Monthly Archives: April 2026
UAE to Leave OPEC, Shifting Power in Global Oil Market
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC on May 1, removing one of the group’s largest producers at a time...
FAA Hires Gamers for Skills Needed in Air Traffic Control Jobs
The Federal Aviation Administration has drawn heavy interest after launching a recruiting campaign aimed at video gamers, hoping to bring more people into air...
Chinese Humanoid Robot Beats Human Half-Marathon Record in Beijing
On April 19, 2026, a humanoid robot built by Chinese smartphone company Honor finished a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds,...
Businesses Begin Applying for Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
A new federal refund system launched April 20 for businesses that paid tariffs later ruled unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court. Importers and customs...
Gunman Identified After Attempted Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Hours after an armed man allegedly tried to force his way into the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, investigators were still piecing together who...
Trump Signs Order to Speed Psychedelic Drug Research for Mental Health Treatment
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that directs federal agencies to move faster on research and review of psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine....
US Approves Potential $11.9 Billion Naval Defense Systems Sale to Germany
The US State Department has approved a potential $11.9 billion military sale to Germany focused on naval combat systems for surface ships. The announcement...
Highlights of Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh felt lively from the opening minute. There were expected picks, surprising picks, and several moves...
IMF and World Bank Resume Relations With Venezuela After Years of Suspension
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have announced that they are resuming formal dealings with Venezuela after relations were paused in...
NFL Could Lose Antitrust Exemption as Justice Department Investigates Media Deals
The way people watch NFL games has been changing over the past few years, and now the government is starting to take a closer...
