Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-09
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Middle East crisis live: Red Cross ‘outraged’ as Israeli strikes kill at least 254 people in Lebanon; strait of Hormuz impasse continues
As Israel attacks on Beirut continue, Abbas Araghchi points to announcement that says ceasefire includes Lebanon while JD Vance says US never promised thatMiddle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Isr...
The Guardian
Apr 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mamdani Acknowledges ‘Troubling’ Job Losses in 100 Days’ Interview
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is focused on economic justice. Some budget watchdogs and business leaders want him to concentrate on economic development.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump news at a glance: a tale of two ceasefires as US and Iran claim different terms
US and Iran can’t seem to agree on much of their fragile two-week ceasefire agreement – key US politics stories from Wednesday 8 April at a glanceThe two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, broker...
The Guardian
Apr 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Finds Himself With Fragile Iran Cease-Fire After the Scramble to Make a Deal
After careening from one diplomatic extreme to another, President Trump finds himself with a fragile deal that is already showing signs of fraying.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets
Customers make hundreds of thousands of dollars as records show substantial bets made before announcementA group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed be...
The Guardian
Apr 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
GOP Megadonor Leonard Leo Is Bankrolling a Website on the Warpath Against Somalis
The Maine Wire presents itself as a plucky upstart fighting for the common Mainer, but it’s fueled by powerful right-wing money men. The post GOP Megadonor Leonard Leo Is Bankrolling a Website on the ...
The Intercept
Apr 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
A new theory of Trump: the “soft TACO”
President Donald Trump conducts a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on April 6, 2026. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty President Donald Trump’s decisio...
Vox
Apr 8, 2026 - vox.com
DOJ investigating Biden-era prosecutions of anti-abortion protesters, draft report shows
The report, reviewed by MS NOW, seeks to justify the president’s pardons of two dozen abortion opponents the DOJ alleges were “targeted” for their religious views. The post DOJ investigating Biden-era...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
MAGA’s favorite strongman might be on the brink of defeat
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (right) and US Vice President JD Vance shake hands after a joint press conference in Budapest, Hungary, April 7, 2026. | Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images ...
Vox
Apr 8, 2026 - vox.com
‘We lose the midterms’: Republicans worry Iran might have already cost them Congress
The two-week temporary ceasefire has done little to quell GOP fears about the war in Iran costing the party seats in November.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
The Trump Administration’s Latest Target: This Woolly American Icon
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The American buffalo—those ornery, hairy prairie beasts that reign as the o...
Mother Jones
Apr 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Minnesota’s Attorney General Isn’t Backing Down
Earlier this year, parts of Minneapolis resembled a war zone. The Minnesota city had become the violent epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration raids as thousands of masked agents from Immig...
Mother Jones
Apr 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Iran War Is Tearing Apart His Catholic–Evangelical Coalition
Last week, in a prime-time speech that was confused and discursive even by his own standards, President Donald Trump attempted to justify the current war in Iran. US attacks, he assured the American p...
Mother Jones
Apr 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
It should be much easier to remove the president from office
President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on April 6, 2026. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The 25t...
Vox
Apr 8, 2026 - vox.com
In fight over voter data, Arizona officials denounce Republican’s call for DOJ probe
Arizona Democrats questioned whether the Republican state Senate president gave sensitive voter data to the administration, so he has sicced the feds on them. The post In fight over voter data, Arizon...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
A Landslide in Wisconsin Will Make It Much Harder for MAGA to Steal Elections
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election received far less attention than a similar contest a year ago, when Elon Musk spent $25 million trying to flip the balance of power on the court. Back then, ...
