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➤ Planning a summer trip? Rising oil prices could cost you more than you think. (Hear Details)

➤ A former Virginia lieutenant governor is dead after a domestic tragedy that left two teenagers without both parents. (Hear Episode)

➤ The head of the world’s top energy agency just said Europe could run out of jet fuel in the next six weeks. (Listen Now)

➤ The House on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution to end the fight in Iran by a razor-thin 214-213 vote, with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., the lone Republican joining all but one Democrat in backing the measure. (More)

➤ President Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, his former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC, filling a post that has sat without a permanent director since last August. (More)

➤ A federal judge on Thursday again halted construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom but said underground bunker and security work can continue, pausing enforcement for one week to allow a Supreme Court appeal. (More)

➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection will open a refund portal on April 20 for businesses seeking to recover Trump administration tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with the government potentially owing up to $175 billion. (More)

When Is the Right Time to Retire?

Determining when to retire is one of life’s biggest decisions, and the right time depends on your personal vision for the future. Have you considered what your retirement will look like, how long your money needs to last and what your expenses will be? Answering these questions is the first step toward building a successful retirement plan. 

Our guide, When to Retire: A Quick and Easy Planning Guide, walks you through these critical steps. Learn ways to define your goals and align your investment strategy to meet them. If you have $1,000,000 or more saved, download your free guide to start planning for the retirement you’ve worked for. 

➤ The NBA play-in tournament continues tonight with two do-or-die games: The Hornets play the Magic for a No. 8 seed in the East, while the Warriors play the Suns for a No. 8 seed in the West. (How to Watch)

➤ 170 million Americans watched regular-season NBA games this year, an 86% increase over last season and the league’s largest audience in 24 years. (More)

➤ The MLB Players Association fired both their COO and head of human resources this week after conducting an internal investigation into financial impropriety. The move comes months after the DOJ launched a federal investigation into the union’s business dealings. (More)

➤ The NFL has begun onboarding potential replacement officials as the league and its referees’ union continue negotiations on a new deal. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | Golf

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Daily Market Report  04/16/2026

➤ Big Stock Move: AXT stock jumped nearly 30% on Thursday as high volatility continues to rock the manufacturer of high-performance semiconductor substrates. (More)

➤ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Wednesday and Thursday. So far this week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen 3.3% and 5.2%, respectively, while the Dow has advanced more than 1%. (More)

➤ PepsiCo beat first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as price cuts of up to 15% on Lay’s and Doritos drove Frito-Lay volume back into growth. (More)

➤ Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy process could end instead in liquidation as soon as this week, as the spike in fuel prices threatens to add $360 million in costs against just $337 million cash on hand. (More)

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Ready to Plan Your Retirement? 

Knowing when to retire starts with understanding your goals. When to Retire: A Quick and Easy Planning Guide can help you define your objectives, how long you’ll need your money to last and your financial needs. If you have $1 million or more, download it now. 

➤ Shoe company Allbirds is ditching sneakers to become an AI cloud-computing firm called NewBird AI, with a long-term goal of offering a fully integrated cloud computing model. (More)

➤ The Lyrid meteor shower has begun, with up to 18 shooting stars per hour expected to peak on the night of April 21-22, when Earth passes through comet Thatcher’s densest debris trail. (See Details)

➤ A massive study of 16,000 ancient genomes found that natural selection in West Eurasians has favored red hair and lighter skin while reducing male-pattern baldness over the past 10,000 years. (See Study)

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➤ An AI-generated version of Val Kilmer debuted Wednesday in the first trailer for As Deep as the Grave, as filmmakers used archival footage to recreate the late actor. (See Val)

➤ Legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks and Amazon MGM Studios released a teaser for Spaceballs: The New One, the sequel to the classic comedy film Spaceballs with Brooks joking, “It’s just like the old one, but newer.” (See Teaser)

➤ Willy Wonka attempts to revive his factory after serving jail time for turning a child into a blueberry in a Netflix animated reimagining of Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, starring the voices of Kit Connor and Taika Waititi, debuting in 2027. (More)

➤ Feminine Product companies have now been sued for millions. Why? It’s all thanks to a dangerous chemical that’s hidden in their products and gives you bladder leaks: Even if you haven’t used a tampon, pad, or pantyliner in years (according to new Harvard research). And this could force you into a life of shame, diapers, and loneliness, like many of my ex-patients had. Unless you 1. Avoid this chemical and 2. Stop pee leaks for good! With this: Easy 7-Second Harvard-Backed “Bladder Restoration” Trick That’s Already Changed The Lives of 52,000+ Women (No Kegels, Botox, Or Surgery)

➤ A 138-year-old Italian-American social club in Brooklyn is drawing crowds with classic films and home-cooked meals, fostering community while preserving its Italian culture and identity. (More)

➤ Workplace conversations about salary are becoming less taboo among younger generations, as experts encourage tactful questions and clear boundaries when discussing income with coworkers and others. (More)

➤ Yankee Stadium’s “Mini Dessert Chicken Bucket” is going viral, featuring ice cream drumsticks disguised as fried chicken, coated in caramelized white chocolate and cornflakes, and served in a souvenir bucket. (See Dessert Chicken)

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Would you watch a movie starring an AI-generated version of your favorite actor?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Depends

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you played croquet in the last five years?

1. No: 82%
2. Yes: 11%
3. I’ve watched: 7%

Today’s Trivia

Which two American icons are believed to have inspired the name of the Ford Mustang? 

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