U.S. military forces will remain deployed around Iran until a “REAL AGREEMENT” is reached, President Donald Trump warned late Wednesday.
Michigan woman arrested for allegedly starving, torturing disabled sister-in-law she locked in basement
A Michigan woman was arrested and hit with felony charges after she allegedly kept her disabled sister-in-law locked in a basement for two years, where she nearly starved the victim to death and blasted a radio non-stop.Tasha Beamon, 48, was charged with vulnerable adult abuse and unlawful imprisonment.The victim managed to escape the basement and broke a neighbor’s window on March 15 as she sought to enter the home, alert police and flee captivity, according to MLive.The neighbor called 911 and the victim told police that Beamon, the wife of the 58-year-old victim’s late brother, was holding her captive in the Saginaw home’s basement for two years before she found a way to free herself.TWO ARRESTED IN NC AFTER POLICE FIND 13-YEAR-OLD KEPT IN DOG KENNEL, 5 OTHER KIDS IN ‘FILTHY’ HOME”She told officers she was not fed very often and that she didn’t have any access to water,” Saginaw Police Detective Sgt. Jeff Doud told the outlet.The victim said Beamon had kept her on an old mattress since March 2024 with a nearby radio constantly blaring.Police went to Beamon’s house and observed a lock on the basement door, a mattress on the floor and a radio playing loudly. Police also said there was a 5-gallon bucket of urine in the basement.”Usually, somebody was there. She didn’t believe anyone was home at the time, so she was able to force a door open and escape,” Doud said.Emergency responders transported the woman to a hospital, where she was treated for severe malnourishment. Hospital staff told police the woman would likely die if she were discharged.The neighbor told ABC 12 that he was shocked to find the victim suddenly in his living room with a metal pipe “almost as big as she is.””I don’t even know how she had the power to even break the window,” the man said. “I thought she was like 78. She was tall, skin and bones.””She asks me to call the cops at first, which was weird. But that was the first thing she said to me: Call the cops,” he added.WISCONSIN COUPLE ALLEGEDLY STARVED SIX CHILDREN FOR YEARS, FORCING THEM TO EAT MOLD, BUGS AND DOG FOODBeamon later admitted to police that she kept the woman in her house without allowing her to leave. She also made 40 calls to the hospital where her sister-in-law was staying.Investigators suspect that Beamon was keeping the woman captive to collect her disability payments, Doud said.Beamon was arrested on April 2 and booked into the Saginaw County Jail on $100,000 bond, the amount ordered after prosecutors described her as a danger to the public.She will appear for a preliminary examination on April 20.
Jim Whittaker, first U.S. citizen to summit Everest, dies at 97
Jim Whittaker, the first citizen of the United States to reach the top of Mount Everest, died at his home in Port Townsend, Wash.
NATO Sec’y General: ‘Some’ in NATO Failed During Iran War, ‘Large Majority’ of Europe Didn’t
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that some NATO members did fail their tests during the war in Iran, but “a large majority” of European nations lived up to their commitments. Host Jake
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Sea Change: ‘Very Unfavorable’ Views of Israel Triple Among US Adults
Sea Change: ‘Very Unfavorable’ Views of Israel Triple Among US Adults
Amid a major war on Iran waged in partnership with the United States, Israel’s reputation among Americans has continued to deteriorate, with 60% of US adults viewing Israel unfavorably. That’s a hefty 18-point increase from 2022, according to a new survey from Pew Research. Over the same stretch, Israel’s “favorable” share cratered by 18 points.
While the top-line unfavorable rating is bad news for Israel, things are even worse when you look under the hood: The proportion of Americans who have a very unfavorable view of Israel now stands at 28% — triple what it was in 2022.
Alongside his country’s sagging standing with the US public, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also increasingly unpopular, as 59% of American adults have little or no trust that he will “do the right thing regarding world affairs,” also a seven-point worsening from last year’s finding.
Pew conducted the survey during the week of March 23-29, roughly a month into the US-Israeli war on Iran, but a few weeks before this week’s brinksmanship –which had many fearing a years-long global economic catastrophe if President Trump followed through on his threats to eradicate Iran’s “whole civilization” and Iran carried out its promised destruction of energy and water infrastructure around the Persian Gulf.