Mother Jones
Apr 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
U.S.-Iran ceasefire: What we know
Trump announced the two-week pause just before the deadline he set to wipe out the entire Iranian civilization. But very little seems to have been settled. The post U.S.-Iran ceasefire: What we know a...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
After ICE admits to violations at Camp East Montana, a Democrat wants answers
Rep. Gabe Vasquez spoke out Monday after an internal report found more than four dozen violations of the agency’s standards at one of its deadliest immigrant lockups. The post After ICE admits to vio...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
Oil industry pleads its Hormuz case with White House
Oil executives are citing international treaties, sanction laws and high payments in opposing Iran's plan to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
The war is on hold. But the economy is still in danger.
Fire breaks out at the Shahran oil depot after US and Israeli attacks, leaving numerous fuel tankers and vehicles in the area unusable in Tehran, Iran, on March 8, 2026. | Hassan Ghaedi/Anadolu via Ge...
Vox
Apr 8, 2026 - vox.com
Democrats just locked down control of one of the most important courts in America
Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor celebrates winning the Wisconsin Supreme Court election at the the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club on April 7, 2026 in Madison, | Joe Timmerman/W...
Vox
Apr 8, 2026 - vox.com
Former Sen. Jon Tester: On Georgia win, GOP should consider this before celebrating
The Montana Democrat told MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle he would be “very worried” if he were “on the Republican side of the aisle.” The post Former Sen. Jon Tester: On Georgia win, GOP should consider thi...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
Todd Blanche’s first press conference reveals DOJ’s new primary client: Trump
The acting attorney general also suggested the mass departures of career prosecutors involved in Trump investigations were not political, but ethically necessary. The post Todd Blanche’s first press ...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
Israel greets Iran ceasefire with more unease than relief
Critics on the left and right say the truce leaves Israel’s core concerns unresolved, even as Trump hails a new opening for the region.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Anthropic loses appeals court bid to pause supply chain risk label
A three-judge panel declined to temporarily block the Trump administration’s move to punish the AI startup.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Zeldin stars at climate denial conference
The EPA administrator became the first agency chief to speak at the Heartland Institute's annual gathering of people who say climate change benefits humanity.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
California sheriff’s ballot seizure spurred by local election integrity group, documents show
Links between Republican Chad Bianco's office and the group stretched back years, according to affidavits.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
‘Seems like losing’: What the US hasn’t won in Iran
As negotiations begin this weekend in Pakistan, the war has reaffirmed Iran’s regional significance.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs on Iran arms supplies. His legal path is murky.
While the president has often wielded tariffs to pressure other countries, the Supreme Court this spring took away his main legal tool.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Another Conservative jumps ship to join Carney
The defection puts Canada's prime minister on the cusp of a majority, dealing a fresh blow to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
The (Few) Republicans Breaking With Trump Over Iran
Even Republicans are joining congressional Democrats in calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office following his threats of genocide against the people of Iran on Tuesday. In a Trut...
Mother Jones
Apr 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
How the War Strengthened Iran’s Hand Against the U.S. and Israel
Survival of the regime alone was a victory — but its demonstration of control over the Strait of Hormuz may be a strategic game-changer. The post How the War Strengthened Iran’s Hand Against the U.S. ...
