US First Lady Melania Trump

Melania Trump Leaving Don? First Lady 'Not A Victim Of Epstein'—Urges Hearings For Survivors In Rare Statement

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare White House statement on 9 April 2026, denying any personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She urged Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath. Discover the latest on the Michael Wolff defamation lawsuit and responses from Epstein survivors and US lawmakers.
Politics

Carlson Says Trump's Iran Rhetoric Risks Religious Conflict: 'No President Should Mock Islam'

On Easter morning Trump posted a message on Truth Social that included the line: "Open the F——Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!"
Politics

Pete Hegseth Defends Ambiguity On Whether U.S. Will Send Ground Troops To Iran: 'Not Going To Foreclose Any Option'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's refusal to reject sending ground troops to Iran, saying he doesn't "understand why the base wouldn't the base, which they have already, have faith in his ability to execute on this."
Politics
Barcelona

Barcelona's New Tourist Tax: What Tourists Should Know as It Takes Effect

Barcelona's new tourist tax, which requires every tourist to pay up to around $14 per night, has taken effect, adding to the costs of visiting the city.
Travel

JFK Airport TSA Lines Move Smoothly Today with Average 10-25 Minute Waits on Busy Saturday Travel Day

NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport encountered manageable security lines Saturday, with TSA wait times averaging under 25 minutes across most terminals amid typical weekend passenger volume.
Travel

American Airlines Looks at Restarting Venezuela Flights by April 30

American Airlines is planning to resume flights to Venezuela beginning April 30 pending regulatory approvals.
Travel
McDonalds Removes AI Drive-Thru Voice Ordering System After It Went Viral for Wrong Reasons

McDonald's Bets on Beverage Boom With New Refreshers and Energy Drinks

McDonald's is launching new refreshers, sodas, and energy drinks to compete in the growing beverage market and attract budget-conscious customers.
Business
IEA chief Fatih Birol told AFP fair trade is 'a good friend' of the energy transition

IEA Head Says Current Oil Prices Don't Show Gravity Of Threat To Energy Markets Posed By Iran War

International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said on Tuesday that current oil prices don't fully show the gravity that energy markets face as a result of the war in Iran and the Middle East in general.
World