{"trending_news":[],"event_trending_news":[{"id":1245023,"title":"Trump Threatens To Fire Powell Amid Fed Investigation","summary":"WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on April 15 renewed public pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would fire Powell if the chair does not leave when his term ends on May 15. Trump reiterated the administration's probe into the Fed headquarters renovation and confirmed his nomination of former central banker Kevin Warsh as successor.\n\nThis week federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit to the Fed construction site tied to a reported $2.5 billion renovation and were turned away, and a DOJ deputy previously told a judge investigators had not found evidence of a crime. Warsh faces a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing next week, and lawmakers from both parties have voiced concerns about the probe.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1245023.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 14:09:14","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Trump-Threatens-To-Fire-Powell-Amid-Fed-Investigation/1245023","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"48.77","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1245023_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"48.77","link":"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/trump-says-ill-have-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-if-he-doesnt-step-down-on-time/articleshow/130284709.cms","source":"Economic Times","is_bookmarked":false,"views":16,"likes":0,"sentiment":"negative","media_bias":{"articles_published":7,"sources_count":7,"left_leaning":1,"neutral":6,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":14,"center_percentage":86,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244542,"title":"Tom Cruise Debuts 'Digger' Trailer at CinemaCon Reveal","summary":"Las Vegas. On Tuesday at CinemaCon, Tom Cruise unveiled the first images and an extended look from Digger, a dark comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, showing Cruise transformed as Digger Rockwell, an aging, cat‑loving oil tycoon; the footage depicted an ecological disaster that escalates toward potential nuclear stakes.\n\nThe studio, Warner Bros., scheduled an October theatrical release and Cruise promoted the film alongside Inarritu at the event; the presentations named supporting cast members including John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Sophie Wilde and Emma D’Arcy and noted the filmmakers first discussed the project roughly seven years ago.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244542.webp","published_at":"2026-04-15 06:37:06","url":"2026-04-15/us/entertainment/en/Tom-Cruise-Debuts-Digger-Trailer-at-CinemaCon-Reveal/1244542","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"46.1","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244542_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"46.1","link":"https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/04/15/tom-cruise-touts-wild-dark-comedy-digger-to-theater-owners","source":"Free Malaysia Today","is_bookmarked":false,"views":9,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244403,"title":"U.S. halts Iran maritime trade amid resumed diplomacy hopes","summary":"United States officials said on Wednesday that U.S. military forces have halted maritime trade to and from Iran after a blockade was implemented earlier in the week, while President Donald Trump and administration aides reported that negotiations with Tehran could resume in Pakistan within days following weekend talks in Islamabad.\n\nWashington cited Central Command statements and reports that multiple tankers were ordered to reverse course, and Vice President J.D. Vance outlined administration demands for a broad 'grand bargain'; the temporary ceasefire remains in place through April 21, and officials indicated further diplomatic engagements could occur this week to seek a comprehensive settlement.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244403.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 05:23:31","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/US-halts-Iran-maritime-trade-amid-resumed-diplomacy-hopes/1244403","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"42.1","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244403_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"42.1","link":"https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-shuts-down-irans-maritime-trade-despite-optimism-for-more-talks","source":"The Straits Times","is_bookmarked":false,"views":10,"likes":0,"sentiment":"negative","media_bias":{"articles_published":6,"sources_count":11,"left_leaning":1,"neutral":3,"right_leaning":2,"left_percentage":17,"center_percentage":50,"right_percentage":33}},{"id":1244250,"title":"Trump: Iran war close to over, talks imminent","summary":"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.\n\nThis week officials and diplomatic sources reported that marathon talks in Islamabad produced no final agreement but could lead to a second round within 48 hours; the US has enacted measures affecting Iranian ports, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said talks are likely to resume, and negotiators face tight deadlines to de-escalate tensions.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244250.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 03:34:15","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Trump-Iran-war-close-to-over-talks-imminent/1244250","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"44.74","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244250_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"44.74","link":"https://www.aninews.in/news/world/us/trump-says-war-with-iran-close-to-over-amid-reports-of-possible-second-of-talks20260415082247/","source":"Asian News International (ANI)","is_bookmarked":false,"views":22,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","media_bias":{"articles_published":6,"sources_count":10,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":6,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244228,"title":"Hornets beat Heat 127-126 in overtime play-in thriller","summary":"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.\n\nThe Hornets were led by Ball’s 30 points and 10 assists and Bridges’ 28 points and nine rebounds; Coby White added 19. Miami’s Davion Mitchell scored 28 and Andrew Wiggins 27, while Bam Adebayo exited with a reported lower-back injury. Charlotte will play the loser of Wednesday’s Philadelphia-Orlando matchup on Friday for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244228.