President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.

CBS News: 2026-04-17T20:01:00Z

Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend - NBC News

Tornadoes and flooding are possible this weekend as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures as high as 90 degrees despite being in the middle of spring

NBC News: 2026-04-17T19:29:40Z

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting - BBC

It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.

BBC News: 2026-04-17T19:24:18Z

White House to meet with Anthropic CEO as Mythos anxiety spreads - Politico

The government is considering how to deploy the groundbreaking new Anthropic model amidst its feud with the leading AI company.

Politico: 2026-04-17T18:59:36Z

What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing - AP News

Seven months after a 14-year-old girl’s body was found in D4vd’s towed SUV, authorities say the alt-pop singer has been arrested on suspicion of killing her. Los Angeles police say detectives arrested the 21-year-old, whose legal name is David Burke, on Thurs…

Associated Press: 2026-04-17T18:40:00Z

Europe to accelerate effort to secure Hormuz despite Trump’s order to ‘STAY AWAY’ - politico.eu

More than 30 leaders joined a video conference call on Friday to map out an international mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

POLITICO.eu: 2026-04-17T18:20:00Z

Steve Kornacki: How a traditionally Republican area helped deliver a progressive victory in New Jersey - NBC News

For most of modern history, what Democrat Analilia Mejia pulled off in New Jersey’s 11th District on Thursday night would have been unfathomable

NBC News: 2026-04-17T17:55:12Z

Stock Market Today: Dow Rallies On Hormuz Reopening; Lithium Name Sinks (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rallied Friday on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices and Netflix stock plunged.

Investor's Business Daily: 2026-04-17T17:49:00Z

Texans, Will Anderson Jr. agree to three-year contract extension - NBC Sports

Anderson's new deal will reportedly make him the highest-paid, non-QB in league history.

NBCSports.com: 2026-04-17T17:33:30Z

Widow, 86, returns to France after being held by ICE - BBC

Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.

BBC News: 2026-04-17T17:14:21Z

EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman Feels “Lucky” and “Grateful” to Be Welcoming Third Child - Harper's BAZAAR

“I cherish every moment.”

HarpersBAZAAR.com: 2026-04-17T16:58:36Z

Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive - TechCrunch

New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.

TechCrunch: 2026-04-17T16:55:45Z

Pope urges Africa’s youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon - AP News

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging young people in Cameroon to resist the temptation to migrate and to stay at home and fight corruption. Leo delivered the twin messages during a meeting with students at the Catholic University of Central Africa. They’re themes Leo …

Associated Press: 2026-04-17T16:42:00Z

Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection - AP News

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing by parent company QVC Group, which also owns HSN, formerly the Home Shopping Network, arrives as long-running TV shopping networks struggle to adapt to t…

Associated Press: 2026-04-17T16:42:00Z

Lee Cronin on The Mummy, Putting His Name in Horror Film Title - Variety

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is a unique and r-rated spin on the classic franchise, born out of chat with James Wan and a title idea from Jason Blum

Variety: 2026-04-17T16:41:00Z

Apple to Unveil iOS 27 in June With These New Features Beyond Siri - MacRumors

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the update should be released in September. Below, we outline some...

MacRumors: 2026-04-17T15:40:00Z

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan - CNN

The Justice Department has removed the career Miami federal prosecutor leading the investigation into John Brennan, after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, according …

CNN: 2026-04-17T15:19:38Z

Acting ICE director says he's resigning amid record-breaking shutdown - NPR

The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.

NPR: 2026-04-17T15:11:13Z

Christopher Meloni Thanks 'L&O' Fans For "Great Ride" While Mariska Hargitay Pledges "P4L" - Deadline

Christopher Meloni thanked fans for the "great ride" in the Law & Order franchise, and his longtime costar Mariska Hargitay responded with an endearment of her own.

Deadline: 2026-04-17T14:49:00Z

Why Netflix Stock Is Tanking Friday - Yahoo Finance

Netflix Drops Sharply as Hastings Exit and Soft Forecast Rattle Market

Yahoo Entertainment: 2026-04-17T13:52:40Z

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