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Supreme Court hears arguments over obstruction law used against January 6 rioters  CNNSupreme Court wary of obstruction charge used against some Jan 6 riot defendants  Fox NewsSupreme Court weighs charges in Jan. 6 cases. Will it help Trump?  USA TODAYHundreds of Jan. 6 Prosecutions—Including Donald Trump’s—Are Suddenly in Peril at the Supreme Court  Slate

Trump Media stock sinks after company announces plans to launch live TV streaming platform  Yahoo FinanceTrump’s stock tumbles again after Truth Social announces it’s getting into streaming  CNNTrump Media launching Truth Social streaming service, where it says creators “won’t be cancelled”  CBS News

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day 2024: How to get a free ice cream scoop  New York Post Ben & Jerry’s is giving away free ice cream cones. Here’s when and what to know  AOLFree cone day at Ben & Jerry’s featuring new flavors  Good Morning AmericaBen & Jerry’s at Riverpark Square, Northern Quest offering free ice cream today  KXLY SpokaneIt’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s: How to get your free scoop  WGN TV Chicago

NPR suspends editor who claimed left-wing bias at outlet had ‘lost America’s trust’  CNNNPR C.E.O. Faces Criticism Over Tweets Supporting Progressive Causes  The New York TimesThe truth about NPR’s funding — and its possible future  The HillNPR suspends veteran editor who blew whistle on liberal bias at organization  Fox News

YouTube prevents ad-blocking mobile apps from accessing its videos  EngadgetYouTube’s ad blocker crackdown now includes third-party apps  The VergeYouTube will start blocking third-party clients that don’t show ads  Ars TechnicaYouTube To Cut Down On Mobile Third-Party Ad Blockers 04/16/2024  MediaPost CommunicationsYouTube cracking down on third-party apps that block ads  9to5Google

Israel’s success, Iran’s failure and the chances of igniting the Mideast powder keg  Fox NewsIsraeli war cabinet to hold third meeting on response to Iran’s attack  ReutersOpinion: 5 critical takeaways from Iran’s attack on Israel  CNNIsrael’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack  The Associated Press

Oil and equity markets shrug off fears of wider war after Iranian strike on Israel  Financial TimesOil prices dip but gold climbs as Israel weighs response to Iran’s attack  CNNMorning bid: Weekend safety trades unwind amid Iran/Israel tension  ReutersDow futures rebound from worst week of 2024 even as traders brace for Israel response to Iran attack: Live updates  CNBCWhat’s Next for Crude Oil? Analysts Weigh In After Iran’s Attack  Bloomberg

Oil expected to rise in wake of Iran’s attack on Israel  Fox BusinessOil prices could see ‘super spike well above $100’ if conflict escalates after Iran’s attack on Israel  CNBCOil Traders Weigh Risks of Iran-Israel Conflict in Tight Market  BloombergThe Fed might not be done raising interest rates just yet  CNNRetired Air Force veteran says Iran’s drone strikes on Israel could cause gas prices to rise  WJXT News4JAX

Here’s when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch  9to5MacM4 Macs Are Expected to Launch in This Order Starting Later This Year  MacRumorsReport: Apple’s next-generation of Mac chips will have an AI focus  TheStreetApple (AAPL) Readies M4 Chip Mac Line, Including New MacBook Air and Mac Pro  BloombergApple Signal of AI Intent Unleashes $112 Billion Stock Surge  Yahoo Finance

Russian troops advance in Ukraine as Kyiv runs low on air defenses  The Washington PostPutin Says Russia Forced to Respond to Ukraine Energy Attacks  BloombergRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 778  Al Jazeera EnglishMajor Russian air strikes destroy Kyiv power plant, damage other stations  Reuters.comMassive Russian strike knocks out major power plant in Kyiv region  Euronews