The U.S. Supreme Court on April 20, 2026 agreed to hear St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a challenge by two Colorado Catholic parishes, the Archdiocese of Denver and parents who say they were excluded from the state’s taxpayer‑funded universal preschool program because they will not admit children of LGBTQ+ parents. The program, approved by voters in 2020, pays for up to 15 hours a week of preschool for most four‑year‑olds and requires participating providers to follow a nondiscrimination rule covering sexual orientation and gender identity. Lower federal courts — a district court and the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — rejected the church’s claims, finding the rule neutral and generally applicable. The petitioners, represented by the Becket Fund, say the law forces them to choose between government funds and religious beliefs; the Biden administration’s successor Trump administration filed a supportive amicus brief urging review. The high court, which has a six‑three conservative majority, will hear arguments in the fall term and may consider narrowing the 1990 Employment Division v. Smith precedent that limits religious exemptions from neutral laws. A decision is expected by June 2027.

On April 20, 2026 a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological site, about an hour north of Mexico City, killing a Canadian woman and later taking his own life, Mexican authorities said. Local officials reported four people suffered gunshot wounds and two more were hurt in falls while fleeing; the injured included Colombian, Russian and Canadian tourists and at least one minor was treated, authorities said. Security teams recovered a firearm, a knife and ammunition at the scene. President Claudia Sheinbaum said federal and state forces were deployed and her administration was in contact with the Canadian government. Canada’s foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, described the attack as “a horrific act of gun violence.” The UNESCO-listed site drew about 1.8 million visitors last year, and officials said the incident will be investigated amid heightened scrutiny of security at major tourist sites ahead of large events next year.

The Onion said on April 20, 2026, that its parent company, Global Tetrahedron, has struck a licensing agreement with the court‑appointed receiver overseeing Alex Jones’s Infowars, marking a new step in a long legal fight over the controversial site. The deal, filed in Texas state court by receiver Gregory Milligan, would give The Onion exclusive use of Infowars.com and related intellectual property for an initial six‑month term at $81,000 per month, with an option to renew for a further six months. The arrangement must be approved by Travis County Judge Maya Guerra Gamble and could be appealed by Jones, who continues to operate Infowars and contest judgments. The move follows a voided 2024 auction and years of defamation judgments against Jones tied to the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting; families who won roughly $1.4 billion in damages back the Onion plan. The Onion says it will relaunch the site as a satirical comedy platform led by creative director Tim Heidecker and that some proceeds will help the Sandy Hook families, while receivers aim to preserve asset value during ongoing bankruptcy litigation.

U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) and his wife, Lisa Collis, announced on April 20, 2026, that their eldest daughter, Madison Warner, has died at age 36 after a decades-long battle with juvenile (Type 1) diabetes and other health issues. The couple posted a joint statement on social media saying they are "heartbroken beyond words" and asking for privacy as they grieve. Madison, the oldest of the Warners' three daughters, is survived by her two younger sisters, Gillian and Eliza. Colleagues from both parties, including former Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin and senators across the political spectrum, offered condolences. Warner, a senior member of the Senate who has served since 2009 and is seeking a fourth term in 2026, has previously cited his family's experience with Type 1 diabetes in advocacy for diabetes research and measures to make insulin more affordable. The family did not release further details about Madison's health or the circumstances of her death.

WINSTON-SALEM, United States — A planned fight between two young people at Leinbach Park in Winston‑Salem on Monday, April 20, 2026, escalated into a mass shooting that left two people dead and several others shot, police said. The incident began shortly before 10 a.m. near Jefferson Middle School; the school was placed on lockdown until authorities secured the scene. Winston‑Salem police and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation responded, using drones to search the area and locate people involved. Officials said numerous individuals — including both victims and suspects — have been identified and that some involved are juveniles, though exact ages and total casualty figures have not been confirmed. Roads and the park remained closed while investigators canvassed the area and urged residents to avoid flying personal drones to prevent interference. Authorities described the episode as isolated and the matter remains under active investigation; no detailed suspect descriptions or confirmed charges had been released in initial updates. Police asked anyone with information to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips as they continue to account for all persons involved.

Two teenagers were arrested after an arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north‑west London, as British police probe a string of recent attacks on Jewish sites. Officers said a bottle containing an accelerant was thrown through a synagogue window around midnight on Sunday, causing minor smoke damage but no injuries. Metropolitan Police deputy commissioner Matt Jukes said the two suspects, aged 17 and 19, were taken into custody; he said the force has now made 15 arrests linked to six incidents in London over recent weeks. Counter‑terror detectives are investigating claims made online by a shadowy group calling itself Harakat Ashab al‑Yamin al‑Islamia (HAYI) and are exploring a “very serious” line of inquiry into whether the attacks were carried out by criminal “proxies” with ties to Iran. Incidents under investigation include the torching of four volunteer ambulances in Golders Green, attempted arson at other synagogues and an attack on a Persian‑language media outlet. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and senior police chiefs condemned the attacks and said visible policing and protective patrols — including drones and armed units — have been increased.