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Clarksville, Tennessee. Austin Peay State University fields multiple teams in ASUN competition this week as women's tennis opens the conference quarterfinals Thursday at 11:00am CT in Fort Myers, golf travels Friday–Sund…
Casper, Wyoming — The National Weather Service in Riverton issued forecasts and a winter storm advisory for Thursday evening as a weather system moves into central Wyoming, predicting rain late Thursday that will transit…
United States: Multiple tornadoes touched down this week across several states. On Tuesday evening in West Michigan two tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service, including one near Otsego around midnight …
Bamenda, Cameroon – Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful speech in Bamenda, warning that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” and condemning leaders who devote vast resources to war instead of education, hea…
Cincinnati — The San Francisco Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday when starter Landen Roupp allowed one hit over six innings and a two-out RBI double by Matt Chapman ignited a three-run seventh-inning ra…
Washington — U.S. District Judge Richard Leon on Thursday blocked above-ground construction of President Donald Trump's planned $400 million, 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom while permitting below-ground work on …
Gulf of Oman — A U.S. Navy destroyer enforcing a new maritime blockade intercepted two oil tankers that had departed Iran’s Chabahar port on Tuesday and ordered them to turn back, according to Reuters. The destroyer cont…
Neillsville, Wis. Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette announced her campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday, April 16, entering the 2027 race to replace Justice Annette Ziegler, who has said sh…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said at a Pentagon briefing on April 16 that U.S. forces in the Middle East are prepared to restart combat operations and have mou…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Miami Dolphins' new general manager, announced this week he will use the NFL draft to rebuild the roster, entering his first draft with 11 selections including two first-round…
Las Vegas. At CinemaCon on Wednesday, Amazon MGM and filmmakers previewed the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, unveiling its title 'Spaceballs: The New One' and confirming a theatrical release for April 23, 2027. Director…
United States: Filmmakers unveiled the trailer for As Deep as the Grave at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 16, showcasing a generative AI recreation of the late actor Val Kilmer, who had been cast as Father Fintan but wa…
Los Angeles. Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings and struck out 10, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Wednesday night, April 16, 2026; Dalton Rushing hit a first career grand slam as a designated hi…
East Rutherford, New Jersey: Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday demanded that FIFA contribute toward transportation costs after reports this week said NJ Transit is considering charging up to $100 for round-trip train …
Buffalo, N.Y. Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 Wednesday in the regular-season finale, giving Dallas a 50-20-12 record and a third consecutive 50-win season…
Las Vegas: Christopher Nolan unveiled extended footage of The Odyssey at CinemaCon on April 16, 2026, showcasing scenes including the Trojan Horse and nighttime infiltration; he addressed adapting Homer's epic for modern…
SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Allbirds surged more than 600% in early trading on Wednesday after the company announced it will rebrand as NewBird AI and pivot from footwear retail to focus on AI compute infrastructure. The m…
Washington — House Democrats are expected to file five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Axios. The resolution, obtained by Axios and introduced by Arizona Representative Yassam…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will address congressional redistricting during a forthcoming special session, initially referenced for April 20 and later scheduled for April 28 through May…
Los Angeles. The New York Mets dropped an 8-2 game at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday as the club extended its losing streak to eight games, with manager Carlos Mendoza and players acknowledging mounting problems. Earlier on…
West Sacramento, Calif. — On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 2-1 when Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a diving defensive play while Jeffrey Springs allowed one run ove…
SAN DIEGO. The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday as Xander Bogaerts collected three hits and three RBIs and Mason Miller closed with a perfect ninth inning, extending his scoreless streak to 2…
Ogden, Utah — City officials presented a modified paid parking proposal at a Tuesday work session, saying managed parking is needed to increase turnover and help recoup costs as new development arrives. The plan, first a…
MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday night Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-7, handing Milwaukee its sixth consecutive loss; on Wednesday and …
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 Fina…