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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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Is China's soft power really rising, or is
China’s soft-power buzz is driven less by Chinese films, music, or games than by Western fascination with Chinese aesthetics, cities, and lifestyle imagery. The post argues that much of the trend is superficial and that its real force comes from dissatisfaction with America’s politics, public order, and quality of life. [noahpinion.blog]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 3:20 pm
What’s more efficient: Growing corn for
A new PNAS study says converting a small share of U.S. corn-ethanol farmland to solar could generate the same energy with far less land use, fertilizer, and irrigation. The researchers estimate solar would need only a tiny fraction of the acreage now devoted to corn for fuel, and that even modest conversion could significantly raise solar’s share of the U.S. energy mix. [anthropocenemagazine.org]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 1:20 pm
Surveillance Pricing: Exploiting Information
Personal data and real-time analytics are reviving variable pricing in retail and services, letting companies charge different customers different amounts for the same product. The piece argues that disclosure alone is not enough; meaningful regulation needs enforcement and limits on the data practices that enable surveillance pricing. [lpeproject.org]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 12:20 pm
Treetops glowing during storms captured on
Penn State meteorologists documented corona discharges in nature for the first time, filming tree canopies glowing in ultraviolet light during thunderstorms. The field campaign captured the long-suspected phenomenon on sweetgum and loblolly pine trees and found it may affect atmospheric chemistry and tree health. [psu.edu]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 11:00 am
Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of
Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found. [nytimes.com]
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 10:40 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
Source: BBC
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Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 4:11 pm
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened
Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 4:00 pm
Officials release cause of death for teen
The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 3:39 pm
Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola
It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 3:16 pm
Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU
Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.
Posted on 22 April 2026 | 2:48 pm