Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Lands on IL After Suffering Oblique Injury

Mookie Betts was placed on the IL with a right oblique strain after leaving Saturday’s game — Dodgers hope his recovery will be quicker than the typical 4–6 weeks and say he’s in good spirits.
Hyeseong Kim was recalled from Triple‑A and, along with Miguel Rojas, will likely split shortstop duties (Kim expected to start two of three in Toronto).
The injury shakes up the lineup (Betts had been hitting third); Dodgers are leaning on their depth and platoon matchups while he’s out.

Sports

April 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM

NFL owners are pushing for an 18-game regular season to create more TV/international inventory and revenue.
Players and the NFLPA strongly resist, citing health, injury risk and the need to renegotiate the CBA.
The schedule is already expanding — record international games (Australia, France), more midweek/Friday/Christmas matchups and potential roster changes.

Sports

April 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM

Trump warned Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure, setting a Tuesday evening deadline.
In a Wall Street Journal interview he said “they won’t have any power plants and they won’t have any bridges standing.”
He later posted “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!” on social media without elaboration, and the White House did not immediately comment.

Politics War and Conflicts

April 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM

Despite Iran-related volatility and oil above $100, markets have shown resilience — the S&P is only down about 4% (≈6% below its high) and jumped 2.9% on news the U.S. may wind down forces, suggesting investors may be looking past the conflict.
Wall Street hasn’t meaningfully cut profit forecasts; the S&P is still expected to post ~13% year‑over‑year earnings growth, which would be the sixth straight quarter of double‑digit gains.
Big tech names have taken a hit year‑to‑date and could drive a rebound if they recover — meanwhile some strategists are shifting toward defensive, heavy‑asset and commodity/defense plays (banks, energy, aerospace & defense).

Business and Finance War and Conflicts

April 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Scholars argue Pontius Pilate — not the Jewish crowd — was likely responsible for ordering Jesus’ crucifixion, despite Gospel scenes that sometimes make him look reluctant.
Over centuries many Christians shifted blame onto Jewish people, a narrative that helped fuel long-term antisemitism and periodic violence around Easter and beyond.
The Gospels differ in how they tell the story, and historians say those differences reflect the early Christians’ gradual separation from Judaism; recent books (e.g., Killing the Messiah) explore this debate.

Religion & Spirituality Sensitive Topics

April 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM