Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • 3 min read

Wake up with The Yodel

by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair

Good morning, everyone. Noticed your dog acting up on walks? It might be “spring fever.” Here’s what to know. Now, on to the news.

Need to know

President Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC. | Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images

A growing feud between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump has entered a surprising new chapter, after Trump posted an AI-generated image critics said depicted him as Jesus Christ. Here’s what to know.

The picture: Trump is depicted as a Christ-like figure, wearing a white robe, with his hand emitting a glowing light. The image sparked uproar among some religious conservatives, prompting allegations of blasphemy. In response, Trump removed the post, saying he thought he was depicted as a doctor, not Jesus. [USA Today]
Background: Trump and Leo clashed over the war in Iran, with the president accusing the pope of being “terrible for foreign policy.” In response, Leo said he had “no fear of the Trump administration.” Trump previously lashed out at Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, after he criticized the administration’s mass deportations. [Yahoo News]

In case you missed it

Hippos swim in one of the lakes near Hacienda Napoles in Doradal, Colombia. | Juancho Torres/Getty Image

Colombian ‘cocaine hippos’

Officials in Colombia plan to cull dozens of dangerous hippos roaming freely in the region surrounding the former estate of Pablo Escobar. The “cocaine hippos” are descendants of animals brought to the country in the 1980s for the drug lord’s private zoo. [CBS News]

Two congressmen resign

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas will step down after allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell said the accusations were false but acknowledged “mistakes in judgment.” Here’s where the California governor's race stands. [AP]

Hormuz blockade begins

A U.S. military blockade of maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports began yesterday. The blockade applies to all traffic, regardless of origin, CENTCOM said, but is likely to affect only a few vessels. Crude oil fell below $100 a barrel, amid hopes of further peace talks. [BBC News]

Rock legends assemble

Rock on, Phil Collins! The Genesis drummer is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second time, this time as a solo artist. Announced on last night’s American Idol, this year’s class also includes Billy Idol, Iron Maiden and Oasis. See the full list. [GMA]

Future of women’s basketball

The 2026 WNBA Draft was a night of surprises, with UCLA setting records, three uninvited players being drafted from the crowd and a puzzling trade that sent Flau’jae Johnson to Seattle. See the winners and losers. [Yahoo Sports]

What’s happening today

Netflix

Now streaming

The latest Untold documentary revisits a memorable chapter in NBA history: when three Portland Trail Blazers stars made headlines for their play, on and off the court. Jail Blazers is on Netflix now. [People]

On the court

The fight for the final NBA playoff spots tips off with two high-stakes matchups: first, the Heat vs. the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Trail Blazers vs. the Suns at 10 p.m. ET. Both games are on Prime Video. Read predictions. [Yahoo Sports]

On TV

After a high-stakes semifinal in which superfans and alumni selected the top four artists, The Voice heads into its final showdown. Watch the performances that earned the singers a spot and catch the season finale at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. [GoldDerby]

On the diamond

The Mets suffered a bruising defeat to the Dodgers, for New York’s sixth straight loss. The teams face off again at 10:10 p.m. ET on Fubo. [AP]

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Today in history

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In 1828, Noah Webster officially registered the copyright for the first edition of his American Dictionary of the English Language. Now known as Merriam-Webster, it comprises more than 300,000 words. See 2025’s word of the year. [AP]

Feel-good moment

Side by side photo of college student and boy.

Aydan Dautermann

College football player Aydan Dautermann didn’t have time to stop as he passed by a boy alone at a lemonade stand. But the image stuck with him, and he returned after practice to give the boy $20. That act of kindness turned into a lasting connection. “He’s one of those kids that I’ll look at as a little brother and take care of the rest of my life,” Aydan said. [People]

Your daily advice

Keep your therapy appointment even if you think you don’t have much to say. Experts say it can help create space for overlooked issues to surface. [Vox]