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Here's where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect

The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 9:16 pm

How I sync my smart thermostat with off-peak hour rates to reduce electricity costs

It's easy to stay comfortable while saving money thanks to these helpful IFTTT automations.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 9:08 pm

I tested the Suunto Spark earbuds for a month: Why air conduction audio is a winner

Suunto's new air conduction earbuds have replaced my bone conduction headphones during workouts, especially when I want a better audio experience.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 7:30 pm

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

My years of hands-on testing show that while solar energy is straightforward, portable wind turbines require constant management to stay efficient.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 7:10 pm

A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 7:10 pm

Oil prices plunge toward $90 a barrel and US stocks surge 2.7% after US and Iran reach a ceasefire

Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a whole civilization to die in the war with Iran

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 7:08 pm

Evelyn Simmons

Avid online shopper Evelyn Simmons, 55, passed away suddenly, making this an opportune time for porch pirates to finally make their move. The post Evelyn Simmons appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 8 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Converted Church For Yuppie Douchebags

Own a piece of history while lording your precious uniqueness over everyone around you with this wildly impractical $2 million statement home. Reference #70369 The post Converted Church For Yuppie Douchebags appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 8 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Usha Vance Catches Husband Measuring Her Skull Again

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theonion 8 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

International Chess Federation Adds Race Car Piece

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLANDIn what scholars have called the largest shake-up of the games rule set in centuries, the International Chess Federation announced Tuesday that it was adding a race car piece to the playing board.In all officially sanctioned matches played from today forward, the pawn immediately in front of a players king will be replaced with [] The post International Chess Federation Adds Race Car Piece appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 8 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

J.K. Rowling EscapesInsane Asylum

LONDONUrging the public to remain calm as authorities worked to recapture the mentally disturbed individual, city officials confirmed Monday that novelist J.K. Rowling had escaped from a London insane asylum. At 7:33 this morning, medical staff reportedly discovered the Harry Potter author and outspoken anti-trans activist had broken out of her padded, maximum-security cell at [] The post J.K. Rowling EscapesInsane Asylum appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 8 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

I just found a hidden Google Photos tool that clears storage in seconds - how it works

Google Photos now lets you swipe left and right to keep or delete photos and clear up space, though it's Android-only.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 5:54 pm

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip, turns 100

One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 5:08 pm

I found a 'DISM' command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely

A feature called Reserved Storage retains a small amount of storage for updates - here's how to disable it, and when it makes the most sense to do so.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 4:46 pm

Why you shouldn't buy cheap DisplayPort cables - the 'Death Pin' can put your GPU at serious risk

The tiniest manufacturing mistake can cause huge issues with your PC. Here's how to prevent it from happening.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 4:00 pm

The best Windows laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We've gone hands-on with dozens of Windows laptops, evaluating their performance, portability, and value. Here are our top picks.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 2:31 pm

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

Route 66 turns 100 this year, making the legendary road ripe for an American road trip

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public fo...

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 11:55 am

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran

President Donald Trump over the course of a day went from threatening Iran with annihilation to proclaiming that the battered Islamic Republics leadership had presented a workable plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 11:48 am

Trial to begin over fatal Los Angeles police shooting of 14-year-old girl in 2021

A wrongful-death lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Police Department for an officers fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in a clothing store is set to begin trial

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 11:39 am

Bahrain sounds its missile alert alarm hours after U.S. and Iran said they agreed on a 2-week ceasefire in the war

Bahrain sounds its missile alert alarm hours after U.S. and Iran said they agreed on a 2-week ceasefire in the war

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 10:30 am

Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 9:51 am

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 9:32 am

Former Marine charged in mass shooting is ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment

A judge has ordered a wounded North Carolina Marine veteran charged with murder to undergo psychiatric treatment

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 9:09 am

Travelers to face limits on how many chargers they can carry on flight

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 7:04 am

Pebblebee Halo vs. AirTag: One of these trackers has a 130dB siren and strobe light

The Pebblebee Halo isn't your ordinary tag; it's a complete personal safety device.

