NYTIMES (Michelle Cottle, David French, Michelle Goldberg, Derek Arthur and Jillian Weinberger) - From Hungary to the Pope, the Right’s Very Bad Week
What recent events in Europe can tell us about the future of Trumpism.
NYTIMES (Maureen Dowd) - The Pope Bedevils Trump
A higher authority finally tells Trump he’s no messiah.
AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - "Digital fantasy"; AI hair, makeup put perfection further out of reach
One of the beauty industry's biggest headaches today isn't split ends or bad blending: It's the influx of bridal parties and other clients seeking 'dos from an AI fantasy . Why it matters: AI-generated content has inundated digital platforms and social media, often leaving makeup artists, hair stylists and others in client-facing roles to serve as the industry's reality checkers. Case in point: "I have to really dive deep into the consultation [with clients] to really let them know the clarity about this. This is a digital fantasy," says Angelina Murphy, a celebrity hair extension specialist and TV personality. - The proliferation of AI content creates unrealistic expectations for clients and an unfair dynamic for artists. - "This is…
WASHINGTONPOST (Harrison Smith) - Bob Hall has died. The father of wheelchair racing made Boston Marathon history.
Hall was Boston’s first official wheelchair champion. “The real gauge of a man,” he said, “is whether or not he approaches his full potential.”
NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reignites as Iran Claims Closure Again, U.S. Denies Breach of Deal; Competing Narratives Fuel Global Uncertainty
CREDIT: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Indra Beaufort Published April 18, 2026 The already volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply again Friday after Iranian officials announced the strategic [...]
BITCHUTE - Oh yes, the radical left, famously peaceful.
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NYTIMES (Melissa Kirsch) - Trading Spaces
With spring comes the urge to spring-clean. It’s about so much more than just organizing your closet.
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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Trump Signals Imminent Iran Deal as U.S.-Led Peace Talks Advance Amid Ceasefire Moves
President Donald Trump said Friday a deal with Iran could be finalized “in the next day or two,” signaling negotiations are entering their final stage and saying that he may travel to Islamabad to help [...]
NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Trump Dismisses NATO Role in Crisis Response, Signals Frustration With ‘Paper Tiger’ Allies
Geopolitical midgets Macron, Merz, and Starmer are again getting trolled by Trump Published April 18, 2026 President Donald Trump sparked fresh diplomatic controversy after appearing to downplay the role of NATO allies in managing escalating [...]
BITCHUTE (PragerU) - California Targets Journalists Exposing Fraud | PragerU
California Democrats push a bill that would criminalize filming government fraud—just as federal investigators make arrests over that very fraud. Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes history, getting Israel and Lebanon to sit down for direct talks for the first time in over three decades. A sitting congressman resigns in disgrace amid multiple sexual assault allegations, leaving the Democratic Party in chaos. And a quiet but powerful vote out of Alaska that could save newborn lives. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) X (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/) TikTok …