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Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate; Erdogan says war ‘starting to weaken Europe’ The GuardianIran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled Al JazeeraIran War Live News Updates: Three Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Escorting Two to Its Coast WSJPolitics The EconomistIran Update Special Report, April 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 8:45 pm
Magic-Pistons takeaways: Cade Cunningham
Magic-Pistons takeaways: Cade Cunningham shines, but questions remain about consistency and supporting cast Yahoo SportsMagic 112-101 Pistons (Apr 19, 2026) Final Score ESPNBianchi: Hey, Magic, the Pistons just punched you in the mouth! How are you going to respond? Orlando Sentinel3 things to watch in Magic-Pistons Game 2 NBAPistons smash Magic in Game 2 win to tie series at 1-1 Detroit Free Press
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 7:10 pm
Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP
Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves forward with funding ICE without Democrats CBS NewsSenate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump's term Fox NewsArrington says House GOP’s appetite for Senate reconciliation path no sure bet PoliticoSenate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown CNNTrump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push Al Jazeera
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 6:36 pm
Live Updates: Iran attacks ships in Strait
Live Updates: Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as thousands more U.S. forces head for Middle East CBS NewsIran fires on 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire Fox NewsUS-Iran War Live Updates: "Not A Deal-Breaker," Says US After Iran Fires At 3 Ships In Hormuz NDTVMore confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway AP NewsLive updates: Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire NBC News
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 6:07 pm
Chemical leak at a W.Va. plant kills 2
Chemical leak at a W.Va. plant kills 2 people, sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say NPRChemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say Yahoo2 Are Dead After ‘Chemical Emergency’ at a West Virginia Plant The New York TimesTEAM COVERAGE: 2 dead, 1 in critical condition, at least 30 injured after chemical emergency WSAZWorkers killed and many treated after refinery chemical release as investigators probe cause Fox News
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 5:36 pm
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How Kids’ Movies Became Hollywood’s Most
Children’s entertainment went from a once-risky category to one of Hollywood’s most dependable box-office engines, driven by Disney’s 1990s revival, Pixar’s rise, and the genre’s strong economics. But high budgets, franchise dependence, and streaming-era demand have also squeezed the space for original family films. [statsignificant.com]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 10:00 pm
When the Cost of Truth Is High, We--and
When truth becomes costly and threatens the rewards tied to compliance, people and chatbots alike may substitute omission, rationalization, or falsehood. The result is a counterfeit version of reality that protects short-term incentives while eroding trust, authenticity, and long-term value. [charleshughsmith.blogspot.com]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 8:42 pm
Tempest vs Tempest
A free, book-length deep dive into the code and design of Atari's Tempest (1981) and Jeff Minter's Tempest 2000 (1994), with explanations of how specific game mechanics are implemented in the source code. [tempest.homemade.systems]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 8:00 pm
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating
An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could presage an array of other applications for similarly adept robots. [reuters.com]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 5:20 pm
Earth Day 2026: Conservation is
Stories from Colombia, Fiji, Ecuador, Madagascar, Botswana, and Timor-Leste show how scientists, Indigenous leaders, and local communities are restoring ecosystems, protecting wildlife, and supporting livelihoods through hands-on conservation work. [conservation.org]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 5:00 pm
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