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History in April 2026 in US
Only Three Golfers Have Defended the Masters in Over Six Decades
The Masters remains the sole major that has never changed venue, and it is also the hardest to win consecutively. Since Jack Nicklaus’ back‑to‑back victories in 1965‑66, only tw...
Hip‑Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68
Lance Taylor, better known as Afrika Bambaataa, passed away in Pennsylvania on April 9, 2026, at age 68. His lawyer confirmed that the cause was complications of prostate cancer...
Masters Round 1: McIlroy, Burns Share Lead
Defending champion Rory McIlroy posted a 67, joining Sam Burns at 5‑under through 18 holes Thursday, April 9. Their paired scores put them atop a field where 18 players were at ...
The Assault on the Presidential Records Act: A Turning Point for Accountability and Finance
In the cramped corridors of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, a 52‑page opinion quietly re‑emerged this week, declaring the 1978 Presidential Records Act unconst...
Justice Department Declares Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional, Sparks Lawsuit
Washington – The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel released a 52‑page opinion asserting that the 1978 Presidential Records Act (PRA) exceeds Congress’s authority and ...
Understanding the 25th Amendment as Congress Moves to Invoke It
The 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967, sets out clear procedures for replacing the president or vice president when death, resignation, removal or incapacitation occurs. Section ...
Fab Five Reunites for Final Four Alternate Broadcast
TNT Sports and CBS Sports announced an on‑site alternate presentation of the Michigan‑Arizona national semifinal on Saturday, April 4. The broadcast will air on truTV and HBO Ma...
Retro Revival: Game Boy Advance Titles Get Modern Remasters and Spark Graphics Debate
New releases – A long‑dead Game Boy exclusive is slated for a digital‑only launch on April 7 for PC, Nintendo Switch and PS5, packaged with a limited‑edition physical box for co...
Artemis II’s Moonward March: What the New Trajectory Means for America’s Space Future
When the Orion capsule slipped out of Earth’s gravitational clutch on April 1, 2026, it was not just another launch. It was the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half a cent...
Juwan Howard Returns to Spotlight as ‘Fab Five’ Reunion Highlights 2026 Final Four
On April 4, 2026, the surviving members of Michigan’s iconic 1991 recruiting class—Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson—will convene in Indianapoli...
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