US court refuses to hear Trump’s appeal of E Jean Carroll $83m defamation case Decision from federal appeals court comes almost 18 months after Trump appealed following 2024 election win The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Why does the US have military bases in Germany? Trump is withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place? The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Donald Trump threatens Iran with his AI image, warns he can’t be ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ anymore Here we go again! We Got This Covered · Apr 30
LIV Golf has a new chairman and seeks to new funding without Saudi backing LIV Golf has a new chairman and a new strategy to move forward after Saudi Arabian funding ends after this year The Independent UK · Apr 30
Iranian Supreme Leader Says Country Will 'Guard' Nuclear Technology Despite U.S. Pressure Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that the country will "guard" its nuclear and missile technologies as talks with the U.S. continue to be at a standstill. International Business Times · Apr 30
What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism President Donald Trump sparked immediate outcry on April 12, 2026, when he posted an image of himself as a Jesus-like figure. The post, which Trump later said was supposed to depict him as a doctor, came shortly after the president criticized Pope Leo XIV as “weak” and “terrible.” The Conversation · Apr 30
The US has long used economic coercion to achieve foreign policy goals — the war in Iran shows how that power has declined Two months after the United States, along with Israel, launched a war against Iran, that conflict appears far from a lasting resolution. The Conversation · Apr 30
Current price of oil as of April 30, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why. Fortune · Apr 30
Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks. The U.S. Supreme Court has now taken up the question after… The Conversation · Apr 30
How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump,” read 22 emails sent from the White House Presidential Personnel Office on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, “I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National Science Board is terminated, effective immediately.” The Conversation · Apr 30
Trump-tied public crypto company buys startup from one-time ‘cannabis king’ who serves as current advisor in deal worth up to $43 million The public company, AI Financial, struck a deal in August with a Trump family crypto outfit to stockpile $1.5 billion in Trump-linked cryptocurrency. Fortune · Apr 30
Court Junks Andrew Tate's Lawsuit Against Meta After He Was Banned from Instagram Over Hate Speech A US court has dismissed Andrew Tate's lawsuit against Meta over his Instagram ban, ruling the platform was protected under Section 230 and free to enforce its own content rules. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Iran Says U.S. Blockade Is 'Doomed To Fail' As Oil Prices Remain Elevated And Strait Of Hormuz Closed Iran said the U.S.'s blockade of its ports is "doomed to fail" as oil prices remain elevated and the Strait of Hormuz closed. International Business Times · Apr 30
Jimmy Kimmel's 'Cruel' Jokes Fueled Trump Assassination Attempt, Erika Kirk Claims Erika Kirk accuses Jimmy Kimmel of contributing to a culture of dehumanization, linking his jokes to violence against Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Jimmy Kimmel trolls Trump over Iran war picture with sunglasses and gun: ‘Fat John Wick’ Late night host Jimmy Kimmel mocks President Donald Trump over latest Iran meme: ‘He looks like Rambo and Dumbo at the same time’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 Canada to create powerful financial crimes agency as US weakens its approach Cryptocurrency ATMs also face ban, after public inquiry found Canada lacked anti-money-laundering strategy
Axios · Apr 30 Oil prices hit highest level since Iran war's start The jump will keep sending U.S. gasoline prices higher — and shows the market reacting to the possibility of a long stalemate.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Air traffic control audio captures moment United Airlines flight strikes mystery drone A United Airlines flight reportedly collided with a “shiny, red” drone while descending towards San Diego International Airport.
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 A ballroom bunker is a perfect symbol for Trump 2.0 The edifice suggests a Silicon Valley-style desire to protect the president from national crises of his own making
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Trump administration move to reclassify cannabis sparks confusion Order last week is only partial rescheduling, making ‘an already complex process more confusing’, expert says
The Independent UK · Apr 30 What surging oil price means for UK petrol prices, supermarket costs and energy bills Brent crude hit $125 overnight – and higher prices for longer will feed through to everyday products and services
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application Union Pacific hopes a new application will be enough to persuade regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be good for the country
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 Investigation Reveals Donald Trump Promoted Family Businesses 110 Times in 16 Months Amid Ethical Watchdog Purge An investigation reveals President Trump's frequent use of his office to promote family businesses, including golf resorts and a memecoin, while dismantling oversight mechanisms.