The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, extending a pause that has now lasted three consecutive meetings in 2026. The decision comes as policymakers confront rising inflation tied to a surge in global energy prices following the Iran war, alongside uneven economic growth and hiring. Officials voted to maintain the benchmark …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, further weakens Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court issued a major decision on Wednesday that significantly limits how race can be used when drawing electoral maps, striking down Louisiana’s congressional district plan and narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act in the process. In a 6-3 ruling divided along ideological lines, the court determined that Louisiana’s revised map—created to …
Jon Bernthal returns to headline new ‘Punisher’ Disney+ special on May 12
Jon Bernthal is stepping back into the role of Frank Castle for a new Marvel Special Presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill, arriving on Disney+ on May 12. The announcement came alongside a first-look image, though story details and additional casting remain under wraps. The standalone special will debut the same day as the Season …
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P!nk to host 2026 Tony Awards ceremony
Singer-songwriter P!nk is stepping into new role this year as host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards, which honors the best of Broadway. Announcing the news with humor on Instagram, P!nk wrote alongside a clip of herself dressed in 1920s attire attempting to sneak a toe onto the stage during a performance of The Great …
Justice Department indicts ex-FBI Director James Comey for alleged threats against Pres. Trump
Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted, this time over a social media post that authorities say may have been interpreted as a threat toward President Donald Trump. The latest indictment underscores the controversy and ongoing tensions between Trump and Comey, whose relationship has been strained since Trump fired him as FBI director …
King Charles III meets with Pres. Trump at White House, stresses U.S.–U.K. unity in speech to Congress
King Charles III used a historic appearance before a joint session of Congress to highlight the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and the United States, urging both nations to strengthen their partnership at a time of global uncertainty and political strain. King Charles’ appearance marks only the second time a British monarch has addressed …
Netflix reimagines ‘Lord of the Flies’ in new limited series
Netflix has unveiled a gripping preview of its upcoming four-part adaptation of Lord of the Flies, bringing ‘Lord of the Flies’ to television for the first time. The series, written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, premieres May 4. The newly released trailer opens with a plane crash that leaves a group of …
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Laura Dern joins Season 4 of HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ after Helena Bonham Carter’s departure
Laura Dern is officially boarding Season 4 of The White Lotus, stepping in after Helena Bonham Carter’s recent departure from the HBO series. Reports indicate Carter exited shortly after production began because her role “did not align once on set.” Rather than inheriting that part, Dern will portray an entirely new character crafted specifically for …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes revised congressional map targeting four Democratic seats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a newly redrawn congressional map that could significantly boost Republican representation in the state, potentially adding up to four GOP-held seats if approved. The proposal now heads to the Republican-controlled state legislature, where lawmakers are expected to take it up during a special session ahead of the 2026 midterm …
Suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting is charged with attempted assassination of the President
Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, appeared briefly in federal court Monday after being charged in connection with the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Prosecutors allege he attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, marking what officials describe as the third such attempt against the president. Allen, dressed in a blue jail …