News articles from 16 April 2026 : 10:59
US Blocks 10 Iran Ships From Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
United States Central Command says its partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has turned back at least 10 ships heading to and from Iran. Iran’s military says if the blockade continues, Iran will d…
Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations
A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.
Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion 'very important'
Young American men are increasingly turning to religion, with a new Gallup poll showing a dramatic rise in religiosity among men under 30 since 2023.
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 80 in its biggest attack in weeks.
Life at the Israel-Lebanon border and Sen. Thom Tillis critiques Trump's Cabinet: Morning Rundown
How the towns along the Israel-Lebanon border have changed drastically in the face ongoing attacks.
Trump pushed Iran to the brink — but did we win anything that lasts?
Islamabad talks ended without a deal after 21 hours. Robert Maginnis examines why Iran's survival means the strategic competition is far from over.
FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged
Rep. Eric Swalwell invited Epstein survivor Teresa Helm to the State of the Union before resigning over alleged sexual misconduct with multiple women.
This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results
A study in Nature found a specific genetic variant that may boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of a potential teen takeover on the South Side, urging parents not to let children attend dangerous gatherings.
Family breakdown in Pennsylvania prompts faith-based effort to bring marriage back
Communio and the Pennsylvania Family Institute are mobilizing churches statewide to strengthen marriages and families using a data-driven approach.