BusinessWall Street Rallies as Fed Signals Pause on Rate HikesThe S&P 500 closed at a record high after Chair Powell suggested the central bank is "substantially closer" to the end of its tightening cycle.By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026
TechApple Unveils Next-Generation AI Features at Spring EventA more capable Siri, on-device generative models, and a surprise partnership with a major AI lab dominated the keynote.By Priya Narayanan·April 17, 2026
EntertainmentOscar Nominations 2026: The Full List of Surprises and Snubs"The Quiet Hour" leads the pack with 11 nominations, while several expected Best Actress contenders were shut out.By James Okafor·April 17, 2026
PoliticsHouse Speaker Faces Pressure on Ukraine Aid VoteA growing faction within her party is demanding additional oversight provisions before any new package moves forward.By Mara Whitfield·April 17, 2026
PoliticsNew Poll: Economy Remains Top Issue for Voters Nine Months From ElectionA majority of Americans still rate the economy poorly despite strong headline numbers.By Mara Whitfield·April 16, 2026
BusinessTesla Reports Mixed Q1 Results as Deliveries SlowProfits beat expectations but a surprise drop in vehicle deliveries raised questions about demand.By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026
BusinessDelta CEO Testifies on Airline Fees and Seat SizesSenators grilled the executive over what they called "nickel-and-dime" pricing strategies.By Daniel Ortega·April 16, 2026
TechOpenAI Releases GPT-6, Claims "Major Leap" in ReasoningThe new model shows substantial improvements on math, coding and scientific benchmarks, the company said.By Priya Narayanan·April 17, 2026
TechMeta's New VR Headset Is Lighter, Cheaper — and Finally UsefulThe Quest 4 takes aim at Apple's Vision Pro with a $399 price tag and surprisingly sharp displays.By Robert Chen·April 17, 2026
TechU.S. Tightens Chip Export Rules to ChinaNew restrictions target high-bandwidth memory critical to AI training.By Priya Narayanan·April 16, 2026
TechRansomware Attack Hits Major U.S. Hospital NetworkPatient appointments were canceled across 14 states as systems remained offline.By Ethan Brooks·April 16, 2026
EntertainmentTaylor Swift Surprises Fans With Midnight Album ReleaseThe 14-track record, "Interstate," dropped without warning at 12:01 a.m. EDT.By James Okafor·April 17, 2026
EntertainmentNetflix Adds 9.3 Million Subscribers, Crushing EstimatesThe streaming giant's ad-supported tier continued to drive growth.By James Okafor·April 17, 2026
EntertainmentTony Nominations 2026: A Breakout Year for New MusicalsSeven new musicals and a revival of "Sunday in the Park with George" lead the pack.By James Okafor·April 16, 2026
SportsYoung American Wins the Masters in Playoff StunnerCaleb Jennings, 24, sank a 12-foot putt on the first playoff hole to claim his first major.By Marcus Reed·April 17, 2026
WorldEU Finalizes Sweeping AI Regulation FrameworkThe landmark law will govern everything from facial recognition to chatbots across the 27-nation bloc.By Helena Petrov·April 17, 2026
OpinionAmerican Colleges Have Priced Themselves Out of Their MissionAt $90,000 a year, even excellent schools are making a bad bargain.By Aaron Cole·April 16, 2026
VideoExplained in 90 Seconds: What the Fed Actually DoesA primer on the most powerful central bank in the world.By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026
VideoWatch: We Tested Every New AI Assistant. Here's What Happened.Our tech reporter puts six AI chatbots head-to-head.By Priya Narayanan·April 16, 2026
