San Francisco County fatal drug overdose ranks second highest in the country, CDC data shows  ABC7 San Francisco

Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’  Al Jazeera

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross  The Washington Post

How to watch Rangers vs. Mariners: TV channel and streaming options for April 18  The New York Times

Mayor Wilson responds to pitch of building large data centers in Seattle  The Seattle Times

The divide between the White House and the Vatican is widening after President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo and the leader of the Catholic Church said he doesn't fear Trump.

San Francisco: Syphilis and other STI's down, First case of clade I mpox  Outbreak News Today

When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally the moment electric vehicles take off for good—or just another false start?

A gunman has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.

It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.

New York Rangers star Vincent Trocheck revealed he had a bacterial lung infection that caused his 14-game absence, saying he had surgery and that he was hospitalized for about a week.

D.C. police sought to arrest Rep. Cory Mills after assault call, records show  The Washington Post

"Full House" star Lori Loughlin, 61, and her look-alike daughter Olivia Jade, 26, turned heads on the red carpet with their striking resemblance.

Small Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake 44 Miles Southeast of Ugashik, Alaska, United States  Volcano Discovery

On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner praised “President Trump’s leadership on demanding the burden-sharing of Europe on NATO.” Host Jake Tapper asked, “You heard the President bringing up NATO in a now-familiar The post U.K. Ambassador: Trump ‘Has Driven’ Increased European Spending on NATO appeared first on Breitbart.

‘DWTS' judge Carrie Ann Inaba details being hospitalized after medical emergency on a flight  NBC Los Angeles

Apparent road rage erupted into a brawl that included a man repeatedly punching woman in broad daylight just across from the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The post WATCH: Road Rage in Las Vegas as Man Pummels Woman on the Pavement Outside a Casino appeared first on Breitbart.

Seattle police seek suspect who used wine bottle during attack, robbery  FOX 13 Seattle

Alphabet's $122 Billion SpaceX Bombshell Just Surfaced In A Routine Alaska Filing  Yahoo Finance

HBO's "The Pitt" Season 2 finale divides fans over a storyline some viewers call ableist while others defend the show's medical realism on social media.

Lisa Rinna shares what it would take to get her back on ‘Real Housewives’  Los Angeles Times

Trio of Bay Area High School baseball games at San Francisco Giants' Oracle Park  Sports Illustrated

After being convicted of possessing with the intent to distribute more than two million lethal doses of fentanyl, 51-year-old Jimenez James Love of Harlingen, Texas, was sentenced to serve the rest of his life in federal prison. Authorities believe Love transported the narcotics and conducted other illicit activities on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel. The post Life Sentence for Sinaloa Cartel Smuggler Busted with 2 Million Lethal Fentanyl Doses appeared first on Breitbart.

Live updates: Iran renews restrictions on Strait of Hormuz as peace talks approach a critical juncture  CNN

UA professors oppose banned words and defend free speech and cultural diversity  Alaska Beacon

Police arrest suspect in Long Beach for allegedly stabbing police officer  NBC Los Angeles

Review: Iconic rock act wows fans during 1st Bay Area show in 12 years  The Mercury News

Pope Leo XIV said his remarks about the world being ravaged by tyrants were not directed at President Donald Trump amid their ongoing public exchange of words.

Canada’s Kenneth Law to plead guilty in suicide kit case to avoid murder trial  South China Morning Post

Caitlyn Jenner is asking President Trump to reverse his order stopping "transgender" individuals from changing their gender on passports to match their professed sexual identity. The post Caitlyn Jenner Lobbies Trump to Keep Trans Identity on Passport: ‘I Can’t Travel Internationally Anymore’ appeared first on Breitbart.

United States approves $11.9 billion sale of AEGIS combat systems to Germany  Defence Industry Europe

Iranian official says excessive demands made by U.S. are barrier to in-person talks  PBS

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

S.F. marks 1906 earthquake anniversary with early morning sirens, vintage attire  San Francisco Chronicle

Ciara Miller is finally talking Scamanda. More than two weeks ago, Summer House co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed they are an item after weeks of speculation, leaving fans shocked, disappointed, and angry for Ciara. Why? She was best friends with Amanda for years, and she also dated West in 2023 — making the [...] Read More... The post Ciara Miller Says Amanda Batula & West Wilson's Romance Is 'A Major Mindf**k' & Reveals Who She Feels More Betrayed By In First Interview Amid Scamanda! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

The case of the missing Martin family was unsolved until a diver found a car in an Oregon river in 2024. Officials, relying on DNA tests, said Thursday that they had identified the remains of three people.

Former U.S. representative Eric Swalwell (D) apparently spent a mountain of cash from his congressional campaign on hotels, food, alcohol, and babysitters even though he stepped out of the race months ago, the news coming after several women accused have him of sexual assault. The post Report: Democrat Eric Swalwell Burned $75,000 of Defunct Campaign’s Money on Hotels, Food, and Uber Rides appeared first on Breitbart.

Opinion | Putin’s wartime economy is contracting, even with high oil prices  The Washington Post

Rotavirus Is Surging Across The United States—Here’s What Parents Need To Know  Forbes

The suspected leader of one of Ireland's largest criminal gangs was arrested in Dubai on Wednesday and is expected to face charges in his native country. The post VIDEO: Suspected Irish Cartel Boss Busted in Dubai After Lengthy Manhunt appeared first on Breitbart.

Shaquille O'Neal said he avoids contacting NBA players because they are "a--holes," and he denounced his celebrity status about 10 years ago.

Jean Harlow's legendary 1932 Los Angeles estate is on the market for $16.8 million, boasting four bedrooms, a pool and a full-size tennis court.

A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has demonstrated how a classic technique can be repurposed to measure the material degradation of photoelectrodes in real time. This new method enables continuous and precise detection of subtle material losses. The technique can directly determine material degradation rates under realistic operating conditions. The researchers have presented their results in the journal EES Solar.

In the End, the United States Must Acknowledge That Iran Is Inherently Bound to the Strait of Hormuz  Middle East Monitor

Social media users criticized ABC News for presenting an ad by former President Barack Obama urging Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting measure as an "exclusive" network clip.

People in the Midwest received urgent tornado warnings late Friday amid severe storms that downed trees and damaged homes and power lines. The post VIDEO: 20 Tornadoes Confirmed as 50 Million Hit by Severe Weather Across Midwest appeared first on Breitbart.

President Donald Trump said that the United States will not be "blackmailed" after the Iranian military has once again proclaimed that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed and allegedly fired on multiple vessels on Saturday. The post Trump Says Iran ‘Can’t Blackmail’ United States, After Ships Come Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Breitbart.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran has agreed to allow access to its enriched uranium, even suggesting it could be moved to the United States. Iran firmly rejects the claim and insists its nuclear program is strictly peaceful and will remain under its control.  facebook.com

The Punch-Up rounds up the week in comedy, covering the Padres’ $3.9B sale, a Happy Days cast member’s nude debut, Iron Maiden’s absence, Nutella news, and a Luke Skywalker claim.

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Ruby Rose once watered down what allegedly happened between her and Katy Perry years ago in an essay… Days after accusing the pop star of sexual assault, an article the 40-year-old actress wrote for the Australian news outlet news.com.au in 2011 resurfaced, in which she opened up not only about her [...] Read More... The post Ruby Rose's 2011 Essay Detailing Alleged Night Of Katy Perry Assault Resurfaces -- Here's What She Said Back Then! appeared first on Perez Hilton.