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Rory McIlroy's 2026 Masters win belonged to the McIlroys
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters and celebrated with his parents, wife and daughter; his parents attended Augusta after missing his 2025 victory, and the 2026 win felt more private and family-focused.
Olivier Awards recognise Rachel Zegler and Paapa Essiedu as winners
The Olivier Awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London honoured Rachel Zegler, who won Best Actress in a Musical for the Evita revival, and Paapa Essiedu, who won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the revival of All My Sons; All My Sons also won Best Revival.
Budapest sees spontaneous celebrations after Orban's ouster
Officials reported Peter Magyar's Tisza party won a two‑thirds parliamentary majority, and thousands gathered in Budapest to celebrate. Undetermined at this time for next procedural steps.
Cancer remains top cause of death in Canada as some types rise
A new Canadian Medical Association Journal modelling study projects about 254,000 new cancer cases and nearly 88,000 cancer deaths in Canada in 2026, while projecting rises in cervical, head and neck, melanoma, pancreatic and uterine cancers.
Bondi Junction bravery awards recognise eight people
Eight people will receive Australian Bravery Decorations for actions during the Bondi Junction attack two years ago, which left six people dead and ten injured.
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic appears to halt after U.S. blockade announcement
The article reports the U.S. prepared to block ships to or from Iranian ports, and ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have stalled while oil prices rose.
High blood pressure improves with team-based care, study finds
A trial of 1,272 patients at 36 federally qualified health centers found that intensive team-based care lowered systolic blood pressure by nearly 16 mm Hg after 18 months, versus a 9 mm Hg drop with usual care.
Dolly Martinez, My 600‑Lb Life Participant, Dies at 30
Dolly Martinez, who appeared on TLC's My 600‑Lb Life in 2022, has died at 30, her sister Lindsey Cooper announced on Facebook; Cooper had posted a day earlier that Martinez was hospitalized and fighting for her life.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe joins 2026 Prayer for Our Nation gathering in Washington.
The 28th Annual White House Prayer for Our Nation Global Day of Prayer is scheduled for June 6, 2026 at Washington Monument Park, and the article mentions Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe among participants alongside founders Rev. Dr. Terry Lee and Dr. Joyce Lee.
Daughters of the Redeemer pilot climate-smart agricultural program in Zambia
The Daughters of the Redeemer launched the Community Transformation Programme in Chibombo in 2022, supporting five villages with climate-smart farming, nutrition and WASH services; about 200 people have received hands-on training.
Brevard County Sheriff's Office honors telecommunicators during Appreciation Week
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is recognizing its telecommunicators during Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week and described them as lifelines who handle 911 calls and dispatch emergency resources. Sheriff officials noted their dedication and encouraged public recognition of the team.
Miami Beach Pride parade marks 18th year amid new legislation
Ocean Drive was filled with color as the Miami Beach Pride parade marked its 18th anniversary under the theme "Pride is Infinite", drawing thousands to celebrate. The event occurred amid new legislation limiting local government support for diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives.
Homeless ex-con rescues lost 6-year-old boy in Miami
Arnett Johnson, a homeless man who has slept on a bench in Allapattah, found a 6-year-old boy wandering alone just before midnight, called police and waited with him until officers arrived; the boy was later identified and his mother was charged with child neglect.
The Masters turned at Amen Corner after Rory McIlroy's unexpected shot
Rory McIlroy hit a right‑drifting approach on the 12th at Amen Corner that landed, spun and settled to about seven feet, a shot that gave him the lead and helped him complete a back‑to‑back Masters win at 12‑under.
Christina Koch returns from the Moon and reunites with her dog.
Christina Koch returned from the 10-day Artemis II Moon mission and posted a video of her dog Sadie greeting her at home; the crew splashed down off San Diego and Koch later reflected at Johnson Space Center.
