Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
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UK to call for end to Sudan bloodshed at Berlin talks on third anniversary of war
British aid to double as 19m people face acute hunger, but summit unlikely to end conflict amid Saudi-UAE tensions The British foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, will urge Sudan’s warring parties to...
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V&A East collection review – a dazzling wealth of inspiration to fire up the geniuses of the future
From showstopping fabrics to mind-expanding photos and an opening show celebrating Black British music, the real value of London’s new museum will surely lie in the art it inspiresOutside the V&...
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Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes
Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in IranThe Doi Suthep temple in northern Thailand is known for its spectacula...
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'It's going to be painful' - the son trying to match father's world record
Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father's world record time in his memory.
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The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
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Peaty wins British 100m title in 'astonishing' time
Adam Peaty puts on an "astonishing" performance in the men's 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.
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OpenAI releases new cyber security model to limited group of customers
Launch of GPT-5.4-Cyber follows concern about ability of Anthropic’s Mythos to find software bugs
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Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.
bbc.com
Carney Suspends Gas Tax in Canada as War Drives Up Fuel Costs
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at a news conference in Ottawa, on Tuesday.
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Wales will take care of own business - Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must "take care of our own business" before focusing on what looks set to be a key Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in June.
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Peaty wins British 100m title as he looks to LA Olympics
Olympic champion Adam Peaty wins the 100m breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
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AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report
Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.
techcrunch.com
Mario Ríos Montt, Bishop and Brother of Genocidal General, Dies at 94
Bishop Mario Ríos Montt in 1999 at a news conference on human-rights atrocities committed by the military in Guatemala. “What interests me is the truth, and come what may, the truth is the truth,”...
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Rare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, speaking during a meeting with Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors at the State Department on Tuesday.
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McArdle praises NI's 'intent' in big win over Malta
Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle praises the "intent" his side showed in his first game in charge as they eased to a 4-0 win over Malta in World Cup qualifying.
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Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
Queen Camilla and King Charles III of Britain earlier this month.
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England take huge step towards World Cup qualification with Spain win
England took a huge step towards qualifying automatically for the Women's World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Spain at Wembley.
skysports.com
Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp
Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.
aljazeera.com
NASA Finds Young Stars Dim in X-rays Surprisingly Quickly
Scientists have found that young stellar cousins of our Sun are calming down and dimming more quickly in their X-ray output than previously thought, according to a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-...
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NASA Receives 7 Nominations for the 30th Annual Webby Awards
Since it began in 1958, NASA has been charged by law with spreading the word about its work to the widest extent practicable. From typewritten press releases to analog photos and film, the agency h...
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US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
aljazeera.com
How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
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Israel’s Spy Chief Addresses Criticism About the War With Iran
Tehran on Saturday.
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In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model—and Strategy
OpenAI says its safeguards “sufficiently reduce cyber risk" for now, while GPT-5.4-Cyber is a new cybersecurity-focused model.
wired.com
Stevens beats Bingham to earn place at Crucible
Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham fails to secure his place at the 2026 World Snooker Championship as he loses 10-7 against two-time runner-up Matthew Stevens in the final round of quali...
bbc.com
FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
aljazeera.com
Why are global views of the US getting worse?
We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.
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Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child
An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.
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IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
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How war in Gulf reveals the ‘cut corners’ on British defence
With the army’s size halved since the cold war, UK ambitions to be globally deployable do not match the reality, experts say Middle East crisis – live updatesIf Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukra...
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Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
bbc.com
Liverpool fear for 'very-bad' looking Ekitike injury
Hugo Ekitike has handed a major injury worry to Liverpool and France after he was forced off in the first half of his club's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
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Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plugins used in thousands of websites
Dozens of WordPress plugins were allegedly hijacked to push malware after they were sold to a new corporate owner.
techcrunch.com
Gik Acoustics SoundBlocks Review: Good-Looking Acoustic Treatment
Treating the sound of your space has often involved ugly, permanently mounted panels, but no longer!
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Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year
UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.
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Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probably” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.
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Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada’s special election
The Liberals now hold 174 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons of Canada after winning three key by-elections.
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Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos
The AI giant's co-founder confirms that Anthropic briefed the Trump administration on its latest model, Mythos, which it claims has powerful cybersecurity capabilities.
techcrunch.com
Ishmael Jaffree, Who Won Case Rejecting School Prayer, Dies at 80
Ishmael Jaffree outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984. The next year, the court ruled in his favor in his challenge to Alabama laws that had made it easier to bring prayer into the classroom.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK’s security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial
A former Nato chief demands more cash while fixing Britain’s global role. Before billions are spent, ministers must define the purpose of its militaryGeorge Robertson’s claims about the prime minis...
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Boxing great Usyk defends Verhoeven title fight
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven next month.
bbc.com
Somalia reports hit on al-Shabab with ‘international support’
Army killed the fighters with the help of an international partner that carried out air strikes.
aljazeera.com
UK woman fears being stranded in Spain over new Home Office border rules
Natasha Cochrane de la Rosa was refused boarding on flight to London because she was not aware of the rule changeA British woman has told how she fears being stranded in Spain for months after bein...
theguardian.com
Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong
Chancellor faced with fund’s forecast that impact of Iran war will leave Britain as G7’s biggest loserIran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warnsThe Iran war is bad news for the g...
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Lib Dem manifesto explained in 60 seconds
BBC Wales' Gareth Lewis outlines the key details from the Welsh Lib Dem Senedd election manifesto.
bbc.com
It is time for a ceasefire in Sudan and a new way forward
The SAF and the RSF cannot shape the future of Sudan alone. All political actors and the Sudanese people must join.
aljazeera.com
Alcaraz makes winning start in Barcelona despite injury scare
Less than 48 hours after losing the Monte-Carlo Masters final to rival Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz survived an injury scare to defeat Otto Virtanen and reach the last 16 of the Barcelona Open.
skysports.com
How to Use Google Chrome’s New AI-Powered ‘Skills’
The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos.
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Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows
Google is adding “Skills” to Chrome, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across websites. The feature builds on Gemini’s browser integration.
techcrunch.com
Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest
Brazil's president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.
aljazeera.com
Wall Street banks break records as Iran war drives trading boom
JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo reported more than $25bn of profits for the first quarter
ft.com
After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?
Sudan’s war has displaced millions and caused thousands of deaths, with no clear end in sight to the ongoing violence.
aljazeera.com
Nijman powers to fourth ranking title of 2026 at Players Championship 10
Wessel Nijman maintained his sparkling start to 2026 by capturing his fourth ranking title of the year at Players Championship 10 in Wigan.
skysports.com
Fuel price protests spread to roads across Northern Ireland
Cash-strapped Stormont executive appeals to prime minister for aid package for hard-pressed region
ft.com
Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany
Germany will get access to Ukraine's cutting-edge drone expertise in return for extra help in war against Russia.
aljazeera.com
Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
bbc.com
Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final
Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the "pinnacle" of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this wee...
bbc.com
GoPro's New Mission 1 Cameras Have 8K Video and Interchangeable Lenses
GoPro announced a new cinema-focused series of action cameras with 8K video, better low light performance, and the ability to use Micro Four Thirds lenses.
wired.com
Adriano Goldschmied, ‘Godfather’ of Modern Denim, Dies at 82
A display of Mr. Goldschmied’s jeans at a trade fair in Berlin in 2010.
nytimes.com
Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Poised to Win Presidential Election
Romuald Wadagni campaigning in Cotonou, Benin, last month. He has become the country’s new president, according to provisional results.
nytimes.com
Russini resigns from Athletic following Vrabel pics
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at t...