There continue to be significant differences between Americans who associate themselves with the Democratic Party and those who are Republicans or Republican “leaners.” A whopping 80% of Democrats have an unfavorable or very unfavorable view of Israel, almost doubling the 41% of Republicans who feel that way. In what may be the most significant sub-trend in US-Israeli politics, a solid 57% majority of Republicans under age 50 now have a negative view of Israel. Unless that turns around, this suggests that the GOP’s status as a fortress of Israeli support will soon be a thing of the past. Republicans are split on Netanyahu: 45% have some or a lot of confidence in him, while 44% have little or no confidence.
There are also interesting contrasts by religious affiliation. Here’s the percent that have mostly positive views of Israel:
White Evangelical Protestants: 65%
Jewish Americans: 64%
White Non-Evangelical Protestants: 39%
Catholics: 35%
Black Protestants: 33%
Unaffiliated/Atheist/Agnostic/”Nothing In Particular”: 22%
As for Trump’s handling of the US-Israel relationship, 55% lack confidence in him to make good decisions. Here again, party differences are huge: Only 16% of Democrats are confident in Trump’s management of the relationship, compared to 73% of Republicans. Here again, a huge difference within the GOP across age cohorts: Only 52% of Republicans under 30 are confident in Trump’s decision-making vis a vis Israel, compared to an overwhelming 93% of those 65 and older.
While Pew didn’t explore the drivers of Israel’s steadily-sagging standing with Americans, it’s safe to say that Israel’s wholesale destruction of Gaza and skepticism over the rationale for US-Israeli warfare on Iran last summer and again this year have played a big part.
Tyler Durden
Thu, 04/09/2026 – 02:45
CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement
Federal lawsuit argues event contracts are swaps under U.S. law, not state-level gaming law, deepening a split with states that view the products as illegal gambling
Walmart is selling a $200 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for only $109
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealPersonal computing looks almost nothing like it did just 15 years ago. The proliferation of smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets has blurred the lines between personal and business use. For its part, remote work has made laptop computers all but essential for much of the public. That’s why finding the perfect all-in-one device is such a treat these days, and Walmart has delivered. If you can grab this Flash Deal before inventory runs out, then you’ve already won.The Zonko 10-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop and Tablet is on sale right now for only $109. That’s an unbelievable 46% off the original price of $200. If ever there was a time to throw caution to the wind and click the buy button, this is it.Zonko 10-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop and Tablet, $109 (was $200) at Walmart
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Shop at WalmartWhy do shoppers love it?This convenient little machine can handle any tech task you throw its way, and it does so quickly. That’s because it has a Unisoc Octa-Core processor that operates at 1.6 gigahertz (GHz). This means it can easily handle multiple apps and processes at the same time without lagging or freezing up. It’s aided by 14 gigabytes (GB) of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. That memory capacity can be increased to a full terabyte (TB) by utilizing the built-in Micro-SD port.The laptop comes with the highly impressive Android 15 operating system. It’s extremely user-friendly and even incorporates AI into multiple aspects of its operation. Some of these include an automatic theft detection lockout, camera and photo enhancements, and Google’s Gemini AI integration. It’s one of the most intuitive devices you can buy at this price point.While the internals and software of this laptop are impressive, there’s plenty of hardware to brag about as well. For starters, the 10-inch touchscreen offers full HD crystal-clear images. The 1920 by 1200 IPS display provides the ultimate color palette for photo editing, video streaming, and even gaming. It’s also highly legible for those working on spreadsheets and other work-related tedium. The computer comes with front- and rear-facing cameras and dual stereo speakers as well.Also included are a folding tablet case, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and stylus, which makes this the ultimate portable computing device. It’s lightweight, durable, and ready to change the way you work and play. Related: Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $63Details to knowProcessor: Unisoc Octa-Core processor.Memory: 14 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM, expandable to 1 TB.Operating system: Android 15.Accessories: Case, keyboard, mouse, and stylus.Walmart shoppers were very satisfied with this little tech marvel. One said, “I have had other devices, but this one is the best. I would give it 10 stars if I could. I would recommend this to anyone who wants something light, easy to use, and great for games and movies.”Shop more deals Meize Android 15 Tablet, $93 (was $200) at WalmartHyyuo 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop, $260 (was $529) at WalmartApple 11-inch iPad A16 2025, $342 at WalmartThe Zonko 10-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop and Tablet is a wonderful gift for friends, family, or even yourself. If you buy it now, you can get it for only $109. That’s quite a small price to pay for multiple devices in one.
