Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 3 min read

In a surprise announcement, Tim Cook, Apple’s longtime CEO, will be stepping down from the role on Sept. 1. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life,” Cook said in a statement.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the latest Trump administration official to resign. She faced allegations of improper conduct and abuses of power, leading to an investigation. Her top deputy, Keith Sonderling, will take over as acting labor secretary. [Yahoo News]

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying it published “false and obviously fabricated allegations,” after a story claimed that he drinks excessively and has had unexplained absences. The magazine defended its reporting. [BBC News]

New mRNA-based vaccines could help treat one of the deadliest cancers. In a recent study, personalized mRNA vaccines were found to significantly extend survival for some pancreatic cancer patients by creating a durable "security system" of T-cells. [NBC News]

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla last year. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of death or life without parole. [Yahoo News]

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year award, the first of his three-year career with San Antonio. He was the first unanimous winner of the award, receiving all 100 first-place votes, and the youngest ever, at 22. [Yahoo Sports]

In the Netflix thriller series Unchosen, starring Molly Windsor and Asa Butterfield, secrets are revealed after a young mother from a sheltered cult crosses paths with a mysterious stranger. Here’s what else is hitting the streamer this month. [Time]

In their first meeting this season, Boston hosts the Yankees to begin a three-game series at 6:45 p.m. ET on Fubo. The Red Sox beat the Tigers yesterday in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game to salvage a split. [AP]

After the Hawks shocked the Knicks, the Cavs emerged victorious and the Timberwolves evened the series, the NBA playoffs continue. The 76ers play the Celtics at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by a Trail Blazers-Spurs matchup and a Rockets-Lakers showdown. [Yahoo Sports]

Bear Grylls is back. Season 9 of Running Wild With Bear Grylls begins at 9 p.m. on Fox, as the survivalist and a celebrity guest venture into the great outdoors. This season’s stars include Matthew McConaughey, Uma Thurman and Colman Domingo. [Variety]

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In 1980, Rosie Ruiz finished the Boston Marathon with a record-breaking time. It was a glorious result — until, days later, she was disqualified. Here’s why. [Yahoo Sports]

Meet Forklift, Grass Seed, Herb, Lowe, Pallet, Planter and Rose. These seven teeny kittens, from two different litters, were recently found on a high shelf at the garden center of a Lowe's in Downingtown, Pa. Named to honor their home improvement store birthplace, they’ll be up for adoption in about a month. [People]

With tick season just around the corner, clear out leaves and take these other steps to reduce your risk of tick-borne illnesses in your backyard. [Washington Post]