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April 9 — The Takeout with Major Garrett

On the April 9 episode of The Takeout with Major Garrett, two brief but notable statements from the Trump circle drew attention. President Trump said he had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back...

What Happens After Artemis II's Splashdown

Artemis II is scheduled to splash down about 50 miles off the coast of San Diego at roughly 8:07 PM Eastern (5:07 PM Pacific). Orion will begin atmospheric entry near 400,000 feet and take about 13 minutes to descend to...

BTS Launches Comeback World Tour After Four Years

K-pop phenomenon BTS returned to the stage Thursday, opening their long-awaited comeback world tour after a four-year break. Despite heavy rain, more than 40,000 fans gathered outside Seoul to see the group perform. The...

McIlroy Opens Masters Defense with 5-Under 67

Rory McIlroy opened his defense of the Masters title with a 5-under 67 at Augusta National, finishing Day One tied atop the leaderboard with Sam Burns. McIlroy, who completed the career Grand Slam last year by beating...

NASA Confident in Artemis II Heat Shield for Reentry

Thursday marked the Artemis II crew’s final full day in space as they completed preparations to return to Earth. NASA officials say they are confident Orion’s heat shield will protect the astronauts during the...

Could an Iran Ceasefire Lower U.S. Gas Prices?

Updated April 9, 2026 A last-minute ceasefire between the United States and Iran has calmed immediate market fears, but analysts say drivers should not expect a swift or dramatic drop in pump prices. Patrick De Haan...

Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz Passage Fees

President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of breaching an understanding with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran was “doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil...