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लियो, जिन्होंने ट्रम्प की कट्टर आव्रजन नीति की आलोचना की है, ने Evelio Menjivar-Ayala को राज्य के नए बिशप के रूप में चुना। अपने इनबॉक्स में न्यूज़लेटर अलर्ट प्राप्त करने के लिए Breaking News US ईमेल के लिए साइन अप करें। पोप लियो XIV ने एक ऐसे व्यक्ति को वेस्ट वर्जीनिया का नया बिशप नियुक्त किया है, जिसने कभी एक कार की डिक्की में छिपकर, एक अनिर्दिष्ट आप्रवासी के रूप में संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में प्रवेश किया था। पोप ने Wheeling-Charleston, वेस्ट वर्जीनिया के बिशप Mark E Brennan का इस्तीफा स्वीकार कर लिया और उनके स्थान पर वाशिंगटन के बिशप Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, 55, को चुना, OSV News ने इसकी जानकारी दी। पढ़ना जारी रखें...

Shayndi Raice करेंगी CBS के विदेशी कवरेज का नेतृत्व, Weiss ने रिपोर्ट किए गए तनाव के कारण ब्यूरो चीफ को पद से हटाया Breaking News US ईमेल के लिए साइन अप करें ताकि आपको अपने इनबॉक्स में न्यूज़लेटर अलर्ट प्राप्त हों CBS News की बॉस, Bari Weiss ने Middle East कवरेज पर तनाव के बाद एक अनुभवी ब्यूरो चीफ को पद से हटा दिया है और एक नया विदेशी संपादक नियुक्त किया है, जो सूत्रों के अनुसार, Weiss के pro-Israel एजेंडे के साथ अधिक संरेखित है। Paramount, जो CBS की मालिक है, ने बुधवार को घोषणा की कि उसने Shayndi Raice को नियुक्त किया है, जो Wall Street Journal की एडिटर हैं और जिन्होंने हाल ही में Israel में स्थित Middle East और North Africa के लिए अखबार की डिप्टी ब्यूरो चीफ के रूप में कार्य किया है। Raice अब London शिफ्ट होंगी, जहां वे कंपनी के अनुसार एक नए बनाए गए पद पर नेटवर्क के अंतरराष्ट्रीय कवरेज की देखरेख करेंगी। एक सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट में, Weiss ने Raice को “एक scoophound रिपोर्टर, एक शानदार एडिटर और एक स्पष्ट नेतृत्व वाली लीडर” बताया। आगे पढ़ें...

• GetReal Security ने बढ़ती एंटरप्राइज़ जरूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए साइबर सुरक्षा विशेषज्ञ वरुण कोहली को चीफ मार्केटिंग ऑफिसर (CMO) नियुक्त किया है। • यह नियुक्ति साइबर सुरक्षा परिदृश्य में बढ़ते डीपफेक और AI-संचालित पहचान हमलों (identity attacks) की प्रतिक्रिया में की गई है। • कोहली की विशेषज्ञता AI खतरों का सामना कर रहे व्यवसायों के लिए रियल-टाइम सुरक्षा समाधानों के विस्तार को गति देगी।

• The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index अप्रैल 2026 में गिरकर 98.3 हो गया, जो मार्च की तुलना में 4.2 अंक कम है। यह जुलाई 2025 के बाद से सबसे बड़ी मासिक गिरावट है, क्योंकि अमेरिकी नागरिक मुद्रास्फीति और नौकरी की सुरक्षा को लेकर फिर से चिंतित हैं। • भविष्य की आर्थिक स्थितियों के लिए उपभोक्ताओं की उम्मीदें काफी कमजोर हुई हैं, जिसमें फॉरवर्ड-लुकिंग घटक 6.8 अंक गिर गया है, क्योंकि उत्तरदाताओं ने किराने के सामान, गैसोलीन और आवास लागत की बढ़ती कीमतों पर चिंता जताई। • यह गिरावट Q2 उपभोक्ता खर्च और रिटेल बिक्री के लिए संभावित बाधाओं का संकेत देती है, जिससे अर्निंग सीजन से पहले विवेकाधीन रिटेलर्स और रेस्टोरेंट ऑपरेटरों के मार्गदर्शन पर दबाव पड़ेगा।

• 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.