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 03:25:29","url":"2026-04-15/us/sports/en/Hornets-beat-Heat-127-126-in-overtime-play-in-thriller/1244228","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"46.46","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244228_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"46.46","link":"https://wtop.com/sports/2026/04/lamelo-balls-layup-miles-bridges-block-at-buzzer-give-hornets-127-126-win-over-heat-in-play-in/","source":"WTOP","is_bookmarked":false,"views":21,"likes":0,"sentiment":"positive","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":8,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244032,"title":"Iran: No Ships Pass on U.S.-Iran Blockade Day","summary":"United States — On the inaugural day of a U.S.-Iran blockade, no ships passed through the affected waters, initial reports said today. The reports indicate the blockade entered its first full day of enforcement, but officials did not provide specific details on the geographic scope, the identity of the enforcing parties or the operational rules governing passage. Independent verification of vessel movements and official statements remained pending at the time of reporting.\n\nUnited States reporters said the immediate operational impact on scheduled commercial sailings and regional maritime services was unclear. Journalists and maritime monitors were seeking further details and confirmations from authorities and from ship-tracking services. Authorities and independent maritime trackers had not yet released consolidated data on vessel departures, transits or delays, leaving the scale of disruption unconfirmed at the time of reporting.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244032.png","published_at":"2026-04-14 19:46:34","url":"2026-04-14/us/international/en/Iran-No-Ships-Pass-on-US-Iran-Blockade-Day/1244032","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"61.9","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244032_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"61.9","link":"clip-reel/US-Says-No-Ships-Passed-Iran-Blockade-in-First-24-Hours-1244032","source":"JQJO","is_bookmarked":false,"views":33,"likes":0,"sentiment":"negative","media_bias":{"articles_published":1,"sources_count":1,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":1,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}}],"news":[{"id":1245374,"title":"Senate Blocks Measure To Limit Trump’s Iran War Authority","summary":"Washington — The Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution intended to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran, marking the fourth failed attempt by lawmakers to assert war-powers oversight. Senators voted largely along party lines, with one Republican joining Democrats and one Democrat opposing the measure.\n\nThe vote comes after a two-week ceasefire agreed last week and follow-up talks in Islamabad that did not secure a longer ceasefire; Democrats pledged to introduce similar measures weekly, while White House officials maintained executive prerogatives. Key figures cited include Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sens. Rand Paul and John Fetterman, and leaders signaled continued floor activity this week.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1245374.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 20:29:13","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Senate-Blocks-Measure-To-Limit-Trumps-Iran-War-Authority/1245374","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"49.25","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1245374_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"49.25","link":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/15/us-senate-rejects-another-war-powers-resolution-to-limit-trump-on-iran","source":"Al Jazeera Online","is_bookmarked":false,"views":5,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","category":"Politics","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":1,"neutral":3,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":25,"center_percentage":75,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1245045,"title":"Two killed, DHS worker slain in Atlanta-area attacks","summary":"Atlanta — A series of attacks across DeKalb County and the Atlanta area on Monday left two women dead and a man critically injured when authorities allege 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel shot and stabbed multiple victims, including Department of Homeland Security employee Lauren Bullis, before being arrested in Troup County after a vehicle stop.\n\nThis week law enforcement officials said license-plate recognition technology helped track Abel’s vehicle and led to his arrest; federal officials confirmed Bullis worked in the DHS Office of Inspector General, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued public statements cataloging the suspect’s alleged prior convictions while investigators continue to probe motive and sequence of attacks.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1245045.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 14:16:36","url":"2026-04-15/us/crime & law/en/Two-killed-DHS-worker-slain-in-Atlanta-area-attacks/1245045","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"47.42","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1245045_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"47.42","link":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/new-details-emerge-suspect-victim-dekalb-attacks","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta","is_bookmarked":false,"views":3,"likes":0,"sentiment":"negative","category":"Crime & Law","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1245023,"title":"Trump Threatens To Fire Powell Amid Fed Investigation","summary":"WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on April 15 renewed public pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would fire Powell if the chair does not leave when his term ends on May 15. Trump reiterated the administration's probe into the Fed headquarters renovation and confirmed his nomination of former central banker Kevin Warsh as successor.\n\nThis week federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit to the Fed construction site tied to a reported $2.5 billion renovation and were turned away, and a DOJ deputy previously told a judge investigators had not found evidence of a crime. Warsh faces a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing next week, and lawmakers from both parties have voiced concerns about the probe.