Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1898, President William McKinley ordered a naval blockade of Cuba in the run-up to the Spanish-American War, and issued a call for 125,000 military volunteers the following day. The U.S. Congress voted to go to war against Spain on April 25.

Egypt just unveiled plans for a $27 billion AI-powered city east of Cairo with no cars allowed. Could you see yourself living there? See the renderings and details below.

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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire

President Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, reversing his earlier statement that he planned to resume bombing when the two-week truce expired Wednesday evening.

The open-ended extension came at the request of Pakistani mediators and after Vice President JD Vance scrapped his planned trip to Islamabad for a second round of peace talks because Iran refused to send negotiators.

Trump said Iran’s government is “seriously fractured” and ordered the U.S. military to maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran.

Iran’s civilian leaders have reportedly favored continued diplomacy, while Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders oppose concessions and reject talks as long as the blockade holds.

Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting

Virginia voters on Tuesday narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map in Democrats’ favor, a result that could flip as many as four additional House seats to the party ahead of the November midterms.

The measure passed 50.8% to 49.2%. The proposed maps give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state’s 11 districts, up from the six they currently hold under maps drawn by a bipartisan commission.

More than 2.7 million votes were cast, nearly matching the early-vote total from last fall’s statewide races.

Outside groups poured millions into both sides of the fight.

Egypt Unveils $27B AI-Powered City

Egypt launched a $27 billion development east of Cairo called “The Spine,” a three-mile, car-free urban corridor billed as the first AI-powered “cognitive city” in the Middle East.

The project features 165 towers, 3,500 hotel rooms, and a fully underground logistics network, which developers say is the world’s first. Explore the renderings here.

The development spans roughly 600 acres and includes residential, office, retail, and entertainment space connected by a tram network and driverless transit, with no traditional cars allowed. A centralized AI system will manage energy, water, security, and mobility across the entire district.

Developers say the project is expected to create 55,000 direct jobs and generate roughly $16 billion in tax revenue over time. Construction is underway, with the first phase set to open in 2027 and full completion planned for 2030.

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➤ Tourists were forced to scramble down one of Mexico’s most famous pyramids as a gunman opened fire from above. (Hear Details)

➤ Tucker Carlson said his decision to endorse Trump will torment him for a long time. (Hear Episode)

➤ New studies have shown that aspirin may help lower cancer risk. (Listen Now)

➤ Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, faced tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, clashing with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his assets, alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and whether the president asked him to cut interest rates. (More)

➤ Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., resigned from Congress on Tuesday, minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend punishment after finding her guilty of 25 violations tied to allegations she stole $5 million in FEMA funds. (More)

➤ Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned Monday, becoming the third Cabinet member to depart during President Trump’s second term, after an inspector general probe into alleged misconduct, including an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. (More)

➤ The U.S. Army placed Andrew Hugg, branch chief of nuclear and chemical surety, on administrative leave after undercover video showed him discussing sensitive details about nuclear weapons, nerve agents, and missile-launch procedures with a stranger. (See Video)

➤ Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., faced bipartisan backlash after posting “Awesome” on X in response to a report that Iranian ships slipped past the U.S. blockade. Murphy later said the post was sarcasm. The underlying report has been disputed by CENTCOM, which said there was no evidence any vessels breached the blockade. (More)

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➤ 22-year-old center Victor Wembanyama won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award, making him the youngest winner in league history. He’s also the award’s first-ever unanimous winner. (More)

➤ PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said they’re considering new pathways to reinstate LIV golfers amid growing uncertainty about the Saudi-backed league’s future. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks erased a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Knicks 107-106 at Madison Square Garden in Game 2 of their playoff series. Knotted up at 1-1, the action swings back to Atlanta tomorrow night. (More)

➤ Disney is expanding the Jeopardy! franchise with a new sports-themed spinoff, ESPN Jeopardy!, set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu with Joe Buck as host. The show will feature ESPN personalities competing in a tournament format for charity, with a $500,000 grand prize on the line. (See Details)

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Daily Market Report 04/21/2026

▼	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	24,259.96	-0.59%
▼	SPX S&P 500	7,064.01	-0.63%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	49,149.38	-0.59%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$75,850.03	-0.03%
▼	GOLD Per Ounce	$4,736.10	-1.47%
▼	SILVER Per Ounce	$76.76	-3.99%
▲	OIL West Texas Intermediate Crude	$90.35	0.83%
▼	XNDU Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ord Shs	$22.90	-17.12%

Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.

➤ Big Stock Move: Xanadu Quantum shares fell about 17% Tuesday, giving back recent gains after a sharp rally fueled by AI hype, as investors took profits in the volatile, early-stage sector. (See Details)

➤ Starbucks announced a $100 million expansion into Nashville, where it plans to employ up to 2,000 people in a new Southeast headquarters while maintaining Seattle as its global home base. (More)

➤ President Trump said a deal allowing Anthropic’s AI models to be used within the Department of Defense is “possible,” signaling a thaw after the Pentagon labeled the startup a supply chain risk in March. (More)

➤ Amazon launched a national GLP-1 weight loss program through its One Medical clinics, combining prescriptions for drugs like Wegovy with primary care, lab work, and pharmacy delivery, with monthly costs starting at $25 with insurance. (More)

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➤ Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is grounded after a failed engine left a satellite in the wrong orbit during only the rocket’s third flight, with an FAA investigation underway. (More)

➤ Treetops glow during thunderstorms thanks to tiny electrical discharges, a weather phenomenon scientists theorized about for over 70 years that Penn State researchers have now captured on film for the first time. (See Glow)

➤ The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight during predawn hours, and several free livestreams from locations including Hawaii, Maine, and Mount Fuji are available for those who can’t get outside. (See Livestreams)

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➤ A humanoid robot in Poland was filmed chasing a pack of wild boars across a Warsaw parking lot and into the forest, part of the city’s ongoing struggle with the animals overrunning residential areas. (See Video)

➤ People on the internet are having a field day with the announcement of Tim Cook’s departure as Apple CEO, flooding social media with memes, many of which reference President Trump’s famous “Tim Apple” gaffe from 2019. (See Memes)

➤ The San Francisco apartment where OpenAI co-founders first built ChatGPT is on the market for $1.55 million, with the listing touting the three-bedroom Victorian unit as the place “where OpenAI first took shape.” (See Apartment)

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