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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
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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
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