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An Arab American organization has filed a lawsuit against the United States government.

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Phoenix Sun 3-0 in their best-of-seven NBA postseason series. The Thunder are attempting to complete a series sweep in Game 4. The 2026 NBA postseason continues with teams seeking series-defining advantages.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Little Rock, Arkansas area effective until 12:45 AM CDT on April 28. A separate warning was also issued by NWS Paducah, KY at 12:20 AM CDT. Local authorities are monitoring the situation for immediate threats. The warning was initially issued at 9:13 PM CDT.

Shipping and mailing services company Pitney Bowes was allegedly targeted in a data breach by the ShinyHunters group in April 2026. The breach involves the unauthorized access of company data.

Congressman Mike Levin and other area leaders are campaigning against Trump administration plans for new oil drilling sites off the California coast. The campaign aims to prevent potential environmental disasters in the Pacific. Activists argue that even if drilling occurred across the entire coastline, it would have a minimal impact on global oil markets. The proposed drilling sites could be established as early as next year. Levin's district spans the coast from Dana Point to Del Mar.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and musician Kid Rock flew in Army Apache helicopters around Washington D.C. on Monday. The flight occurred weeks after the military faced scrutiny for a similar flight near the singer's Tennessee home. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated the helicopters were part of events tied to the White House's celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Kid Rock met with service members and filmed videos for upcoming patriotic content during the visit. Hegseth praised Kid Rock as a strong supporter of U.S. troops.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Memphis, Tennessee, effective until 12:45 AM CDT on April 28. The warning follows a prior alert for Paducah, Kentucky. The warnings were effective from 12:32 AM CDT until approximately 1:15 AM CDT. Residents in the area are advised to take immediate precautions. The warning covers areas in Shelby County and surrounding regions. The warning covers areas including Jackson, Mississippi, as well as parts of Tennessee. The warning was issued by NWS Shreveport at 5:19 PM CDT. Residents in these areas are advised to monitor local weather updates. The warning covers parts of the Memphis and Birmingham areas.

Starship Technologies has completed ten million autonomous deliveries across Europe and the United States. The milestone was highlighted as a key focus area for the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

Documents suggest the suspect was a practicing Christian who attended a specific church, though his writings indicated a potential change of heart regarding Christianity. The President specifically highlighted this religious shift while reviewing the documents. The impact of the events from Saturday night is currently being assessed. The suspect reportedly lived in a suburb of Los Angeles.

Russian and Chinese UN ambassadors accused the United States and Israel of causing the current emergency in the Strait of Hormuz through illegal military actions against Iran. The US Navy currently maintains a presence and influence in the region. Developments in the strait could disrupt global issues alongside US oil production. The naval activity is impacting US-transatlantic relations, which were already strained during the Trump administration. The situation follows strained US-Europe relations from the Trump era. Iran has begun using the Hormuz Strait as a strategic tool or 'trump card' in ongoing tensions. The source noted that no concessions are expected from either side regarding the strait. The current situation deviates from previous periods of free passage that benefited all countries.