IMF warns debt, energy shock strain global finances now

 

Washington: The International Monetary Fund said global financial markets have so far absorbed volatility from the Middle East conflict without major disruption, presenting its Global Financial Stability Report. IMF Financial Counsellor Tobias Adrian said markets have functioned in an orderly manner, with no widespread margin calls or forced deleveraging, and...

Trump: Iran war close to over, talks imminent

 

Washington, April 15 — US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the conflict with Iran is "close to over," speaking in a Fox Business interview recorded on Tuesday, and reiterated that Tehran wants to negotiate; he added that if US forces withdrew, rebuilding Iran would take decades. This week officials...

Hoerner leads Cubs to decisive 10-4 road victory

 

Philadelphia — On Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4, as Nico Hoerner delivered key hits with runners in scoring position including a sixth-inning two-run single that turned a tie into a multi-run advantage. Alex Bregman followed with an additional two-run single in the...

South Carolina Senate Advances Controversial Abortion Restriction Bill

 

Columbia, S.C. On Tuesday lawmakers held a public hearing and on Wednesday a Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee approved S.1095, the 'Unborn Child Protection Act,' which would make it unlawful to intentionally perform most abortions, restrict abortion-inducing drugs, and remove existing exceptions for rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomalies. The bill will...

Hornets beat Heat 127-126 in overtime play-in thriller

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Tuesday night LaMelo Ball drove for a game-winning layup with 4.7 seconds remaining in overtime and Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at the buzzer as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 127-126 in a play-in game, eliminating Miami from the postseason. The Hornets were led...

Wild Beat Ducks 3-2; Wallstedt Impresses In Debut

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday in the regular-season finale as rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves and Hunter Haight scored his first career NHL goal. Danila Yurov and Robby Fabbri also scored for Minnesota, while Mason McTavish scored twice for Anaheim. The...

Buxton homers twice, Abel dominates in Twins win

 

Minneapolis. Byron Buxton hit two home runs and collected four hits, and Mick Abel pitched seven scoreless innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night at Target Field. Buxton scored four runs, and Luke Keaschall supplied an early RBI; Abel struck out a career-high...

Tehran protesters denounce US threats to oil route

 

Tehran demonstrators gathered to protest what they described as a United States threat to an oil route, JQJO reported today. Participants voiced opposition to actions they said imperil a transit line used for energy shipments, and the report said the gathering reflected broader public concern about disruptions to energy transit....

Hampshire College Announces Closure After Fall Semester

 

Amherst, Massachusetts. Hampshire College announced Tuesday that its Board of Trustees voted to close the college later this year after the fall semester, citing increasingly complex financial pressures. Administrators said efforts to increase enrollment, refinance debt and generate revenue through land sales fell short, prompting the decision to end operations. The...

Former Michigan Coach Sentenced; Governor Yearbook Questions Surface

 

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to 18 months of probation after reaching a plea deal on March 6 and pleading to misdemeanor charges stemming from a confrontation with a staff member and an inappropriate relationship. ANNAPOLIS, Md. —...