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades as fighting continues
Representatives of the two meeting in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war
ft.com
Infected blood scandal compensation to rise
Additional £1bn allocated to payments for victims and their relatives, including extra £35,000 for former Treloar pupilsCompensation payments will rise for people affected by the infected blood sca...
theguardian.com
Group of Labour MPs proposes new policies to beat rightwing populism
Policies include a Swiss-style EU deal, lower electricity prices and reduced dependence on the USA group of Labour MPs is to propose a series of new policies to defeat rightwing populism, including...
theguardian.com
A Hug for Home Away from Home
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, hugs the Orion spacecraft in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha, Saturday, April 11, 2026. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover...
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Ex-Michigan coach Moore avoids jail in sentencing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation Tuesday for misdemeanors related to a confrontation with his executive assistant.
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‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defenceUK politics live – latest updatesA co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review...
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Michael Rosen wins Hans Christian Andersen award
The former children’s laureate missed the announcement of the award in Bologna due to post-Brexit passport rule changesMichael Rosen, the poet and author known for books such as We’re Going on a Be...
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Kemi Badenoch’s memory wipe and the eternal sunshine of the spotless mind | John Crace
Seemingly more gentle Tory leader is blessed with the ability to forget everything that happened the day beforePlease sit down. Loosen your clothing. Do not adjust your screen. Take several deep br...
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Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed
Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing over a proposed Illinois law that would let AI labs largely off the hook for mass deaths and financial disasters.
wired.com
Mother Mary review – Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel are lost in ludicrous pop star drama
Music from Charli xcx can’t save David Lowery’s dour chamber piece, despite some flashes of dazzling styleFor a certain stripe of pop fan, diva worship comes along with having a high tolerance for...
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‘Cheers, Timmy!’ Royal Ballet and Opera head thanks Chalamet for ‘fantastic’ boost to sales
Actor Timothée Chalamet was credited by RBO’s chief exec with inadvertently boosting ticket sales through his high-profile critique of the art formsThe head of the UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera has t...
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The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump’s Media Critics
Internal emails obtained by WIRED reveal how a conservative legal group with a direct line into FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s office built the case against Jimmy Kimmel and his employees.
wired.com
Iran war is ‘a folly’, says Rachel Reeves
Chancellor ‘very frustrated and angry’ with Trump over conflict and its impact on UK economy
ft.com
UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame
The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demandsGeorge Robertson, Tony Blair’s first defence secretary, a former Nato secretary...
theguardian.com
Politicians and media can’t imagine a fossil-fuel free world - and it’s holding Australians back from huge EV savings | Adam Morton
Australia is well behind other countries in embracing clean cars – it’s past time we kicked into gear on going electricWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Au...
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Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
bbc.com
Ginn returns to Aviators sideline after DWI arrest
Ted Ginn Jr. is back with the Columbus Aviators and will coach the UFL team Friday after missing one game following his weekend arrest on a DWI charge, the league told ESPN on Tuesday.
espn.com
Latham partners pocket record $8.7mn average pay
US law firm’s revenues surpass $8bn for first time on the back of megamerger mandates
ft.com
Coachella 2026 highlights: big stars, boisterous energy and millennial nostalgia power windy year
The festival might feel more corporate than ever but enthusiasm remained sky high with Bieber fever, a Demon Hunters surprise and a pop takeoverEven in the best of times, Coachella can be a heavy l...
theguardian.com
Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto
Party says plan for ‘radical change’ will be funded in part through higher taxes on aviation, gambling and landlordsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Scottish Greens have called for free bus tra...
theguardian.com
England's Carse out of IPL with hand injury
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad because of a hand injury.
bbc.com
‘R&B today is like Brazilian football – the creativity, the skill’: Odeal, the genre’s hottest UK star
After being dropped by his label, the British-Nigerian singer became huge as an independent artist. So why did the Brit awards snub him? Ahead of arena dates, he reflects on his journey so far“I’m...
theguardian.com
Nutrition Research Arrives Aboard Space Station
No matter how far humanity aims to travel or how ambitious the mission, nutrition will play a key role for the crew members on distant worlds. Before planning long-term stays on the Moon, Mars, and...
nasa.gov
NASA’s Webb Redefines Dividing Line Between Planets, Stars
Planets, like those in our solar system, form in a bottom-up process where small bits of rock and ice clump together and grow larger over time. But the heftier the planet, the harder it is to expla...
nasa.gov
Naked puppets! Having sex! Lusty, foul-mouthed musical Avenue Q is back
The taboo-busting, Tony-award-winning show has returned. But how will its 00s attitudes land today? Will they still sing Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist and If You Were Gay?There are certain problem...
theguardian.com
Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of US going to war without clear exit plan
Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at decision to attack Iran ‘without being clear what the objectives are’UK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesRachel Reeves has hit out...
theguardian.com
China Offers Veiled Criticism of U.S. as Iran War Threatens Oil Imports
China’s leader Xi Jinping has tried to maintain a neutral stance on the war in Iran as it balances its partnership with Tehran and managing tensions with the United States.
nytimes.com
Sudan’s war still misunderstood after three years
April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.
aljazeera.com
Israel ‘wants to reach peace and normalisation with Lebanon’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said Israel wants to reach “peace and normalisation” with Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
IMF cuts UK’s growth forecast by more than any other G7 nation
Fund says British economy faces heavy blow from global energy crisis this year
ft.com
Inside a jubilant DC conference where ‘the climate deniers are in charge now’
Trump’s EPA chief Lee Zeldin’s presence shows how much influence climate deniers now have, experts sayAs scientists confirmed that March was the United States’s most abnormally hot month in recorde...
theguardian.com
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
bbc.com
Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage
US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.
aljazeera.com
Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns
New International Monetary Fund projections showed a global economy that was stopped in its tracks by the U.S. war in Iran.
nytimes.com
Iran war could slow global growth to weakest since pandemic, IMF warns
Expansion of global economy would fall to 2.5% in an ‘adverse scenario’ of persistent $100-per-barrel oil
ft.com
Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco
Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.
aljazeera.com
EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender
Changes follow concern that original code created a legal minefield for organisations implementing itThe equalities watchdog has updated its guidance on how to implement the supreme court ruling on...
theguardian.com
India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden
UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.
aljazeera.com
How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?
Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.
aljazeera.com
BP’s new chief executive to overhaul company into two units
Meg O’Neill plans to return oil group to structure before its complicated 2020 reorganisation
ft.com
Global oil demand plummets by most since pandemic, says IEA
Demand drops 3.4% in March due to soaring prices, supply shortages and collapse of Middle East air travel
ft.com
Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis
The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over.
techcrunch.com
Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments
A new law would require developers to fund, build, or expand existing GP surgeries, the party says.
bbc.com
America’s hiking culture is built on ego
From peak-bagging to thru-hiking, Americans have turned traversing land into personal milestones. This wilderness ranger and Indigenous writer has witnessed it firsthandKëmituxwe Éhènta Wehikiyànkw...
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State of U.S. Blockade Is Unclear as Some Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz
A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, the day after U.S.-Iran peace talks broke down.
nytimes.com
USSF sporting director quits to take Saudi role
Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.
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Welcome to The Hotspot, our new newsletter on sport’s relationship with the climate crisis
We delve into the best stories on how sport is changing around the climate crisis, and what can be done to navigate a way forwardNelson Mandela said: “Sport can create hope where once there was onl...
theguardian.com
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother's frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
bbc.com
Who makes Carra's top TEN PL central midfielders?! 'He was a cheat code!'
Jamie Carragher picks his top ten central midfielders in Premier League history.
skysports.com
Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?
