News articles from 16 April 2026 : 13:47
Is Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI getting too smart?
Meta's new Muse Spark AI model powers multimodal image recognition, parallel task handling and a dedicated shopping mode across its apps and AI glasses.
Air Force is 'smallest,' 'least ready' in history, National Guard leaders warn Congress in fighter jet plea
Air National Guard generals request between 72 and 100 new fighter jets, warning the Air Force faces its worst readiness in its 78-year history.
Iranian women's soccer players granted asylum in Australia say they dream of continuing careers 'in safety'
Two Iranian women's soccer players speak out for the first time since accepting asylum in Australia, saying they plan to continue their careers in safety.
Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women
Reese Witherspoon urged women to learn how to use AI, warning that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence than men's.
Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths
Australia's most decorated living veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was released on bail after being charged with war crime murder over killings in Afghanistan.
Lorne Michaels’ ‘SNL’ grip on cast exposed in new documentary
Morgan Neville says his "SNL" documentary reveals how Lorne Michaels feels "beleaguered" despite being seen as comedy's ultimate gatekeeper for decades.
WWE star Chelsea Green should be WrestleMania 'headliner,' Alba Fyre says
WWE star Chelsea Green misses WrestleMania for a third straight year after an ankle injury sidelined the first-ever women's United States champion.
Influencer’s safari getaway turns deadly days after proposal as police question fiancé, family demands answers
Influencer Ashly Robinson, also known as Ashlee Jenae, died in Zanzibar after a reported misunderstanding with her fiancé, authorities say in probe.
Doctors in training learn cooking skills to help patients amid America's chronic disease crisis
Future doctors are learning to prepare healthy, flavorful meals and turn nutrition advice into patient guidance in new culinary medicine programs at medical schools.
Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace and more top headlines
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Minnesota Republicans reveal which far-left candidate they want to challenge in open Senate race
GOP strategists say a Peggy Flanagan win in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary would boost Republican chances to capture a Senate seat in the 2026 general election.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Himself
Police say that Justin Fairfax, a former lieutenant governor of Virginia, shot and killed his wife before he died by suicide. The incident happened with both of their teenage children in the home. Co…
Judge Again Halts Construction of Trump's White House Ballroom
A federal judge on Thursday ordered a pause on the construction of President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom. It comes as the Fine Arts Commission, he personally appointed, approved an initia…
Trump Tours States With Message to Voters Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump is kicking off a tour of western states and trying to change the political subject away from the Iran war and attempting to turn the spotlight on his economic policies. In Las …
Israel and Lebanon Reach 10-Day Ceasefire, Paving Way for Deal
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after six weeks of intense Israeli bombardment targeting what Israel says was the militant group Hezbollah. …
Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further
Leon County, Florida risked losing $16.8 million in grants by pursuing a historical harms measure, according to county staff warning about anti-DEI law SB1134 compliance.