Trump says U.S. ready for ‘next conquest,’ warns military to remain near Iran until ‘real agreement’ is honored
The statement came a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, which halted six weeks of fighting.
VP Vance Says Brussels’ Attempt To Sway Hungarian Vote Is “Worst Foreign Election Interference He’s Ever Seen”
VP Vance Says Brussels’ Attempt To Sway Hungarian Vote Is “Worst Foreign Election Interference He’s Ever Seen”
Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance used a high-profile appearance in Budapest alongside Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to accuse Brussels of carrying out “one of the worst examples of foreign and election interference” he had ever seen, claiming EU officials had targeted Hungary because they “hate this guy” and want to weaken his government ahead of the country’s election.
Speaking at a joint press conference in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday, Vance said the “bureaucrats in Brussels have tried to destroy the economy of Hungary,” had sought to make the country less energy independent, and had “tried to drive up costs for Hungarian consumers.”
“They’ve done it all because they hate this guy,” he added, pointing at Orbán.
The U.S. vice president cast the vote as a test of national sovereignty and told Hungarian voters to ask not who was pro-Europe or pro-America, but “who is pro-you” and “who is pro the people of Hungary.”
He caveated his address by insisting he was not telling Hungarians how to vote, and urged the “bureaucrats in Brussels to do the exact same thing.”
Meanwhile, Orbán hailed a new “golden era” in ties with Washington under President Donald Trump and said the return of Trump had transformed bilateral relations after years without a visit by such a senior American official. He said 2025 had been a record year for economic cooperation and that 2026 was already bringing further momentum, pointing to expanded collaboration in defense and space technology as well as new U.S. investment.
🇺🇸🇭🇺 “What has happened in the midst of this election campaign is one of the worst examples of foreign election interference I have ever seen.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance slams the bureaucrats in Brussels for attempting to sway the Hungarian election because they “hate” Viktor… pic.twitter.com/7VNMhv4OxM
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) April 7, 2026
Both men used the press conference to present Hungary and the Trump administration as ideological allies. Orbán said the two sides were in constant contact on migration, “gender ideology,” family policy, and global security, while Vance said the partnership was rooted not primarily in economics but in “moral cooperation.”
“What the United States and Hungary together represent under Viktor’s leadership and under President Trump’s leadership is the defense of Western civilization,” Vance said. He said that meant defending the idea that children should be educated “and not indoctrinated,” that families should be able to afford their energy bills, and that the West remained grounded in “Christian civilization and Christian values.”
The vice president also praised Orbán’s handling of energy policy, saying the Hungarian leader had been “the single most profound leader in Europe on the question of inter energy security and independence.” He argued that other European governments were now paying the price for failing to follow a similar path, saying Hungary’s energy price pressures were still less severe than those seen in much of the rest of Europe.
Both leaders argued that Trump’s return to power had strengthened the cause of peace in Ukraine. Orbán said Hungary had lived “in the shadows of a war for four years now” and repeated his long-held claim that the conflict would never have begun had Trump been in office in 2022. He also accused Brussels of obstructing peace efforts, saying that if European leaders had not been “blocking the peace efforts of the president, peace would prevail” in Ukraine already.
The Hungarian prime minister also used the appearance to accuse Ukraine of taking steps designed to damage Hungary before the election. He said Kyiv had earlier blocked a gas pipeline route and had now also blockaded an oil pipeline that he described as “the umbilical cord of the Hungarian economy.” Orbán said Hungary had been forced to tap its reserves, but insisted he had a plan to force Ukraine to reopen the route after the election.
