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Leo, der Trumps harte Einwanderungspolitik kritisiert hat, wählte Evelio Menjivar-Ayala zum neuen Bischof des Bundesstaates aus Melden Sie sich für die Breaking News US E-Mail an, um Newsletter-Benachrichtigungen in Ihrem Posteingang zu erhalten Papst Leo XIV. hat einen Mann, der einst im Kofferraum eines Autos versteckt als undokumentierter Einwanderer in die Vereinigten Staaten eingereist war, zum neuen Bischof von West Virginia ernannt. Der Papst nahm den Rücktritt von Bischof Mark E Brennan von Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, an und wählte Bischof Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, 55, aus Washington aus, um seinen Platz einzunehmen, wie OSV News berichtete. Weiterlesen...

Shayndi Raice übernimmt Leitung der Auslandsberichterstattung bei CBS, nachdem Weiss Büroleiter aufgrund von Spannungen entlassen hat Melden Sie sich für den Breaking News US E-Mail-Newsletter an, um Benachrichtigungen in Ihrem Posteingang zu erhalten Bari Weiss, die Chefin von CBS News, hat einen erfahrenen Büroleiter nach Spannungen über die Berichterstattung über den Nahen Osten entlassen und eine neue Auslandsredakteurin eingestellt, die laut Quellen stärker auf Weiss’ pro-israelische Agenda ausgerichtet ist. Paramount, der Eigentümer von CBS, gab am Mittwoch bekannt, dass Shayndi Raice eingestellt wurde, eine Redakteurin des Wall Street Journal, die zuletzt als stellvertretende Büroleiterin der Zeitung für den Nahen Osten und Nordafrika mit Sitz in Israel tätig war. Raice wird nach London ziehen, wo sie die internationale Berichterstattung des Senders in einer neu geschaffenen Position leiten wird, gab das Unternehmen bekannt. In einem Social-Media-Beitrag nannte Weiss Raice „eine Reporterin mit Gespür für Exklusivmeldungen, eine brillante Redakteurin und eine weitsichtige Führungspersönlichkeit“. Weiterlesen...

• GetReal Security hat den Cybersecurity-Veteranen Varun Kohli zum Chief Marketing Officer ernannt, um den steigenden Anforderungen von Unternehmen gerecht zu werden. • Die Einstellung ist eine Reaktion auf die zunehmenden Deepfake- und KI-gestützten Identitätsangriffe in der Cybersecurity-Landschaft. • Kohlis Expertise soll die Expansion von Echtzeitschutzlösungen für Unternehmen vorantreiben, die mit KI-Bedrohungen konfrontiert sind.

• The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined to 98.3 in April 2026, down 4.2 points from March, marking the steepest monthly drop since July 2025 as Americans express renewed concern about inflation and job security. • Consumers' expectations for future economic conditions weakened notably, with the forward-looking component falling 6.8 points as respondents cited concerns about rising prices for groceries, gasoline, and housing costs. • The decline suggests potential headwinds for Q2 consumer spending and retail sales, pressuring guidance from discretionary retailers and restaurant operators ahead of earnings season.

• U.S. 30-year fixed-rate conforming mortgage averaged 6.187% on April 21, 2026, down 4 basis points from prior day per Optimal Blue data. • 15-year fixed-rate fell to 5.486%, down 5 basis points, with week-over-week drops up to 31 basis points for some types. • Rates reflect FOMC holding federal funds at 3.50%-3.75% in March, with next meeting April 28-29 potentially influencing trends.

Pillars at Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire, and Thorny Gale, Cumbria, bookended the project that modernised mappingHeritage campaigners are bidding for listing status for two concrete pillars hailed as “modest obelisks of modernity in the countryside”.These functional 120cm (4ft) stone or concrete “trig points” formed part of a 6,500-strong network of surveying posts that were vital for the development of modern mapping. Continue reading...

Report finds there were dozens of warning signs about Axel Rudakubana as far back as 2019 and identifies five main failures of those involvedSouthport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parentsIt took seconds for Axel Rudakubana to carry out one of the most barbaric attacks on children in modern British history.Yet by the time he entered that joy-filled holiday club, where young girls sat making Taylor Swift bracelets, his deadly intentions had been known for years. Continue reading...

