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ISTANBUL — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America’s support for Ukraine as Washington’s global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defense missiles. Ukraine desperately needs more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia’s daily barrages, Zelenskyy said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview late Saturday in Istanbul. Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago has killed thousands of civilians. It has also…

FRANKFURT, Germany — Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the European Union that had been boarded and detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea. The Swedish Coast Guard said they had not found sufficient evidence that the Flora 1 tanker was at fault for the 12-kilometer (8-mile) -long spill that had been discovered Thursday. Investigators also established that Cameroon had confirmed the vessel was sailing under that country’s flag, which had not been clear when the vessel and its 24-member crew was stopped Friday, the coast guard said. The Flora 1 was put…

By Chris Snellgrove | Updated 24 seconds ago If you’re a fan of sci-fi TV, it can be very difficult to find something that feels new and refreshing. After all, most sci-fi shows are trying to be like Star Trek, except for Star Trek, which is doing its best Star Wars impression. Star Wars, meanwhile, has no idea what it wants to do, which is why the last few years of TV shows have felt like an absolute fever dream. Fortunately, the TV landscape is about to get a sci-fi show unlike any we have seen before. Peacock is adapting…

Reporting Highlights A Striking Departure: The number of declinations marks a striking departure not only from the Biden administration but also the first Trump term, according to the ProPublica analysis. An Unusual Order: Former DOJ prosecutors said that they regularly reviewed caseloads. But none could recall an order like the one in February to review cases. Different Priorities: While Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives said they were rooting out federal waste, fraud and abuse, the DOJ declined over 900 cases of federal program or procurement fraud. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. In…

This is the weekend high school track and field takes center stage in Southern California. Quincy Wilson, who won a gold medal at the age of 16 at the 2024 Olympic Games, is coming from Maryland to compete in the 400 and two relays at the Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High on Saturday. “I’m so fired up,” Servite coach Brandon Thomas said.And Thomas isn’t running.Servite’s 4×100 and 4×400 relay teams will have to deal with Bullis High and Wilson running the anchor leg in races that should have fans standing on their feet while listening to the oohs and aahs.…

As this year’s Easter holiday kicks off, Americans may need to dash to the store to pick up candy for the egg hunt or other last-minute items for a family meal. Certain retailers will be closed, so it’s best to plan ahead.See the list below for the supermarkets, retailers and fast-food chains that will be open on Sunday, April 5.What stores are open on Easter Sunday 2026?Customers are advised to check local store hours, which may vary based on location.CVSDollar GeneralHome DepotFood LionKrogerIKEAStop & Shop (pharmacies closed)Trader Joe’s WalgreensWalmartWhole Foods (stores will close early at either 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.,…

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by a member of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of regional security operations, April 30, 2021.Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais | U.S. Air Force photoU.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that two military officers missing in Iran have been rescued.MS Now had reported on Friday, citing two U.S. officials, that one crew member of a downed F-15 fighter jet had been rescued and that a second was missing.»WE GOT HIM!» Trump said in a Truth Social post.Trump said his administration…

President Donald Trump, in a post on his social media platform, hailed the rescue of the second crew member from an F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran, calling it «one of the «most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History» and writing, «WE GOT HIM!»In the post, Trump said the operation unfolded over several hours and involved dozens of aircraft. He said the rescued crew member, a weapons system officer, is a colonel who sustained injuries «but he will be just fine,» Trump said, adding he is «SAFE and SOUND!»The post provides some details about the roughly 48-hour ordeal.»This…

The president has surrounded himself with cronies and sycophants. But even they keep failing to meet the level of servility he demands. Ad Policy President Donald Trump speaks to then–Attorney General Pam Bondi during a press conference on recent Supreme Court rulings in the briefing room at the White House in June 27, 2025.(Joe Raedle / Getty Images) The second Trump presidency has been a through-the-looking-glass parody of executive-branch accountability, from its brazen agenda of self-enrichment to its lawless war making and campaigns of civilian murder. But Trump’s ouster of Attorney General Pam Bondi represents an especially grim moment in…

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. The Trump administration is using newly announced 100% tariffs as leverage to push both large and small drugmakers into confidential pricing and manufacturing agreements. Also, the burgeoning peptide craze is highlighting a trust gap in medicine, in which patients increasingly favor unproven treatments over well-established drugs. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log…