“We have to force the Ukrainians to reopen the pipeline, and we have a plan to do that,” Orbán said. “After the national forces win the election here in Hungary … there will be no option left for the Ukrainians than to lift this blockade.”
Vance echoed that confrontational line, saying there were “elements within the Ukrainian intelligence services” that had tried to “put their thumb on the scale of American elections” and Hungarian elections too. He said that behavior was “just what they do,” though he added that Ukraine, like the United States, contained both “good people and bad people.”
At another point, Vance was asked whether the United States would work with a different Hungarian leader if Orbán were defeated. He replied that Washington would work with whoever won because it loved “the people of Hungary,” but immediately added: “Viktor Orban is going to win the next election in Hungary.”
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Tyler Durden
Thu, 04/09/2026 – 02:00
Wells Fargo uncovers a costly trap in your savings
You trust your financial advisor with your retirement, your children’s college fund, and your family’s long-term security. You assume that person is legally required to act in your best interest every single time they make a recommendation on your behalf.That assumption could be costing you thousands of dollars each year without you ever realizing it. A new report from Wells Fargo’s Wealth & Investment Management division exposes a critical gap in the delivery of financial advice to everyday savers.The issue comes down to a single word that most people have never heard before and almost no one fully understands. That word separates advisors who must put your needs first from those who only need to recommend something “suitable.”The difference between those two standards can mean tens of thousands of dollars lost from your retirement accounts over a lifetime. Here is what Wells Fargo wants you to know before your next meeting with a financial professional.The fiduciary standard vs. suitabilityA fiduciary is an individual or institution that is legally required to put the interests of those they serve above their own. This standard encompasses loyalty, care, good faith, accountability, impartiality, and obedience to governing documents,as explained in Wells Fargo’s fiduciary report.The suitability standard, by contrast, only requires that a recommendation be “appropriate” given your financial profile. A broker operating under suitability can recommend a product that pays them a higher commission as long as it loosely fits your goals.That means your advisor could steer you toward a mutual fund with a 2% expense ratio, even though a nearly identical index fund charges 0.03%. Both may be “suitable,” but only a fiduciary is obligated to recommend the option that truly serves your financial future.Conflicted financial advice drains billions from American retirement accountsThe financial cost of non-fiduciary advice is not a theoretical problem reserved for policy debates in Washington. Working- and middle-class families receiving conflicting advice earn investment returns roughly 1 percentage point lower each year, a White House Council of Economic Advisers analysis found.Roughly $1.7 trillion in IRA assets are currently invested in products that create conflicts of interest for the professionals who recommend them. The aggregate annual cost of that conflicted advice is approximately $17 billion, according to the same CEA analysis.A typical worker who receives conflicted advice when rolling over a 401(k) to an IRA at age 45 could lose an estimated 17% of their account balance by age 65. On a $200,000 rollover, that translates to roughly $34,000 in lost savings before you factor in compounding over those additional years.
Conflicted advice quietly cuts returns, costing everyday investors thousands and shrinking retirement savings over time.ArtistGNDphotography/Gettyimages
Federal courts killed the fiduciary rule for a second time in March 2026The Department of Labour attempted twice to raise the legal bar for brokers advising retirement savers on rollovers and other decisions. The original 2016 rule under the Obama administration was vacated by a federal court in 2018 after industry groups successfully challenged it.A revised version called the Retirement Security Rule was finalized in April 2024 under the Biden administration but faced immediate legal challenges. Federal courts vacated key provisions of that updated rule in 2025, and the Trump administration declined to pursue the appeal, CNBC reported in March 2026.Related: BlackRock uncovered a flaw in retirement plansTexas district courts then issued final orders in March 2026, vacating the regulation entirely because no party was defending it. The practical effect is that each type of financial intermediary now operates under a different regulatory standard for rollover advice.“Since most rollover recommendations are one-time recommendations, that means they are typically, in almost all occasions, not fiduciary advice under ERISA,”— Fred Reish, retirement law expert and of counsel, Ferenczy Benefits Law Center.