Television Apr 20, 2026 Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done. Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done. See more
Politics and Government Apr 20, 2026 Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They’re Pushing for It. The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say... Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They’re Pushing for It. The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say... Share
Chavez-DeRemer Apr 20, 2026 Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s labor secretary, was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s labor secretary, was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct. Share
Governors (US) Apr 20, 2026 George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily depend... George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily depend... Share
Madison (Wis) Apr 20, 2026 Scientist Charged With Trying to Poison University Lab Colleague The scientist, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, had built up grievances against his co-worker after five years of working together, court documents said. Scientist Charged With Trying to Poison University Lab Colleague The scientist, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, had built up grievances against his co-worker after five years of working together, court documents said. Share
Fires and Firefighters Apr 20, 2026 Mother and 6 Children Die in Explosion at Their Pennsylvania Home The blast on Sunday morning led to a fire that consumed the residence in a rural community northwest of Harrisburg, the authorities said. Mother and 6 Children Die in Explosion at Their Pennsylvania Home The blast on Sunday morning led to a fire that consumed the residence in a rural community northwest of Harrisburg, the authorities said. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 Facing Hard-Liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iranian officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Facing Hard-Liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iranian officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without a nuclear program. Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without a nuclear program. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations. U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations. Share
Teotihuacan (Mexico) Apr 20, 2026 Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said. Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said. Share
Apr 20, 2026 Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster from Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster from Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Share
Bar Kabawa (Manhattan Apr 20, 2026 This Beef Patty Holds Many Secrets Yewande Komolafe’s version, inspired by the chef Paul Carmichael, chases the brilliant balance of the original. This Beef Patty Holds Many Secrets Yewande Komolafe’s version, inspired by the chef Paul Carmichael, chases the brilliant balance of the original. Share
Design Apr 20, 2026 The Next Frontier in Design? The Humble Birdhouse. Recently, as artists and architects have turned their attention outdoors, they have started putting their creative chops to work — for the avians among us. The Next Frontier in Design? The Humble Birdhouse. Recently, as artists and architects have turned their attention outdoors, they have started putting their creative chops to work — for the avians among us. Share