Viktor Orban at an European Union summit meeting in Brussels, in March.
nytimes.com
‘Nothing but tree skeletons’: record-breaking wildfires devastate US cattle country
Rising temperatures and extreme drought are driving more destructive spring fires across the American Great Plains. This year, forces aligned to create the perfect storm in NebraskaIn a normal year...
theguardian.com
PwC plans overhaul of global consulting business
Shake-up spurred on by rise of AI and threat of major upheaval across the industry
ft.com
These Are the 3 Power Tools You Need (2026)
New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.
wired.com
Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA
The IEA's oil 'demand destruction' report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.
aljazeera.com
World champion Jepchirchir withdraws from London Marathon
World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month's London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.
bbc.com
Reform activist suspended over racist and antisemitic comments remains election agent
Adam Mitula is acting as election agent for Reform candidates in three wards in Tameside area ahead of 7 May pollsA Reform UK activist in the Gorton and Denton byelection who was suspended over rac...
theguardian.com
Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics
Swiss Ice Hockey is to host the World Championships in May but faces questions over coach's false Olympic paperwork.
aljazeera.com
Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.
bbc.com
Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs?
Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onouha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi is right to focus on raising morale rather than tactics as he looks to...
bbc.com
Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own
Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, helped pass one of the country’s toughest AI laws. Now Silicon Valley’s biggest names are trying to stop his rise to Congress.
wired.com
Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
bbc.com
Mammal ancestors laid eggs, and this 250-million-year-old fossil finally proves it
In the aftermath of Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event, one unlikely survivor rose to dominate a shattered world: Lystrosaurus. Now, a stunning fossil discovery—an ancient egg containing a...
sciencedaily.com
Iran slams YouTube ban on pro-Iranian group’s Lego-style AI videos
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the move aims to 'suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran'.
aljazeera.com
Scientists just recreated a rare cosmic reaction never seen before
A breakthrough experiment has shed new light on one of astrophysics’ biggest mysteries: the origin of rare proton-rich elements. For the first time, scientists directly measured a key reaction that...
sciencedaily.com
Powerful woman: Dolly Parton tops list of global figures in US favorability poll
The 11-time Grammy winner had a net favorability of 65%, Obama came second with 14%, while Zelenskyy had 12%For the US public, the feeling that Dolly Parton expressed in her country music chart-top...
theguardian.com
Endless Cookie review – Cheech and Chong meet Tristram Shandy in trippy tales of First Nations life
An animator records the shaggy dog stories of his Indigenous brother in a loopy, hallucinatory animation The call for better self-representation for minorities in cinema has been loud and long over...
theguardian.com
The Gamblers Behind One of Chess's Weirdest Unsolved Cheating Mysteries Have Been Unmasked
In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who died in 1957. His real identity remained unknown—until now.
wired.com
Is the new Super Mario Galaxy movie really that bad?
A shallow plot and advert-adjacent cameos justify the critics’ condemnation of Nintendo’s latest film. But there’s sincere affection for the universe here, tooI was bracing myself for the worst whe...
theguardian.com
Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.
bbc.com
Ex-Student Wounds 16 in High School Shooting in Turkey
Security forces outside a high school in Siverek, southeastern Turkey, on Tuesday, after a shooting on the premises.
nytimes.com
Xi says world in ‘disarray’ as Spain pushes China to help end Iran war
Chinese president says Spain and China are ‘morally upright’ nations that should strengthen their co-operation
ft.com
Scientists just debunked a 50-year myth about Hawaii’s birds
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is overturning a decades-old belief that Indigenous Hawaiians hunted native waterbirds to extinction. Instead, researchers found no scientific ev...
sciencedaily.com
A New Horror Movie Depicts Realistic Snuff. That’s Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It
Faces of Death features a black-pilled killer who thinks he’s giving the internet what it wants. In some ways, he’s right.
wired.com
Clannad singer and harpist Moya Brennan dies aged 73
The Grammy and Emmy-winning ‘first lady of Celtic music’ was credited with popularising Irish music and lyricsMoya Brennan, the lead singer of Irish folk group Clannad, has died aged 73.In her late...
