Pope Leo takes aim at handful of tyrants spending billions on war amid tensions with…
Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.
Month: April 16, 2026
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director amid turmoil around leadership vaccine policy CNBC
The CDC has been going through turmoil and several leadership shakeups under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction The Washington Post
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon clarified that some national security work can continue while the overall project is halted. Trump attacked him on social media.
Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June WSJ
Co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix says in first earnings report since pulling out of Warner Discovery bid
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack killing at least 16 AP News
Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Officials say the assault killed at least 16 people and…
US Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade Pentagon says CNBC
The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.
Hims Hers stock extends gains as RFK Jr signals FDA will consider looser restrictions on…
Hims & Hers stock jumped as RFK Jr. signaled that the FDA may ease restrictions on peptides.
LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty…
The CEO of LIV Golf is seeking to quell speculation about the Saudi-funded league's financial status by saying the rest of the season will go on interrupted. Scott O'Neil's memo…
Trump speaks with Lebanese president amid Israel ceasefire push Axios
The ceasefire proposal is politically sensitive for Netanyahu, but could help Trump reach a peace deal with Iran.