CNN’s Jim Sciutto and team take shelter amid missiles flying over Tel Aviv. CNN team on the ground in Tel Aviv heard booms and missile defense intercepts, while at least four rounds of air raid sirens. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel.
TSA workers get temporary financial relief as Coast Guard civilians work with no pay during shutdown. Thousands of other federal employees under the Department of Homeland Security remain unpaid. On Monday, DHS officials said most TSA agents had received back pay, after Trump signed a memo ordering them to be paid. It’s unclear if agents will be paid on a regular basis moving forward as the shutdown continues.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key transit route for 20% of the world's oil supplies. Dimon said the military has "multiple plans on the books," but said he thinks "it would be a real problem for the global economy" to leave without reopening the Strait. "Oil markets would increasingly favor reliable, geopolitically stable supply sources," analyst Keland Rumsey said.
Wine is always going to be an integral part of our lives and our culture. Orange wines, natural wines, and organic wines are definitely on the upswing. There are hundreds of caste groups based on occupation and economic status across India. The country has limited or outdated data on how many people belong to them.
Megan said she tried to push through the performance of "Moulin Rouge!" Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after “feeling very ill” while onstage. She was taken to a local hospital. She is taking Wednesday off from her starring role in the Broadway musical.
“The America I love that's been a beacon of hope and liberty around the world, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless, and treasonous administration,” Springsteen said. “If you’re feeling helpless, hopeless, betrayed, frustrated, angry, I know. Hell, sing something.”
Iran News Today Live Latest Updates: Drone Attack Targets Sarsang Oil Field in Iraqi Kurdistan. Security officials said the strike hit the facility, though there was no immediate confirmation on casualties or the extent of damage. Ukraine responded by sending drone interception teams to bolster Gulf air defenses. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed direct exchanges with US envoy Steve Witkoff during the ongoing war.
Donald Trump is expected to speak for about 20 minutes. Popular shows like "Survivor 50," "The Masked Singer," and "Chicago Fire" will be interrupted or delayed. Trump's speech is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on April 1. The speech will likely be interrupted by several TV shows.
Sauer told the court that the citizenship clause was adopted after the Civil War to grant citizenship to newly-freed slaves and their children. Sauer contends the 14th Amendment does not extend to the children of undocumented immigrants because their parents don’t owe "allegiance to the United States"
Trump left around 11:20 a.m. after Justices finished questioning the government's attorneys. He was the first sitting president to attend an oral argument at the Supreme Court. Trump appeared to listen attentively during oral arguments, occasionally shifting his weight and scratching his head. Justices, lawyers and attendees scarcely acknowledged Trump’s presence.
The ad focuses in particular on Van Orden’s support for a $200 billion push by the Pentagon to fund the war effort. In a statement to Politico, Van Or den's office lashed out at the ad campaign and reiterated his support for the military effort in Iran. “Iran has been at war with the United States for 47 years,” van Orden said.
Somaliland’s foreign ministry has previously warned that the “Ministry has begun identifying social media accounts that are NOT official Government of Somaliland channels” The account has posted or reposted several other items about the interview and about Omar, including an AI-generated video of Omar.
Lewis held multiple posts with the U.N. after his four-year stint as Canada’s ambassador. He is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of Canada's leftist federal New Democrat Party on Sunday. In 1984, Canada's then-Prime Minister Brian Mulroney appoi in 1984.
Trump signs order seeking to curb vote-by-mail in bid to control state election laws. The president cast his ballot by mail in a March 24 special election in Florida. Florida, a state Trump carried by 13 percentage points in 2024, is among the states that widely utilize mail-in ballots.
Mr. Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could attempt to pull the U.S. out of the transatlantic NATO alliance it's led for more than seven decades. Mr. Trump vents frustration at America's closest allies for declining to join the US-Israeli war on Iran. Some of the United States' closest and longest-standing allies reacted to President Trump's most recent threat on Wednesday.
The journalist was identified in the hours after her kidnapping came to light as freelancer Shelly Kittleson, with Al-Monitor, one of the publications she works for, calling for her “safe and immediate release.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, called Trump's claim of a ceasefire request “false and baseless,” according to a report on Iranian state television.
New Zealand's finance minister said on Monday inflation was likely to rise "much higher" this year. Nicola Willis said the latest Treasury department modelling had inflation peaking higher than previously expected. Data released in January showed fourth-quarter inflation of 3.1% breached the central bank's target band of 1% to 3%.
