THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Monday, April 20, 2026 (UTC) | 00:00 UTC
"US-Iran tensions at sea send shockwaves through markets, politics and battered communities at home."
WORLD
tense
US-Iran sea clash spikes tensions as Hamas hints at disarmament, Iran eases its web blackout and Bulgaria backs Radev's coalition.
US
anxious
US fires on an Iranian ship while facing a child mass shooting, tornado cleanup and hardening midterm and ballot fights.
BUSINESS
tense
Oil soars and stocks slip on Iran fears as analysts warn of a drawn-out war, credit tweaks and rising demand for defense plays.
SCIENCE
cautious
Blue Origin proves its big rocket is reusable, but an upper-stage failure clouds the New Glenn milestone.
SPORTS
uneasy
College football sniping, a Mets nosedive and Raducanu's illness add edge to an already bruising sports weekend.