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Friday, April 18, 2025

Headlines for Friday, April 18, 2025:

 headlines for Friday, April 18, 2025:


🌍 Global News

  • U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen: Recent U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen have resulted in at least 58 deaths and over 125 injuries.Democracy Now!+1New Orleans Saints+1

  • Israeli Airstrike in Gaza: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona along with her family.

  • Russian Attack on Kharkiv: A Russian strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, has killed one person and injured at least 60 others.Aerotech News & Review+26Democracy Now!+26Mashable+26

  • U.S. May Withdraw from Ukraine Peace Talks: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the U.S. may abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if no progress is made soon.DrydenWire.com


🏈 Sports

  • Lee Corso Retires from ESPN: Longtime college football analyst Lee Corso has announced his retirement from ESPN's "College GameDay" after nearly 40 years.A Sea Of Blue

  • Ryan Ramczyk Retires from NFL: New Orleans Saints' All-Pro tackle Ryan Ramczyk has retired from the NFL after battling a chronic knee injury.

  • WNBA Draft Viewership Soars: The 2025 WNBA Draft drew 1.25 million viewers, surpassing the NHL and MLB drafts in viewership. Paige Bueckers was selected as the No. 1 overall pick.

  • Manchester United's Europa League Comeback: Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Lyon 5-4 in extra time, securing a spot in the Europa League semi-finals.The Guardian

  • Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron Rematch: Boxers Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron are set for a highly anticipated rematch on April 20 in Birmingham, following their previous controversial bout.


🎬 Entertainment

  • 'Star Wars' Film Announced: Lucasfilm has announced a new 'Star Wars' film starring Ryan Gosling, set to release in May 2027.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg Passes Away: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died due to complications from diabetes.

  • Coachella 2025 Headliners: Coachella 2025 will feature Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott as headliners.

  • Comedy Festival Lineup Announced: Jon Stewart, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, and SNL's Mikey Day are among the headliners for this year's National Comedy Center Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.


💼 Business & Finance

  • Mortgage Rates Update: Mortgage rates have slightly decreased to around 6.70%, but remain elevated compared to March levels.

  • Best Savings Interest Rates: Savings interest rates are at their highest in over a decade, with some accounts offering up to 4.41% APY.

  • Top CD Rates: The highest CD rate today is 4.50% APY, offered by Marcus by Goldman Sachs on its 14-month CD.

  • Chinatown Merchants Affected by Tariffs: Chinatown merchants in the U.S. are feeling the impact of tariffs, with rising costs affecting their businesses.Reuters

  • Fintech Weekly Recap: Key fintech news this week includes developments involving Standard Chartered, the FCA, and Pismo.

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