Trump claims Iran sought ceasefire with US, ties any deal to reopening Strait of Hormuz. Trump said in a social media post that the Iranian president had asked the US for a ceasefire, adding that the request would be considered when the narrow strait is reopened to shipping. Earlier Wednesday, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Iran has asked the United States for a truce.
Donald Trump says the new leader of Iran has called for a "ceasefire" but that he won't consider it yet. Trump also said a ceasefire would only happen when the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free, clear’ The Iranian foreign ministry says President Trump’s claim that the country has asked for a ceasefire is ‘false and baseless’
New Zealand's finance minister said on Monday inflation was likely to rise "much higher" this year. Nicola Willis said the latest Treasury department modelling had inflation peaking higher than previously expected. Data released in January showed fourth-quarter inflation of 3.1% breached the central bank's target band of 1% to 3%.
Mr. Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could attempt to pull the U.S. out of the transatlantic NATO alliance it's led for more than seven decades. Mr. Trump vents frustration at America's closest allies for declining to join the US-Israeli war on Iran. Some of the United States' closest and longest-standing allies reacted to President Trump's most recent threat on Wednesday.
Trump boasts that Iranian leaders are begging to make a deal. But some senior Trump administration officials are privately downplaying the diplomatic progress. Trump knows that Iran could strike back against similar facilities in the Persian Gulf, with its dwindling fleet of drones and medium-range missiles. If Trump attacks Iran’s civil infrastructure, Iran will destroy the comparable energy and desalination facilities.
Nike shares tumbled after the athletic apparel giant gave a disappointing outlook. CEO Elliott Hill said during the company earnings call that its turnaround is "taking longer than I'd like" Nike’s management guided for an anticipated revenue decline of 2% to 4% in the upcoming quarter. Nike (NYSE:NKE) shares are down 11% in early Wednesday trading.
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city of Wuhan. At least a hundred self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic. It is the first time a mass shutdown of robotaxis has been reported in China. A preliminary investigation has been launched into the incident.
Some 10,000 people are believed to have lost their jobs so far, one employee said. The job cuts come as the tech giant invests heavily in AI. The company is also part of the Stargate initiative, which uses AI to improve the quality of life for its employees. The Stargate Initiative is a joint venture between Oracle and Google.
The mission will send four astronauts aboard the agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket on a roughly 10‑day journey around the moon and back. The crew will swing around the far side of the moon on a free‑return trajectory, traveling roughly 250,000 miles from Earth. The mission is a major milestone in NASA's long‑term plan to return humans to deep space.
Stay Tuned For Trump's Address To The Nation On US' April Fools' Day. "Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" "I can't tell you exactly.…we're going to be out pretty quickly"
Interest in Ukraine’s naval technology expertise has recently grown, as Kyiv has proposed using its sea drones to help secure shipping corridors in the Persian Gulf. "There is no confirmed combat use of these systems at a scale that would allow us to speak of leadership," Viktor Perfetsky, head of analytics at the Ukrainian Council of Defense Industry, told the Kyiv Independent.
Authorities say the deployment is aimed at restoring order to crime-ridden areas. But critics warn that using the military in civilian policing rarely delivers lasting results. Security experts have repeatedly warned that the military is trained for combat - not for the kind of community-based policing needed to build trust. Some of those interviewed expressed scepticism about the soldiers' presence in their neighbourhood.
The changes mean parents can now discuss the terms of custody when divorcing. It also opens the door for parents who divorced under the old rules to revisit earlier custody decisions. Others have said the revision places too much power into the hands of family courts, which will be called on to rule.
An American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said. The journalist had tried to cross from Syria into Iraq three weeks earlier and was initially turned back, an Iraqi official said. Two Iraqi security officials told The Associated Press that the kidnapped journalist was a U.S. citizen. The Iraqi government said in a statement that a foreign journalist had been kidnapped.
Trump has championed the ballroom as a defining addition to the White House. The president also wants to build a ceremonial arch near the Lincoln Memorial. He is leading a push to revamp the Kennedy Center that is forcing the center to close for two years. The ballroom is part of a broader push to reshape Washington’s monumental core, which also includes plans for a 250-foot arch.
Mr. Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could attempt to pull the U.S. out of the transatlantic NATO alliance it's led for more than seven decades. Mr. Trump vents frustration at America's closest allies for declining to join the US-Israeli war on Iran. Some of the United States' closest and longest-standing allies reacted to President Trump's most recent threat on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court appeared highly skeptical of President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Several conservative justices tore into the administration's reading of the history and precedents tied to the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Trump's restrictions on birth right citizenship in a case magnified by Trump's unparalleled presence in the courtroom.
