Trump picks new acting ICE director
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed to The Hill’s broadcast partner…
Trump picks new acting ICE director
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed to The Hill’s broadcast partner NewsNation that President Trump will select Dave Venturella to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an acting capacity following the departure of Todd Lyons, who currently serves as acting ICE chief. Lyons is expected to leave… Source link
China’s Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand despite revenue miss
Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday reported revenues rose 9% in its first-quarter 2026 earnings, but missed analyst expectations. Here’s how Tencent did in its first-quarter earnings for 2026, compared to LSEG analyst forecast data: Revenue: 196.5 billion Chinese yuan, compared to estimates of 199 billion Chinese yuan. This is breaking news. Please refresh for…
Wemby's bounce-back fuels rout; Spurs lead 3-2
Two days removed from his first career ejection, Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks in a Game 5 loss that left the Spurs one win away from the Western Conference Finals. Source link
Social Security COLA for 2027 expected to jump as inflation rises, estimate shows
Social Security beneficiaries could see a substantial bump in their checks in 2027, according to early estimates from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). Source link
Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, Iran news, UK Starmer latest
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened higher on Wednesday, bouncing back from losses in the previous session, while U.K. gilt yields fell back after Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor Valverde…
Manchester United are planning a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. Here’s the latest in transfer talk. Source link
Ricketts, Osborn set for November Senate showdown, with Democrat expected to drop bid
Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is set to face off in the general election against Independent Dan Osborne, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. Osborn, the independent veteran and mechanic who came surprisingly close to ousting Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in 2024, represents Democrats’ best hope of ousting Ricketts this fall, in a state President Trump…
SoftBank posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven by OpenAI bet
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attend an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan Feb. 3, 2025. Kim Kyung-Hoon | Reuters SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven mainly by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI. The Japanese giant…
Winners of tankathon 2026: Inside a wild weekend w…
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Source link
'Melania' director to scout 'Rush Hour 4' sites while with Trump in China
According to multiple news outlets, “Melania” director Brett Ratner joined President Trump’s Tuesday visit to China in an effort to scout “Rush Hour 4” sites for filming. Ratner boarded Air Force One on Tuesday as part of a Trump administration delegation along with Cabinet members, tech giants and corporate CEOs. Ratner spokeswoman Victoria… Source link
