The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.9% for the month, putting the annual inflation rate at 3.3%. In March, oil prices spiked following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, pushing up gas prices. Even if the war on Iran ends in two weeks, and there's magically an agreement, inflation will continue to rise for months to come.
Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, was pulled over and shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on Tuesday in Patterson, a suburb of New Jersey. The video is grainy and has no sound but it captured Hernandez reversing away from the officers with his passenger door open and two of the officers pointing their firearms at him.
Of the four, the only one the Bruins have yet to beat. Likely to be finished with the Bruins in four or five games. Lightning, Canadiens, and Sabres sat atop the Atlantic Division with 102 points each. All four of those franchises earlier this week clinched one of the eight playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
The Artemis II mission is coming to an end and the crew is returning to Earth. Orion will reenter Earth’s atmosphere at an altitude of 400,000 feet at 7:53 p.m. ET. NASA and the US Navy expect to retrieve the crew from Orion and bring them aboard a recovery vessel within two hours.
"To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt," U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement Friday. The FAA hit its hiring target of 2,000 controllers in 2025 by streamlining the hiring process, awarding cash bonuses and adding new schools to air traffic collegiate training initiative.
In the meantime, Iran is keeping a chokehold on the strait. Iran is giving priority to vessels from countries that either trade directly with it or are not viewed as hostile to the Iranian government. “The Trump administration is forcing its allies to negotiate with Iran because there is no other option,” an analyst says.
Cheng said both parties will work to make sure “the Taiwan Strait will no longer be a flash point with the possibility of conflict,” Ma said. There's been no official contact between the governments since the Democratic Progressive Party came into power. Cheng did not offer any specifics when asked by reporters in Beijing after her meeting with Xi.
Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers. The world's largest known group of wild chimpanzees has split and been locked in a vicious "civil war" for the last eight years. One group has since “conducted multiple lethal raids upon the other, leading to the death of both adults and infants”
Russia and Ukraine agree to a truce for Orthodox Easter. Putin says he's ordered troops to cease fire "in all directions" this weekend. 32-hour ceasefire – if Ukraine agrees to it – could be the first time the warring sides will have entirely put guns down. Putin said the Russian truce would run from 16:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday, 11 April through Easter Sunday.
Several members of Congress have introduced legislation to more strictly regulate prediction markets. It raised concerns about reports of government officials using nonpublic information to place bets on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. The Trump administration has been a strong supporter of prediction markets as several states have taken Polymarket and KALShi to court.
The Iran war is only the latest example of military misadventures that have gone sideways for the U.S. and other major powers. Rushing to war with Iran was the latest in a series of poor choices by a strategically nearsighted president. Trump's infatuation with military might, obsession with self-glorification, and inability to reckon with risks he does not wish to see have turned the US into the rogue state we used to try to contain.
Israel's massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire with the US and Iran. “The Lebanese front may ultimately undermine efforts to sustain the ceasefire,” said Danny Citrinowicz, senior researcher in the Iran and the Shiite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies.
The cracks in Trump’s coalition keep growing — but when does it break? There simply isn’t a procedural way to quickly remove the president from office. There are occasional cries of impeachment in the Senate and House. The only real response to Trump is to demand that members of Congress show some backbone.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on Thursday of a man he described as “An Illegal Alien Criminal from Haiti” bludgeoning a Florida woman to death. Trump blamed the killing on former President Joe Biden and “the Radical Democrats in Congress.”“Surveillance footage showed that Joachin smashed the victim’s car windshield, approached her, and attacked her,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Kamala Harris made the clearest sign yet that she may, in fact, again seek the presidency in 2028. “The American people have a right to expect that anyone who wants to run for office and be a leader, that it can’t be about themselves, and what they want for themselves,” she said.
Ukraine units downed Iran drones in "several" Mideast states, Zelenskyy says. Ukraine is receiving weapons to protect its energy infrastructure, along with oil, diesel fuel and, in some cases, financial arrangements. Ukraine took part in the defensive operations before the tentative ceasefire in the Middle East was reached.
The UAE was hit hardest by Iran, targeted by 2,256 drones and over 563 missiles, with more than 90% intercepted. Iran hit back with about 850 projectiles fired at Israel. The Gulf should reconsider its security, forming partnerships with countries such as Turkey and other middle powers, as opposed to relying solely on the US.
Zimbabwe stands at a perilous crossroads as the ruling party, ZANU-PF, seeks to enact the Constitution Amendment. The proposed amendment is a recipe for dictatorship and repression, and it must be defeated to preserve the nation’s democratic soul. At the heart of this constitutional upheaval lies a blatant attempt to cling to power through undemocratic means. President Mnangagwa must be reminded that power gained without the people's mandate is fragile and illegitimate.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in North Korea on Thursday. It was his first visit to North Korea in seven years. He was accompanied by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui. He is expected to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and other senior officials.
Europe could face jet fuel shortages in three weeks, industry body warns. Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen in a ‘significant and stable way’ within the next three weeks. Any fuel shortages would affect Europe’s exports, 26% of which are handled by airports.
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad for critical negotiations with Iranian officials. The talks could mark a potential turning point in efforts to end ongoing hostilities. Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qaliba, said in a statement on X that the two measures “must be fulfilled before negotiations begin”
Lebanon and Israel have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948. Netanyahu said he authorized the negotiations with Lebanon with the aim of disarming Hezbollah militants. “The negotiations will focus on disarmed Hezbollah and establishing peace between Israel and Lebanon,” Netanyahu said. Hezbollah considers Israel’s attacks on Lebanon to be a violation of the ceasefir
CNN.com will feature iReporter photos in a weekly Travel Snapshots gallery. Please submit your best shots of the U.S. for next week. Visit CNN.com/Travel next Wednesday for a new gallery of snapshots. Please share your best photos of the United States with
Iran faced this war precisely because it didn't yet have a nuclear weapon. The killings of Iranian leaders could lead to a more radicalized regime. The Iran war has strained the relationship between the U.S. and its NATO allies. The Iranian attacks on industrial and civilian targets in Persian Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
Europe could face jet fuel shortages in three weeks, industry body warns. Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen in a ‘significant and stable way’ within the next three weeks. Any fuel shortages would affect Europe’s exports, 26% of which are handled by airports.
Michael Burry's critique that simpler AI platforms like Anthropic's are capturing enterprise market share faster than Palantir’s complex platform triggered a 7.3% stock drop and $23B market value loss. Burry, believed to be a billionaire, is still an active investor, though he has transitioned his Scion Asset Management to a family office.
ACI Europe warns of 'harsh economic impacts' if supply constraints persist. Any disruption to fuel supply during this period would have amplified consequences, given the region’s reliance on tourism and air connectivity.“At this stage, we understand that if the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU,” the letter said.
The first lady called on Congress to hold a public hearing centered on survivors of Epstein’s crimes. “Then, and only then, we will have the truth,” she said. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican and onetime fierce Trump supporter, said she was grateful to the first lady.
The MDF Veterans Golf Tournament, also known as the ‘Thanksgiving Golf Tournament’ is an annual initiative organised by the Malawi Defence Force to honour and support military veterans who served the nation with distinction. Over the years, the tournament has evolved into a key national platform that brings together the corporate sector, government, and the public.
Alito’s approach reflects a fissure in the U.S. legal system. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the issue of birthright citizenship in the next few months. Alito has said he is open to changing his mind about the issue if there is evidence of wrongdoing.
Brian Hooker's attorney, Terrel Butler, says his client "in particular (denies) the allegations recently made by Karli Aylesworth" Butler declined to comment further on the allegations when reached again Thursday night. Butler said Brian Hooker "categorically and unequivocally denies any wrongdoing" and "has been cooperating with the relevant authorities as part of an ongoing investigation"
Lebanon's agreement to hold talks reflects unprecedented levels of domestic opposition to Hezbollah's status as an armed group. In December 2025, the two sides held indirect talks with the U.S. in Naqoura, in southern Lebanon, to try to solidify the deal that ended the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Washington had agreed to accept Iran's 10-point plan. "The United States has, in principle, committed to": non-aggression; continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz; acceptance of enrichment. Iran is unlikely to make major concessions on those points and has indicated it can keep on fighting.
Starmer said the world will have to "wait and see" whether the Strait's opening fully materialises. The ceasefire was forged as a result of a deadline US President Donald Trump imposed on Iran to open the Strait. The closure of the Strait has caused stock markets to plummet worldwide and oil prices to sharply increase.
Unverified rumours have swirled on social media that Mrs Trump was in a relationship with Epstein. Mrs Trump appeared to be referring to an event at which she was pictured alongside Epstein, Maxwell and her husband at a party on his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. President Trump told MS NOW he didn't "know anything about" the first lady's statement before she made it.
Iran and mediator Pakistan maintain that Lebanon, which has continued to come under Israeli fire, was included in the truce. US officials and Israel have denied the claim. Iran says the U.S. is violating the agreement by allowing Israel to continue its war on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the White House says that was never part of the deal.
Historically, major wars were typically preceded by developments and indicators like military stockpiles and monies being drawn down. Economic, financial, and military conflicts typically arise before there are clearly declared wars. These conflicts make up a very classic world war that is analogous to past “world wars.”
Investigators believe antisemitism was motive in vandalism at Israeli restaurant in Munich. The owners of the restaurant are Jewish, police told German news agency dpa. Antisemitism has risen in Germany since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The restaurant is the Eclipse Grillbar, though police did not name it.
Israel’s insistence that the ceasefire in Iran does not include a pause in its fighting with Hezbollah has threatened to sink the deal. The Lebanese capital of Beirut was still reeling Friday from the shock of Israeli attacks two days prior. The deadliest day in Lebanon since the renewed war between Israel and Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah erupted in March.
Tehran argues that the strikes violate the truce, which it says included Lebanon. Human rights experts have warned that open-ended mass evacuation orders and the new security borders mandated by Israel amount to a “possible war crime” Israel approved a ceasefire deal that required it to withdraw from Lebanon in November 2024.
Israel's insistence that the ceasefire in Iran does not include a pause in its fighting with Hezbollah has threatened to sink the deal. Iran says it will not participate in peace talks unless its assets are unfrozen and Israel halts all fighting in Lebanon. Iran insisted that an end to the Israeli war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire.
Iran parliament speaker says negotiations can only go ahead if Lebanon ceasefire implemented and Tehran assets unblocked. Pope: 'Absurd and inhuman violence is spreading ferociously' Hezbollah vows 'resistance... as long as there is breath' US inflation rises 3.3% amid Iran war. Hezbollah chief warns Beirut against giving 'free concessions' to Israel.
The administration has argued in court filings that the ballroom project reflects evolving security needs at the White House. Others have raised concerns that tying the Trump family’s safety so closely to the ball room risks blurring the line between legitimate security needs and presidential legacy‑building. ArcelorMittal will build a new, world-class electrical steel facility in Alabama.
ACI Europe, which represents airports across the European Union, issued the warning on Thursday. The group warned that a supply crunch could severely impact airport operations and air connectivity. ACI Europe has asked the European Commission to monitor supply and production levels over the next few months. The European Commission has been asked to report back to it on the matter by the end of the month.