Trump claims controversial post depicting him as Jesus was actually him as a doctor Right-wing Christian figures and MAGA allies condemned the president’s AI-generated image as blasphemy The Independent UK · Apr 13
Americans hate the 2026 economy Americans are still experiencing sticker shock at the price of groceries and other goods due to inflation that happened years ago. Axios · Apr 13
'If Gas Prices Rise, Then Let It Rise': Trump Says Rising Gas Prices Does Not Concern Him Trump downplays rising gas prices as oil surges past $100 amid Iran tensions, says he doesn't 'have any concern about it,' 'if they rise, they rise' International Business Times UK · Apr 13
China Rejects Reports Claiming It Is Set To Send Weapons Shipment To Iran: 'Groundless' China rejected reports from U.S. outlets claiming it was gearing up to send a weapons shipment to Iran as talks between the countries in Pakistan failed to yield positive results. International Business Times · Apr 13
‘I’m good at my job - they won’t let me do it’: Transgender servicepeople are getting full pay but told not to work Executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January 2025 left trans troops with choice of leaving voluntarily or being forced out, resulting in frustration, hurt, and squandered expense, according to report The Independent UK · Apr 13
'Are You God First or MAGA First?' — Catholic Priest Slams Trump for Portraying Himself as Jesus Christ A Catholic priest's public rebuke of Donald Trump over an AI-generated image has sparked a heated debate on faith, politics, and religious imagery. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
President Trump's Libel Lawsuit Over Wall Street Journal Article on Epstein's Birthday Letters Dismissed The court concludes that Trump hadn't adequately alleged facts that would support a finding that the defendants knew the article was false (or were reckless about the prospect); Trump has an opportunity to file an amended complaint if he can identify such facts. Reason · Apr 13
The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses The Independent UK · Apr 13
One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: Decentralize it Soccer’s showpiece has become too big for one region to handle responsibly The Guardian - US · Apr 13
‘Will vigorously prosecute’: US warns against trading Iranian oil amid Hormuz blockade move The United States has warned of vigorous prosecution for anyone involved in buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil. This comes after US-Iran peace talks failed and the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting maritime traffic linked to Iran. The blockade aims to prevent sea mines and… The Times of India · Apr 13
Trump’s history of clashes with Popes as president’s feud with Leo escalates Trump’s comments on Sunday follow a decade of disputes between the U.S. leader and his Vatican counterparts on topics spanning war to migration The Independent UK · Apr 13
Christians condemn Trump post depicting him as Jesus-like figure It's not the first time one of Trump's AI-generated photos have rankled Christians. Axios · Apr 13
Dave Chappelle stands firm through backlash and considers revisiting ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Dave Chappelle finds clarity away from the spotlight in the Ohio village where he lives The Independent UK · Apr 13
Minnesota county is investigating potential kidnapping and false imprisonment by federal officers Minnesota authorities are planning to investigate the actions of federal law enforcement officers in one county, potentially including a kidnapping, burglary, and false imprisonment The Independent UK · Apr 13
Fortune · Apr 13 U.S. naval blockade on Iran will trigger a currency devaluation spiral and hyperinflation, potentially ending the war more quickly, analyst says “Leaning on this money machine sends the economy into a tailspin, giving the mullahs much needed motivation to negotiate in earnest.”
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water
Barchart · Apr 13 Crude Prices Jump as US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Hold May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +5.91 (+6.12%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1254 (+4.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down over the weekend and President Trump imposed a blockade in...
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Bulletin PM briefing: Damning Southport findings and Trump’s blockade begins In case you missed them – here are five of the day’s biggest stories
Evening Standard · Apr 13 UK and France seek Strait of Hormuz solution as Trump’s blockade begins Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will meet international counterparts this week for talks on reopening the strait, which has been closed by Iran.
Euronews · Apr 13 US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect as Trump threatens to destroy 'attack ships' In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, but that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the key cargo waterway.
The Times of India · Apr 13 'Sending this from Coachella is WILD': Justin Trudeau trolled for his post on Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary election Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the change of guard in Hungary and celebrated the defeat of Viktor Orbán but instead got trolled on social media as they wondered whether Truedau was posting the message from Coachella. "Hungarians voted for change and a renewed commitment to democratic institutions after…
The Independent UK · Apr 13 UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation
Axios · Apr 13 Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter The ruling maintains the very high bar for proving defamation of high-level figures in U.S. courts.
Creative Bloq · Apr 13 Donald Trump's AI Jesus image could finally break his brand Is this the ultimate self-branding sin?
Capital & Main · Apr 13 As Worker Silicosis Deaths Mount, GOP Moves to Shield Companies From Liability Republicans in Congress want to ban lawsuits against quartz manufacturers, including a company whose CEO is a major Trump donor.