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• Leo, quien ha criticado la política migratoria de línea dura de Trump, seleccionó a Evelio Menjivar-Ayala como el nuevo obispo del estado • Regístrese en el correo electrónico de Breaking News US para recibir alertas del boletín en su bandeja de entrada • El Papa Leo XIV ha nombrado como nuevo obispo de Virginia Occidental a un hombre que una vez entró en los Estados Unidos como inmigrante indocumentado, escondido en el maletero de un coche

Shayndi Raice dirigirá la cobertura internacional de CBS después de que Weiss destituyera al jefe de la oficina por las tensiones reportadas Regístrese en el correo de Breaking News US para recibir alertas del boletín en su bandeja de entrada Bari Weiss, la jefa de CBS News, ha destituido a un veterano jefe de oficina tras las tensiones por la cobertura de Oriente Medio y ha incorporado a una nueva editora de internacional que, según fuentes, está más alineada con la agenda pro-Israel de Weiss. Paramount, propietaria de CBS, anunció el miércoles que había contratado a Shayndi Raice, una editora de Wall Street Journal que recientemente se desempeñó como subdirectora de la oficina del periódico para Oriente Medio y el norte de África, con sede en Israel. Raice se trasladará a Londres, donde supervisará la cobertura internacional de la cadena en un puesto de nueva creación, según informó la empresa. En una publicación en redes sociales, Weiss calificó a Raice como “una reportera cazaprimicias, una editora brillante y una líder con las ideas claras”. Continuar leyendo...

• GetReal Security nombró al veterano de la ciberseguridad Varun Kohli como Chief Marketing Officer para atender las crecientes necesidades empresariales. • La contratación responde al aumento de los deepfakes y los ataques de identidad impulsados por la IA en el panorama de la ciberseguridad. • La experiencia de Kohli impulsará la expansión de las soluciones de protección en tiempo real para las empresas que enfrentan amenazas de IA.

• El Índice de Confianza del Consumidor de The Conference Board descendió a 98,3 en abril de 2026, una caída de 4,2 puntos respecto a marzo, marcando el descenso mensual más pronunciado desde julio de 2025, mientras los estadounidenses expresan una renovada preocupación por la inflación y la seguridad laboral. • Las expectativas de los consumidores sobre las condiciones económicas futuras se debilitaron notablemente, y el componente prospectivo cayó 6,8 puntos, ya que los encuestados citaron preocupaciones sobre el aumento de los precios de los comestibles, la gasolina y los costos de la vivienda. • El descenso sugiere posibles vientos en contra para el gasto del consumidor y las ventas minoristas del segundo trimestre, presionando las previsiones de los minoristas de productos discrecionales y los operadores de restaurantes antes de la temporada de resultados.

• 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.