Dow Jones Slips as Oil Rises on U.S.-Iran Tensions, Ceasefire Looming
On April 20, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% to trade just below the flatline as U.S. Stocks gave back some gains from a … Read more
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Winston-Salem police investigate deadly Leinbach Park shooting involving juveniles
At 9:52 a.m. On Monday, April 20, a planned fight between two young people at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem erupted into gunfire, leaving two dead and … Read more
Israeli troops establish forward defense line in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops moved through the mud of Ayta ash-Shab on Sunday, the first journalists allowed into southern Lebanon since Hezbollah resumed rocket fire last month, escorted … Read more
U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Oil Prices Rise While Stocks Dip Slightly
The United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, escalating tensions that sent crude prices higher while U.S. Stocks gave … Read more
Steelers Proceed Without Rodgers as Draft Nears, No Decision Expected
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened voluntary minicamp Monday without a word from Aaron Rodgers about his 2026 plans, dashing hopes of a draft-stage announcement that had circulated … Read more
U.S. seizes Iranian ship in Gulf of Oman, triggers oil and stock market reaction
The United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, reigniting tensions that sent oil prices climbing and pulled U.S. Stocks … Read more
New York Giants secure two top-10 picks after trading Dexter Lawrence to Bengals
The New York Giants now hold two top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals for … Read more
Comet C/2025 R3 vanishes from Northern Hemisphere for 170,000 years
For a few brief mornings in mid-April, skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere have a chance to witness Comet C/2025 R3, discovered just last year by the … Read more
Israeli forces establish yellow line in southern Lebanon, strike towns despite ceasefire
Israeli forces have established a “yellow line” in southern Lebanon, marking the first time such a designation has been used there since a similar measure was … Read more
Microsoft Adds Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V to Xbox Game Pass Starting April 2026
Microsoft added Kiln, Aphelion and Final Fantasy V to Xbox Game Pass starting April 2026, expanding its library with titles ranging from indie pottery battles to … Read more
U.S. Navy seizes Iranian ship, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, oil prices jump
Stock futures slipped on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz kept investors on edge, though losses remained contained amid a broader market … Read more
Harry Kane Scores 32nd Bundesliga Goal as Bayern Munich Clinches Title
Harry Kane came off the bench to score his 32nd Bundesliga goal of the season, securing Bayern Munich’s 35th league title with a 4-2 win over … Read more