“We are truly back to status quo,” said Fred Reish, retirement law expert and of counsel, Ferenczy Benefits Law Center in comments to CNBC. That patchwork of standards makes it harder for typical retirement savers to know which rules govern the advice they receive.Digital disruption and market complexity make fiduciary protection urgentWells Fargo’s report highlights three forces reshaping the financial advice landscape, making the fiduciary standard more relevant today. The expansion of digital assets, the rise of algorithmic investment tools, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are changing how people receive guidance. These tools can be helpful, but they also introduce new conflicts and risks that many consumers do not fully understand before committing their money. Increased market volatility, global economic uncertainty, and the growing presence of alternative investments in traditional portfolios present real challenges for everyday savers. You may be invested in products you cannot easily evaluate without professional expertise, and that complexity benefits advisors who profit from opacity. A fiduciary is obligated to explain these risks clearly and to select investments that genuinely align with your personal financial goals and timeline.More Personal Finance:Retirees following 4% rule are leaving thousands on the tableFidelity says a $500 policy could protect your entire net worthFidelity’s 4 Roth strategies could save your family a fortune in taxesThe intergenerational wealth transfer now underway adds another layer of urgency to the fiduciary question for families managing trusts and estates. Coordinating tax strategies, estate plans, and family governance across multiple generations requires advisors whose legal obligation runs directly to your family’s benefit. Wells Fargo’s Andy Reinhart, Head of Trust & Fiduciary, warns that choosing someone without the right experience or legal obligations can jeopardize decades of planning. Bad financial advice from unvetted online sources compounds the problem significantly for younger savers who rely on social media and AI chatbots. 57% of Americans surveyed said they have made financial decisions based on bad online advice and regretted it,a 2025 CFP Board survey found. Working with a credentialed fiduciary provides a reliable check against the misinformation flooding your feeds every day.Steps to verify whether your advisor is a true fiduciaryProtecting yourself starts with one direct question at your next meeting with any financial professional: “Are you a fiduciary, and will you confirm that in writing?” If the answer is anything other than a clear yes, you should understand exactly what standard of care governs the advice you are receiving.How to check your advisor’s fiduciary status:Search the SEC’s IAPD database: Visit adviserinfo.sec.gov to verify if your advisor or firm is registered as an RIA, which triggers the fiduciary standard.Read their Form ADV: This public document filed with the SEC details fees, services, conflicts of interest, and disciplinary history for registered investment advisors.Use FINRA BrokerCheck: Search FINRA’s BrokerCheck database to review your broker’s registration, employment history, and any regulatory actions or customer complaints on record.Verify CFP designation: Certified Financial Planners are held to a fiduciary standard through the CFP Board’s code of ethics and can be verified at cfp.net/verify.Ask about compensation structure: Fee-only advisors earn no commissions from product sales, which reduces conflicts of interest significantly compared to fee-based or commission-based models.A team-based approach to financial advice reduces hidden costsWells Fargo’s report emphasizes that a successful fiduciary relationship requires collaboration among financial advisors, bankers, trust officers, and tax professionals. A single advisor working in isolation may miss opportunities, overlook tax implications, or fail to coordinate estate planning with investment strategy effectively.You should ask whether your advisor works within a team structure and how that team communicates about your long-term goals. Selecting the right people and institutions committed to working together toward your objectives is critical to protecting your family’s future.“Choosing someone who does not have the appropriate experience or your best interests in mind can jeopardize decades of hard work and aspirations,” Andy Reinhart wrote in the Wells Fargo report. That warning should be the starting point for every conversation you have with a financial professional going forward.3 questions to ask before an advisor meetingThe regulatory environment is unlikely to change in your favor anytime soon, so the responsibility falls on you to protect your own savings. Prepare these three questions and insist on clear, written answers from your financial professional before your next scheduled meeting.Are you legally serving as my fiduciary for every recommendation you make, including rollovers and insurance products?How are you compensated, and do you receive any commissions, referral fees, or revenue-sharing payments from the products you recommend?Will you provide me with your Form ADV Part 2 and a written statement of your fiduciary obligation before our next transaction?If your advisor cannot or will not answer these questions directly, that silence tells you everything you need to know about whose interests come first. Your retirement savings deserve the highest legal standard of care available.Related: Wells Fargo reveals one reason parents are going broke