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Hedge fund manager Stephen Mandel and his wife Susan are a billionaire power couple that has a history of springing into action come election season. Before the 2024 presidential contest, they hosted Joe Biden for a private fundraising dinner in Greenwich, Connecticut. Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry are other beneficiaries of the $84 million that the Mandels have sprinkled to Democratic campaigns over time, according to Federal Election Commission records.Now, the couple is gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections.The Mandels have given almost $10 million in support of Democrats seeking federal office this year, federal records show,…

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil.By David E. Sanger, Nikolay Nikolov, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Gilad Thaler, Coleman Lowndes, Jon Miller, David Seekamp, Rafaela Balster, Jordan Gantz and Stephanie SwartApril 15, 2026

The death of a 12-year-old in rural New Brunswick remains unresolved five years later. A coroner’s inquest held this week has ruled Aaliyah Burrell’s manner of death to be undetermined, while making details public and recommending preventative measures for the future.Aaliyah was found unconscious in her Florenceville, N.B., home on March 12, 2021, medically said due to sharp force injury to the neck, though legally concluded as undetermined.Regional Coroner Jérome Ouellette says a lot of information remains incomplete.“I’m very saddened by the death of this young girl,” says Ouellette. “During the testimony, it was mentioned that she was undressed and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It appears Saudi Arabia has reached its spending limit on LIV Golf.The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sole funder of the breakaway golf circuit, announced a new five-year investment strategy on Wednesday with a focus on reprioritizing spending, and spending hundreds of millions more dollars on LIV Golf doesn’t seem to be part of the plan.The Financial Times has reported that the PIF is “on the verge of cutting its support” for LIV Golf. An announcement regarding Saudi involvement – or lack thereof – with LIV could come as soon…

CoreWeave stock price has staged a strong comeback this week, pushing it to its highest point since November last year, and this trend may continue in the foreseeable future as its business momentum accelerates. CRWV jumped to $120, up by over 80% from its lowest level this year.CoreWeave stock jumps as its market share gains steamThe neocloud industry is seeing robust growth as demand for computing accelerates, with the biggest hyperscalers using these companies to complement their growth strategies.CoreWeave has emerged as the most preferred neocloud provider in the industry, with its revenue backlog soaring to over $66 billion this…

Firefighters have arrived on the scene to respond to a “significant” fire at Viva Energy Group’s Geelong refinery in Victoria, report local authorities.The extent of the damage is not immediately clear. The blaze was reported at around 11 pm local time on Wednesday, Fire Rescue Victoria said in a statement, adding it was not yet under control but all staff had been accounted for.The dispatch to the refinery in Corio in the state of Victoria came after multiple calls reporting explosions and flames, it said.The refinery can process up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day, according to the company’s…

NewsFeedPakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, has arrived in Iran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between Tehran and the United States. The visit comes as Iran warns it could halt trade across key waterways if a US naval blockade on its ports continues.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

US naval blockade enters third day as Trump signals new talks Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst and senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich report on the U.S. naval blockade entering its third day in the Strait of Hormuz, halting economic trade into and out of Iran by sea. President Donald Trump believes the conflict is ‘close to over’ and hints at new talks, despite a White House statement denying a formal ceasefire extension. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans aren’t ready to jump ship against President Donald Trump’s Iran war, as evidenced by another failed attempt to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Taylor Momsen is powering through a frightening health scare on tour.Momsen, 32, revealed a venomous spider bite landed her in the hospital while touring in Mexico City. The actress-turned-singer has shared updates with fans, revealing she received treatment from doctors in Mexico after the bite “did a number” on her system.”Hospital today, show tomorrow, poisonous spiders are NO BUENO,” Momsen wrote on Instagram on April 14. “but the show must go on, see you tomorrow Mexico City!”Momsen posted an update Wednesday writing, “Or I just spend the night in the hospital…thank you…

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV for his criticisms of the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling the leader of the Catholic Church “WEAK on crime.” Photographer: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. derivatives regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Donald Trump signaling a pause in attacks on Iran, according to Bloomberg News.The investigation is being spearheaded…