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FCC orders review of Disney’s licenses after Trump’s Kimmel criticism

By Scott Nover
Apr 28, 2026 3:54 pm - The Federal Communications Commission ordered a review of Disney’s broadcast licenses for local ABC stations following a new spate of criticism from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump about the network’s late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER
Apr 28, 2026 1:26 pm - Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

Apr 28, 2026 1:16 pm - A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci was indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic raged across the country, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

By MATT OTT
Apr 28, 2026 10:16 am - U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, a blow to the oil cartel

By JON GAMBRELL
Apr 28, 2026 7:58 am - The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

By ROD McGUIRK
Apr 28, 2026 7:26 am - Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government released draft legislation Tuesday that it intends to introduce to Parliament by July.
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

By HANNA ARHIROVA
Apr 28, 2026 7:20 am - Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine’s defense minister claimed.
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

By PHILIPP JENNE, MATTHIAS SCHRADER and STEFANIE DAZIO
Apr 28, 2026 7:12 am - A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting ‘times of great uncertainty’

By STEVEN SLOAN
Apr 28, 2026 7:09 am - King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” while urging “that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking.”
See how mezcal is made in Mexico

By CLAUDIA ROSEL
Apr 28, 2026 5:03 am - Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as it has been for generations. The work is slow and physical, guided by knowledge passed down within Indigenous families.

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