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S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records, boosted by
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records, boosted by Intel, as investors hope for a restart to U.S.-Iran talks CNBCThe Dow Is Down While the Nasdaq-100 Soars. Blame the Chips. Yahoo FinanceStocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran CNNStock Market Today: Tech rally drives S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh intraday records as Intel surges after earnings beat; Dow declines 100 points as oil prices remain elevated; DOJ to end Fed's Powell inquiry MarketWatchUS stocks race ahead of Europe as Wall Street shrugs off energy shock Financial Times
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 1:30 pm
Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner to head to
Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner to head to new Iran peace talks in Pakistan, White House says CBS NewsIran War Live Updates: U.S. Blockade Around Strait of Hormuz Will Last ‘as Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says The New York TimesIran war live: Witkoff, Kushner to fly to Pakistan as Iran team arrives Al JazeeraLive updates: Trump to send envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister AP NewsWATCH: Trump dispatching Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new Iran talks, White House says PBS
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 12:43 pm
White House mulls using Defense Production
White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover CBS NewsSpirit employees must be protected in any bailout: Union The HillBig-name Republicans are balking at Trump taking a stake in Spirit Airlines. Here’s why CNNYou can fly almost anywhere in Europe for €20 while Spirit Airlines is staving off bankruptcy. Here's the difference FortuneSpirit Airlines' cash won't 'last for very much longer,' but Trump says government could buy carrier CNBC
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 12:39 pm
Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from
Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war The Washington PostIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he received treatment for prostate cancer Al JazeeraTrump’s War Partner Reveals Cancer Battle The Daily BeastNetanyahu Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer and Underwent Radiation Therapy The New York TimesIsrael's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer BBC
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 12:30 pm
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty The New York TimesTrump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions CNNTrump administration moves to add firing squad to federal execution methods The Washington PostTrump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads Al JazeeraUS is adding firing squads, electrocution and gassing to federal execution methods Yahoo
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 12:19 pm
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The Classic American Diner
A visual tour of diners in the Library of Congress collections, from historic roadside counters and truck-stop scenes to newer restaurants that echo 1950s design. The post highlights distinctive exteriors, menu prices, and nostalgic details that show how the classic diner became a lasting part of American food culture. [blogs.loc.gov]
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 1:01 pm
Can men’s volleyball save American
A demographic cliff is threatening hundreds of universities. They’re relying on niche sports to stay open. [thehustle.co]
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 12:40 pm
San Francisco Airport Cut Daily Noise by 90
SFO has reduced terminal noise by limiting gate announcements, cutting overlapping PA messages, and dialing back tenant music. The airport says the International Terminal alone now avoids more than 90 minutes of unnecessary announcements each day, and it is also working to quiet escalators and moving walkways. [viewfromthewing.com]
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 12:00 pm
In the Belly of the MrBeast
Kevin Munger examines MrBeast’s production strategy as a model of YouTube-native content, arguing that audience metrics, rapid iteration, and “authenticity” are all shaped by the platform’s feedback loops. [kevinmunger.substack.com]
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 10:01 am
Norway Set to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Norway plans to restrict social media access for children under 16 after what the government described as overwhelming public demand. The bill is expected to be brought to parliament before the end of the year, adding Norway to a growing list of countries moving to limit kids’ access to social platforms. [bloomberg.com]
Posted on 24 April 2026 | 9:00 am
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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