paul Reveres Ride reenactment
Boston - 18 Apr 2026 23:31
The annual event drew hundreds of spectators as the historic warning ride was brought to life Friday night. The post History buffs gather in Lexington for Paul Reveres Ride reenactment appeared first on Boston.com.
Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League
BBC - 18 Apr 2026 23:18
Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.
Early morning crowds gather for Battle of Lexington reenactment
Boston - 18 Apr 2026 23:18
The annual event, organized by the Lexington Minute Men, recreates the pivotal moments of April 19, 1775. The post Early morning crowds gather for Battle of Lexington reenactment appeared first on Boston.com.
36,000 people quit Facebook for six weeks and the stunning findings were just revealed
New York Post - 18 Apr 2026 23:17
Taking a break from social media may come with real benefits, according to a major new study. Researchers at Stanford University asked about 36,000 Facebook and Instagram users to log off in the weeks leading up to the 2...