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Hungary's Longtime Leader Ousted in National Election After 16 Years
Previously: Hungarian Opposition Defeats Viktor Orbán in National Election
Voters in Hungary removed the incumbent prime minister from office in national elections held on April 12, 2026, electing opposition leader ...
Rory McIlroy Wins Second Masters Title with Focused Approach in Final Round
Previously: Rory McIlroy Wins Second Consecutive Masters, Scottie Scheffler Finishes Second
Rory McIlroy captured his second green jacket at the Masters by maintaining a steely focus during the final round paired with Cam Young. The...
Oil Tankers Turn Away from Strait of Hormuz Amid US Enforcement Action
Previously: Access Restrictions Enforced on Iranian Ports Starting April 13, 2026
At least two oil and chemical tankers turned away from the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after the United States moved to enforce a naval block...
Actors Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter Appear on Set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3
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Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter were present on the set of the television series Daredevil: Born Again Season 3. Colter and Jone...
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Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)Explosive Media Denies Knowledge of Person Interviewed About Iran AI Lego Videos
Explosive Media, the team behind videos depicting Iran using AI-generated Lego animations, has stated that it does not know a person interviewed by RT about the content. The company claims it created the videos and is surprised by the interview given on its behalf. The videos hav…
Ali khodabakhsh / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Oil Tankers Turn Away from Strait of Hormuz Amid US Enforcement Action
At least two oil and chemical tankers turned away from the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after the United States moved to enforce a naval blockade, according to maritime tracking data. One vessel, the Malawi-flagged M/T Rich Starry, was bound for China with oil from the United Arab…
Darafsh / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Iran Internet Blackout Reaches 45 Days Amid Economic Concerns
Iran's internet blackout has entered its seventh week, affecting businesses and academics who report economic disruption. The government imposed the restrictions for national security reasons following a 12-day war last year. Some citizens are using virtual private networks to ac…
Official White House Photo / Wikimedia (Public Domain)UK Leader Criticizes Trump's Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threat Amid Ceasefire
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy a civilization unless Iran ends the war was wrong. Starmer announced a UK-France summit to address the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week cease…
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- •The S&P 500 advanced on Monday, marking its eighth gain in nine sessions, despite a spike in oil prices following the breakdown in US-Iran peace talks.
- •Oracle's stock surged 11% on the day of the article, marking its best day since September.
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- •A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and related parties over a 2025 report on a purported birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
US Stock Market Rises Amid US-Iran Talks Breakdown and Oil Price Fluctuations
The S&P 500 advanced on Monday, marking its eighth gain in nine sessions, despite a spike in oil prices following the breakdown in US-Iran peace talks. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports, but later reported a call from Iranian officials seeking a deal, which contributed to a decline in oil prices. Technology stocks led gains, while defensive sectors declined.
Tech Stocks Including Oracle and Adobe Rise on Day of Gains Amid Yearly Declines
Oracle's stock surged 11% on the day of the article, marking its best day since September. Adobe's stock jumped about 6%, while Salesforce rallied 5%. Several companies have cut employees to fuel AI projects in recent months.
Lightwave Logic Inc. Shares Reach 52-Week High Amid Extended Rally
Lightwave Logic Inc. shares climbed on Monday, extending a rally that started last week. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $12.58 during the session. Broader markets showed modest gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.06% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.18%.
U.S. Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Report
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and related parties over a 2025 report on a purported birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling cited insufficient allegations of actual malice and special damages. Trump may file an amended complaint by April 27, 2026.
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Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: The AI Model Too Dangerous to Release
Anthropic's most powerful AI model found thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and browser — so the company built a coalition of tech giants to use it defensively before anyone else can.
Operation Easter Miracle: The F-15E Rescue Deep Inside Iran
How U.S. special forces extracted two downed aircrew from mountainous terrain behind enemy lines — the first combat rescue of its kind since the Iraq War.
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zerohedge.comU.S. Existing Home Sales Decline 3.6% in March 2026, Below Consensus Estimate
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million units in March 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS. The median existing-home price rose 1.4% year-over-year to $408,800. Housing inventory increased to 1.3…
Elekes Andor / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Hungarian Opposition Wins Election, Ending 16 Years of Governing Party Rule
The opposition secured victory in Hungary's general election, leading to the concession of defeat by the leader of the ruling Fidesz party after 16 years in power. The outcome marks the end of unbroken rule for the rightwing populist party. Observers note symbolic significance fo…
Omid Vahabzadeh / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Iran's Foreign Minister States Progress Made in US Talks Before Failure Due to Changing Demands
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi released a statement following intensive peace talks with the US this weekend, noting progress on several issues. He attributed the failure to reach an agreement to Washington's continuous changes in demands. The talks marked the highest-level eng…
Justin Bieber Headlines Coachella 2026 with 90-Minute Set Featuring Memes and Acoustic Tracks
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella on Saturday in Indio, California, marking his first such performance since his 2022 Justice World Tour. The 90-minute set included acoustic versions of tracks from his 2025 albums 'Swag' and 'Swag 2', karaoke-style older hits, and segments search…
Diliff / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.5)U.S. Stock Indexes Open Lower on Monday with Mixed Sector Performance
Major U.S. stock indexes declined at the market open on Monday, April 13, 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.79% to 47,537.73, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted losses. Goldman Sachs reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst estimates.
Ali khodabakhsh / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Access Restrictions Enforced on Iranian Ports Starting April 13, 2026
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center has issued an advisory confirming access restrictions on Iranian ports effective from 1400 UTC on April 13, 2026. The measures affect the entire Iranian coastline, including ports and energy infrastructure, and apply to vessels…