On This Day: April 21

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
April 21, 2024
A Massive Problem May Loom for Our Homes
The Economist is sounding the alarm about what it sees as the "next housing crisis," and it doesn't involve mortgage rates or boom-and-bust cycles.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2023
Russian Jet Bombs Russian City
On Thursday night, the Russian city of Belgorod experienced something that generally happens to cities on the other side of the border—a Russian airstrike.  Keep reading >>
 
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April 21, 2022
TMZ: Mike Tyson Pummels Pestering JetBlue Passenger
It's one thing to keep pestering a celebrity on a plane after they ask you to stop.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2021
MyPillow Guy Thought He Was Speaking to Trump, Wasn't
Mike Lindell just can't catch a break.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2020
Former Playboy Playmate Dead at 33
Former Playboy playmate Ashley Mattingly has died at 33.  Keep reading >>
 
 
April 21, 2019
Easter Attacks: At Least 207 Dead, 7 Arrested
At least eight bombs exploded in Sri Lanka, as Christians gathered to celebrate Easter on Sunday.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2018
NYT Backs Up Reporter After Trump Fires Up Tweetstorm
Maggie Haberman has gotten under President Trump's skin again.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2017
Western Civilization May Be in Trouble
In his New York Times column Friday, David Brooks is worried about what might be the ultimate big picture: the collapse of Western civilization.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2016
Prince Dead at 57: Publicist
Prince has died at age 57, his publicist confirms to the AP.  Keep reading >>
 
April 21, 2015
Problems Multiply for Vet Who Bragged of Cat-Killing
The problems are multiplying for the Texas veterinarian who boasted about killing a cat with a bow and arrow.  Keep reading >>