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Here’s what happened today We are about to close this live page. Here’s a recap of the day’s main developments: Iran announced the conclusion of military operations against Israel but warned of a harsher response if strikes resume on Lebanon or Iranian territory. Iran’s top negotiator said the US was not interested in a ceasefire …
Latest updates at the top: Trumps demand ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over morbid joke Melania Trump blasts “hateful and violent rhetoric” in rare public statement… Conflict flares as Disney faces mounting pressure to dump late-night host… Trump: “Beyond the pale… Kimmel should be immediately fired for this”… White House: Rhetoric “legitimizes violence” following weekend …
Latest updates at the top: Texas tornado path: At least 2 dead as twisters level northern towns Severe storm cells destroy homes and power infrastructure across the panhandle… Emergency crews search through debris as “catastrophic” damage reported… National Weather Service warns of “secondary surge” moving into Oklahoma… FEMA assets deployed to support local search and …
Latest updates at the top: Palantir wins $300M USDA deal to build ‘One Farmer, One File’ Database 🇺🇸 Trump is reportedly planning to fire FBI Director Kash Patel The man he handpicked for the job, the loyalist, the one who was supposed to clean house. The reason is apparently negative coverage around Patel. Trump is …
Latest updates at the top: Trump admin just slapped new sanctions on a China-based oil refinery along with dozens of tankers and crypto wallets tied to Iranian shipments as Hormuz seizures drag on. Trump is using a “two-track” strategy today: sending his top private dealmakers to Islamabad while surrounding Iran with the largest naval carrier …
Latest updates at the top: While the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended by 3 weeks, the Iran-US ceasefire remains on a knife-edge. Pakistani mediators are teasing a breakthrough by Sunday, but the “shoot and kill” order suggests the US is losing patience. Rumors of a leadership split in Tehran are being amplified by the White House. …
Latest updates at the top: GOVT TO RESCUE SPIRIT AIRLINES… USA could own 90% in $500 million plan… Bessent Backs Bailout for UAE… ‘Many’ allies asking for financial help… South Korea margin loans just smashed a new record at 34.3 trillion won — that’s roughly $23-25 billion.It basically doubled in the last year. Retail investors …
Latest updates at the top: JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian official says "Trump's ceasefire extension is an attempt to buy time for a surprise strike." "Extending the ceasefire has no meaning." — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) April 21, 2026 Yeah, Iran isn’t coming to the table. They are telling Trump to put up or shut up https://t.co/NNcB1xxEKK …
Latest updates at the top: 2 U.S. Embassy “staffers” die in Mexico during a “drug operation” but they did not have permission from Mexico Federal Agencies. Former Pakistani diplomat Javed Hafeez said Iran stands firm on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes under international law against Trumps demand to eliminate it entirely. United …
Latest updates at the top: Q: "The Treasury Secretary said yesterday that the Federal Reserve should wait and see about this Iran war before lowering interest rates. Do you agree with that?" President Trump: "No, I don't agree. I think we should have lower interest rates." pic.twitter.com/qm8UbHi2yh — CSPAN (@cspan) April 16, 2026 Hedge funds …
Latest updates at the top: After a chaotic morning in the strait of hormuz both sides have gone completely quiet. Markets priced in a Sunday meeting that no longer exists while the ceasefire clock ticks down. Iran’s top negotiator Qalibaf tells state TV there has been some progress in negotiations with the US but there …
Latest updates at the top: BREAKING: Dozens of ships are making U-turns in the Strait of Hormuz, heading back into the Persian Gulf after surging toward it following Araghchi's "completely open" declaration, per MarineTraffic data. Iran had warned earlier today that the opening would be "practically… pic.twitter.com/e04F1tOC8z — The Hormuz Letter (@HormuzLetter) April 17, 2026 …
Latest updates at the top: The ‘new homeowner penalty’: If you bought a house recently, you had historically bad real estate timing Spain at risk of housing bubble as Madrid attracts wealthy foreigners Foreclosure surge sweeps nation… Has the Age of the Mega-Layoff Arrived? CHEVRON exec says Americans should drive less… BREAKING: After meeting with …
Latest updates at the top: The federal government subpoenaed Reddit via a grand jury in Washington, D.C., seeking to unmask an anonymous user who posted criticism of ICE and immigration policies. An anonymous Reddit user is now challenging the subpoena in court on First Amendment grounds. Canada, Britain, Australia, Japan call for ‘urgent end to …
Latest updates at the top: Trump told Fox News that America’s operations and blockade against Iran are still underway and not finished, while Vice President Vance described the current ceasefire as fragile and dependent on Iranian compliance after talks in Islamabad failed to produce a deal. The IMF has abruptly downgraded 2026 global growth to …