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 6:32 am

Trump Attacks Low-IQ Carlson for Suggesting That U.S. Will Nuke Iran

President Trump says podcaster Tucker Carlson is low-IQ and doesn't know what's going on after Carlson's criticism of Trump's Iran policy. ... The post Trump Attacks Low-IQ Carlson for Suggesting That U.S. Will Nuke Iran appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 8 Apr 2026 4:25 am

Downed U.S. Airman Rescued From Iran

A U.S. Air Force officer who went missing after his fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued, with the CIA having developed a deception plan to buy time for the high stakes operation. What do you think? The post Downed U.S. Airman Rescued From Iran appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 8 Apr 2026 3:12 am

Nantucket flight returns after part of a cabin door opens midair

A Cape Air flight departing from the Massachusetts island of Nantucket returned safely to the airport after part of the main cabin door opened shortly after takeoff

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 2:58 am

Judge tosses PETA's lawsuit against the American Kennel Club over dog breed health

PETAs lawsuit over the health of French bulldogs and some other popular dog breeds has been dismissed

ABC News 8 Apr 2026 1:18 am

Trump: Iranian Civilization to Be Obliterated Tonight. Calls for 25th Amendment Removal Continue

President Trumps continuing deranged threats against Iran have inspired call for his removal from office on 25th Amendment grounds. ... The post Trump: Iranian Civilization to Be Obliterated Tonight. Calls for 25th Amendment Removal Continue appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 8 Apr 2026 1:07 am

China and Russia Are Helping Iran: Reports

Reports suggest the war in Iran is a conflict between the U.S. and Israel on one side and Iran with help from China and Russia on the other. ... The post China and Russia Are Helping Iran: Reports appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 8 Apr 2026 12:49 am

LG C6 vs. LG C5: I compared two generations of OLED TVs, and it was pretty darn close

The LG C6 is a refreshed version of the brand's flagship OLED TV, but is it worth upgrading over the C5?

ZDNet 8 Apr 2026 12:25 am

Google Chrome's vertical tabs are here: How to opt in and use the new Reading Mode

Google's browser officially joins the vertical tab party. See what you've been missing.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 11:57 pm

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

Is this AI's Manhattan Project? Twelve tech rivals are banding together and using Anthropic's unreleased Mythos model to find thousands of vulnerabilities before adversaries do.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 11:30 pm

Treated like a king, then smacked into the heavens: Considering the American baseball

The baseball is a curious object

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 10:22 pm

Love window snapping on Linux? You should try a tiling window manager - here's why

Linux tiling window managers can supercharge your productivity in several ways. Here's how they work and six I recommend.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 10:01 pm

Snob Doesnt Think Audiobook Counts As Real Porn

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theonion 7 Apr 2026 9:35 pm

Artemis II Astronaut Decapitated By Telephone Pole After Sticking Head Out Window

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theonion 7 Apr 2026 9:32 pm

Why I returned to Enlightenment Linux after 30 years: Testing the new Elive beta

This Debian-based distro brings back the old-school desktop environment but shrugs off the boring UI. I just wish I could've tried voice control.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 9:26 pm

Trump Terminates Agreements Requiring Schools to Enable Transgenderism

Most of us have heard about the scores (or more) of genders social engineers have conjured up. Thanks to the Trump administration, however, school officials will no longer have to identify as a particular one: pandergender. This is because the administrations Department of Education is terminating coercive, Obama/Biden-era agreements compelling schools to affirm troubled students ... The post Trump Terminates Agreements Requiring Schools to Enable Transgenderism appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 7 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

University of Wisconsin system regents set to meet behind closed doors to consider firing president

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman could lose his job Tuesday night

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 9:13 pm

I tried Google Photos' new AI Enhance tool: How it crops, relights, and fixes your shots - sometimes

Now rolling out to Android users globally, AI Enhance uses generative AI to improve your photos instantly. Here's how to use it, and where it falls short.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 8:46 pm

The War on God: A History

The Deep State effort to undermine liberty and build a totalitarian system of global governance has always been a diabolical spiritual movement at its core, explains The New American magazines Alex Newman in this episode of Behind The Deep State. From Lucifers rebellion seeking to overthrow God, to humanitys defiance in building the Tower of ... The post The War on God: A History appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 7 Apr 2026 8:30 pm

Parents charged after toddler slips into wolf area and gets hurt at Hersheypark zoo

The parents of a toddler have been charged with endangering the welfare of children after the child squeezed through a fence at a Pennsylvania theme park zoo and made contact with a wolf

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 8:04 pm

Did you know NYC once flew helicopters from skyscraper rooftops to airports in 1965? Heres how it all went wrong

Atop New Yorks Pan Am Building, a rooftop helipad briefly hosted scheduled helicopter flights, aiming to connect Midtown Manhattan with nearby airports. The experiment ended after a fatal crash highlighted the dangers of operating aircraft in a dense urban environment, compounded by high costs and persistent noise, bringing the ambitious project to an early close.

The Times of India 7 Apr 2026 8:02 pm

How I calibrated my subwoofer placement for peak impact in awkward room setups

Adding a subwoofer to your home theater is exciting, but not every room is a perfect square designed for subwoofers.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 8:00 pm

Asus' latest flagship laptop competes with the MacBook Air, but not how you'd think

Asus' 16-inch follow-up to last year's featherweight A14 takes a different approach, but whether it works depends on who you ask.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 7:30 pm

Vance arrives in Hungary hoping to boost Orbn's election campaign

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbn's campaign ahead of a pivotal election

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 6:50 pm

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony XM6, and Bose Ultra 2: Why Bose is my top pick

I've worn the latest over-ear headphones from Apple, Sony, and Bose in real-world settings. Here's how they compare.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 6:32 pm

Dad Turns Up Skyrizi Commercial

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theonion 7 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Samantha Irizarry and Isaac Porter

The couple were wed Saturday in a ceremony attended by both of their future spouses. The post Samantha Irizarry and Isaac Porter appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 7 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Pete Hegseth Laid On Side For Cabinet Meeting

WASHINGTONIn an effort to keep his airways clear while his colleagues discussed foreign policy, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was laid on his side for a Cabinet meeting Friday, according to sources within the White House.Hey, Scott [Bessent], could you grab us a couple towels to support his head and soak up some of [] The post Pete Hegseth Laid On Side For Cabinet Meeting appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 7 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

US soldier trying to halt wife's deportation after she was detained on Louisiana military base

A U.S. Army staff sergeant is trying to halt his Honduras-born wifes deportation after she was detained inside a military base just days after their wedding

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 11:17 am

Oklahoma City police officers placed on leave over April Fools' Day 911 call to dispatchers

Some Oklahoma City police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a false report was made to dispatchers on April Fools Day that someone had thrown a baby from a moving vehicle

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 11:17 am

Trial is ending for doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliff-side hike in Hawaii

The trial of a Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliff-side hike last year is coming to an end

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 11:14 am

Winning numbers drawn in Mondays Powerball

The winning numbers in Monday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 07-24-37-42-57, Powerball: 5

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 11:13 am

Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran to strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while escalating threats to target key infrastructure such as power plants and bridges. The latest deadline has been pushed to Tuesday 8 pm, with Trump warning of severe military action if Iran does not comply.

The Economic Times 7 Apr 2026 9:43 am

Michigan wins its second national title in men's basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

Michigan wins its second national title in men's basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 8:59 am

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's best feature is one you probably haven't discovered yet - and Custom Assistant takes only a minute to set up.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 6:30 am

Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally

Samsung's 2026 TV lineup will feature built-in support for Google Cast, but with the latest firmware, models as far back as 2024 will also get an update.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 5:30 am

When Judges Release Thugs Who Then Kill, Should Your Honor Be Punished?

Judges are protected by judicial immunity, which insulates them from civil lawsuits. Does this standard guarantee a judiciary full of fools? ... The post When Judges Release Thugs Who Then Kill, Should Your Honor Be Punished? appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 7 Apr 2026 3:22 am

Trump Threatens to Wipe Out Iran Again After Easter F-bomb Post

In a profanity-laced rant on Truth Social on Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Irans power plants on Tuesday. ... The post Trump Threatens to Wipe Out Iran Again After Easter F-bomb Post appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 7 Apr 2026 2:37 am

This is the lowest price on an M5 MacBook Air I've seen - and it launched a month ago

On Amazon, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 currently starts at $950, luring Windows laptop users over to Apple's ecosystem.

ZDNet 7 Apr 2026 2:14 am

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 2:02 am

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing of rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days

ABC News 7 Apr 2026 2:01 am

James Fishback Shares His Gloves-off America First Vision for Florida and U.S.

The Floridian gubernatorial candidate advocates a sin tax on pornography, fighting foreign influence, and legislating Christian morality. ... The post James Fishback Shares His Gloves-off America First Vision for Florida and U.S. appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 7 Apr 2026 12:26 am

Critics Outraged By Flippant School Shooting Plotline In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

NEW YORKDescribing the new films narrative choices as recklessly exploitative given the current climate, critics blasted The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in reviews last week for its flippant school shooting plotline. This is a painful, deeply difficult topic, and one that deserved more than the deliberate provocation of showing Princess Rosalina doing target practice in [] The post Critics Outraged By Flippant School Shooting Plotline In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 7 Apr 2026 12:14 am

Trump Warns Iran To Accept His Ultimatum Or Face Wrath Of Next Ultimatum

WASHINGTONThreatening to continue issuing threats if the Islamic Republic did not quickly agree to his demands, President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday to accept his ultimatum or face the wrath of his next ultimatum. Lay down your weapons now or I will have no choice but to ask you to lay down your weapons [] The post Trump Warns Iran To Accept His Ultimatum Or Face Wrath Of Next Ultimatum appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 6 Apr 2026 11:40 pm

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

I didn't see much benefit for Google's AI - until now. Here are my favorite ways to use the new Gemini integration in my car.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 11:25 pm

I used a single power station to keep my off-grid cabin running - how it all worked out

After testing dozens of power stations, the Bluetti Apex 300 is my top pick to transform my off-grid dream into a reality.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 11:05 pm

Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs

With support ending for Windows 11 24H2 in October, Microsoft wants all PCs on the same version for security reasons - but you can postpone the update. Here's how.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 10:47 pm

TP-Link Roam 7 review: How this travel router let me stop stressing about public Wi-Fi

Designed for travel, the TP-Link Roam 7 provides fast, private networks in public spaces.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 10:14 pm

The new MacBook Air M5 is already $150 off as it woos Windows users

On Amazon, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 currently starts at $950, luring Windows laptop users over to Apple's ecosystem.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 9:57 pm

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

Peppermint Linux was once a minimalist distribution for out-of-date hardware, but has grown into something much better.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 9:50 pm

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use

Want the best performance from Linux? Here's the ultimate sweet spot, based on my years of testing.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

Your chatbot is playing a character - why Anthropic says that's dangerous

Researchers found that part of what makes chatbots so compelling also makes them vulnerable to bad behavior. Here's why.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins

Opinion: Tiling managers are supposed to make your life easier, but the Miracle Window Manager did anything but for me last week. Here's what happened.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 9:03 pm

Supreme Court: Colorado Cant Force Counselors to Affirm Kids Gender Identities

The state had contended that it can regulate counselors speech if it deviates from the prevailing standard of care. ... The post Supreme Court: Colorado Cant Force Counselors to Affirm Kids Gender Identities appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 6 Apr 2026 7:53 pm

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets as a child

ABC News 6 Apr 2026 6:39 pm

Trump Paves Over White House Easter Egg Hunt

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theonion 6 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Guess You Shouldve Made Your Coffee At Home

This perfect Tudor, which is walking distance from downtown and boasts plenty of space, will go to someone who bid exactly $7.34 more than you. Reference #582374 The post Guess You Shouldve Made Your Coffee At Home appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 6 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Art Thief Leaves Behind Tacky Jeff Koons Piece

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theonion 6 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

340 Million Americans Killed In Botched Training Exercise

WASHINGTONIn a tragic accident the Pentagon confirmed was currently under internal investigation, 340 million Americans were killed Tuesday in the course of a botched military training exercise. According to top generals, the mishap occurred at Fort Bliss Army base in Texas, where members of the 1st Armored Division participating in a live training exercise repeatedly [] The post 340 Million Americans Killed In Botched Training Exercise appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 6 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Pros And Cons Of U.S. Withdrawing From NATO

President Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, calling the military alliance a paper tiger. The Onion examines the pros and cons of withdrawing from NATO. PRO U.S. can finally join Warsaw Pact Would free up time to join something more fun, like the International Pickleball Federation Wont have to [] The post Pros And Cons Of U.S. Withdrawing From NATO appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 6 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

How I set up Claude Code in iTerm2 to launch all my AI coding projects in one click

Managing multiple Claude Code projects doesn't have to be chaotic. My iTerm2 setup dramatically reduces friction in my daily AI-assisted coding workflows - here's how.

ZDNet 6 Apr 2026 5:59 pm