April 19, 2026 - North Korea Launches Short-range Missiles Toward Sea

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, days after the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making “very serious” advances in efforts to build nuclear weapons.

Associated Press

Iran and the United States have made progress in negotiations but are still a long way from a deal, according to Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator – amplifying concerns about a possible return to war when their ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

President Trump has signed an executive order to make certain psychedelic drugs more available to treat mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. He directed $50 million in federal funds to make them more accessible.

NPR

After a tumultuous road to WrestleMania, Rhodes and Orton finally faced off with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line. Rhodes tapped into Orton's playbook to retain his championship, but he wasn't the one who got the last laugh.

ESPN

Former President Barack Obama met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday at a child care center where they read to preschoolers and led a singalong.

PBS

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's policies, particularly regarding Iran, are leading to a decline in U.S. support for Israel, with younger Americans and some U.S. lawmakers opposing arms sales and defense programs, signaling a shift in long-standing U.S.-Israel relations.

Axios

Patel, according to multiple current officials, as well as former officials who have stayed close to him, is deeply concerned that his job is in jeopardy. He has good reasons to think so—including some having to do with what witnesses described as bouts of excessive drinking.

The Atlantic

Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

The New York Times

The only lifejacket of a Titanic survivor ever auctioned — worn by one of the passengers in lucky Lifeboat No. 1 — was sold today for $717,772 in England. The ship was four days into its maiden voyage when it struck an iceberg just before midnight on April 14, 1912.

AOL

Engaging in conversations with strangers can boost happiness and connection, with most people finding these interactions more enjoyable than expected; simple gestures like commenting on shared experiences or asking open-ended questions can help initiate such dialogues.

The Wall Street Journal