Easter Candy Still Expensive: Prices Up 90% Since 2022
Easter candy remains expensive in 2026, with prices up 90% since 2022, according to recent reports.
Conflicts & Security
Trump Requests Trillion-Dollar Military Budget Amid Iran Tensions
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $350 billion from reconciliation, as tensions with Iran escalate following the downing of a U.S. F-15E fighter jet.
French-Owned Container Ship Transits Hormuz Strait After Months of Closure
A French-owned container ship has transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since Iran effectively closed the waterway, according to Marine Traffic vessel data.
Burkina Faso Military Ruler Says Democracy Not for Us, 2029 Rule Extension
Burkina Faso's military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, told the state broadcaster that the people of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, stating it is 'not for us,' according to a report from The Guardian.
Canadian Woman Held with Daughter by ICE Released After 3 Weeks
A Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter, held by ICE for nearly three weeks, were released on Thursday after posting a $9,500 bond, according to The Guardian.
Hegseth Asks Army General to Step Down Amid Leadership Shift
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down from his post, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
10 Rights Groups Slam ICE Arrest of Palestinian Advocate in Milwaukee
Ten Muslim civil rights groups have condemned the arrest of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American community leader in Wisconsin, according to Al Jazeera.
Alleged Maple Syrup Scam Uncovered in Quebec
An investigation by Canada’s national broadcaster has found that a major Quebec producer is allegedly diluting its maple syrup with cane sugar and selling the fraudulent product to grocery chains, according to the Guardian.
Baby Shot Dead in Pram in NYC, Police Say
A seven-month-old girl was shot dead while sitting in her pram in New York City, police said, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.
Iranian Nobel Laureate Suffered Suspected Heart Attack in Prison, Family Says
The brother of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi said she suffered a suspected heart attack in prison and is in imminent danger, according to the BBC.
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuelan Interim Leader Delcy Rodríguez
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, according to the BBC. The move comes less than three months after US forces seized the country's previous leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a military raid in Caracas.
Palantir UK Boss Says Militaries Decide AI Targeting in War
Palantir UK boss Louis Mosley told the BBC that the use of AI in military targeting is the responsibility of the armed forces, not the company, according to the BBC.
Utah Teen Identified as Victim of Ted Bundy in Cold Case Closure
Officials in Utah have closed a 51-year-old cold case after new DNA technology confirmed a murdered teenager was a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
Oil Futures Drop 4% Amid Trump Iran War Comments
Oil prices fell 4% on April 1, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at potential military action against Iran, according to CNBC and Korean news outlet Kyunghyang Shinmun.
Families Cram Greek Court for Trial into Deadliest Train Crash
Families of the 57 victims of Greece's worst train disaster crowded into a courtroom on Wednesday, demanding justice for those killed in the February 2023 collision, according to BBC.