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MLB Standings Show Just How Deep a Hole the Phillies and Mets Are In

NL East cellar-dwellers are nowhere near contention at this early stage.

Sports Illustrated

Leaked CDC Report Reveals RFK Jr Officials Blocked Flagship Medical Journal From Publishing Positive Covid Vaccine Data

A CDC study indicating Covid-19 vaccines halve hospitalizations was blocked from publication, sparking debate over political interference in scientific processes.

International Business Times UK

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

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RFK Jr agenda suffers another loss as trans advocates hail ‘huge step forward’

Judge’s repeal of Trump ban on gender-affirming care for children ‘a meaningful win for patients’, experts say

The Guardian - US

Even the Mets’ Skid-Stopping Win Gave Them Little to Celebrate

New York snapped its 12-game losing streak on Wednesday, but an injury to Francisco Lindor means the last-place club has a long way to climb out of the cellar.

Sports Illustrated

Former inspector general urges audit of Epstein files release be conducted ‘without undue influence’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors

Report from Elizabeth Warren calls Trump administration cuts to Social Security Administration ‘catastrophic’

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UK looked at ways to ‘open doors’ to US chlorinated chicken, FoI request shows

Exclusive: Documents released to campaign group 38 Degrees reveal UK officials briefed on possibility of altering food standards

The Guardian - UK

France and UK agree to new migrant deal, with funding tied to results

France and the United Kingdom have agreed to a new deal to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing the Channel, with France committing to doubling law enforcement presence on the coast, and the UK contributing up to €766 million – some of which will be paid only if France delivers results.

Radio France Internationale

Leading California governor candidates spar in debate as topsy-turvy race heats up

Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still to emerge

The Guardian - US

Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure

Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer

The Guardian - US

Teen whom singer D4vd is charged with killing died from penetrating wounds

Autopsy of Celeste Rivas Hernandez finally released after law enforcement had requested it be sealed in November

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Pentagon replaces secretary of the navy amid US blockade in strait of Hormuz

John Phelan is ‘departing the administration, effective immediately’ says Pentagon as undersecretary Hung Cao takes over – key US politics stories from 22 April 2026 at a glance

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D4VD's alleged victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, died from multiple stab wounds

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenager D4vd has been accused of killing, died from multiple stab wounds.

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The Guardian - US

Los Angeles school board votes to set limits on classroom screen time

Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices

The Independent UK

Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional

Voting and civil rights groups are suing Alaska elections officials, alleging their sharing of the state’s voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice is unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Israeli strike killed Lebanese journalist in ‘targeted’ attack as she sought shelter

Rescue workers say they were forced to halt attempts to reach Khalil and a colleague after being fired on by Israeli forces

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEI

Florida governor says white men have been discriminated against in new effort to challenge inclusion programs

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The Independent UK

Immigration agent charged with assaulting protester outside Colorado ICE facility

Videos show a masked agent grabbing and dragging Franci Stagi across a street during an October protest

The Guardian - UK

UK to pay France another £660m to curb Channel crossings

Three-year deal includes funding for a riot squad to ‘disperse’ people trying to board small boats

The Independent UK

Six California governor candidates to attend first major debate following Swalwell’s exit

Six leading candidates vying for California’s governorship are set to clash in a televised debate Wednesday, each hoping for a pivotal moment in a chaotic and leaderless race.

International Business Times UK

Celeste Rivas Hernandez Real Cause Of Death: Chilling Autopsy Details Released in D4vd Murder Case

Autopsy findings for 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez reveal she died from multiple penetrating injuries before her dismembered remains were found in a Tesla linked to singer D4vd.

The Independent UK

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations

The Guardian - US

Federal agent charged with assault and criminal mischief in Colorado

Video showed Nicholas Rice grabbing a woman by the hair, placing her in a chokehold and shoving her to the ground

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NASCAR official explains overtime decisions at Kansas

The Cody Ware and Christopher Bell spins were different from each other

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