ER visits for tick bites hit the highest level in nearly a decade. Here’s what to do if you find one Some 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks each year The Independent UK · Apr 16
Morning Mail: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, from One Nation idea to Coalition policy, and why the hate for Meghan? Donald Trump announces 10-day truce after ‘excellent conversations’ with both leaders; how the Coalition formed its new housing policy The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
IPC report finds that soaring oil prices threaten to deepen hunger in Haiti A new report states that the number of people facing high levels of hunger in Haiti is expected to drop slightly, although officials say the situation remains critical and that any small gains might soon be erased because of soaring oil prices linked to the war in Iran The Independent UK · Apr 16
'Victims Or Whatever': Trump Spreads Epstein Files Lies While DOJ Faces Backlash From Traumatised Women Donald Trump's dismissive remarks about Epstein survivors have sparked outrage, as survivors demand accountability and criticize the administration's handling of the case. International Business Times UK · Apr 16
A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities The Independent UK · Apr 16
Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC The CDC has been without a permanent political leader since Susan Monarez was fired in August. Axios · Apr 16
Stocks Settle Higher on Tech Earnings and Ceasefire Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.23%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 16
US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment The Independent UK · Apr 16
Steve Bannon wants Pete Hegseth to tone down the religion talk: ‘Let’s have a military briefing’ Bannon offered his ‘two cents’ to the Defense Secretary about how he should hold a military briefing The Independent UK · Apr 16
Ted Cruz claims Trump spoke to him ‘seriously’ about filling a Supreme Court vacancy President Donald Trump appointed three justices in his first term and could fill multiple vacancies in his second if the court’s senior conservatives retire The Independent UK · Apr 16
Pete Hegseth quotes Quentin Tarantino like a real Bible prophet at Pentagon church service: ‘Directly from the movie’ Then he ate a "Royale with Cheese." We Got This Covered · Apr 16
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, as CDC director Schwartz was deputy surgeon general under Trump’s first administration and is a rear admiral in the US Coast Guard The Guardian - US · Apr 16
Latin Times · Apr 16 Haitians in Miami Get Rare Republican Support as TPS Battle Intensifies with DHS and Congress In a rare break with President Donald Trump on immigration, two Miami Republicans joined Democrats this week to help advance and pass legislation protecting Haitians from losing Temporary Protected Status, a move with immediate significance in South Florida, where one of the nation's largest Haitian communities has spent months warning…
The Times of India · Apr 16 'Iran ready to hand over uranium': Trump makes big claim; Tehran denies any deal reached President Trump announced a potential breakthrough with Iran, stating a deal to end the conflict is "very close" and that Tehran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. Discussions are ongoing regarding a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, with potential talks held in Pakistan. Separately, Israel and Lebanon…
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 'I Would Go To Pakistan': Donald Trump Willing to Seal Iran Deal in Islamabad US President Trump is open to visiting Pakistan to finalize a ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing Pakistan's mediating role amid escalating tensions.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Wahiawā Dam Takeover: Hawaii Agency Signs Off On Acquisition Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corp. directors have approved a $4.9 million purchase of land to acquire the 120-year-old Wahiawā dam and spillway
The Independent UK · Apr 16 ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid new pressure OpenAI boasts of more than 900 million weekly users of its core ChatGPT product
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Denis Sassou N’Guesso sworn in for another term in Republic of Congo, extending 42-year rule The Republic of Congo’s president, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, has been sworn in to a new five-year term in a packed stadium
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers? A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon
The Independent UK · Apr 16 New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for truckers Sean Duffy has said that immigrants account for about 20% of all truck drivers nationwide
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 MAGA Journalist Mario Guevara Deported After 110 Days in ICE Custody Despite Backing Trump Mario Guevara, a pro-Trump journalist known for supporting immigration crackdowns, was deported after 110 days in US detention, illustrating the impartiality of immigration enforcement policies.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Massachusetts legal aid program helps immigrants in immigration court Alma Cothias is one of 24 attorneys providing free legal aid to immigrants in Massachusetts