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The Modern Report
Independent · Aggregated · Live
Vol. I
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No. 65 ·
April 30, 2026
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GLOBAL DISPATCH
New York Post
NEW
The real reason Walmart, Target and Costco are axing more self-checkouts — as states and NYC push limits
Daily Mail
Expert reveals the middle-class holiday habits that are actually tacky - are you guilty of any of them?
Daily Mail
NEW
Joan Collins, 92, looks every inch the Hollywood icon as she poses in pink alongside husband Percy Gibson, 61, at rosé launch
Fortune
NEW
Robinhood CEO says a ‘tokenization supercycle’ is underway
Fox News
NEW
Bodycam shows dad bolt from cops with young child in his arms before ditching her alone in the woods
Fox News
Olivia Dunne & Miller Lite bring the fun while Bud Light continues to flounder, Nancy Mace shoots a gun & MEAT
Fortune
Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds
The Hill
NEW
I’ve dressed a million girls for prom; this year, tariffs are pricing them out
Fortune
NEW
Exclusive: America’s largest Black-owned bank launches podcast with mission to unlock hidden shame holding back generational wealth
Fox News
NEW
PGA Tour CEO shares jarring comments about players returning as LIV Golf Saudi funding disappears
Fox News
NEW
Trump DOJ report lays bare Biden administration's alleged anti-Christian bias
Newsweek
NEW
Satellite Images Reveal Destruction of Georgia Wildfires
New York Times
Behind Powell’s High-Stakes Decision to Stay at the Fed
NBC News
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign
MarketWatch
U.S. economy rebounded in first quarter, driven by sizzling-hot business investment
Fox News
NEW
Trump urges ABC to fire ‘seriously unfunny’ Jimmy Kimmel, says it ‘better be soon’
Daily Mail
Mystery of the Islamic sect operating in a Cheshire orphanage: Probe into rape, modern slavery and forced marriage at secretive group run by 'new Pope' where 'members cut ties with the outside world'
New York Post
NEW
Emily Blunt sparks backlash for ‘awful career advice’: ‘Out of touch with reality’
Newsweek
NEW
‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 6 – Release Date, Schedule, How to Watch
Washington Examiner
NEW
Maryland approves girls’ flag football as varsity sport
The Verge
Samsung says the RAM shortage could get even worse next year
New York Post
NEW
‘RHONJ’ alum Joe Giudice insists federal crimes were ‘minimal,’ doesn’t think he ‘should have been deported’
Newsweek
Graham Platner Surge Threatens Susan Collins As Janet Mills Bows Out
LA Times
Little Lake teachers in southeast L.A. County reach tentative deal after crippling strike
Daily Mail
Children's books with pro-migrant messaging that teach pupils 'everybody's welcome' are being shared in scheme promoted at more than 1,000 schools
New York Post
NEW
LA hot spot HomeState’s newest celeb collaboration joins star-studded line-up: Hayley Williams, Fred Armisen and more
New York Post
NEW
Murdered Mexican beauty queen’s mother-in-law busted after fleeing the country
The Verge
OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins
Daily Mail
Nigerian migrant who raped teenager after dodging deportation because 'it would breach his human rights' is jailed for 17 years
The Hill
NEW
From King Charles to House turmoil: A tumultuous week in Washington: Join the live discussion
AFP
NEW
Viral pro-Iran AI memes blur lines between propaganda and entertainment
The Verge
NEW
How to win — and lose — Decoder
New York Post
Inside Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ partnership with Fortnite as CEO Josh D’Amaro’s $1.5B bet on Epic Games comes amid headaches
POLITICAL WIRE
Fortune
Microsoft, Meta, and Google just announced billions more in AI spending. Only Google convinced investors it’s paying off
AFP
NEW
Energy fears drive Gulf mediation in US-Iran conflict
AFP
NEW
Mali holds tribute for assassinated defence minister under tight security
AFP
NEW
Russia’s role in Mali questioned as rebels push for exit
Fortune
NEW
Bob Diamond: The settlement window is closing as 24/7 trading opens up
The Hill
NEW
US accuses 10 current, former Mexican officials of aiding drug trafficking
MarketWatch
NEW
Here’s what’s worth streaming in May 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
New York Post
NEW
Aussie sports legend’s daughter achieves NFL cheerleading dream after being ‘crippled with the most horrible disease’
AFP
NEW
Booker Prize nominee Chigozie Obioma on being an African writer today
Fox News
NEW
Surveillance photos show Secret Service agents firing at Trump's alleged would-be assassin inside DC hotel
New York Post
Phillies players, families viciously booed for horrific start while at Flyers playoff game
Fox News
Goldie Hawn on why she hasn't made a movie in years and what it would take to bring her back
Newsweek
NEW
