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U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026
U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices The New York TimesU.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook PBSEconomy picked up in early 2026, but inflation jumped, too The Washington PostUS economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began CNNTax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far Dallas News
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:59 am
Camp Mystic says it’s withdrawing its
Camp Mystic says it’s withdrawing its application to reopen this summer CNNCamp Mystic Says It Will Not Reopen This Summer After Fatal Texas Floods The New York TimesCamp Mystic withdraws application for 2026 camp license, will not open this summer, representatives say CBS News"Don't know what they're waiting for": Lt. Gov. doubles down on call to block camp license KEYECamp Mystic flood deaths were preventable, Texas investigators say USA Today
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:41 am
Congress ends record shutdown at the
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security NPRUS House votes to end partial government shutdown over immigration operations BBCCongress votes to reopen key parts of DHS, after House GOP caves on ICE funding CNNCongress votes to end record shutdown, sending DHS funding bill to Trump's desk NBC NewsHouse Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown Axios
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:36 am
Trump’s call to reduce US troops in
Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon PoliticoTrump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany amid spat over Iran war CNNGermany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump politico.euTrump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens Al JazeeraTrump’s Threat to Pull Troops From Germany Risks Eroding U.S. Power Projection WSJ
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:28 am
Trump Withdraws Nomination of Casey Means
Trump Withdraws Nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General The New York TimesTrump taps Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after pulling Casey Means nomination CNBCTrump withdraws nomination of Casey Means for US surgeon general The GuardianTrump drops embattled surgeon general pick Casey Means, announces new nominee The Washington PostTrump pulls his surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role CNN
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:25 am
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The Science Behind Honey’s Eternal Shelf
A slew of factors—its acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide—work in perfect harmony, allowing the sticky treat to last forever [smithsonianmag.com]
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:00 am
How an Oil Refinery Works
A clear explainer on how refineries turn crude oil into usable fuels and petrochemical feedstocks, covering distillation, cracking, reforming, hydrotreating, and the layout and scale of a real refinery. [construction-physics.com]
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 7:00 am
A Primer on Bézier Curves
A free, interactive online book on the mathematics and programming of Bézier curves, covering everything from basic construction and de Casteljau’s algorithm to derivatives, intersections, bounding boxes, arc length, offsets, curve fitting, and more. [pomax.github.io]
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 6:00 am
One thing at a time
Multitasking is mostly an illusion: we’re really switching attention between tasks. That constant context-switching hurts productivity and peace of mind, so it’s better to focus on one thing at a time. [seths.blog]
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 4:00 am
In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as
Black lung cases are rising again in Appalachian coal country as miners cut through more silica-rich rock and a long-delayed federal rule to limit respirable silica remains stalled in legal and regulatory limbo. The story follows miners in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the clinics treating advanced disease, and the fight over whether stronger protections will ever take effect. [e360.yale.edu]
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 3:40 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
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Met chief defends officers in Golders Green
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 11:33 am
US House votes to end partial government
The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 11:09 am
What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's
Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 11:00 am
Banksy confirms he's behind statue in
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:12 am
Soldiers 'overreacted' when they shot five
On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:09 am