Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 5, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War

Ukrainian forces have intensified their long-range strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure within roughly the last two weeks.

3 burning questions as Auburn competes for NIT championship against Tulsa - AL.com

Can the Tigers continue their improved assist numbers? What will coach Steven Pearl wear on the sideline at Gainbridge Fieldhouse? Here are the burning questions ahead of Sunday's NIT championship.

‘Reflect on the meaning of His divine names’: Conference speakers testify of Christ’s titles - Church News

In the April 2026 general conference, Church leaders testified of Jesus Christ as the “True Vine,” “Repairer,” the “Way,” “Personal Guide” and more.

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title - AP News

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball. The near-record lopsided victory completed the Bruins’ journey through this year’s March Madness that…

Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts - SpaceNews

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that would cut the agency’s budget by nearly 25%.

CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman - Fortune

The CIA spread word inside the Islamic Republic that it had already located the F-15 crew member.

Tori Spelling and seven children taken to hospital after car accident - nbcnews.com

Tori Spelling and several children were taken to the hospital following a car crash last week, the actor’s spokesperson confirmed to NBC News

Jon Jones declares ‘I am proud of myself’ in response to viral video of alleged road rage incident - Bloody Elbow

Jon Jones has spoken out about the alleged video of him taken in Albuquerque recently

Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage - BBC

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

Pope calls for peace, Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter - Axios

The pope and a top military bishop both preached peace.

Trading Open Shadowed by Trump Escalation Threats: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

US equity-index futures dropped and oil climbed after US President Donald Trump’s warning that he may significantly escalate the war in Iran, potentially worsening an energy-price shock that’s already upending the global economic outlook.

Dusty May, players preview National Championship vs UConn - Maize n Brew

Here’s everything Dusty May, Nimari Burnett and Will Tschetter had to tell the media on Sunday when previewing the National Championship Game between Michigan and UConn:

Kate Middleton Styles Her Easter Dress With the Tiniest $450 DeMellier Handbag - instyle.com

Catherine, Princess of Wales enjoyed a classic Easter celebration with her family on April 5. While heading into St. George's Chapel with her children by her side, Kate Middleton wore a belted Self-Portrait dress and a teeny-tiny DeMellier handbag, one of her…

4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper - CBS News

The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.

‘Whole region is going to burn’: Iran's ‘living hell’ warning to US amid Donald Trump's threats of striking power plants | World News - Hindustan Times

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the "only real solution is respecting the rights of Iranian people and ending this dangerous game". | World News

Artemis 2 astronauts are about to see one of the rarest skywatching sights of all — a solar eclipse from beyond the moon - Space

The Artemis 2 crew will get quite a sight on Monday evening (April 6).