• A massive warehouse fire near Los Angeles film studios allegedly started due to employee negligence, damaging potential streaming props yesterday. • Firefighters contained the blaze after hours; no injuries reported but millions in entertainment assets lost. • Probe highlights safety risks in California's production hubs, affecting upcoming film releases.

• Jaylen Brown erupted for 35 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 113-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on April 7, 2026, claiming the season series sweep. • The win improves Boston's record and strengthens their position in the Eastern Conference standings amid tight playoff races. • Brown's dominant performance highlights the Celtics' depth as they prepare for postseason challenges in the NBA playoffs.

• U.S. stock futures surged with S&P 500 Index futures climbing 25 points to $6,600 after President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of Iran attacks pending agreements. • Oil prices fell sharply in response to the de-escalation news, easing supply disruption fears and boosting market sentiment on Monday morning. • The rally reflects investor optimism over potential US-Iran talks and a 50-day ceasefire, reducing geopolitical risks impacting energy and equities.

• The Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index revealed business input prices rose 7.7 percentage points in March 2026. • This spike reflects heightened costs amid geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility, contributing to broader inflationary pressures. • The data underscores challenges for corporate earnings and economic indicators as firms face elevated expenses.

• The US-Israeli war on Iran, initiated February 28, 2026, with strikes on leadership and nuclear facilities, has led to Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure, rivaling 1970s oil crises. • Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's killing sparked Iranian strikes on Israel and US bases, disrupting 20% of global oil transit and surging prices by 40%. • US markets face inflation risks, with experts warning of recession if chokepoint remains closed beyond two weeks.

• President Trump fired U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 3, 2026, amid frustration over her failure to prosecute his political enemies. • Trump named his former criminal defense lawyer, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, as acting attorney general, marking the second Cabinet firing since retaking the White House after former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March. • Bondi, a Trump loyalist, oversaw the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files; Lee Zeldin, current EPA head, is a top contender to replace her permanently.

• UConn defeated top-seeded Duke 73-72 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Braylon Mullins' desperation 3-pointer at 0.4 seconds left, rallying from a 19-point first-half deficit to advance to the Final Four. • Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds remaining to tie the game at three points down before Mullins' shot; Duke led by three entering the final moments. • This marks the second straight season Duke suffers a huge collapse in the tournament as the top overall seed, while UConn now boasts a 54-game winning streak heading into the Final Four.

• Jamal Murray erupted for a season-high 53 points while Nikola Jokic recorded 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists to lead Denver Nuggets over Dallas Mavericks 142-135 on March 26, 2026. • Nuggets now tied for fourth in Western Conference with Minnesota, holding tiebreaker via season series win. • The victory strengthens Denver's playoff positioning amid tight race for top seeds.

• President Donald Trump named prominent tech figures like Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su, and investor Marc Andreessen to his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on March 25, 2026. • The council, co-chaired by AI/crypto advisor David Sacks and science/technology assistant Michael Kratsios, typically has 24 members but currently lists 13, including two women: Safra Catz and Lisa Su. • PCAST, established since 1990 and originating under FDR, provides advisory reports on topics like quantum computing, pandemics, and energy without regulatory power; the current iteration ends in ten months unless extended.

• President Donald J. Trump appointed the first members to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on March 25, 2026. • Co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, the council includes Marc Andreessen, Sergey Brin, Safra Catz, Michael Dell, Jacob DeWitte, Fred Ehrsam, Larry Ellison, David Friedberg, Jensen Huang, John Martinis, Bob Mumgaard, Lisa Su, and Mark Zuckerberg. • Established by Executive Order, PCAST will advise on emerging technologies' impact on the American workforce and strengthening U.S. leadership in innovation.

• Minnesota Timberwolves beat Phoenix Suns 116-104 on March 18, led by Julius Randle's 32 points and Bones Hyland's 22 off the bench amid Anthony Edwards' knee inflammation absence. • Rudy Gobert grabbed 19 rebounds while Devin Booker scored 34 for the Suns; Timberwolves improved to 7-4 without their All-Star guard, who will miss 1-2 weeks. • The win keeps Minnesota competitive in the tight Western Conference race, 1.5 games behind third-place Lakers.