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‘It was life-changing’: the celebrated art historian who spent 46 years sitting for Frank Auerbach
Catherine Lampert is a historian, curator and model who spent much of her time sitting for her famous friends. She tells us what the likes of Auerbach, Lucian Freud and Euan Uglow meant to herLast...
theguardian.com
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Proposals on Nuclear Restrictions
Iran said it could suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years but the Trump administration insisted on 20 years, officials from both countries said.
nytimes.com
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
aljazeera.com
In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent
At the Vatican, Pope Leo presents a new foil for President Trump.
nytimes.com
Asher-Smith & Alfred set for Glasgow Commonwealths
British record holder Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred are set to feature in the sprint programme at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
bbc.com
Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
A strike on the Bapco oil refinery in Bahrain in early March. A U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may give Iran a reason to restart attacks on energy assets throughout the Persian Gulf.
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Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Seals Dominance in Canada’s Special Elections
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking on Saturday at a Liberal Party convention in Montreal.
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Wales to face Romania in summer friendly
Craig Bellamy's Wales are to face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest in June after both missed out on World Cup qualification.
bbc.com
Adopted by Denmark, a Bombed-Out Ukrainian City Is Given New Life
The Danish government has contributed more than $250 million to Mykolaiv, as the Trump administration pushes a more business-focused plan.
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As Bahrain Cracked Down Amid War, a Death in Custody Sparked Outrage
Smoke rising over Manama, Bahrain’s capital, last month after what was reported to be a drone strike on an airport’s fuel storage facility.
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As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost
Residents of Dubai neighborhoods like Satwa have been hit especially hard by the economic downturn.
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‘Such a water-cooler show!’ Jane Krakowski on Ally McBeal – and life as the world’s biggest scene-stealer
The 1990s series set her career alight; then came 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and countless theatre triumphs. She discusses Tina Fey, Stephen Sondheim and why it would take a broken leg to k...
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‘They accomplished so much, even as they were dying’: the groundbreaking gay art of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek
A new book uncovers the yearning romance that fueled the Aids-era artists’ life and workAndrew Durbin, author and editor-in-chief of Frieze Magazine, spent almost five years writing The Wonderful W...
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Take heart, Keir Starmer – Australia’s PM faced similarly dim prospects, and he triumphed | Tim Soutphommasane
Labour could benefit from Reform’s association with an unpopular US president – but only if it learns to connect again with votersIt has never been worse for Labour, at least according to the polls...
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Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world’s most elaborate science experiments
Inertia has signed three agreements with the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, paving the way for the company to bring its pioneering fusion reactor to market.
techcrunch.com
The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters’ First Periods
From Mormon momfluencer domination to boosting engagement with partially clothed kids, journalist Fortesa Latifi’s new book exposes the dark and complex world of child influencers.
wired.com
World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO
Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.
aljazeera.com
Sabres take division after ending playoff drought
After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.
espn.com
Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'
Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.
bbc.com
Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president
With Virginia on board, the National Popular Vote Compact is now enacted in states worth 222 electoral votes. Here's what that means.
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Carlos Queiroz named Ghana head coach before World Cup
The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Quiz: What do you remember from last week's Champions League matches?
There were stunning strikes and plenty of headlines - how well do you remember last week's Champions League quarter-final first-leg matches?
bbc.com
Shrooms, alligators and the swamp: how the ‘satanic e-girls of TikTok’ revived psychedelic sludge metallers Acid Bath
The Louisiana band came to a tragically early end in the 90s, but after going viral they’ll soon play stadiums with System of a Down. They look back on the claggy riffs and circle pits‘It’s a mind-...
theguardian.com
Sophie's mum died of ovarian cancer - don't tell her it's taboo
Sophie Fawn's mum died of ovarian cancer - and the Manchester Thunder player explains to BBC Sport why she wants to talk about it to raise awareness.
bbc.com
Kinaesthesia review – treasure trove of early cinema visions and the dream life they contain
Gerald Fox’s documentary on early film-makers’ fascination with dreams and human consciousness is a fascinating, if rather scholarly endeavourLuis Buñuel wrote that dreams were the first cinema. Hi...
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Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous review – a candid return to her most revealing celebrity interviews
Richmond theatre, LondonArchive footage and fresh commentary shed light on the craft and chaos of interrogating big names such as OJ Simpson and Donald TrumpWhat are these shows, in which veteran e...
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On Memoir by Blake Morrison review – lessons in life writing from a master
Don’t be fooled by the A-Z treatment – this thoroughgoing guide asks deep questions about the art of autobiography“I’ve had a life and I’ve also had a life as a life writer”: Blake Morrison opens h...
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Barron wants 'perfect' end to season by winning title and making World Cup squad
Rangers midfielder Connor Barron is targeting a “perfect” end to the season by winning the Scottish Premiership title and making Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for this summer̵...
skysports.com
'I wasn't mature enough for Scotland, now I can make my gran proud'
Miri Taylor "wasn't in the right headspace" to play for Scotland until she moved to Aston Villa. Now, she's striving for next summer's World Cup.
bbc.com
Hegseth right to mock Royal Navy, says ex-army chief as he backs claims over military underfunding – UK politics live
Richard Barrons backs George Robertson and says UK forces ‘too small and undernourished for the world that we now live in’Good morning. When Keir Starmer gave evidence to the Commons liaison commit...
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Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
aljazeera.com
Northern Mariana Islands, Guam On Alert for ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Super Typhoon Sinlaku
The storm, named Sinlaku, was expected to make landfall on Tuesday evening in Tinian and Saipan, where tens of thousands of people were urged to shelter in place.
nytimes.com
The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
espn.com
NHL playoff watch: What to watch in each of Tuesday's games
There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.
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Updated college football Top 25: Where teams stand in spring, including a new No. 1
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
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Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal on the art of pitching: 'You can do whatever you want with a baseball'
From the rise of velocity to the future of AI, the two best pitchers on the planet share the finer points of the craft.
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Trade up for a star prospect, or trade down for more draft picks? Let's make the call for 10 NFL teams
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.
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2026 NBA playoffs: Predicting each series, including the Finals
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
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Transfer rumors, news: PSG battle Premier League trio for Newcastle youngster
Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has received attention ahead of the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Hybrid, a leader and wrestling - get to know NI boss McArdle
Get to know new Northern Ireland women's manager Michael McArdle, who will take charge of his first game on Tuesday against Malta.
bbc.com
Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England’s east coast
The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experienceOn paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the pe...
theguardian.com
Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
aljazeera.com
China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
aljazeera.com
The labor economics of Alien — and its lessons for inequality on Earth
Behind the acid blood and jump scares of the Alien franchise is an even more insidious horror: a single employer with unchecked power. How Weyland-Yutani helps explain monopsony — and the rise of i...
npr.org
The Sea of Azov: Ukraine’s loss but hardly Russia’s gain
The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia's invasion.
aljazeera.com
New trial over football great Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
aljazeera.com
BP hails ‘exceptional’ quarter for oil traders as Iran war stokes volatility
Energy shock unleashed by the conflict has left traders and refineries competing for available cargoes
ft.com
‘These flowers have witnessed horrific things’: Steve McQueen’s bountiful Grenada – in pictures
The artist and film-maker spent a summer on the island making poetic images of the local flora – and exploring their connections to Grenada’s historical trauma Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Searching for Satyrus review – on the hunt for an elusive butterfly and the lepidopterist who named them
Rena Effendi attempts to find the species named after her wayward, womanising father – and a connection to the man she never knew – in this moving documentaryPhotojournalist Rena Effendi’s father w...
theguardian.com
Social media abuse, stalking and death threats: The dark side of women's sport
Too feminine, too masculine. Hair too short. Too much makeup. Too muscular. Too skinny. Too outspoken. Too aggressive.
skysports.com
Billam-Smith targets Opetaia after signing with Zuffa
Chris Billam-Smith is targeting a fight with Jai Opetaia to prove he is "the best in the world" after signing with Zuffa Boxing and will now fight live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Will Ipswich edge closer to PL and Saints march on? | EFL tonight live on Sky
It is all to play for at the top and bottom on Tuesday night in the Championship, with two massive matches live on Sky.
