Is China testing Trump? | DW News

From DW News. Beijing has tested Trump’s blockade, but not because it desparately needs the oil being carried out of the gulf. China expert Eyck Freymann says China is testing, probing the United States when its forces are stretched and its weapons stocks are running down. We interviewed Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University…

Severe storms leave trail of destruction, trigger multiple reported tornadoes

From ABC News. Now, a new round of severe storms on a similar path is threatening millions from Texas to the Great Lakes. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN0PZCe-kwQ&ab_channel=ABCNews Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir…

Dangerous tornadoes rip across Midwest

From NBC News. Monster twisters charge across several states, leaving homes destroyed and debris flying. Flooding is also a major concern in parts of Michigan and Wisconsin. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster has the latest on the threat and the clean up. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day,…

U.S. jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly | Hanomansing Tonight

From CBC News. A U.S. jury determined Live Nation and Ticketmaster to be guilty of running an illegal monopoly and overcharging customers. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe…

What the Iran War Means for China

From The New York Times. The U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports appeared to hold on Wednesday, with no Iranian-linked ships visibly able to leave the region since the blockade took effect 48 hours earlier, according to U.S. authorities and vessel-tracking firms. Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the war in Iran,…

Heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding in central Canada | Hanomansing Tonight

From CBC News. Heavy rainfall and melting snow is causing severe flooding in parts of central Canada, with several communities in Ontario declaring a state of emergency. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC…

President Donald Trump escalates feud with Pope Leo over Iran war; JD Vance weighs in at TPUSA event

From USA TODAY. The president posted on Truth Social another comment directed toward the head of the Catholic church, and the vice president gave his thoughts on the situation at a Turning Point USA event. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/15/donald-trump-jesus-image-pope/89629539007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…

JD Vance warns Pope Leo to ‘be careful,’ after pope speaks out agains the war in Iran

From ABC News. Senate’s top Republican warns Vance and President Trump "let the church be the church. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN0PZCe-kwQ&ab_channel=ABCNews Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQOa26lW-uI8ixlVw1NWu_l4Eh8iZW_qN&feature=shared Read ABC News reports…

JD Vance heckled during Turning Point event

From ABC News. Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA college event in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, by people criticizing either the war in Iran or American support for Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. One voice could be heard calling out, "Jesus Christ does not support genocide!" Another voice shouted, "You’re…

Trump “lying as usual,” Iranian says as White House denies it requested Iran war ceasefire extension

From Global News. During a briefing on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports that the U.S. had formally requested an extension to the ceasefire in Iran. “We’ve remained very much engaged in these negotiations,” she said. “We feel good about the prospects of a deal,” Leavitt said, adding “The president mentioned that…

Canadian economy ‘stronger than assumed’ in fall budget, says former watchdog | Power & Politics

From CBC News. Canada is tabling its spring fiscal update amid global instability driven by the Iran war. But as former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page explains, while turbulence abroad has weakened the Canadian economy, it’s ‘stronger than assumed’ in the Liberals’ budget from last November. This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,…

The rich in Canada got richer in 2025

From CBC News. If it feels like it’s getting harder to get ahead, this might be why. New numbers from Statistics Canada show the wealth gap in Canada grew again in 2025. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on…

US, Iran Weigh Truce Extension While Hormuz Still Shuttered | Balance of Power 04/15/2026

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. "Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut talks about the latest escalation of the Iran conflict and the need for Congress to obtain reliable information from the White House, and Senator Ron Johnson of…

Democrats spar with US energy chief on Iran war, gas prices

From Reuters. House Democrats pressed US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on high gas prices and funding for green‑energy programs at a hearing marked by tense moments. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #chriswright #gasprices 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters…

These young Catholics side with Pope Leo over Trump

From CNN. At one of the United States’ best-known Catholic institutions, the University of Notre Dame, young Catholics told CNN they sided with Pope Leo XIV over President Donald Trump in the wake of Trump’s clash with the pontiff over the Iran war and raised concerns about his recent social media post seemingly depicting himself…

PBS News Hour full episode, April 15, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. Wednesday on the News Hour, diplomats lay the groundwork for a new round of talks between the U.S. and Iran as Americans’ appetite for a prolonged conflict grows thin. A jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation monopolized the market and gouged ticket prices. Plus, Judy Woodruff looks into how and why the…

S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record closes on war talks optimism

From Reuters. On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied to record closing highs as investors were encouraged by corporate earnings and hopeful of progress in US-Iran talks. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #wallstreet #nasdaq Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4uaClyz 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world:…

Spring allergies may worsen as warmer weather arrives

From ABC News. Dr. Leonard Bielory, allergist and immunologist, explains what is driving seasonal allergies and how people can best manage symptoms. ––– 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 ABC News app…

Baltimore reduces fluoride levels amid supply challenges

From ABC News. Matthew Garbark, director of the City of Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, explains the temporary reduction and what it means for the city. ––– 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…