Trump warns Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’ as deadline looms
Tehran rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and oil markets jittery. The U.S. and Israel continue strikes while Washington presses a Tuesday deadline to reopen the chokepoint. A prolonged shutdown risks higher energy prices and broader economic disruption.
Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah says it will release kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson
The group’s statement adds that she must leave Iraq immediately and hints at a prisoner swap, while Iraqi officials say the journalist was freed in the afternoon. The move comes amid a fragile two-week truce and broader US-Iran tensions.
Trump says Iran deadline is final, warns of strikes on bridges and power plants
Washington and Tehran are exchanging proposals via Pakistan as the U.S. sets a Tuesday night deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it wants a permanent end to the war and has rejected a temporary ceasefire, while Washington pushes a two-phase deal that would start with a truce and move to a broader settlement. The standoff is driving energy markets and raising the risk of wider regional escalation.
Pope Leo XIV calls Trump’s Iran threat ‘truly unacceptable’
The pontiff condemned threats to Iran’s people and civilian infrastructure as morally wrong and illegal, urging dialogue over war as the conflict nears a dangerous turning point.
Iran urges youth to form human chains around power plants as Trump deadline looms
Tehran’s call for civilians to guard energy sites comes as the U.S. and Israel strike Kharg Island and the ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears.
US warns Iranian hackers are disrupting critical infrastructure
Federal agencies say Iran-linked actors are exploiting internet-facing industrial controllers to cause operational outages and financial losses across energy, water, and government facilities.
Artemis II leaves Moon’s pull and heads home; splashdown set for Friday
Orion has passed beyond the Moon’s sphere of influence after the first crewed lunar orbit since Apollo 17. The four-person crew — Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen — will test reentry procedures and are scheduled to splash down in the Pacific off San Diego on Friday, concluding a 10-day mission that validates systems for a planned 2028 lunar landing.
Rachel Maddow says Trump’s Iran war is exposing a broken U.S. government and military
As the conflict nears a U.S.-set deadline, Maddow argues the war is unfolding with weakened institutions and unclear objectives. She warns that leadership turmoil and institutional erosion are raising the risk of escalation and strategic failure.
IRS posts Schedule 1‑A to claim new deductions for tips, overtime, car loans, seniors
The IRS published the two-page Schedule 1‑A and instructions for 2025 returns, and taxpayers must file it to get four new below‑the‑line breaks created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Tens of millions of returns are already claiming the benefits — but income limits, filing-status rules and documentation requirements mean some filers will lose out if they file incorrectly.
NASA reveals Artemis II menu: tortillas, mac & cheese, mango salad, 10+ drinks
The Orion capsule carries 189 non-perishable items for a 10-day lunar orbit with no refrigeration or resupply. The menu is engineered for microgravity safety, minimal crumbs, and easy prep using Orion’s water dispenser and a briefcase-style heater. It’s a practical, calorie-balanced diet designed to sustain crew health and morale far from Earth.
PIMCO weighs $14B bond financing for Oracle’s Michigan data center
The proposed bond would underwrite a massive campus in Saline Township meant to power OpenAI apps, with Bank of America leading the syndication. The deal would mark one of the largest private data-center financings in recent memory and could set a new benchmark for AI infrastructure capital.
Artemis II leaves lunar sphere of influence and heads home after record flyby
The four-person crew completed a historic seven-hour lunar flyby — the first human orbit of the Moon since 1972 — and set a new record for farthest distance from Earth. Orion has now exited the Moon’s gravitational domain and is on a planned return trajectory, with splashdown scheduled for Friday evening (ET).
Oil drops 15% as Trump–Iran ceasefire opens Hormuz for two weeks
A 14-day truce and a 10-point proposal from Tehran triggered a sharp selloff in crude and a broad equity rally, but the window is conditional and short. Markets are betting on a quick return of flows through the Strait of Hormuz, yet questions remain about how much traffic can actually move and whether the truce will hold.
Trump warns Iran’s ‘civilization will die’ as Hormuz deadline looms
The White House set an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran vowed to cut off oil and gas supplies to the U.S. and allies. Oil prices surged and markets wobbled as the U.S. and Israel struck Kharg Island and Iran’s IRGC said its restraint has ended.
Yankees’ Carlos Rodón targets Saturday return after hamstring tweak
Rodón, rehabbing from elbow surgery, threw on the mound after right hamstring tightness and could start a rehab assignment soon. The Yankees are in no rush, but a quick return would ease pressure on a rotation already missing Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt.