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1245023.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 14:09:14","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Trump-Threatens-To-Fire-Powell-Amid-Fed-Investigation/1245023","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"48.77","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1245023_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"48.77","link":"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/trump-says-ill-have-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-if-he-doesnt-step-down-on-time/articleshow/130284709.cms","source":"Economic Times","is_bookmarked":false,"views":16,"likes":0,"sentiment":"negative","category":"Politics","media_bias":{"articles_published":7,"sources_count":7,"left_leaning":1,"neutral":6,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":14,"center_percentage":86,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244934,"title":"Three U.S. Firms Set Q1 2026 Earnings Dates","summary":"Menlo Park, California: BillionToOne announced on April 15 that it will release first-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:30 p.m. Eastern with a live webcast. Mountain View-based LegalZoom made a similar announcement for May 6, and Columbia-based Tenable set April 29.\n\nThis week, the companies provided investor access details including webcast links, dial-in registration pages, and replay availability; Tenable’s call is scheduled for April 29 after the market close while BillionToOne and LegalZoom will present results and take questions on May 6. Analysts and shareholders can register, listen live, or access archived webcasts on each company’s investor relations site.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244934.png","published_at":"2026-04-15 12:57:37","url":"2026-04-15/us/business/en/Three-US-Firms-Set-Q1-2026-Earnings-Dates/1244934","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"56.62","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244934_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"56.62","link":"https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6341170","source":"Taiwan News","is_bookmarked":false,"views":8,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","category":"Business","media_bias":{"articles_published":2,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":2,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244882,"title":"Trump says Xi denied sending weapons to Iran ahead of summit","summary":"Washington — US President Donald Trump said in a Fox Business interview aired April 15 that he wrote to Chinese President Xi Jinping asking him not to supply weapons to Iran, and that Xi replied in writing saying Beijing was not doing so; the exchange occurred ahead of a planned summit in Beijing on May 14–15.\n\nThe statement prompted immediate diplomatic focus this week: Chinese officials criticized US maritime actions as \"dangerous and irresponsible,\" reporting noted China's reliance on Iranian oil and its provision of dual‑use technology, and Trump has previously threatened steep tariffs on countries arming Tehran; the leaders still plan to meet in mid‑May to discuss bilateral and regional issues.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244882.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 12:23:55","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Trump-says-Xi-denied-sending-weapons-to-Iran-ahead-of-summit/1244882","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"46.46","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244882_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"46.46","link":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/04/15/trump-says-asked-china039s-xi-not-to-give-weapons-to-iran-fox-business","source":"The Star ","is_bookmarked":false,"views":11,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","category":"Politics","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":3,"right_leaning":1,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":75,"right_percentage":25}},{"id":1244806,"title":"Hochul backs pied-à-terre tax to address NYC deficit","summary":"New York City. Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced she will propose a tax surcharge on second homes in the city valued over $5 million, reversing earlier reluctance and aligning with Mayor Zohran Mamdani as state lawmakers continue budget negotiations past the April 1 deadline. Her office said the measure aims to raise roughly $500 million annually to help address a reported $5.3 billion municipal shortfall.\n\nAlbany officials said negotiations this week will determine details including whether the levy is graduated by property value and whether nonresident owners are the primary target; the governor's office confirmed inclusion of the proposal in this year's state budget on Wednesday. Mamdani and progressive advocates have pressed for wealth taxes to close the gap while legal, enforcement, and public safety proposals, including a 25-foot buffer around houses of worship, remain under discussion.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244806.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 11:31:39","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Hochul-backs-pied-à-terre-tax-to-address-NYC-deficit/1244806","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"62.81","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244806_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"62.81","link":"https://abc7ny.com/post/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-flips-position-pushing-tax-nyc-second-homes-worth-5m-close-spending-deficit/18889910/","source":"ABC7 New York","is_bookmarked":false,"views":1,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","category":"Politics","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":2,"neutral":2,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":50,"center_percentage":50,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244542,"title":"Tom Cruise Debuts 'Digger' Trailer at CinemaCon Reveal","summary":"Las Vegas. On Tuesday at CinemaCon, Tom Cruise unveiled the first images and an extended look from Digger, a dark comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, showing Cruise transformed as Digger Rockwell, an aging, cat‑loving oil tycoon; the footage depicted an ecological disaster that escalates toward potential nuclear stakes.