Good Morning America Top News Stories – Friday, April 24, 2026

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Trump on potential plans for Spirit Airlines

From CBS News. President Trump is commenting on potential moves to bail out Spirit Airlines. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live…

US blockade of Strait of Hormuz will last ‘as long as it takes’ amid mounting pressure

From USA TODAY. Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Strait of Hormuz blockade will last "as long as it takes," urging Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions or face mounting pressure. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/24/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-updates–live/89761694007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Hegseth says blockade on Iran is ‘growing and going global’

From ABC News. ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses the briefing held by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. https://abcnews.com Download the…

Why the First Amendment has become a free-for-all

From Vox. “Social media enabled Republicans to figure out the actual preferences of corporate America and they didn’t like them.” Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains to The Gray Area Host Sean Illing why the First Amendment has become a free-for-all. Listen to the whole episode wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn…

Why don’t trains make *that* sound anymore?

From Veritasium. If you’ve been on a modern train you won’t have noticed that classic "clickety-clack" sound anymore. This is because train tracks are now one continuous piece of rail without gaps. But one long piece of metal without room to expand when hot is dangerous. Thus, engineers had to come up with an ingenious…

The blueprint for becoming an emotionally mature adult, in 68 minutes | Mark Manson: Full Interview

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Communication Failures Led to Deadly Jet-Firetruck Crash: NTSB

From TODAY. NTSB investigators have released a preliminary report into the deadly runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada flight smashed into a firetruck, killing both pilots and injuring six others. The report cites breakdowns in communication and a failure with a key warning system. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.…

Iran war updates: Blockade of Hormuz will ‘stay as long as it takes’ says Pete Hegseth

From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine hold a news briefing in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/23/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-updates–live/89744228007/ 🎥: REUTERS Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events:…

Hormuz clash ERUPTS as Trump threatens LETHAL force

From Fox News. President Trump escalates the Iran standoff with a shoot-and-kill order tied to mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as pressure builds on Tehran and warnings ripple toward China. Rebecca Grant says Operation Epic Fury is strengthening U.S. leverage while the blockade tightens. #FoxNews #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #China #MiddleEast #BreakingNews Don’t just watch…

DEVELOPING: Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East #shorts

From Fox News. Fox News’ Matt Finn reports the latest on President Donald Trump’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. #foxnews #news #us #fox #world #trump #iran #middleeast #military Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join Subscribe to Fox News: https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com…

The Supreme Court’s Internet problem | The Gray Area

From Vox. The Supreme Court is aggressive on almost everything. Except the internet. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Sean talks with Vox’s Ian Millhiser about a surprising pattern at the Court. While it’s been eager to reshape schools, healthcare, and civil rights law, it has consistently taken a cautious, almost hands-off approach to regulating the…

MS NOW Highlights – April 23

From MS NOW. Watch highlights and must-see interviews from your favorite MS NOW shows. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus…