Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists further hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.
Astronomers know that the universe is expanding — and not just expanding, but doing so at a faster and faster rate. For decades, they’ve puzzled over what could possibly be speeding everything up. Their mathematical model describing how the universe behaves could explain it well if there were a powerful, constant force at play — but they didn’t know the nature of this force or where it came from, so they called it dark energy. AP
On this 10th day of April 2026, writer & comedian Tara Devlin is presenting her commentaries.
Fierce fighting rocked the strategic southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Monday, as Israeli troops appeared to encircle the area while Hezbollah militants launched rockets and artillery in an effort to push them back.
The clashes in the hilly town that overlooks the U.N.-mandated Blue Line dividing the two countries just over 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) away have intensified over the past week, after Iran and the United States agreed to a temporary truce.
Sadie’s Love & the Universe
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that his country will “continue to stay out” of the Iran war as he said it did not align with British national interests.
Starmer described the two-week ceasefire as “highly fragile” and said the U.K. was working with partners to “restore freedom of navigation in the Middle East.”
Live videos of events & news stories across the world

Ukraine Withdraws From Sumy Village After Russian Border Pressure
Kiev (dpa) — The Ukrainian army said on Monday it had withdrawn

Swalwell Resigns Seat in Congress Ahead of Expulsion Threat, Citing ‘Mistakes’
The Los Angles Times — Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional

Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10B Lawsuit Against WSJ, Murdoch Over Reporting on Ties to Epstein
Washington (AP) — A federal judge dismissed President Donald

Minnesota Authorities Investigate Arrest by ICE of a Hmong American Man as a Possible Kidnapping
St Paul, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of

Germany and South Africa Call for New Round of US-Iran Talks
Berlin (dpa) — Germany and South Africa are calling for new US-Iran talks

A Unified School District Strike Still on for Tuesday Despite Tentative Agreements With 2 of 3 Unions
The Los Angeles Times — As hours tick by Monday, it remains unclear

Germany on Track for Population Decline, Institute Says
Cologne (dpa) — Germany’s population is set to fall in the medium

European Stocks Close Weak as Middle East Tensions Rise
Brussels — European stocks fell on Monday as growth worries

Minnesota Lawmakers Appear Ready to Clamp Down on Homeowners Associations
(The Minnesota Star Tribune) — Spurred by residents’ stories of

Cuba’s President Warns US Against Attacking Island or Trying to Depose Him
San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said

European Leaders Celebrate Péter Magyar’s Victory in a Stunning Hungarian Election
Budapest (AP) — European leaders heaped praise on Péter Magyar after

US Military Says it Will Blockade Iranian Ports After Ceasefire Talks Ended Without Agreement
Islamabad (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US Navy
APS Radio News features Headline News, World News, news of the Economy, Science news, News Online, Bulletin News and Online News. APS Radio News presents International News, Latest News, Breaking News, News Videos, News Today, News of the World, News of the Economy, Editorials, Latest Events & News Headlines as well as News of Stock Markets, News of Central Banks, Economic News and Daily News & All News. APS Radio News provides happening news, happenings and online happenings. Please note that some media, including audio broadcasts, require the use of third party players, like Winamp, Real Player, VLC Media Player, Windows Media or Pot Player.