\n\nThe studio, Warner Bros., scheduled an October theatrical release and Cruise promoted the film alongside Inarritu at the event; the presentations named supporting cast members including John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Sophie Wilde and Emma D’Arcy and noted the filmmakers first discussed the project roughly seven years ago.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244542.webp","published_at":"2026-04-15 06:37:06","url":"2026-04-15/us/entertainment/en/Tom-Cruise-Debuts-Digger-Trailer-at-CinemaCon-Reveal/1244542","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"46.1","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244542_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"46.1","link":"https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/04/15/tom-cruise-touts-wild-dark-comedy-digger-to-theater-owners","source":"Free Malaysia Today","is_bookmarked":false,"views":9,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","category":"Entertainment","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244514,"title":"Hamano strike ends USWNT streak in Seattle friendly","summary":"SEATTLE — Maika Hamano scored a 27th-minute goal as Japan defeated the United States 1-0 on Tuesday night, snapping the U.S. women's national team's 10-game winning streak in the second match of a three-game friendly series. The result marked the Americans' first shutout loss in 42 games and followed a prior weekend victory for the U.S.\n\nSeattle hosts and both coaching staffs emphasized evaluation and learning; U.S. coach Emma Hayes said she did not regret scheduling the series, while Japan's caretaker manager Michihisa Kano praised his players' preparation. The teams will meet in a decisive third friendly this week, with both sides using the match to assess tactics and player selection ahead of upcoming competitions.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244514.png","published_at":"2026-04-15 06:29:08","url":"2026-04-15/us/sports/en/Hamano-strike-ends-USWNT-streak-in-Seattle-friendly/1244514","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"49.1","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244514_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"49.1","link":"https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20260415-322292/","source":"japannews.yomiuri.co.jp","is_bookmarked":false,"views":26,"likes":0,"sentiment":"neutral","category":"Sports","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244460,"title":"Vance Draws Criticism at Turning Point Campus Event","summary":"ATHENS, Georgia. Vice President JD Vance visited Athens this week to speak at a Turning Point USA campus event, following a trip to Pakistan that did not secure a deal to end the war with Iran; reporters described a mostly empty arena and awkward audience questions.\n\nThe appearance prompted sharp criticism on Monday from attendees who cited President Trump's social-media meme depicting himself as Jesus and his public comments about Pope Leo XIV; the meme was taken down after conservative backlash, and local reporting noted low turnout and potential messaging challenges this week for campaign organizers and allied groups nationwide.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244460.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 05:39:53","url":"2026-04-15/us/politics/en/Vance-Draws-Criticism-at-Turning-Point-Campus-Event/1244460","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"39.62","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244460_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"39.62","link":"https://www.2news.com/news/national/as-vance-rallies-with-turning-point-some-supporters-bristle-at-trumps-war-memes-and-feuds/article_196d89a6-04fc-570c-9fad-8d45a204085a.html","source":"2 News Nevada","is_bookmarked":false,"views":14,"likes":0,"sentiment":"negative","category":"Politics","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":4,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}},{"id":1244447,"title":"Mammoth Clinch Top Wild-Card Spot With 5-3 Win","summary":"Salt Lake City, Nick Schmaltz scored twice and the Utah Mammoth beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night, clinching the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Schmaltz opened the scoring for Utah 4:54 into the second period on the power play, with Mikhail Sergachev and Dylan Guenther earning assists, and added another power-play goal 7:16 into the third, assisted by Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller. JJ Peterka, Alexander Kerfoot and Logan Cooley also scored, and Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves to earn the victory.\n\nSalt Lake City, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist and Isak Rosen also scored for the Jets, while Eric Comrie made 31 saves in the loss as Winnipeg dropped its third straight game. Gabriel Vilardi added two assists. The Mammoth will face the Pacific Division winner — either the Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers or Anaheim Ducks — in the first round of the playoffs. Utah will host the St. Louis Blues on Thursday and Winnipeg will host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.","image":"https://jqjo.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,quality=75/https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/images/news_1244447.jpg","published_at":"2026-04-15 05:35:50","url":"2026-04-15/us/sports/en/Mammoth-Clinch-Top-Wild-Card-Spot-With-5-3-Win/1244447","audio":{"hasAudio":true,"duration":"66.58","path":"https://jqjo.com/cdn/data/audio/news_1244447_lang_1.mp3"},"duration":"66.58","link":"https://www.fox13now.com/sports/utah-mammoth/nick-schmaltz-scores-2-goals-as-utah-mammoth-defeat-winnipeg-jets-5-3","source":"KSTU","is_bookmarked":false,"views":10,"likes":0,"sentiment":"positive","category":"Sports","media_bias":{"articles_published":4,"sources_count":5,"left_leaning":0,"neutral":4,"right_leaning":0,"left_percentage":0,"center_percentage":100,"right_percentage":0}}],"languages":[{"slug":"en","name":"English","flag":"storage/england.png"},{"slug":"es","name":"Spanish","flag":"storage/spain.png"},{"slug":"fr","name":"French","flag":"storage/france.png"},{"slug":"hi","name":"Hindi","flag":"storage/india.png"},{"slug":"pk","name":"Urdu","flag":"storage/pakistan.png"},{"slug":"ar","name":"Arabic","flag":"storage/arab.png"},{"slug":"ch","name":"Chinese","flag":"storage/china.png"}],"categories":["Politics","Business","Economy","Technology","Environment","Sports","Entertainment","Crime & Law","Travel & Tourism","General"],"page":1,"has_more":true}