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Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on the principle of ‘medical autonomy’ and criticises the mandate as ‘overreaching’.Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the flu vaccine will no longer be obligatory for members of the country’s military, the latest step under President Donald Trump to shift vaccine policy in the federal government.Hegseth said in a video shared on social media on Tuesday that the decision was based on principles of “medical autonomy” and religious freedom.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“We’re seizing this moment to discard any absurd, overreaching…

Washington — The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with knowledge of the matter.The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, the sources said. The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit that tracks white supremacist and other hate groups across the U.S., and has been a frequent target of President Trump’s allies. It is best known for its work investigating the…

Shares of Nvidia edged lower on Tuesday, even as broader investor confidence in artificial intelligence demand remained intact, and the stock hovered near record levels.The chipmaker’s shares fell about 1.2% in afternoon trading, despite a strong recent rally that has seen the stock gain roughly 15% over the past month. Nvidia is now approaching its record closing high of just over $207, reached in October last year.The modest pullback comes amid rising competitive concerns, particularly following reports that Google is preparing to unveil a new generation of its in-house artificial intelligence chips.Google’s TPU push raises competitive questionsInvestor attention has turned…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  April 21, 2026 Ripple published an official multi-phase roadmap on April 20, 2026, outlining how the XRP Ledger will transition to post-quantum cryptography, targeting full readiness no later than 2028. The plan is a direct response to Google Quantum AI research confirming that blockchain cryptography – wallet security, transaction signing, key management – is breakable by sufficiently…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Valmont Industries — The agricultural product and infrastructure rallied 12% on better-than-expected results for the first quarter. The company cited strong demand in its North America utility business for the beat. It also hiked the lower end of its full-year earnings guidance. Pitney Bowes — The mailing equipment and services giant popped 8% after posting preliminary results for the first quarter. First-quarter revenue of $477 million was above a FactSet consensus of $465.9 million, while adjusted earnings per share of around 47 cents were also above estimates. OFG Bancorp — The…

In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) and Don Cheadle (“Hotel Rwanda”) talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of “Proof.” They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rod Martin, a key contributor to Super Bowl-winning teams, died at 72, the Las Vegas Raiders announced.Martin is perhaps best known for his record-setting performance in Super Bowl XV, when he picked off three passes from Ron Jaworski en route to a 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.Martin set the tone by picking off the Eagles quarterback on his first pass of the game, and Jim Plunkett turned it into six points just a few plays later on the ensuing drive. Former Raiders linebacker Rod Martin attends the game against the San…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal prosecutors are trying to put accused teen killer T.H., 16, behind bars as his case in the cruise ship death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.In a filing last week reviewed by Fox News Digital, prosecutors asked a judge to revisit the teenager’s release and either jail him before trial or tighten the rules of his release, arguing the case has changed now that he is being prosecuted as an adult.The 16-year-old, whom authorities have only identified by his initials, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Kepner’s November death…

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted April 21, 2026 1:25 pm Updated April 21, 2026 1:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has issued a formal notice to Israel’s envoy in Ottawa following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon. Anand’s spokeswoman says Israel’s foreign ministry promised an investigation after she directed Global Affairs Canada to issue a démarche for Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed.The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon,…