Iran defiant as Trump’s deadline day arrives

Morning Report is The Hill’s newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: Iran is showing no signs of backing down as President Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is just hours away, leaving the commander-in-chief ready to either massively escalate the war or once again walk back his ultimatum. The Iranian Foreign…

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Dip-buying, ‘TACO’ trade power strong year

A graph displaying the Apple stock price on a smartphone app. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Retail investors have had a gangbuster year in 2025. Mom-and-pop investors bought the dip at key points this year, providing strong returns as the market climbed to all-time highs. Once thought of as unsophisticated and easily duped,…

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UConn tops Illinois to advance to 3rd title game in 4 years

Myron MedcalfApril 4, 2026, 08:45 PM ET to close covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato multiple authors INDIANAPOLIS — IF Yukonmiraculous victory of ruler was about the elite eight Braylon Mullins‘Buzzer-beating shot, then 71-62 win over Stubborn on Saturday Illinois The team in the Final Four was a…

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Meta upgrades Instagram safety features for teens

Meta upgraded the Instagram Safety features for adolescence, the company said in an email received by the news. Meta told Hill’s partner in email that upgrade includes teenagers who are able to see “options to see safety tips and display an account prominently on top of the new DM. [direct messaging] Chat, as well as…

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