Euphoria season 3 explores Rue's turn toward faith in God
In the season 3 premiere of Euphoria, Rue pursues a literal form of Christian faith while remaining entangled in drug smuggling and related dangers. The episode shifts the show's earlier symbolic use of Christian imagery to a more direct exploration of belief.
Dodger Details: Roki Sasaki's progress remains uneven
Roki Sasaki allowed two runs over four innings with six strikeouts and five walks in the Dodgers' 5-2 loss, and Emmet Sheehan showed increased velocity after a mechanical adjustment that included a glove tap, averaging 95.2 mph on his fastball.
After Artemis II, NASA outlines plans for its return to the moon
Artemis II completed a 10-day lunar flyby and splashdown, and NASA says it will shift from an orbiting Gateway station to building a surface base with plans to land astronauts at the lunar south pole by early 2028.
Starved toddler died after alleged neglect in Indiana home
Indiana authorities say a 2-year-old boy died of severe malnourishment and dehydration and his parents have been arrested on murder and neglect charges.
JBS reaches labor deal with Greeley meatpacking workers
A local union at JBS's Greeley, Colorado, beef plant reached a new labor agreement after a three-week strike; the pact, ratified by about 93% of members, runs through April 2028 and includes immediate and scheduled wage increases.
JPMorgan Chase's American Dream Initiative links community lending and valuation discussion
JPMorgan Chase has launched the American Dream Initiative to expand branches and targeted lending in underserved U.S. communities; the article notes the bank's shares were trading around $309.87 and includes valuation commentary from Simply Wall St.
NASCAR at Bristol: Ty Gibbs wins his first Cup Series race.
Ty Gibbs won his first NASCAR Cup Series race in an overtime finish at Bristol Motor Speedway, edging Ryan Blaney by less than one-tenth of a second; the 23-year-old moved to fourth in the standings and has six straight top-six finishes.
My 600‑Lb. Life star Dolly Martinez dies at 30.
Dolly Martinez, who appeared on My 600‑Lb. Life, has died at age 30, her sister announced on social media; her sister had earlier said Martinez was hospitalized and 'fighting for her life.'
My 600-Lb. Life star Dolly Martinez has died at 30
Her sister announced on April 11 that Dolly Martinez has died; the family has not shared a cause of death. Martinez was featured on season 10 of My 600-Lb. Life and had spoken publicly about food addiction and mental health.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into treatment facility
A representative told PEOPLE on April 12 that Britney Spears voluntarily checked into a treatment facility following her March 4 arrest in Ventura on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Atlanta teen arrested after fatal shooting of 12-year-old inside home
Atlanta police arrested a 14-year-old after a 12-year-old was shot inside a southeast Atlanta home and later died; investigators say the boys were playing with guns and the case remains under investigation.
BioNTech Phase 2 cohort meets primary efficacy endpoint
BioNTech reported that the Phase 2 cohort of trastuzumab pamirtecan (BNT323) in advanced HER2‑expressing endometrial cancer met its primary endpoint, showing a confirmed objective response rate of 49.3% in previously checkpoint‑treated patients and 47.9% overall, with median progression‑free survival of 8.1 months.
School meals: Labour plans end to fish and chip Fridays
The government has proposed new School Food Standards that would ban deep-fried items and sharply restrict sugary desserts, requiring desserts to contain at least 50% fruit. The rules are scheduled to come into force from September 2027 with a phased introduction for secondary schools.
Justin Bieber’s Coachella set showed a personal side critics may have missed
At his Coachella debut, Justin Bieber performed a roughly 90-minute, largely stripped-back set that mixed songs from SWAG and SWAG II with archival YouTube videos and occasional acoustic moments; he is scheduled to headline again on April 18.
Migrants deported to third country arrive in Costa Rica
About 25 migrants deported from the U.S. arrived in San José under a March U.S.-Costa Rica agreement; Costa Rica will accept up to 25 deportees per week and the IOM will provide initial support and accommodation for seven days.