SFO Becomes Latest US Airport to Allow Non-Flyers Past TSA—Full List
MarketWatch
NEW
Trump to sign order creating retirement plans for workers who lack them
Axios
Our time is short. These three didn't waste it on division
New York Post
High-profile Dem power player spotted at private event for California GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Steve Hilton
Newsweek
NEW
Map Shows Where Americans Are Falling Behind on Debt Payments
Daily Mail
Golders Green terror suspect is named as Somalia-born Essa Suleiman who had history of violence and was referred to anti-extremism Prevent scheme
New York Post
NEW
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Washington Examiner
NEW
Supreme Court gets it right: Harassed pregnancy center deserves its day in federal court
Fortune
Meet Joe McCann: the high-flying crypto trader held in Tanzania after sudden death of his influencer fiancée Ashly Robinson
New York Post
The SoCal public park with stunning ocean views — and the reason you can’t access it
Daily Mail
Inquest opens into presumed death of woman who vanished 34 years ago - after her husband 'confessed he strangled her and dumped her body in an incinerator' but was never convicted
Newsweek
What Is the Koh-i-Noor Diamond? Mamdani Urges King Charles to Return Gem
Washington Examiner
White House having ‘active conversations’ with Congress on authorizing Iran war
New York Post
NEW
King Charles III gifts President Trump a ‘Trump’ bell at White House state dinner before jam-packed NYC visit | Royals Recap
Newsweek
NEW
Rockets Dealt Tough Blow Before Game 6 vs Lakers
BBC World
Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds
Newsweek
Powerball Winning Numbers: Dozens of $1M, $2M Tickets Sold—Here's Where
Fortune
NEW
Ten years after Ethereum’s DAO disaster, it’s time to try again
Fortune
NEW
Trump’s team is hosting another memecoin conference. The price to attend has dropped dramatically
AFP
NEW
'Growing sense in international community' that Trump doesn't have an Iran exit strategy
Fortune
NEW
Bitcoin drives back toward $80K—but one billionaire may be fueling much of the rally
CULTURE & TECH
New York Times
How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply
Fox News
WATCH: Chaos erupts as Florida Dem in pink jumpsuit grabs bullhorn mid-vote: 'It's illegal!'
The Hill
Watch live: Senate Democrats highlight Iran war powers resolution push
The Hill
Brent crude oil hits 4-year high on Iran worries
New York Post
NEW
Austin Reaves running out of time as Lakers stare down historic collapse
Newsweek
NEW
Who Is Ex-FBI Director James Comey's Wife, Patrice Failor? What To Know
New York Post
Inside the battle for Casey Wasserman’s agency: ‘It’s all anyone in Hollywood is talking about’
MarketWatch
NEW
U.S. jobless claims sink to a 57-year low. Jobs aren’t easy to find — or lose.
Fortune
NEW
Current price of oil as of April 29, 2026
The Hill
Saturday’s shooting demands reflection from the media, and all of us
Washington Examiner
Joe Concha on Erika Kirk: ‘Let her try to move on with her life’
AFP
NEW
Beirut-based director Lana Daher on her debut film 'Do You Love Me'
Washington Examiner
NEW
Trump’s latest appeal in E. Jean Carroll case denied as requests seem more likely to reach Supreme Court
Newsweek
NEW
California Governor Candidates Grapple With Insurance Rate Fixes
Newsweek
Farm Bill Fight Gets 'Nasty.' Luna 'Accosted' For Amendments, She Says
The Hill
NEW
O'Leary: 'I don't get' Trump ballroom opposition
NBC News
NEW
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit New York City
New York Post
NEW
Brooks Nader and Taron Egerton take a dip during romantic Australia beach date
New York Post
NEW
Citi paid ex-JPMorgan banker $52M despite allegations of bullying, abusive behavior: report
AFP
NEW
Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns
Washington Examiner
Iran’s unseen leader declares US’s only place in Gulf is ‘at the bottom of its waters’
AFP
NEW
Deadly migration route leaves Horn of Africa migrants stranded
New York Post
This nutrient may ‘reverse’ signs of aging and the reviews have us intrigued
The Verge
The Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum have been turned into retrofuturistic handhelds
New York Post
How Meryl Streep’s stylist leaned into ‘meta dressing’ for her ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ press tour
NBC News
Louisiana plans to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
The Hill
NEW
Watch live: Trump holds farewell ceremony for King Charles, Queen Camilla
Fortune
NEW
Apple’s longtime CEO sat out the crypto revolution. His successor should choose a different path
Newsweek
NEW
LIV Golf Makes New Announcement Amid Growing Rumors
Washington Examiner
NEW
Recall when Virgina attorney general fantasized about murdering a Republican and his children and Democrats still voted for him?
The Hill
NEW
Poll finds more than half oppose Trump ballroom following WHCA assassination attempt