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Sources DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals ESPN

April 9, 2026

The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the NFL has violated anticompetitive practices with their television contracts that require consumers to pay subscription costs to watch some games,…

Melania Trump denies association with Jeffrey Epstein Politico

Diana Nero...April 9, 2026

The first lady made the surprise statement at the White House, calling on Congress to hold a public hearing for victims.

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts AP News

Jon Gambre...April 9, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors. The two countries have technically been…

After Trump pauses war Iranians fly flags of victory not surrender The Washington Post

Steve Hend...April 9, 2026

Amid fierce disagreements, the dramatic, last-minute decision to halt attacks seems less like an exit ramp than a rest stop for all sides.

Jimmy Kimmel Spells Out Why Trumps Iran Negotiations Wont Work In 1 Brutal Dig HuffPost

April 9, 2026

The late night host turned the Trump administration into a punch line, and the joke seemed to go right over his audience members' heads.

Oil Rises After Biggest Drop Since 2020 as Hormuz Stays Blocked Bloombergcom

Rong Wei N...April 9, 2026

Oil edged higher in choppy trading as investors parsed signals on negotiations in the Middle East, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz still largely blocked.

Google Pixel 11 reportedly gets Samsungs new flagship display ahead of iPhone 9to5Google

Ben SchoonApril 9, 2026

According to a new report, Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series will be among the first – perhaps even the first...

A jury is about to decide the fate of Ticketmaster The Verge

Lauren Fei...April 9, 2026

A jury will decide whether Live Nation-Ticketmaster broke antitrust laws after weeks of trial against more than 30 state AGs.

NATOs Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days diplomats say CNBC

ReutersApril 9, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, amid tensions within the alliance over the Iran war.