The Intercept
Apr 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
‘I’m not gonna call him TACO’: Democrats choose their words carefully on Trump’s Iran ceasefire
Democrats are hesitant to make “Trump Always Chickens Out” jokes, given that the alternative to him making a deal could have been war crimes and genocide. The post ‘I’m not gonna call him TACO’: Democ...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
The Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling opens a ‘dark avenue’
As a survivor of conversion therapy, author Garrard Conley fears for those who just lost protection against the outdated practice. The post The Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling opens a ‘dark ...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani says free buses won’t happen this year
The mayor defended the City Council speaker from personal attacks and reflected on Trump’s war with Iran in a wide-ranging interview with POLITICO.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s ceasefire already under strain
Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were targeted by Iranian fire in the hours after the ceasefire, and Israel continued to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon on Wednesday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Teens accused of bombing attempt at Mamdani home openly discussed plans to kill
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested 7 March with alleged homemade devices at Gracie Mansion in New YorkSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTwo teen all...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
LA teen loses eye after being shot by US agent at No Kings march, lawyer says
USC student Tucker Collins’s attorney accuses homeland security of ‘overt act of repression’ at Los Angeles protestA freshman at the University of Southern California has lost an eye after he was shot...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.8.26
Today’s edition of quick hits. The post Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.8.26 appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
The US stepped back from the precipice in Iran. But what happens next? | Rajan Menon
The chasm between the two sides remains vast. A mega-deal remains the only path to averting a return to full-scale warDonald Trump styles himself as a peerless tough guy who never backs down. But he d...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
It’s finally happened: I’m now worried about AI. And consulting ChatGPT did nothing to allay my fears | Emma Brockes
A highly alarming New Yorker feature on the machinations of Sam Altman drove me to test his AI for myself. The results were, well, highly alarming A corollary of the truism “don’t sweat the small stuf...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
We Called Out the Pentagon for Undercounting U.S. Casualties in Iran. They Keep Doing It.
After we exposed what one source called a “casualty cover-up,” the Pentagon offered another lowball count. The post We Called Out the Pentagon for Undercounting U.S. Casualties in Iran. They Keep Doin...
The Intercept
Apr 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase | Sanam Vakil
The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the regionThe ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran ha...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We’d all be in the destruction zone!’ Can anything stop today’s nuclear free-for-all?
The Lib Dems’ Sue Miller has spent most of her life trying to reduce the risk of nuclear war. And it’s not going well. Why are so few people talking about non-proliferation, let alone disarmament?Almo...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Israel got away with targeting healthcare in Gaza. It's no surprise it is doing it in Lebanon too | Seema Jilani
As a doctor who has worked in a conflict zone, I’ve seen spaces that were once considered sacrosanct become fair game in war. This has to endEaster weekend marked one of the most intense moments so fa...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
“The Alarm Bell”: Arizona’s Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation
The post “The Alarm Bell”: Arizona’s Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies
“Our bipartisan subpoena is to Pam Bondi, whether she is the Attorney General or not,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
Truthout
Apr 8, 2026 - truthout.org
The ceasefire is already getting shaky
President Donald Trump talks with reporters on the South Lawn during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6, 2026. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images This story appeared in The Lo...
Vox
Apr 8, 2026 - vox.com
Hegseth declares victory in Iran but says US forces will remain in region
The Defense Secretary repeatedly referred to the U.S. military operation in the past tense.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
The Guardian view on Trump, Iran and the ceasefire: a devastating war has only losers | Editorial
The Middle East’s best hope may be that the US president continues to rebadge strategic defeat as successBoth the US and Iran claimed victory on Wednesday morning. Both were lying. The two-week ceasef...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s EPA chief Zeldin gives keynote speech at climate-denying group’s event
Lee Zeldin opens conference for Heartland Institute, which once compared climate advocates to the UnabomberSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxLee Zeldin, the ...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE agents shoot man in car in northern California
Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez hospitalized after shooting in rural Patterson as officials say investigation under wayImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot a man in a vehicle in norther...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former U.S. officials analyze chances fragile Iran ceasefire can hold
For additional perspective on the ceasefire in Iran and the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke with Barbara Leaf and Michael Doran. Leaf was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Iran ceasefire deal frays as attacks continue; Trump's peace terms remain unclear
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House sought to project confidence, warning Iran to keep its end of the bargain or face the consequences.
World & Nation
Apr 8, 2026 - latimes.com
In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership
Avi Lewis now leads the New Democratic Party after a campaign reminiscent of left-leaning politicians in the US and UK.
Truthout
Apr 8, 2026 - truthout.org
US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantánamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island
The Trump administration’s fuel blockade is creating a humanitarian crisis that may soon force many Cubans to flee.