That’s very revealing! Trump’s administration reports directly to him on a daily basis…. pic.twitter.com/ROOBNNHyZy — NBY (@Kwadwo1105) April 13, 2026
Latest updates at the top: FINRA has proposed eliminating the $25,000 Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule and replacing it with risk-based intraday margin requirements, potentially lowering the effective threshold for margin day trading to around $2,000. The SEC’s decision deadline is April 14–16, 2026, with the change not yet finalized or effective. US blockade of …
Latest updates at the top: After 16 years in power, Viktor Orban loses in landslide. Buzzfeed is searching for (secret) conservative women. IDF gearing up for renewed conflict with Iran according to multiple Israeli outlets including Ynet, Channel 12, and Kan This surfaces hours after Vance’s exit from Islamabad with no deal reached European officials …
Latest updates at the top: NOW – Vance on Iran: "The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement… We go back to the United States having not come to an agreement." pic.twitter.com/q62K8adOaC — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 12, 2026 Tucker suggests ‘Trump might be victim of Israeli blackmail campaign.’ US Navy destroyers USS …
Latest updates at the top: A massive fleet of empty VLCCs, that’s Very Large Crude Carriers, the giant supertankers that can haul around 2 million barrels each, is racing full speed toward the US Gulf Coast right now.pic.twitter.com/FuJ7OQSIO2 https://t.co/rZQ6OEw20b — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 10, 2026 They stall on preconditions, talks drag, and headlines flip …
Latest updates at the top: W.H.O. simulates Ebola outbreak. PLTR dropped sharply today, falling over 7–8% to around $130 after Michael Burry renewed his criticism of the stock, specifically warning that Anthropic is ‘eating Palantir’s lunch’ in the enterprise AI space. The move triggered some contagion selling across other high-valuation AI names. Half of data …
Latest updates at the top: YouTube deletes Bitcoin.com channel citing harmful and dangerous content. Only 4 ships passed thru Hormuz today — Million dollar tolls must be paid in crypto or Chinese Yuan. What occurred in Lebanon todayIsrael launched its largest single-day airstrike campaign of the current Lebanon war (codenamed "Operation Eternal Darkness" by the …
Latest updates at the top: Ayatollah orders all military units to stop launching missiles. https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604080768 Gold isn’t buying the ceasefire. A 3% spike during a “de-escalation” window means the big money is still positioning for a systemic break. The dominos index closest to The Pentagon just spiked BREAKING: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council formally accepted …
Latest updates at the top: Gold is fighting a “double bearish” headwind: sticky inflation keeps the Fed hawkish, while the USD is sucking all the oxygen out of the safe-haven room. Pentagon cancels scheduled press conference tomorrow ADVISOR TO IRAN’S GHALIBAF: TRUMP HAS ABOUT 20 HOURS TO EITHER SURRENDER TO IRAN OR HIS ALLIES WILL …
Latest updates at the top: IRGC: “ACCORDING TO ACCURATE REPORTS” 25 U.S. CASUALTIES International diplomacy in 2026 summed up in two sentences Trump: “Open the fucking strait you crazy bastards.” Iran: “We’ve lost the keys.” 🇺🇸🇮🇷 International diplomacy in 2026 summed up in two sentences Trump: "Open the fucking strait you crazy bastards." Iran: "We've …
Stock futures shot higher in a sudden move after President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have held productive talks over the last two days and he was halting any strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures jumped 1,100 points, or 2.6% higher. S&P 500 futures jumped 2.7%, …
NOW – U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says the Navy, possibly with an international coalition, will escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as militarily possible and that they have been planning for this for months leading up to the Iran war. pic.twitter.com/ICXhH9B56S — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) March 12, 2026 Sending out the big boy …
President Donald Trump told NBC News he would like Iran to have a “good leader,” and has some names in mind for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s replacement. What to know INVASION A ‘WASTE OF TIME’: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told “NBC Nightly News” that Iran is not asking for a ceasefire and is ready for …
The Norwegian government has begun informing citizens about the possibility of property requisitioning in wartime. The letters have no practical significance in peacetime, but warn that in the event of war, the state may requisition private property, according to euronews. Thousands of Norwegians will receive notices informing them that their homes, cars, boats, and equipment may …
The Supreme Court did not rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Markets are awaiting the decision, which could have far-reaching impacts on trade policy and the U.S. fiscal situation. The court has the option to grant limited powers under the IEEPA and require only limited repayment of tariffs, along with multiple other …