Cade Cunningham Leads Pistons’ 98-83 Game 2 Win; Consistency and Supporting Cast Remain Questions

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Lead: The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 98-83 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference series, a matchup that highlighted both Detroit’s upside and its volatility. Cade Cunningham led the way with an efficient 11-of-19 shooting night as the Pistons pulled away in the second half. The victory reinforced Detroit’s status as the No. … Read more

Iran Fires on Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Extends Ceasefire

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Iranian forces fired on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday and took custody of both ships, maritime trackers and Iranian state outlets reported. The action came as President Donald Trump announced an extension of a U.S. ceasefire that will remain in place while Tehran is asked to present a “unified proposal” … Read more

Two Dead, Dozens Treated After Chemical Release at Catalyst Refiners in Institute, W.Va.

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Two people died and dozens sought medical care after a chemical reaction at Catalyst Refiners in the Institute area of Kanawha County, West Virginia, on the morning of April 22, 2026. Officials say a reaction between a product identified as M2000A and nitric acid produced hydrogen sulfide, prompting a mile-wide shelter-in-place that has since been … Read more

Trump Administration Nears $500 Million Rescue Deal for Spirit Airlines

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Federal officials on Wednesday moved close to approving a $500 million rescue for Spirit Airlines, in a rare effort to aid a single U.S. carrier. The package, still under negotiation, would provide liquidity as Spirit works to exit bankruptcy and respond to elevated jet-fuel costs tied to the war with Iran. Sources say the agreement … Read more

S&P 500, Nasdaq on Pace for New Closing Highs – Barron’s

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U.S. equity benchmarks climbed to fresh closing territory on the back of an indefinite extension of a U.S.-Iran cease-fire, with major indexes reversing earlier losses to reach new highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, trading above Friday’s close of 7,126.06, while the Nasdaq advanced 1.2%, moving past Friday’s record of 24,468.48. The Dow gained 410 … Read more

Stocks rise after U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension and strong earnings lift markets

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Markets rallied Wednesday as President Donald Trump extended a two-week U.S. ceasefire with Iran and a string of upbeat corporate results reinforced investor sentiment. U.S. benchmarks were higher early in the session, led by gains in Boeing and energy-related names, even as geopolitical uncertainty persisted in the Gulf. The ceasefire extension followed requests from Pakistani … Read more

Boeing narrows Q1 loss as deliveries rise, expects 737 Max certifications in 2026

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Lead: Boeing reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher deliveries and revenue across its businesses. The company narrowed its net loss to $7 million in Q1, while adjusted results showed a 20-cent loss per share versus an 83-cent loss expected by analysts. Boeing delivered 143 commercial jets in the … Read more

Mike Vrabel Addresses Sedona Photos with Dianna Russini

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Lead New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel issued a short public statement Tuesday at Gillette Stadium addressing photographs taken with reporter Dianna Russini at a Sedona, Arizona resort. He said he has had “difficult conversations” with family, team leaders and players and emphasized a commitment to avoid distractions. Vrabel apologized for not speaking sooner, saying … Read more

S&P 500 Slides as Oil Surges on Fears Ceasefire with Iran May End

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Lead U.S. stocks weakened Tuesday as oil prices jumped on worries that a U.S.-Iran ceasefire due to expire Wednesday could collapse, prompting investors to seek defensive havens. The S&P 500 slipped with eight of 11 sectors in the red even as energy, information technology and consumer discretionary posted modest gains. Market participants reacted to mixed … Read more

Dow falls 200 points as oil jumps on fear Iran negotiations breaking down: Live updates – CNBC

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Lead U.S. equity markets turned volatile Tuesday as a jump in crude oil prices on fears that Iran-U.S. negotiations were unraveling sent the Dow down roughly 200 points. Energy stocks led gains as West Texas Intermediate edged near $88 a barrel and Brent approached $94–95, while defensive and consumer names saw pressure. The move followed … Read more

S&P 500 slips as oil rises ahead of Iran ceasefire deadline

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Lead On Tuesday, U.S. equity markets turned cautious as the S&P 500 slipped into negative territory while oil prices climbed ahead of a ceasefire deadline between the U.S. and Iran due to expire Wednesday. The Dow held modest gains, supported by several strong corporate earnings reports, even as investors weighed the geopolitical risk premium and … Read more

Dow jumps 270 points as Trump predicts Iran deal before ceasefire expires

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U.S. stocks rose Tuesday after President Donald Trump told CNBC he expected a deal with Iran before a two‑week ceasefire lapses Wednesday, and warned of military action if talks fail. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 270 points (0.5%), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added roughly 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively; the Russell 2000 … Read more

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer — and scientists are starting to understand why

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New clinical trials and laboratory research over the past decade indicate that regular low-dose aspirin can cut the risk of certain cancers and reduce recurrence, especially in genetically vulnerable groups. Landmark randomized studies led by teams in the UK and Sweden found roughly a halving of colorectal cancer incidence or recurrence in people taking aspirin … Read more

Live Updates: Trump says he’s not under pressure over Iran war deal as status of peace talks remains unclear

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Lead: President Donald Trump said on April 20, 2026, he is “under no pressure” to clinch a peace deal with Iran as a two‑week U.S.-Iran ceasefire approaches expiry and the status of follow‑up talks remains uncertain. U.S. negotiators — including Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — were reported by … Read more