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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

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

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

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

Lead U.S. stock futures rose early Tuesday as traders digested a mixed session on Wall Street and looming geopolitical risk: a U.S.-Iran ceasefire scheduled to expire Wednesday. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were up about 0.5% each, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained roughly 333 points, or 0.7%. The jump … Read more

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

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

Lead President Donald Trump said the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran will end “Wednesday evening Washington time,” and he described a further extension as “highly unlikely” if negotiators fail to reach an agreement. Senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are expected to travel to Islamabad for a possible second round … Read more

Alt-pop singer D4vd, legal name David Burke, pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder and related charges after the dismembered body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered in an apparently abandoned Tesla, officials said. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged the 21-year-old with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person … Read more

Lead: On Monday, April 20, 2026, U.S. equity benchmarks were broadly steady despite an escalation between the U.S. and Iran after American forces reported seizing an Iranian‑flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was roughly flat, down about 53 points (0.1%), while the S&P 500 fell about 0.3% and … Read more

Lead: On Monday, April 19, 2026, U.S. equities slipped as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions followed reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship was intercepted, trimming risk appetite. The S&P 500 declined 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near flat after an early 51-point dip. Oil prices surged on the … Read more

Lead On Monday, April 19, 2026, U.S. stock futures opened lower after the United States said it fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, heightening regional tensions and driving oil prices sharply higher. Dow futures fell about 258 points (roughly 0.5%), while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.5% and Nasdaq-100 … Read more

Lead: US naval forces intercepted, fired upon and boarded an Iran‑flagged container vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman on 19 April after what US Central Command says were repeated warnings. The US says marines disabled the ship’s propulsion, took custody and are inspecting cargo; Iran’s military has called the action a violation of … Read more

Lead On April 19, 2026, four top seeds took 1-0 leads in opening-round play as Boston, Oklahoma City, Orlando and San Antonio all won Game 1s. The Celtics beat the 76ers by 32 points in Boston, the Thunder throttled the Suns by 35 in OKC, the Magic upset the Pistons in Detroit, and the Spurs … Read more

Lead: Global oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading after President Donald Trump said the United States intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship, and Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would be closed again to commercial vessels. The moves came amid heightened tensions following a US and Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February … Read more