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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance holds a cell phone while speaking into the microphone with U.S. President Donald Trump during a Friendship Day event attended by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at MTK Sports Park in Budapest, Hungary, on April 7, 2026.Jonathan Ernst | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Tuesday after Vice President J.D. Vance called his boss from the stage at a political rally at a Budapest soccer stadium.”I love Victor. I’ll tell you, he’s a great guy. We’ve had a great relationship,” Trump said as Vance held his phone’s speaker over a…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Standing before reporters at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked whether a ceasefire with Iran was within reach.”There are active and willing participants on the other side,” he said on Monday, adding that the proposed proposals were “an important step” before quickly dismissing them as “not good enough.”Pressed about who was leading Washington’s diplomatic push, Trump acknowledged what had been unfolding behind the scenes for days.He named Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the first time as the administration’s chief negotiators, saying, “They are Marco, J.D.Vance has largely stayed…
Rory McIlroy was grouped with Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell for the first two rounds of his title defense at the Masters.The world No. 2 player completed a career Grand Slam with a dramatic playoff victory at Augusta National last year and is now aiming to become the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles. McIlroy is on the early-late side of the draw and is scheduled to tee off at 10:31 a.m. local time (3:31 p.m. in Great Britain and Ireland) on Thursday, along with Young, who is aiming for a third successive title at The…
No two people have exactly the same financial needs during retirement. But Americans, on average, seem to be united about something. Retirement means you’ll need more savings than you previously thought. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning and Progress Study, U.S. adults say they need an average of $1.46 million to retire comfortably. This is a 15% increase from the $1.26 million required in the 2025 version of the report.”The new ‘magic number’ reflects a convergence of factors, from continued inflation and longer life expectancies to uncertainty about the future of Social Security,” John Roberts, Northwestern Mutual’s chief field officer,…
Robin Hood’s Vlad Tenev said the new partnership with the US Treasury on so-called Trump accounts for children will increase exposure to the company among emerging investors and benefit its future growth.On Monday, the Treasury Department announced that it had selected Robinhood, along with BNY Mellon, to help power the Trump Account, a tax-deferred sheltered investment account for children scheduled to open this summer with a $1,000 seed contribution from the government for children born between 2025 and 2028, and build an app linked to it.Tenev, the investment app’s CEO, told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Tuesday that this…
There are only 4 days left to save up to $482 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These low rates expire on April 10th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. If you’re planning your 2026 technology events calendar, now is not the time to wait. Register now to secure savings before prices go up. What to expect at Disrupt Each year, Disrupt brings together more than 10,000 founders, technology leaders, and venture capitalists to San Francisco’s Moscone West. From October 13th to 15th, you’ll gain valuable lessons and curated networking opportunities designed to elevate your startup’s trajectory, accelerate your career, and…
A SASCA fuel truck refuels on the apron with a Lufthansa passenger plane parked at the gate at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in Blagnac, Occitanie, France, on March 15, 2026.Isabel Salimento | AFP | Getty ImagesThe airline industry’s problem is not just the soaring price of jet fuel. Now, is that enough?Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, jet fuel prices in the United States have nearly doubled from $2.50 per gallon on February 27 to $4.88 per gallon on April 2, and are rising even higher in other regions. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz…
The Apple logo hangs above the entrance to the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City.Mike Seeger | Reutersshares of apple Shares fell 4% on Tuesday after reports the company was facing technical challenges with its long-awaited foldable iPhone.”Apple and the supply chain are working under a tight schedule, and current solutions are not sufficient to fully resolve the engineering challenges. …More time is needed,” a person familiar with the situation told Nikkei Asia.Apple, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, has announced four new iPhone models at its annual September launch event since 2020. The foldable…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attends a private dinner for technology and business leaders hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House Official Dining Room on September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC, USA. brian snyder reutermicrosoft Co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to attend the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s briefing on Jeffrey Epstein on June 10, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the court appearance has not been announced.Gates is one of several people who have agreed to be interviewed by the oversight committee about their dealings with notorious sex…
Deontay Wilder may not be the destructive force he once was, but there’s no doubting his continued penchant for chaos and entertainment. On Saturday night, the American sent Derek Chisora into retirement with a frenetic but thrilling split decision victory at London’s O2, keeping the embers of his fading career alive. Wilder’s jubilation suggested a personal epiphany that he could still squeeze a little more out of the tank, although there are certainly question marks over how the 42-year-old’s win over the high-mileage Chisora should be taken. Lost, that might have been the case with the Bronze Bomber. But he…