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Tensions escalate as the US and Israel launch attacks on Iran, prompting a wider conflict in the Middle East. The US State Department urges citizens to leave over a dozen Middle Eastern countries amidst the escalating crisis.

Iran has expanded its targets in the escalating war, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Washington has begun pulling many staff out of the Middle East as the conflict intensifies.

President Donald Trump will attend this year's White House Correspondent Association dinner on April 25, marking the first time he's done so as president. This decision breaks with his previous avoidance of the event.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on DHS oversight, facing questions about immigration enforcement actions. This appearance comes amid growing backlash over deadly incidents tied to President Trump's deportation policies.

Oil prices have soared, and defense stocks have gained as the US-Israel conflict with Iran impacts global markets. The war is sending shudders through global energy markets, with oil prices up more than 6%.

Due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East, airlines are canceling flights and issuing travel waivers. Stranded travelers are scrambling to make new connections as the war shuts down much of Middle East air travel.

NASA is revamping its Artemis moon landing program, modeling it after the speedy Apollo missions. The agency is stepping up rocket launches to an annual basis and discarding a Boeing-designed upper stage.

Scientists have discovered that making AI agents ruder can improve their performance in complex reasoning tasks. A new project allowed AI chatbots to interrupt, stay silent, or speak up like humans, making them smarter and more accurate.

The spreading war in the Middle East is causing doubt and disruption for major sporting events. Schedules for stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lewis Hamilton are now uncertain.

Duke University has extended its No. 1 record in the AP Top 25 for men's college basketball. Meanwhile, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Texas Tech have crashed the top 10 rankings.

Elon Musk noted the highest 'ever' usage of X (formerly Twitter) during the US-Israel strikes on Iran. The platform saw a surge in activity as users sought real-time updates and perspectives on the escalating conflict.

The FBI is investigating X after nude images were generated by its AI platform, Grok. Grok was also used to generate professional complaints, according to reports.