US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations | CNN Politics The US military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during the war with Iran and created a “near-term risk” of running out of ammunition in a future conflict should one arise in t...

The US military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during war with Iran & created “near-term risk” of running out of ammunition in a future conflict should one arise in next few years.

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The ‘unregistered Americans’: because of their parents, they do not exist Hundreds in the US have no birth certificate or Social Security number. Some covet this ‘off-grid’ status – but it means being barred from ordinary life

Fantastic article about the problems sovereign citizens cause their children by keeping them off the grid. Full disclosure- I am quoted in the article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Exclusive: Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say Russia's political and business relations ​with Germany have been frayed over the conflict in Ukraine.

Russia is set to halt oil transit from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, 2026, affecting roughly 43,000 barrels per day. Concurrently, Russia has instituted a temporary ban on gasoline exports (April 1 – July 31, 2026) www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a criminal investigation by the Justice Department The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation and faces possible charges over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

BREAKING: The Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces investigation by Justice Department over past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

Trump is quietly seeking allies to fix Gaza, says Norway Meetings on the future of Gaza served as "bridge-building" between global bodies and the Trump administration's Board of Peace, the minister said.

Trump is quietly seeking allies to fix Gaza, says Norway

US Justice Department criminally investigating beef companies, WSJ reports The U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division is criminally ​investigating the conduct of large ‌meatpackers, the Wall Street Journal said on Monday, citing people familiar ​with the matter.

US Justice Department criminally investigating beef companies, WSJ reports reut.rs/4cDZAtA

Recently started biking for real, and holy f-ck - the cars. I swear to absolute fucking God. The cars man. I've never in my 30+ year life seen so many stupid fucking idiots in traffic. Blind motherfuckers. They are making my blood boil. Today someone decided it was a great time to make a U-turn in the middle of the street. I kept distance but the car was jerking and was indecisive and just stopped forcing me to go right on the curb making me fall head over the handle bar and crash. Not a care in the world the driver just looked at me and drove off. Never in my life have I seen so many stupid people that can't drive. And I've had a drivers license for over 20 years soon.

A common thread among newer cyclists is realizing just how awful drivers are. There are things you simply don't notice — behavior that has been normalized — when you mostly drive. Biking, walking, or rolling through the world changes that.

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.

"She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job" www.npr.org/2026/04/21/n...

Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.

Exclusive: Two U.S. embassy officials who died in a car accident in Mexico as they returned from the scene of a counternarcotic operation worked for the CIA, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Japanese man sentenced to prison for posting spoilers Modern spoiler culture comes with consequences.

Japanese man sentenced to prison for posting spoilers: Tokyo District Court has ruled that publishing plot details of films and series is a form of copyright infringement. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...

Greedflation is so back, you guys: "Beef industry faces Trump DOJ criminal investigation, reports say" www.axios.com/2026/04/20/t...

Uh oh: "US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices" www.reuters.com/business/us-...

Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony held amid far-right threats against participants * * *

Peace requires courage.

Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony held amid far-right threats against participants

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Exclusive | What We Learned From a Secret Deposition of Ken Paxton A previously hidden document sheds new light on ethical questions surrounding the GOP Senate candidate and Texas attorney general.

"In 2019, attorneys questioned Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about his conduct as a lawyer:

"Had he turned over a former client’s communications to an attorney suing that client?

"Paxton acknowledged that he had."

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What We Learned From a Secret Deposition of Ken Paxton A previously hidden document sheds new light on ethical questions surrounding the GOP Senate candidate and Texas attorney general.

Exclusive: A previously hidden document sheds new light on ethical questions surrounding GOP Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip TAIPEI: Taiwan said on Tuesday (Apr 21) it had cancelled President Lai Ching-te's trip to Eswatini this week, accusing China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft to overfly their territories.The small southern African nation of Eswatini is one of only 12 countries to

Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip - www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/taiwan-cancels...

IDF escalates efforts to stop civilian return to southern Lebanon | The Jerusalem Post Despite IDF warnings, civilians in southern Lebanon are trying to cross into their villages, raising questions about the future of the ceasefire.

Civilians in southern Lebanon are attempting to return to their villages despite IDF warnings not to, escalating tensions amid a fragile ceasefire. The IDF has enforced a new defense line to prevent their return.
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‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’

‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out

We do know she's *not* endorsing Katie Porter

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Students head outside to play frisbee golf at Orick School in Orick on April 2, 2026. Nine students attend the school, which ranges from kindergarten to eighth grade. Photo by Alexandra Hootnick for CalMatters. HED: One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open

Small, rural districts in California are often under pressure to close schools, but school closures can decimate those communities. cal.news/4t49Hy9

📷️: Alexandra Hootnick

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriages Israeli soldiers and settlers are using gendered violence and sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, human rights and legal experts say. Palestinian women, men and children have reported attacks, forced nudity, invasive and painful body cavity searches, Israelis exposing their genitals, including to minors, and threats of sexual violence. Continue reading...

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈⚖️🇭🇺 A legal earthquake - CJEU finds Hungary to have violated EU law on multiple counts with its anti-LGBT+ legislation (as expected) but also for the first time in history, in an EU law-reshaping precedent, finds Hungary to violate Art 2 TEU in a self-standing manner.

🚨 BREAKING: Hungary violated EU law when it banned children from accessing LGBTQ+ content, the Court of Justice of the EU has ruled.

Read the full story: politico.eu/article/eu-t...

PlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles PlayStation age verification is mandatory in June

Sony is rolling out PlayStation age verification in the UK. You'll need to verify you're 18+ in June to keep accessing features like messaging and voice chat. Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/915448/...

Slovenia’s outgoing PM Golob fails to form government as Janša waits Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to a repeat election.

Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to a repeat election. #EuropeNews

Air Force says A-10 ‘Warthog’ will stay in service through rest of the decade For the first time in over a decade, the Air Force will not try to shut down the use of the twin-engine jet known best by its nickname, “Warthog.”

ICYMI: In an about-face from recent years, the Air Force announced Monday that the A-10 "Warthog" will remain in service through the end of the decade.

GitHub - xmarquez/democracyData: Access and manipulate most standard scholarly measures of democracy Access and manipulate most standard scholarly measures of democracy - xmarquez/democracyData

New version of my R package {democracyData} available: github.com/xmarquez/dem...

Japan eases arms export rules to enable weapons sales The Japanese government revised limits on defense equipment exports Tuesday to enable the sale of weapons overseas, as it seeks to boost security cooperation with partner countries.

Japan eases arms export rules to enable weapons sales

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Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she was suspending her campaign.

Former State Controller Betty Yee announced that she was suspending her campaign for California governor.