Iran and U.S. officials said the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping during the Lebanon cease-fire, and oil and gas benchmarks fell roughly 9–10% after the announcement.
Apple announced Tim Cook will step down as CEO effective September 1, 2026, and will remain as executive chairman; John Ternus is named to become CEO pending board approval.
Doctors told Fox News Digital that several less obvious foods — including kiwis, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, barley, oily fish and chamomile — contain nutrients linked to improved sleep, and research notes diet can influence sleep for many Americans.
Ald. Debra Silverstein announced that Trader Joe's has signed a lease and applied for permits to open a store at Lincoln Village in North Park, and officials say required approvals are still pending.
An observational study of more than 521,000 adults reported in JAMA found similar treatment-failure and adverse-event rates for standard-dose amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate for uncomplicated acute sinusitis, while secondary infections were more common with amoxicillin-clavulanate.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed a Lyrid meteor streaking past Earth from the International Space Station on April 20, and the Lyrid shower peaks overnight April 21–22.
On 20 April 2026 Zambia launched a Sub National Immunization Day campaign using the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) to reach children under five in six provinces, with about 3.7 million children expected to be reached; an upgraded National Polio Laboratory was handed over to strengthen real-time detection.
Scientists reported a nearly complete skeleton of a previously unknown rhinocerotid, found in a lake at Haughton Crater on Devon Island and named Epiatheracerium itjilik. The research team says the find indicates the Arctic played a significant role in rhinocerotid evolution.
bioLytical's INSTI HIV Self Test, which provides results in 60 seconds or less, will be distributed through the CDC-funded Together TakeMeHome program to provide free mailed HIV self-tests across the United States.
Caleb Williams returned to the Bears' offseason program on April 20 after a 2025 season in which he threw for 3,942 yards and the team won its first playoff game in 15 years; he said he and coach Ben Johnson share goals to push harder as they prepare for 2026.
