News Above the Noise—Week of April 26, 2026
1. Shots Fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
It was Trump's first time attending the dinner as a sitting president—and it ended before he ever gave his remarks. A gunman opened fire near the hotel's security checkpoint around 8:40 p.m., sending guests diving under tables as the Secret Service flooded the ballroom. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene; one agent was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest. Later at a press conference held at the White House, Trump promised “we will reschedule this event in the next 30 days.” Read the live updates here.
2. Rob and Michele Reiner’s Son, Jake Reiner, Speaks Out for the First Time
In his first public statement since the deaths of his parents, Jake Reiner writes about the two people at the center of his world—and what it means to lose them both at once. Read more here.
3. Tick Season Is Here. Are You Handling Bites Correctly?
Tick season is in full swing April through September, and most people are underprepared. Experts say the decisions you make in the hours right after a bite can significantly affect your health outcomes, and many of the most common instincts are wrong. Read more here.
4. The Tiny Exercise Habit That Could Add Years to Your Life
A recent study in the European Heart Journal found that even people who never formally exercise can dramatically lower their risk of chronic disease and early death. It can take less than two minutes a day of one specific type of movement, and there's a good chance it's already hiding in your daily routine. Read more here.
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