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Tensions simmer between Iran and Israel as war devastates Gaza
Israel carried out a military strike on Iran early Friday, a US official told CNN, in a potentially dangerous escalation of a fast-widening Middle East conflict that Iranian officials have so far sought to play down. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
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Ex-White House ethics lawyer: Judge will find Trump quote posts in violation of gag order
Former White House ethics lawyer Jim Schultz said that he thinks the New York judge in former President Trump’s hush money case will still find his social media posts quoting others as violating the gag order in the case. “He's referencing the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Mexican families searching for missing relatives unite to draw attention to their plight
Dozens of women and men have searched a garbage dump and other sites outside Mexico’s capital for missing loved ones without the protection of authoritiesABC News - World -
Two-time world champ J’den Cox retires at US Olympic wrestling trials; 44-year-old reaches finals
J’den Cox walked off the mat after dropping a 2-2 decision to Kollin Moore at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials on Friday night, leaving his shoes behind to a standing ovationABC News - Sports -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, April 19, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Margaret Brennan."CBS News - Top stories -
USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech
The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.ABC News - Top stories -
Explosion hits base of Iranian-aligned Iraqi army unit
Officials report casualties with some citing air strike on former anti-Isis unit known as Hashed al-Shaabi, which is now part of Iraq’s regular military. An explosion has hit an Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian paramilitaries, according to ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Bitcoin’s price stable after fourth ‘halving’. Here’s what investors need to know.
Bitcoin’s latest “halving” — the fourth in the cryptocurrency’s history — is now complete. And while the token’s prices are off their highs from earlier in the day, there doesn’t seem to be much of a reaction — at least, not yet.MarketWatch - Business -
Israel Strikes an Iranian Military Base, but Damage Appears Limited
The drone attack may have been launched from inside Iran, once again demonstrating Israel’s ability to carry out clandestine operations there.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The best songs from Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' double album
Taylor Swift released the 16-track "Tortured Poets Department" at the stroke of midnight on Friday — and surprised fans with 15 more songs two hours later. Here are the best songs from the double album.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.BBC News - Top stories -
Blazing Heat leave Bulls way behind, face Celtics in rematch of East final
For the second consecutive season, Miami won the No. 8 seed in the NBA playoffs with a play-in victory. The Heat rode a 19-0 start Friday into a rematch with Boston.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations
A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewersABC News - Entertainment -
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.CBS News - Entertainment -
Pelicans vs. Kings odds, prediction, time: 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 19 bets by proven model
SportsLine's computer model simulated Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans 10,000 times and revealed its picks for the NBA Play-In Tournament 2024 on FridayCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
The bitcoin ‘halving’ is here. It limits the supply of new coins and is the fourth such event for the cryptocurrency
The bitcoin ‘halving’ is here. It limits the supply of new coins and is the fourth such event for the cryptocurrencyABC News - Tech - Crypto -
Here Come the Anti-Woke AIs
With Meta releasing its latest open-source AI, new models that lack guardrails stand to become more powerful than everThe Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The Bitcoin network completes the fourth-ever ‘halving’ of rewards to miners
The Bitcoin network completed its fourth "halving," which reduces miners' rewards and helps the cryptocurrency maintain its digital gold quality.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Israel’s Strike on Iran: A Limited Attack but a Potentially Big Signal
Israel hit a strategic city with carefully measured force, but made the point that it could strike at a center of Iran’s nuclear program.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Iran's foreign minister responds after Israel attacks on Iran
In his first interview since Israel's attack, Iran's foreign minister downplayed the missile strike. Through an Iranian government interpreter, he told NBC News' Tom Llamas that Iran will not strike Israel again unless provoked.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Beyond Black and White Logos, These Are the Emerging Design Trends to Watch
It's not just black and white: Experts say design is moving away from minimalism and shifting to expressive styles, drawing inspiration from the past.Inc. - Business -
Rise of the Ronin is the dark horse of the March 22 releases | Kaser Focus
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser believes Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin deserved more attention than it got on its crowded release date.VentureBeat - Tech -
16 Best Hair Straighteners We've Tested (2024): Flat Irons, Hot Combs, and Straightening Brushes
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.Wired - Tech -
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Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine
Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for KyivFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.The New York Times - Business -
Our Expert Predicts Every Round of the N.B.A. Playoffs
Projecting this postseason was maddening. But one team has stood above the rest, a columnist from The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Some Older Women Need Extra Breast Scans. Why Won’t Medicare Pay?
Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ultrasound or M.R.I. scans. Patients often wind up paying the bill.The New York Times - Health -
Netflix Password Crackdown Delivers Millions of New Customers
The streaming giant said it would continue to diversify its slate and product features as it added 9.33 million subscribers in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Netflix -
Bulgari Recaptures the Crown for the World’s Thinnest Watch
The Octo Finissimo Ultra Mark II is 1.7 millimeters thick, half a tenth of a millimeter less than the previous record-holder.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Iran downplays presumed Israeli attack but vows response to any 'decisive action'
World leaders have been repeating calls for de-escalation, after a reported Israeli strike on Iran.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Trump vows to make his voice heard in court as first week of trial draws to a close. Here's what you missed on Day 4.
The former president, who has largely sat silently in the courtroom during a week's worth of court proceedings, told reporters that he will take the stand.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says
4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.ABC News - Top stories -
VW workers in Tennessee vote to join UAW in historic win for Detroit union
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted in favor of the United Auto Workers — marking the union's first successful organizing drive of a foreign automaker.CNBC - Business -
Pasquantino, Melendez homer as Royals win 9-4 and stop Orioles' 4-game winning streak
Vinnie Pasquantino and MJ Melendez homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat Baltimore 9-4 and stop the Orioles’ four-game winning streakABC News - Sports - MLB -
Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise after Cotton's comments
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.CBS News - Top stories -
Bolton hits Biden for putting 'enormous pressure' on Israel to not 'do more' to Iran
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden for putting “enormous pressure” on Israel to not “do more” to Iran Friday, after the country launched retaliatory strikes on Israel following an attack earlier this month in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Heat earn playoff rematch with C's 'the hard way'
Tyler Herro was an assist shy of a triple-double and the Heat earned the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.ESPN - Sports -
An explosion damages a military base in Iraq used by an Iran-backed armed group.
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.The New York Times - Top stories