- Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.
Javier C. Hernández. New York Times. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:59:47 +0000.
- Chinese national arrested at JFK after allegedly photographing US military aircraft at Nebraska base
Tianrui Liang, a Chinese national, was arrested at JFK Airport after allegedly photographing sensitive military planes near Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.
Fox News. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:46:27 -0400.
- Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.
David E. Sanger. New York Times. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:14:05 +0000.
- Mom, pregnant teen and 12-year-old found bound and murdered as police hunt multiple suspects
Authorities say three people, including a pregnant 17-year-old and a nearly decapitated 12-year-old boy, were brutally killed in a Wilmer, Alabama home.
Fox News. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:54:50 -0400.
- Dozens of veterans arrested at Capitol during protest against Iran war
Dozens of veterans and military family members protesting the Iran war were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Monday after they occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. ...
Ellen Mitchell. The Hill. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:27:54 +0000.
- Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
CBS News. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:17:18 -0400.
- Weed Arrests Fall Nationwide, But Gaps Persist
Weed arrests are down significantly in the U.S., but a new report shows prohibition states continue to drive most enforcement activity.
By A.j. Herrington, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:11:12 -0400.
- Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition
The Supreme Court turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.
CBS News. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:47:30 -0400.
- 6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
Yahoo. 2026-04-20T19:12:52Z.
- Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays
U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.
CNBC. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:05:08 GMT.
- BTS Blocks A K-Pop Superstar From A New Solo No. 1
Jennie nearly scores another No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. with "Dracula," but BTS blocks the singer as the band's "Swim" holds atop the tally.
By Hugh Mcintyre, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400.
- Defensive ETFs: A Smart Short-Term Play Amid Peace Talk Uncertainty
Weekend setbacks have shaken optimism around U.S.-Iran diplomacy, reigniting volatility and strengthening the case for defensive ETF exposure.
Yashwardhan Jain. Zacks. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:29:00 GMT.
- Baker Hughes to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Weaker U.S. drilling activity and Middle East challenges are likely to have weighed on BKR's Q1 earnings.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:43:00 GMT.
- Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.
BBC News. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:27:19 GMT.
- Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday.
Mae Anderson. Washington Times. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:49 -0400.
