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China says it will reverse major AI
China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta  The Washington PostChina Orders the Unwinding of Meta’s Acquisition of an A.I. Start-Up  The New York TimesChina blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus  Boston HeraldChina blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus  CNNChina Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Firm Manus  Bloomberg.com
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 9:09 am
King Charles’s rare state visit offers
King Charles’s rare state visit offers U.K. a chance to mend ties with Trump  The Washington Post8 Memorable Moments From Past British Royal Visits to the U.S.  The New York TimesLive updates: King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in U.S. ahead of Trump meeting  NBC NewsKing Charles III brings the stiff upper lip to Trump’s Washington  MS NOWWhere are the king and queen staying while they are in Washington DC?  USA Today
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:39 am
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'  NPRIran war live: ‘US achieved none of its war goals’ – Araghchi at Putin meet  Al JazeeraPutin meets Iran’s top diplomat, commits to deep ties  The HillIran's foreign minister meets Putin in Russia as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon  BBCIran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says  Reuters
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:39 am
The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI
The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership  OpenAIMicrosoft and OpenAI’s famed AGI agreement is dead  The VergeOpenAI Breaks Free From Exclusive AI Pact With Microsoft  Bloomberg.comOpenAI breaks off Microsoft exclusivity to free up path for Amazon, Google deals  ReutersMicrosoft and OpenAI revamp partnership, with trial in Elon Musk suit set to begin  GeekWire
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:23 am
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke  BBCMelania Trump implies Kimmel should lose his job over ‘expectant widow’ joke  CNNMelania Trump accuses Jimmy Kimmel of ‘hateful and violent rhetoric’  The GuardianMelania Trump blasts Jimmy Kimmel for 'expectant widow' comment before dinner shooting  WBFFMelania Trump rips WHCA sketch recorded before shooting: ‘Kimmel hides behind ABC’  The Hill
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:20 am
Source: Reuters
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Staring at walls to improve focus and
A simple focus routine: avoid screens and entertainment while working, then take a short reset by sitting quietly and staring at a wall when mental fatigue hits. The author says 5–10 minute sessions helped restore focus, though the practice is intentionally uncomfortable and paired with other focus habits. [alexselimov.com]
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 6:00 am
Progress and Preservation: Reuse for a
In a week and a half, I’ll be a panelist at the Municipal Art Society of New York’s event on adaptive reuse, preservation, and how existing buildings can help create a more resilient city. The panel is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at 8:30 AM, with a broader focus on housing, climate goals, and neighborhood cultural life. [oldstructures.com]
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 5:40 am
Static Electricity: Electrostatic and High
Links to electrostatics and high-voltage DIY projects, demonstrations, and science-fair ideas. [amasci.com]
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 4:20 am
Patrick: An Illustrated Essay
‘As adults, food became a shared language when words failed us.’ An illustrated essay by Ella Bucknall about eating with her brother. [vittlesmagazine.com]
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 3:00 am
The People’s Critic
Michael Steinberg’s Boston Globe criticism combined wide musical knowledge, strong opinions, and deep engagement with the city’s musical life. [theamericanscholar.org]
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 2:20 am
Source: The Independent
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Russian-linked superyacht slips through
Since February, Iran has severely restricted traffic through the strait
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:15 am
Posts with the word ‘staged’ spike on
Unfounded theories ranged from the timing of the shooting being a ‘distraction’ from the war in Iran to giving Trump another justification for his $400 million ballroom
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:14 am
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 3-9
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 3-9 include singer Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons, “Boardwalk Empire” actor Bobby Cannavale and dancer Cheryl Burke from “Dancing With the Stars.”
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:04 am
Trump’s blindness to Iran and Russia’s
Trump appears unbothered as Russia embraces Iran in a very public relationship that should enrage the US president, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 7:46 am
Trump supports bizarre name change for ICE:
President Trump’s post comes just days after Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution to fund ICE and CBP
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 7:36 am
Source: CNBC
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Klarna CEO wants to turn the platform into a
The buy now, pay later giant's IPO may be on hold — but its business strategy remains the same, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 6:13 am
Sam Altman says Meta offered OpenAI staff
While Meta had sought to hire "a lot of people" from OpenAI, "so far none of our best people have decided to take them up on that," Sam Altman said.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 5:28 am
JPMorgan Chase unveils new Sapphire Reserve
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, shook up the card industry with the launch of the Sapphire Reserve almost a decade ago.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:57 am
'Tariff engineering' is making a comeback as
Global manufacturers are rethinking their products design, looking to tap into a lesser-known legal technique known as "tariff engineering" to lower duty costs.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:40 am
These are the sticking points holding up a
The U.S. and European Union are nearing the deadline for striking a deal on trade before tariffs come back into full effect.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 3:58 am
Source: BBC
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When Attenborough met the gorillas - the
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 9:05 am
Rangers blink but twists still to come in
This epic Scottish Premiership season won't be over until it's over, writes Tom English.
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 9:05 am
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on
In a parody days before the White House Correspondents Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 9:04 am
Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 9:01 am
Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 8:59 am
Source: CNN
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Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting
Posted on 19 April 2023 | 5:44 am
Dominion still has pending lawsuits against
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Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and
• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies
Posted on 17 April 2023 | 9:01 am
Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial:
The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
Posted on 19 April 2023 | 1:28 am
'Difficult to say with a straight face':
A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.
Posted on 18 April 2023 | 2:17 pm