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President Donald Trump escalated his threats to target Iran’s infrastructure if it does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, warning the country will be “living in Hell” in an expletive-filled message on social media Sunday. He later suggested that the United States could target “every power plant” in the country — an attack that experts warned could amount to war crimes.

The first time Vivian Tu got “financially naked” in front of her partner — a term she uses to describe “brutally honest conversations” about money — it was out of desperation. She was just starting her career on Wall Street and living in a roach-infested apartment in New York City. She had to use her savings to break the lease and move out. So she asked her new boyfriend whether she could temporarily stay at his place. It was an opportunity to get real with him about her financial situation. She told him: “I have no money. I am broke.…

During the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Nats reliever Gus Varland struck out Shohei Ohtani on three pitches in the seventh inning. The third-year reliever got the reigning back-to-back National League MVP to swing and miss at two sliders low and inside.By itself, Ohtani striking out might not seem notable, especially when the Dodgers had a 10-2 in the seventh. Although the two-way superstar is off to a slow start as a hitter, posting a slash line of .247/.395/.345 with one home run, four RBI and seven walks in 38 plate appearances.However, Varland striking…

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump issued a profanity-laden social media post on Sunday morning, warning Iran about the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict continued to escalate. In the Truth Social post, Trump threatened Iran over the strategic waterway, writing: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” and adding, “Open the F***in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell -…

US rescues missing airman deep in Iran Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ discussing the training and process behind the extraction of two U.S. airmen that were in a downed F-15E deep inside Iran. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former Pentagon official said the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran served as more than a recovery mission, saying it was a warning to Tehran that the United States can penetrate anywhere in Iranian territory to carry out operations ranging from rescues to securing sensitive targets.”This demonstrates to the Iranian leadership that…

Getty Images The Houston Astros have placed right-handed starting pitcher Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 2, with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Sunday. There’s no word just yet as to the severity of the injury, but anything about the shoulder is always at least slightly worrisome with pitchers.Brown is, of course, quite important, too. The Astros entered Sunday with a 6-3 record, good for first place in the AL West here in the very early going. Brown is their ace and Opening Day starter who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last…

WASHINGTON — The White House is set to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday, a sweeping blueprint that could boost Pentagon spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest of its kind in decades, as the U.S. focuses on military investments rather than other domestic programs.Even before the U.S.-led war against Iran, the Republican president had indicated he wanted to bolster defense spending to modernize the military for 21st-century threats. Separately, the Pentagon last month proposed $200 billion for the war effort and to backfill munitions and supplies.Trump, speaking ahead of an address to the nation this week about the Iran…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pope Leo XIV gave his first Easter blessing as pontiff on Sunday, calling for peace and urging the world not to grow indifferent to the deaths of tens of thousands in violent conflicts around the world.Leo gave the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to a crowd in St. Peter’s Square that Vatican media described as numbering over 50,000.Leo said that in a world hurt by wars and abuses, people need hope and peace, urging against growing accustomed to violence and indifferent to the death of…

Jordan ReidApr 5, 2026, 06:00 AM ETCloseJordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from 2014-18.Multiple AuthorsThe 2026 NFL draft is right around the corner, as it kicks off April 23 in Pittsburgh. With the predraft circuit nearly complete, it’s time to officially lock in my quarterback rankings. Who are the best passers on the board?I’ve identified every quarterback who has a…

ROME — Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter speech Sunday to deliver a resounding call for peace in times of renewed war, declaring, “Let those who have weapons lay them down!”“Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace!” Leo said. “Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others, but to encounter them! We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent. Indifferent to the deaths of thousands of people.”