United States Economy Apr 20, 2026 In This Crisis, the Best Investors Can Expect From the Fed Is Nothing A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy. In This Crisis, the Best Investors Can Expect From the Fed Is Nothing A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy. See more
Defense and Military Forces Apr 20, 2026 Hezbollah Is Willing to Cooperate With a Cease-Fire With Israel. For Now. The leader of the Iran-backed militia said that a more durable cease-fire with Israel would require the fulfillment of a list of longstanding demands. Hezbollah Is Willing to Cooperate With a Cease-Fire With Israel. For Now. The leader of the Iran-backed militia said that a more durable cease-fire with Israel would require the fulfillment of a list of longstanding demands. Share
Bulgaria Apr 20, 2026 Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years. Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years. Share
Generation Z Apr 20, 2026 How Gen Z Protests Have Fared Around the World Over the past year or so, young people have rallied across continents to oust old-guard governments. What’s happened since? How Gen Z Protests Have Fared Around the World Over the past year or so, young people have rallied across continents to oust old-guard governments. What’s happened since? Share
Fires and Firefighters Apr 20, 2026 Fire Destroys Most of Coastal Village in Malaysia A community of stilt homes on the island of Borneo was reduced to ash in an overnight blaze. Fire Destroys Most of Coastal Village in Malaysia A community of stilt homes on the island of Borneo was reduced to ash in an overnight blaze. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship as Both Countries Claim Cease-Fire Violations President Trump said the United States attacked an Iranian ship that tried to get past the U.S. blockade, hours after Iran said the blockade was a war crime... U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship as Both Countries Claim Cease-Fire Violations President Trump said the United States attacked an Iranian ship that tried to get past the U.S. blockade, hours after Iran said the blockade was a war crime... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 20, 2026 Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027 Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.” Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027 Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.” Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 Can U.S. Blockade Iranian-Linked Ships Anywhere in the World? Yes, But … Maritime and military law experts say an expansion of the naval blockade announced last week raises legal and practical questions but has ample historical pr... Can U.S. Blockade Iranian-Linked Ships Anywhere in the World? Yes, But … Maritime and military law experts say an expansion of the naval blockade announced last week raises legal and practical questions but has ample historical pr... Share
Stocks and Bonds Apr 20, 2026 Messy War, Happy Stock Markets On the surface, the recent rally doesn’t seem to make sense: Oil prices are high and a peace deal with Iran remains elusive. Here’s what’s going on. Messy War, Happy Stock Markets On the surface, the recent rally doesn’t seem to make sense: Oil prices are high and a peace deal with Iran remains elusive. Here’s what’s going on. Share
Robots and Robotics Apr 20, 2026 A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish The android won a race featuring robots and humans on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history. A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish The android won a race featuring robots and humans on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history. Share
Chihuahua (Mexico) Apr 20, 2026 2 U.S. Government Workers Among 4 Killed in Car Crash in Mexico Two of the victims were American and two were Mexican, the authorities in Chihuahua said. The accident took place on a treacherous mountain road. 2 U.S. Government Workers Among 4 Killed in Car Crash in Mexico Two of the victims were American and two were Mexican, the authorities in Chihuahua said. The accident took place on a treacherous mountain road. Share
Ships and Shipping Apr 20, 2026 Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is at a Standstill Again Few vessels are crossing after Iran reversed course on reopening the vital waterway and ships came under attack. Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is at a Standstill Again Few vessels are crossing after Iran reversed course on reopening the vital waterway and ships came under attack. Share
Arson Apr 20, 2026 British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites The police say they are focusing on a shadowy Islamic group that may have links to Iran and which has claimed responsibility for several recent arson attacks. British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites The police say they are focusing on a shadowy Islamic group that may have links to Iran and which has claimed responsibility for several recent arson attacks. Share