Truthout
Apr 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Free transit promise runs into reality in Albany
The mayor campaigned on a plan to make buses free. But it isn’t going to happen this year, he acknowledged in an interview.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump sending Vance, Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iran
The engagement comes as the fragile two-week ceasefire agreed to Tuesday evening is already being tested.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - politico.com
White House Knew About Pakistan’s Cease-Fire Post on X Before It Was Sent
Pakistan’s prime minister posted a public plea on X for President Trump to extend his Tuesday evening deadline for Iran. The White House was directly involved in shaping the message.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Are OnlyFans models the best way to explain the climate crisis?
Actor Megan Prescott has joined with Adam McKay in the hope that showing bite-size web videos of women undressing will persuade us to save the world. Will it work?The world, as we know, is in trouble....
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Success or surrender? Iran ceasefire exposes rift in Trump’s Maga movement
Loyalists rush to defend president for ‘outsmarting the critics’ but others decry deal as ‘a negative for our country’Donald Trump’s acceptance of a two-week ceasefire in Iran has exposed fresh divisi...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more th...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
California sheriff who seized ballots ordered to halt election investigation
Attorney general says court ruling against Chad Bianco ‘reins in the destabilizing actions of a rogue sheriff’The California supreme court on Wednesday ordered a county sheriff and gubernatorial candi...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Roughly half of New Yorkers approve of Zohran Mamdani as he approaches 100 days as mayor – poll
Marist poll shows that 48% of city residents approve of Mamdani’s performance while 55% view him favorablySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAs New York City’...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
What has the U.S. war with Iran accomplished?
Trump's war goals included putting an end to Iran's nuclear program, destroying its military capabilities and creating regime change. That hasn't happened.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - npr.org
Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.
BBC News
Apr 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump says Israeli strikes on Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' not part of Iran ceasefire
White House Correspondent Liz Landers spoke with President Trump on the phone Wednesday morning. She asked him about Israel's ongoing strikes on Lebanon and how that impacts the ceasefire between the ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 8, 2026 - pbs.org
News Wrap: NATO chief meets with Trump in bid to ease tensions
In our news wrap Wednesday, NATO chief Mark Rutte met with President Trump in a bid to ease rising tensions between the White House and the military alliance, Southwest is the latest airline to raise ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 8, 2026 - pbs.org
DACA recipient detained by ICE while delivering milk to premature daughter in NICU
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a program created to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation if they were brought to the U.S. as children. But since January 2025, ICE has detained m...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 8, 2026 - pbs.org
California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots
The dispute started earlier this year when Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 1,000 boxes of election materials to investigate a complaint from a local citizens group about the ballot count f...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Supreme Court Is Poised to Gut Remaining Protections of the Voting Rights Act
The prohibition of racial discrimination in voting and the right to have absentee ballots counted are in grave peril.
Truthout
Apr 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Calls Factual CNN Report on Iran Ceasefire Statement “Fake News”
Trump said he was ordering CNN “to immediately withdraw” its reporting.
Truthout
Apr 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Wisconsin voters deal blow to Trump’s data center dreams
Voters in the Milwaukee suburb of Port Washington overwhelmingly backed a measure that could inspire other communities to act against the controversial centers. The post Wisconsin voters deal blow to ...
MS NOW
Apr 8, 2026 - ms.now
A U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Is Here, but Trump’s Stone Age Mentality Endures
A temporary truce can’t erase the chaos of a war that the White House started and never fully understood.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 8, 2026 - newyorker.com
Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?
