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April 13, 2026

Judge dismisses Trump’s WSJ lawsuit over Epstein birthday letter article

President Donald Trump suffered another court loss after a federal judge on Monday threw out his $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. Trump argued that the publication defamed him after it reported on a letter it claimed Trump wrote to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for his birthday.  In […]

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April 13, 2026

Los Angeles teachers reach deal for a raise but could still strike

LOS ANGELES — Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District, or LAUSD, are one step closer to being assured they can still go to school for the rest of the week. The school district has reached a deal with the two unions ahead of a potential strike, including the teachers’ union. The crisis is […]

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April 13, 2026

What happens when private equity buys up local home contractors?

The low-tech, high-touch industry of home maintenance services is having a moment. Repairing balky electrical outlets and replacing cracking concrete is exactly what both career-shifters and investors are looking for: problems homeowners must resolve, driving consistent sales and revenue. But there’s a downside for consumers: because so many firms are under new ownership, homeowners now […]

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April 13, 2026

A ‘Rory repeat’: McIlroy wins second straight Masters title

Rory McIlroy is once again a Masters champion, after he beat Scottie Scheffler in a nail-biting final day performance at Augusta National Country Club on Sunday. With Sunday’s win, McIlroy is a back-to-back Masters champion, becoming the first golfer since 2002 to win two Masters tournaments in a row. McIlroy’s Masters performance McIlroy shot 71 […]

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April 13, 2026

Pope Leo has ‘no fear’ of Trump admin as president blasts his stance on Iran war

Pope Leo XIV says he has “no fear of the Trump administration” as he appears to be increasingly at odds with President Donald Trump over the war with Iran. Trump criticized the first American pope on Sunday night, saying he’s not  “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very liberal person.” Trump also accused Pope Leo of “catering to the radical left.” […]

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April 13, 2026

Trump vows Strait of Hormuz blockade; Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race

President Donald Trump announces a blockade of ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday morning, as peace talks with Iran fail. Oil prices are climbing past $100 a barrel again as the world watches to see what happens next.  Plus, calling him terrible on foreign policy, Trump delivers a harsh critique of […]

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April 13, 2026

People are falling victim to social media ‘tax hacks,’ so let’s talk about it

We turn to social media for a lot of things these days — recipes, book recommendations, tips for crafting and just simple entertainment. But did you ever think Americans would start getting tax advice from social media users?  Filing your annual tax returns can be a daunting task, especially if you have more than one […]

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April 13, 2026

What’s next in Iran? Trump’s options after negotiations fail

President Donald Trump must now decide whether to return to diplomacy, increase pressure at sea or use more force after Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan without a deal after more than 21 hours of talks with Iran. Trump quickly signaled his next step, saying the United States would begin a naval blockade while warning […]

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April 13, 2026

Money pours into Alaska race as Democrats seek Senate majority

A U.S. Senate race in Alaska is turning into one of the most expensive in the state’s history as a Democrat tries to flip a seat held by two-term incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. The fundraising bonanza comes as the odds of Democrats taking control of the Senate in this year’s midterm elections appear to be […]

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April 13, 2026

Home sales drop in March, while prices continue to rise

U.S. home sales fell 3.6% last month. With a sluggish March, existing-home sales were down 1% from a year earlier, according to a National Association of Realtors (NAR) report released Monday. March had the lowest home sales for that month since 2009, an NAR spokesperson told Straight Arrow News. The report said that lower consumer […]