Hurdle Hints and Answers for April 7, 2026

One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global What began last Saturday as coordinated attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has sprawled into a wider conflict with repercussions around the world. The American-Israeli military campaign set off a series of attacks and counterattacks that have hit or threatened several Gulf nations. The conflict also triggered political tensions and...

Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrestedJaroslav LukivandKathryn ArmstrongX/Omar H Garcia HarfuchAguilar was wanted in connection with the murder of presidential candidate Fernando VillavicencioThe leader of one of Ecuador's biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been arrested in Mexico City, officials say. Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales - better known by the alias...

Iranian clerics convene to choose Ayatollah successor Iranian clerics convene to choose Ayatollah successor Audio will be available later today. As clerics convene to replace Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death in an Israeli strike, Iran faces a pivotal choice that could either cement hardline continuity...

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia Fizz, an anonymous social app that started on college campuses, is going global in more ways than one. Its Global Fizz feed is enabling the app to grow beyond college communities and cater to a broader user base, and the app has made a mark with its first overseas launch in Saudi Arabia.  When Fizz quietly debuted in Saudi...

Zeno, a startup founded by former employees of Tesla and Apple, has successfully raised $25 million in funding to enhance the production of its innovative battery-swap motorbikes. These motorbikes are designed to make it easier and faster for riders to change batteries, allowing for longer rides without the hassle of waiting to recharge. So far, Zeno has sold nearly 1,000 of these bikes,...