skysports.com
Two local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in
Local TV giant Nexstar's $6.2 deal to acquire rival Tegna won speedy approval from Trump administration regulators. But it faces togh challenge from a pair of anti-trust lawsuits.
npr.org
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
aljazeera.com
'I should have died' - Taylor on 10 years since forced retirement
Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should have died" from his heart condition.
bbc.com
Giant echidnas weighing 15kg roamed Victoria – and the evidence was hiding in plain sight
A skull fragment found in a tray of unsorted fossils collected more than a century ago leads to discoveryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app...
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TV tonight: Gordon Ramsay goes undercover in a brutal new series
The chef uses surveillance to find out which restaurants desperately need his help. Plus: the search for the truth in The Copenhagen Test. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4In a serie...
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Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's speech
Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.
bbc.com
Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election
Childcare, clean rivers and social care cash are likely to be on the agenda.
bbc.com
Canada Special Elections 2026 Results: Carney’s Liberal Party Gains Majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at the Liberal Party’s convention in Montreal on Saturday. His agenda is focused on reducing Canada’s dependence on the United States.
nytimes.com
‘We want people on the edge of their seats’: Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season – and the controversies of the last
Wagnerites rejoice! Parsifal and the climax of Barrie Kosky’s acclaimed Ring cycle are in the pipeline. The director of opera talks about scoring a bullseye, the storms that rocked last season – an...
theguardian.com
Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns
Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
aljazeera.com
Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
A man has been charged with attempted murder for hurling a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
aljazeera.com
Why ‘glue work’ can finally shine in the age of AI
Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together
ft.com
Corporate America set to deliver bumper earnings despite Iran war
Analysts expect profits to be boosted by weak dollar and Trump administration’s tax and spending plans
ft.com
OpenAI investors question $852bn valuation as strategy shifts
Chief executive Sam Altman refocuses AI company as Anthropic tests its early lead
ft.com
China shock 2.0: the flood of high-tech goods that will change the world
Impelled by furious competition, hefty subsidies and sheer scale, the country’s companies are cutting a swath through the world’s most advanced industries
ft.com
Geopolitical upheaval spurs family offices to open global branches
US tariffs and Iran war cited among motivations for the rich to spread risk
ft.com
Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?
How a reductive worldview is stripping meaning from our most valued activitiesThis article was originally published as The six-second hug on Aeon.coFor decades, films out of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
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African scientists hail mushrooming global interest in conserving fungi
Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and faunaMadagascar has long been c...
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku
The violent storm aimed at the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in mid-April 2026.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Phil Collins, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among 2026 inductees
Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah and Joy Division/New Order will also be inducted, along with the late Luther VandrossPhil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy...
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Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
bbc.com
US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific
Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
aljazeera.com
Valks GM: Agreed to trade before Johnson picked
Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin told ESPN that the Valkyries and Storm agreed to trade draft picks before the selection of Flau'jae Johnson.
espn.com
Judge, Trout each homer twice, but Yanks prevail
On a night when Los Angeles star Mike Trout hit two home runs against New York, Yankees star Aaron Judge also homered twice in what turned into a heavyweight slugfest, one that the host team won 11...
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Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales
Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
aljazeera.com
Quantum systems can remember and forget at the same time, scientists discover
Quantum systems can secretly “remember” their past—even when they appear not to. Scientists found that whether a system shows memory depends on how you look at it: through its evolving state or its...
sciencedaily.com
Scientists finally know where the Colorado River’s missing water is going
For years, water managers have been puzzled as the Colorado River kept delivering less water than expected—even when snowpack levels looked promising. New research reveals the missing piece: spring...
sciencedaily.com
An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility
Though Amazon has faced issues with warehouse safety, the company said that the death was not work related.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning.
techcrunch.com
Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran wants a deal amid US blockade of Hormuz
Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
The Real Thucydides Trap
Overconfidence could draw America and China into a war.