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Abortions are rising. A Trump judge just put the pill driving that trend on notice.

The abortion pill can still be mailed, but a Trump-appointed judge has ordered the FDA to complete a sweeping review within six months. The outcome could reshape access to the most common method of abortion in America.

April 8, 2026

5 questions about the Camp Mystic flood investigation

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has urged health regulators not to grant Camp Mystic a license to reopen until both the Texas Rangers' investigation and a separate state legislative probe are complete.

April 8, 2026

James Woods says Britain’s gun control led to ‘Islamist abyss’

Actor James Woods drew a sharp line between Britain's sweeping firearms restrictions and what he called a creeping cultural and security crisis, posting Sunday night on X that the country has gone from surrendering gun rights to "standing on the edge of the Islamist abyss."

April 7, 2026

Wendy’s giving away free fries and Frosty today after Michigan’s title-game dunk

Wendy's is making good on a March Madness promise Tuesday, offering customers a free small fry and Frosty following a dunk during Monday's NCAA championship game.

April 7, 2026

Advocacy group says pharmacists have role to play in effective use of prescribed weight loss drugs

Roughly 1 in 8 American adults take GLP-1 medications for diabetes or weight loss, and use continues to grow, according to a recent KFF Health poll.

April 7, 2026

Teen mob descends on Chicago’s Hyde Park, damages cars as ‘takeover’ trend spreads across U.S.

Hundreds of teenagers swarmed Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on the night of March 30, climbing on parked vehicles and moving through intersections in the latest in a series of so-called "teen takeovers" that have prompted concern from city officials across the country.

April 7, 2026

Georgia prison officer convicted of smuggling meth, contraband into federal penitentiary

A former federal correctional officer was convicted by a federal jury following a six-day trial on charges of accepting bribes and conspiring with inmates to smuggle narcotics and other contraband into a U.S. federal penitentiary through a scheme involving a concealed "voided area" and a hole beneath a restroom sink, prosecutors said.

April 7, 2026

Yes, welfare dollars can be sent overseas — these lawmakers want to change that

Yes, noncitizens on welfare can legally send money abroad -- but two Minnesota lawmakers want to change that. Here's what their new bill would do, and how a $300 million fraud scandal is driving it.

April 7, 2026

Social Security Administration lists four red flags to help the public spot scams

The Social Security Administration is warning the public to be on guard against scammers who impersonate the agency through phone calls, texts, emails, social media messages and letters, according to an SSA consumer protection page.

April 7, 2026

Americans eye Italy retirement as savings concerns mount, report finds

Italy has emerged as a leading retirement destination in Europe for Americans looking abroad, according to a new report from immigration consultancy Get Golden Visa.

April 7, 2026

Study: California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage brought higher prices, fewer hours

California's landmark $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast-food workers has produced a range of unintended consequences, including higher menu prices, reduced employee hours and accelerating automation, according to a new report from researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

April 7, 2026

Halle Bailey says racist ‘Little Mermaid’ casting backlash ultimately proved ‘freeing’

Halle Bailey says the racist online backlash she faced after being cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" ultimately strengthened rather than broke her.

April 7, 2026

Chelsea Handler calls marriage ‘outdated,’ says she prioritizes freedom over relationships

Comedian Chelsea Handler said she has little interest in marriage or long-term commitment, calling the institution "outdated" during a recent podcast appearance.

April 7, 2026

Howard Stern, wife sued by ex-assistant over hostile work environment, NDA dispute

Howard Stern and his wife, Beth, are facing a lawsuit from a former executive assistant who claims she was fired from a hostile work environment and then presented with a fraudulent nondisclosure agreement to keep her from speaking publicly about her time working for the couple.

April 7, 2026

Byron Allen takes center stage as CBS reinvents late night after Colbert exit

CBS is ushering in a new era of late-night television, one that places media mogul Byron Allen squarely at its center.

April 7, 2026

London’s Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. bars Ye over antisemitism

London's Wireless Festival has been canceled after the British government denied entry to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, over his long record of antisemitic statements and conduct.

April 7, 2026

5 questions about Florida’s new domestic terrorism designation law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that gives the state's top law enforcement official the power to designate groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations, subject to approval by the governor and three elected Cabinet members -- the attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner.

April 7, 2026

D.C. man indicted on 13 counts in armed carjackings, shooting

An 18-year-old Washington, D.C., man faces a 13-count federal indictment in connection with two alleged armed carjackings and a shooting that occurred last month in Northeast Washington, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced.

April 6, 2026

5 questions about Samsung discontinuing its Messages app

Samsung is discontinuing its Samsung Messages texting app in July, according to an end-of-service announcement on its U.S. support website. Samsung is directing affected users to switch to Google Messages as their default texting app.

April 6, 2026

Recall roundup: Ford, Walmart, Wawa among businesses hit with safety alerts, recalls this week

A look at today's recalls, from eyedrops to automotive.

April 6, 2026