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New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.

New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Health

Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least a month before they can gain or retain health insurance through the government program. But Republican lawmakers in...
As US Birth Rate Falls, Feds’ Response May Make Pregnancy More Dangerous

As US Birth Rate Falls, Feds’ Response May Make Pregnancy More Dangerous

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Health

The number of babies born in the United States fell again last year. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3.6 million births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024. The fertility rate dropped to 53.1 births per 1,000 women...
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Top Stories

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran’s oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.(Image credit: Handout) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Israeli air attack destroys buildings around south Lebanon hospital

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | World

NewsFeedIsraeli strikes in the vicinity of a hospital in southern Lebanon destroyed buildings and several emergency vehicles.Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera...

Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | World

Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026In the rugged Hindu Kush mountains of eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men scour the rocky Kunar riverbed for precious gold dust, creating a livelihood amid limited economic options.Against the backdrop of towering peaks, some still...

Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | World

Gas leak ignites Viva fuel plant, which produces about 10 percent of Australia’s fuel, in Geelong, Victoria.Columns of fire have engulfed the largest of Australia’s two oil refineries, just as the ⁠nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war...
Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump

Hungarian Americans say Orbán’s defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Top Stories

Hungarian Americans say Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary provides a blueprint for countering President Trump’s attempts to tilt the electoral playing field ahead of the midterms. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Top Stories

More than 1.2 million people are estimated to have been displaced across Lebanon, including 820,000 from the south, according to figures by the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). It said the war in Lebanon has forced many to flee to areas...
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Top Stories

Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours killing at least 16 people.(Image credit: Evgeniy Maloletka) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Fire at key Australian refinery deepens fuel risks amid Iran war shortages

by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | World

NewsFeedA major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of shortages as supplies are already strained by the Iran war.Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
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