United States
Bates College locks down after reported gunman, later revealed to be a false alarm (Boston.com)
UFC Winnipeg: Full picks, best bets for prelims, main card on Saturday (New York Post)
British military says container vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz (WCNC Charlotte)
When confidence outpaces competence (Yahoo News)
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms (CBS News)
Cheboygan River level dips for second straight day (Yahoo News)
'Noles remain unconquered: April 17 remembered, FSU strengthened (Yahoo News)
British military says container vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz (WGRZ Buffalo)
Rep. Jimmy Gomez — member of Eric Swalwell’s ‘Cool Kids Clique’ — accused of kissing much younger staffer (New York Post)
How local government and others are tackling a common cents issue due to penny shortages (Buffalo News)
This Newburyport record store just turned 50. Here's their secret. (Boston.com)
'Mission accomplished': US breaks hiring record for air traffic controller applicants (WGRZ Buffalo)
'Mission accomplished': US breaks hiring record for air traffic controller applicants (WCNC Charlotte)
Macron says 1 French soldier killed, 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon (KMBC Kansas City)
HPD lieutenant arrested after sending explicit images, soliciting minor, Harris Co. Pct. 1 says (Yahoo News)
Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger (Boston.com)
Bill Maher Slams AI As "Psychopaths” And Rips Tech Leaders On 'Real Time': "I Wouldn't Let These Guys Around My Personal Data” (New York Post)
After holding its nose for decades, NJ finally bans stinky Bradford pear tree (New York Post)
Full-time Taylor Swift influencer makes up to $10K per post and just released a book (New York Post)
New life for Vizzi's? Cult-favorite Kenmore tavern, closed since 2018 fire, is for sale (Buffalo News)
Asia-Pacific
TGSRTC JAC holds gate meeting in Khammam for success of strike (The Hindu)
PM Modi to address the nation tonight | LIVE (The Hindu)
Allahabad high court stays FIR order against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case (The Times of India)
Governor appoints retired judge to probe financial irregularities at Kuvempu University (The Hindu)
42,000 students qualify for Vignan University VSAT-2026 exam (The Hindu)
ITI students showcase over 100 projects at skill expo in Kalaburagi (The Hindu)
Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends Char Dham Yatra 2026 inauguration, flags off pilgrim Buses in Rishikesh (The Times of India)
Couple among three arrested for kidnapping younger sister and husband over loan dispute (The Hindu)
Delhi CM Gupta reviews Phase 4 construction work at RK Ashram Marg (The Times of India)
Mysuru woman braves leopard to save mother-in-law, earns Minister's praise (The Hindu)
36 held in Cyberabad decoy operations as police step up action on public harassment (The Hindu)
Osmania University's Executive Council meeting sets vision for excellence, focusing on governance, growth, and educational policies (The Hindu)
Don't be afraid of artificial intelligence: CJI Surya Kant tells judicial officers (The Hindu)
Separatist leader Shabir Shah arrested in terror-related case, send to 10-day NIA remand (The Hindu)
Delimitation exercise is against the spirit of federalism, says MP (The Hindu)
Cab driver arrested for chain snatching in Miyapur after police trace bike (The Hindu)
Explained: India tried to pass 33% reservation for women, it failed. Here's why (The Hindu)
LPG crunch drains flavour from houseboat experience in Kerala's backwaters (The Hindu)
Organise fair, proper, and transparent CET examinations: Yadgir Additional Deputy Commissioner to officials (The Hindu)
Two children killed, five others injured after cement board falls on them (The Hindu)