Trump says he could try to pull U.S. out of NATO as allies "weren't there for us" in Iran war. Mr. Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could attempt to terminate American membership in the NATO defense alliance. NATO was created more than seven decades ago as bulwark against the communist Soviet Union's expansionist agenda in Europe.
The U.S. military is quietly laying the groundwork for its largest expansion in Greenland in decades. The Pentagon is in active negotiations with Denmark to gain access to three additional sites, including two previously abandoned by Americans. The move signals that the Trump administration’s fixation on Greenland has not subsided.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with the brain rewards centers. Politicians and pundits often reach for dopamine when trying to regulate or ban something. But dopamine spikes have not been shown to occur in similar ways with other behaviors. And I think that actually bolsters the case for respect and respect for dopamine.
Apple is expected to post sales of $465 billion in its ongoing fiscal year ending in September. Strong demand for the latest iPhone 17 series drove its December-quarter earnings, while the $599 MacBook Neo - its cheapest laptop ever - had a strong launch. The company went public in 1980, but its shares picked up dramatically after 1980.
Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s birthright citizenship limits. Live oral arguments from the Supreme Court of the United States as justices hear arguments over President Donald Trump's executive order. Trump issued an executive order that would restrict citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. who has at least one parent who is a citizen or a permanent resident.
Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering. If SpaceX raises more than $25.6 billion, it would be the world's largest stock market debut. The rocket-and-satellite company looks to beat OpenAI and Anthropic to the new listings market.
Israelis are starting the Passover holiday under wartime, with the conflict casting a somber shadow on the celebrations. On the morning of Passover, while many other stores on Lincoln Street remained closed, Ben Cnaan was still at work taking orders and assembling bouquets for last-minute shoppers.
At least 1,318 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry said today. At least 50 people were killed in Israel attacks on Lebanon in the past 24 hours, the ministry said. An Israeli strike in Beirut killed seven people and injured 26 others, Lebanese officials said.
New Zealand's finance minister said on Monday inflation was likely to rise "much higher" this year. Nicola Willis said the latest Treasury department modelling had inflation peaking higher than previously expected. Data released in January showed fourth-quarter inflation of 3.1% breached the central bank's target band of 1% to 3%.
QatarEnergy said a fuel oil tanker the company leased had been "the subject of a missile attack" in the early hours of the morning. Qatar's Ministry of Defence said Iran had fired three cruise missiles, two of which were intercepted while the third hit the tanker. A tanker was also hit in the waters off Qatar, a British maritime security agency said.
UN says ongoing Israeli military operations have placed U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon at grave risk. The two peacekeepers with the UNIFIL force were killed on Monday near Bani Hayyan in south Lebanon. Two other soldiers were wounded. Israel's U.S. ambassador, Danny Danon, blamed the deaths on Hezbollah.
"We need to break free of this straight-jacket of oil and gas and into the renewables of the future," says Robin Wel. Wel: "As oil bosses profit massively, worse still Trump and Nigel Farage are using this crisis that they fuelled and started as an excuse to drill for more fossil fuels"
Kadzipatike, a seasoned legal mind, has publicly accused the insurance giant of gross customer neglect, deceptive client acquisition practices, and outright refusal to honour legitimate claims. The accusations strike at the core of trust in Malawi’s insurance sector, raising serious questions about corporate accountability and ethical conduct.
Cramer expects a rally in big bank stocks. ending the war with Iran controlling the strait would be seen internationally as a strategic defeat for the United States. Without the support of the US, there’s no chance NATO powers could open the Strait and keep it open. If the war ends with it in control of the critical waterway, it will chalk up a strategic victory.
Authentic citizenship is the moral debt America owes to those who built it. It is whether America can finally live up to the promise made when we were declared citizens. For this country to thrive, it must stop asking who gets to claim citizenship and start proving that it deserves the citizens it already has.
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen say they fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward Israel. Israeli military said air defences responded early Wednesday to a missile launched from Yemen. Iran's Houthi allies have claimed attacks on Israel in recent days. Residents were "permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country"
The Bandero is operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson. The crew, led by French activist Lamya Essemlali, managed to disrupt all krill fishing during a five-hour "direct intervention" against two Aker-owned vessels. The Bandero came within centimeters of striking a diesel tank on its vessel, the Norw.