Press review · Tuesday, 14 April 2026
14 April 2026
3,125 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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abcnews.com
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust suit is settled
A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved
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detroitnews.com
American rejects merger talks with United Airlines
American Airlines said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines and had not held any such talks.
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gamedeveloper.com
Iron Galaxy lays off employees as it reduces company size
Co-development and porting firm Iron Galaxy Studios is adopting 'a new posture to accept these current market conditions as permanent.'
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foxbusiness.com
TV shopping empire behind QVC, HSN files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses
The parent company of QVC and HSN filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a major restructuring plan to slash billions in debt. The company says it will continue normal operations.
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oilprice.com
Oil Slides but the Real Test Comes This Weekend | OilPrice.com
Oil markets are hanging on U.S.–Iran talks as hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push prices lower—but failure could trigger shortages and a new price spike.
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communityimpact.com
The cost of staying open: Houston restaurants struggle to survive amid increasing rent, food prices
Over the past year, dozens of restaurants have closed throughout the Houston Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas. While local restaurant owners give a variety of reasons for the closings, the most common ones are a rise in rent and a decrease in demand from consumers.
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theguardian.com
Oil price drops below $90 a barrel after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open
Gas price also falls and markets rise amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran
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theglobeandmail.com
AI Hallucinations Just Got Lawyers Censured -- What This Means for Generative AI Stocks and Incumbent Winners
Detailed price information for Nvidia Corp (NVDA-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.
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hollywoodreporter.com
No Hike, No Hype: Netflix Stock Drops Absent 2026 Guidance Boost. Here’s What the Street Thinks.
Analysts dissect the streaming giant's first quarter earnings and parse why there was no guidance hike.
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pbs.org
What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers
A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer travel season approaches.
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aljazeera.com
Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal
The company's stock plunged about 8 percent on the news of Hastings's departure.
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nbcnews.com
David Ellison vows Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger won't cut film output
The Paramount Skydance chief spoke at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday, after opting out of a congressional hearing on the merger earlier this week.
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QVC and HSN Owner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The home shopping TV channels have fallen out of favor as consumer habits have shifted.
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly over big venues, US jury finds
Verdict in states’ case says concert giant stifled competition in ticketing industry, raising pressure for changes
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nbcnews.com
U.S. set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a court filing Tuesday that it has completed developing the initial phase of the refund system, known as CAPE.
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adn.com
Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war
Much of the rally has been due to expectations for calming tensions in the war and a resumption of the full flow of oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.
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nbcnews.com
5 smart ways to spend your tax refund
Millions of taxpayers will get higher refunds this year. Experts offer ways to spend the money that could boost your long-term financial health.
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Shares in Allbirds surge after maker of wool sneakers announces pivot to AI
Rebrand as NewBird AI sent shares up 582% in bizarre and rapid turnaround for firm that had fallen on hard times
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nbcnews.com
S&P 500 hits new all-time high as investors shrug off Iran war oil price spike
The rebound over the past two weeks has been faster than the one following the Covid market crash in 2020 or when tariffs roiled markets in 2025.
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nbcnews.com
Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing market, jury in antitrust trial finds
Live Nation has vehemently denied acting as a monopoly.
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Snap Laying Off 1,000 Employees as CEO Evan Spiegel Says Company Faces “Crucible Moment”
Spiegel told staff in a memo Wednesday that staff will use artificial intelligence to work faster: “We have already witnessed small squads leveraging AI tools to drive meaningful progress.”
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Tax Day is here: Advice for last-minute filers racing against the clock
The April 15 tax filing deadline is here. A tax expert says e-filing with direct deposit is the fastest way to get a refund from the IRS this year.
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nbcnews.com
DOJ officials attempt to 'tour' the Fed's renovations as probe stalls
The unannounced "check on progress" visit could further gum up the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Fed.
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ctvnews.ca
Will cutting gas tax lower airfare? Here’s what Canadian airlines are saying
Several Canadian airlines told CTV News the suspension of the federal gas excise tax is welcome news, but only one is suggesting it could help make ticket prices cheaper.
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freep.com
Last, last-minute tax tips for April 15: Be careful how you mail
The first tax season for new rules under One Big Beautiful Bill had its challenges. The deadline is April 15 for filing a return or an extension.
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Stock markets ‘naive’ over Iran war optimism; Reeves and Bessent to meet at IMF – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns
Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7
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7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year
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usatoday.com
April 15 tax deadline is a day away, but you can get an extension
The April 15 tax deadline is approaching, but you can get an automatic extension to file until Oct. 15. Here's how.
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IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
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Layoffs Hit Disney: 1,000 Jobs Cut as Josh D’Amaro Unveils Streamlining Push
"Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow's needs," the CEO told staff Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com
Oil prices may be starting to come down for a worrisome reason
The largest oil shock in history caused prices to surge. Now they're so high that they may be causing "demand destruction." That would mean slower economic growth.
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IMF cuts the outlook for global growth in the fallout from from Iran war
The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
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Senate Banking chair says Warsh could be Fed chair in 'next few weeks'
The Senate Banking Committee chair said Kevin Warsh could become Fed chair in a few weeks, even though his colleague vowed to block the nomination.
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United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears
Critics warn of ‘absolute disaster for the flying public’ if two air travel giants try to combine
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Trump pick to lead Federal Reserve has assets worth over $100m, disclosures indicate
Kevin Warsh, seeking to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell, had to file financial disclosures for Senate approval
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npr.org
The labor economics of 'Alien' — and its lessons for inequality on Earth
Behind the acid blood and jump scares of the Alien franchise is an even more insidious horror: a single employer with unchecked power. How Weyland-Yutani helps explain monopsony — and the rise of inequality on Earth.
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Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Three supertankers laden with oil exit waterway amid global energy crunch, shipping data shows.
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thetimes.com
Apple at 50: the day Steve Jobs cancelled 70% of its products
In an extract from his history of the company, David Pogue looks back on how its co-founder returned to a brand in crisis and found its lost soul