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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ahead of a special election on Tuesday, Virginia Republicans blasted a proposed constitutional amendment in their state that could soon cost them their congressional seats, calling the effort the most “unfair” of a string of redrawn maps across the country.Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., believes it’s a sentiment shared by voters.”I was with a group of Virginia Watermen this morning from across the state and they’re [feeling] the same way. They say ‘no, we’re not going to let them turn us into a state that’s only governed by a portion of the state,’”…

We’re nearly a month into the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season, and already there have been some major surprises, outstanding performances, and, most importantly, the complete and total dismantling of the “poor” small market owner trope.And hopefully it provides some positive momentum toward the ridiculous push from those owners and supportive fans to cancel the 2027 season in order to increase franchise values.In just the first few weeks of the season, we’ve seen several high-profile contract extensions for young prospects in small markets, including one that set a record for the largest monetary guarantee ever given out to a…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government and the province’s medical specialists have struck a tentative deal after two years of intense negotiations. New Premier Christine Fréchette and the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) made the announcement Monday afternoon.Fréchette said she met with ministers France-Élaine Duranceau and Sonia Bélange last week to review the discussions.“This agreement respects Quebecers’ ability to pay and will improve access to care for the entire population,” Fréchette said on social media.The CAQ party leader said she will allow “the FMSQ’s bodies to review the agreement before revealing its details.”…

Tim Cook’s resignation as Apple CEO will end one of the most successful management runs in the history of US business.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday (Apr 20) with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, held as Beijing steps up efforts to help end the Iran war.China is concerned over renewed instability around the strategic waterway, as a US-Iran ceasefire came under fresh strain after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran signalled it would not join new peace talks for now.China is the main buyer of Iranian crude. Iran has largely closed the strait to ships…

Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Former Algerian Industry Minister Ali Aoun has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of corruption, local media reported.Aoun, who was the minister for industry and pharmaceutical production between 2022 and 2024, was jailed on Monday in a high-profile corruption case that saw several senior figures convicted, the Algerian online news site Dzair Tube reported.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAccording to the news site, prosecutors had sought a 12-year sentence for…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 10-year-old Alabama girl remembered for her “bright and joyful” spirit was found dead inside an Alabama home late Friday night, sparking a homicide investigation that has led to one juvenile being charged with murder.Piedmont police discovered the body of Katheryn Bigbee less than an hour after she was reported missing, AL.com reported.”Officers responded immediately to the residence,” Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson said in a statement. “They tragically discovered a deceased juvenile inside the home.”Authorities have not disclosed the location of the home or whether it was the girl’s residence. A…

Beginning on Monday, businesses were able to apply for refunds for President Trump’s tariffs that were later declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Jo Ling Kent reports on some of the issues they’re running into.

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Montreal said it closed the Île Mercier bridge to vehicle traffic as of 7 p.m. Monday due to spring flooding risks. Officials say the bridge, located in the L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève borough, will remain open to pedestrians but will be closed to vehicles until further notice due to high water levels on the Rivière des Prairies.Residents are being asked to avoid the area and follow sign instructions.Authorities also said that Chemin de l’Anse-à-l’Orme, between Chemin de Senneville and Timberlea Trail, has been closed since 5 p.m. Sunday.The city says its spring…

Dyson Daniels’ Atlanta Hawks have pulled off a miracle at Madison Square Garden, with CJ McCollum steering the team to victory and level their NBA playoff series against New York.The visitors looked down and out and the Knicks fans ready to party heading into the final quarter, but McCollum silenced the sell-out crowd with 12 points to help Atlanta to a shock 107-106 win.The victory puts the No.6-seeded Hawks in the box seat with the next two matches in the seven-game Eastern Conference series in Atlanta, with game three on Thursday (Friday AEST).McCollum made three big baskets in the game’s…