Iran says Hormuz reopens only after war damages are compensated
Tehran's conditions and a new US deadline raise the risk of a prolonged chokepoint that could keep oil and gas prices elevated and complicate any ceasefire push.
Gunfight outside Istanbul consulate leaves 1 attacker dead, 2 wounded
Police exchanged fire for 10 minutes near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul’s Levent district, wounding two officers. The consulate has been unmanned since 2023 amid frozen ties with Israel.
Houthis fire missile at Israel; interception widens Iran-led conflict
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched a missile at southern Israel — the first since the war began on Feb. 28 — and said the strike was coordinated with Iran and Hezbollah. The projectile was intercepted with no reported damage, but the move opens a new front that threatens Red Sea navigation, regional energy routes and the risk of broader escalation.
One attacker killed in Istanbul gunfight outside Israeli consulate
Police say a gunman was killed in a shootout near the building housing Israel’s consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. The incident has raised security concerns in a city that has faced multiple militant attacks in recent years.
Trump says all of Iran could be 'eliminated' by Tuesday night
The president set a Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its energy infrastructure and bridges. He also said Tehran is actively negotiating through intermediaries, while Iran warned it won't bargain under threats.
Iranians form human chains around power plants as Trump’s 48‑hour ultimatum looms
Tehran called citizens — including athletes and artists — to shield bridges and major power stations after President Trump warned he would 'destroy' Iranian energy infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened. The mobilization comes as the deadline nears and markets, already shaken by partial closures of the strait, watch for a wider regional escalation.
US-Israeli strike destroys Tehran synagogue; Iran says Torah scrolls lost
A central Tehran synagogue was leveled in a pre-dawn US-Israeli airstrike, Iran says, with Hebrew-language books found amid the rubble and a Jewish lawmaker saying Torah scrolls were buried under debris. The incident comes as the US and Israel intensify strikes across Iran and as Washington presses Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine drone strikes hit Russia's Novorossiysk oil hub, spark fires
Ukraine says it struck loading stands at the Sheskharis terminal near Novorossiysk, while Moscow says drones damaged the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea facility. The attacks target two of Russia's key export gateways, threatening crude throughput and global oil flows.
Trump threatens Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die; lawmakers split
President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a Tuesday deadline has ignited a fierce backlash from Democrats and a cautious rebuke from at least one House Republican. The remarks have triggered calls for impeachment and for invoking the 25th Amendment, while the White House dismisses them as “pathetic.”.
Israel says it killed IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi
Israel's defense minister and the Israel Defense Forces say Khademi was killed in an overnight strike; Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed his death and accused Israel and the US. The killing is the latest in a string of targeted strikes that have removed multiple senior Iranian security figures and risks further escalation across the region, including attacks on energy infrastructure and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance lands in Budapest to boost Orbán days before crucial April vote
U.S. Vice‑President JD Vance made a high‑profile visit to Hungary to publicly back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and speak at a campaign rally just days before the April 12 parliamentary election. The trip crystallises close ties between the Trump administration and Orbán amid polls showing the governing Fidesz party trailing a pro‑European challenger and frozen EU funds worth billions.
North Korea rebuffs Seoul’s overtures, says South is ‘enemy state’
Pyongyang’s rare acceptance of an apology over drone incursions was followed by a hardline warning, undercutting hopes for a thaw. The exchange underscores how quickly Seoul’s diplomacy can stall amid deep mistrust and military tensions.
Maguire signs one-year Man Utd deal with option for 2028
The 33-year-old defender extends his stay at Old Trafford after a revival under Michael Carrick, while also facing a suspension for Monday’s match against Leeds.
Russian drone barrage kills 4, hits Odesa maternity hospital and port
Russia launched 273 drones in waves, with Odesa bearing the brunt. Ukraine says air defenses downed 252, but 21 struck 18 sites, damaging a maternity hospital, port infrastructure and residential buildings. The strikes underscore Russia’s focus on terrorizing civilians and disrupting energy and logistics hubs.
Pentagon says Iran war cost at least $11.3B in first six days
The six-day operating tab excludes prep and personnel costs and could rise sharply, lawmakers were told in a closed briefing. The fighting has already tightened global energy markets — driving higher pump prices and adding immediate pressure on U.S. household budgets and congressional spending decisions.