On the first day of the pause, Iran fired missiles and launched drones in the region. It said an oil refinery on Lavan Island had been attacked. Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
White House Secures Foreign Steel for Trump’s Ballroom Project
ArcelorMittal, a European steel maker, is donating tens of millions of dollars of foreign steel for President Trump’s new ballroom.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Investigating L.A. Schools’ Gender Disclosure Policies
The investigation into the nation’s second-largest school district was prompted by a lawsuit from parents who say the policies contributed to their child’s death.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
On Truth Social, Trump Supporters Fume About Iran War
A growing chorus of disaffected Trump supporters is sounding off in the replies to his posts on the social media platform he founded.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Halt Election Investigation
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for governor, had seized ballots from a 2025 special election based on unsubstantiated claims of election irregularities.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Masquerading as a university’: inside the brazen rightwing plan to conquer American schools
As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatismIn the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conser...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump may be using Nixon’s ‘madman theory’ – and similar infamy may await
Nixon’s Vietnam strategy appears at play in Trump’s Iran threats, but he may want to ponder the ex-president’s fateDonald Trump has made no secret of his admiration for Richard Nixon, Watergate and le...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president tells podcast he has tried to draw White House’s attention to collaboration between Moscow and Tehran over strikes on US basesHow the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlapT...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election
US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?JD Vance has pushed back a...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain’s main parties ahead of key elections
With former ministers and party heavyweights being dragged into court, the country is once again confronting the unresolved legacy of political graft and shady backroom deals• Don’t get This Is E...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran threats: ‘The most dangerous episode of the Celebrity Apprentice yet’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s threat ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ hours before a ceasefireLate-night hosts reacted to a late-stage ceasefire with Iran, after Donald Trump promised “a w...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why do elite Democrats fear Hasan Piker? | Bhaskar Sunkara
The party establishment rushed to condemn the Twitch streamer after news of his alliance with a Michigan Senate candidateGas has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. The president’s appro...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Europe cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity | Rafael Behr
If the president’s first term didn’t inoculate the American body politic against tyranny, there is no guarantee that a second dose will workDonald Trump is a despot and the US is a democracy. These th...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Several US airlines raise baggage fees as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring
Delta, United and JetBlue hiked rates even as Delta announced $1bn pre-tax profit in quarter ending JuneMiddle East crisis – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Several major...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Family of man killed in shooting at Florida State University to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI
Lawyers for Robert Morales’s family said chatbot ‘may have advised the shooter’ on how to carry out shootingThe family of a man who was killed at Florida State University last year plans to sue ChatGP...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A full-on embrace’: how the EU’s largest news publisher fell in love with the US
After recent purchase of UK’s Daily Telegraph, Axel Springer and its ‘guru-like’ CEO, Mathias Döpfner, have sights on transatlantic expansion In Mathias Döpfner’s 2023 book Dealing with Dictators, the...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Boys season five review – it’s the final outing for this gory splatterfest
As the extraordinary superhero satire comes to an end, a mighty showdown has terrifying parallels with modern America. What a horrifying pleasure it has been to watchThe Boys is back in town, for its ...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘The vast wooded wilderness doesn’t look like England’: exploring Northumberland’s Kielder Forest
England’s largest forest has an aura reminiscent of parts of Canada or Finland. This year it celebrates its centenary with new trails and dark sky eventsDeep in Kielder Forest, on the northern side of...
The Guardian
Apr 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office
With elections in Georgia and Wisconsin Tuesday, Democrats continued to overperform, which the party started in 2025 when it regularly improved on its margins compared to the presidential race in 2024...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - npr.org
Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on a ceasefire
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - npr.org
Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 8, 2026 - npr.org
'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 8, 2026 - pbs.org
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Erase Its Own History
If a new legal opinion stands, Donald Trump will be on track to become one of the most poorly documented presidents ever.
The Atlantic
Apr 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
J. D. Vance Is Definitely Against Foreign Election Interference
The vice president accused the European Union of meddling—as he stumped for Viktor Orbán.
The Atlantic
Apr 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
How Chatbot Ads Distort Reality
A few months ago, I was in my living room, TV on in the background, when I heard the first few notes of a familiar song. It was “Fool” by Perfume Genius, a track about the tenuous, often exploitative ...
Mother Jones
Apr 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Iranians, Watching Precarious Ceasefire, Express Desperation Over What’s Next
The war on Iran is “very much a clear attempt to de-develop the country,” says Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.