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Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms after night of tornadoes CBS NewsSevere Weather Possible For One More Day In The Great Lakes, Appalachians The Weather ChannelPowerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths YahooTornadoes Reported Across the Midwest as Powerful Storms Slam the Region The New York TimesTornadoes touch down in Midwest with millions at severe weather risk for weekend NBC News
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 3:06 pm
Appeals court allows Trump's White House
Appeals court allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue into June NBC NewsConstruction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. appeals court says CNBCJudge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security CNNWhat We Know About the ‘Massive’ Military Complex Being Built Beneath the White House Time MagazineAppeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now The New York Times
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 2:59 pm
Mamdani brings Obama to NYC for meeting -
Mamdani brings Obama to NYC for meeting PoliticoMamdani and Obama meet face-to-face in New York City CNNMamdani Meets With Obama at Bronx Child Care Center The New York TimesFormer President Obama joins Mayor Mamdani to read to school children at Pre-K center in the Bronx ABC7 New YorkObama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event CBS News
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 2:33 pm
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked BBCInside 24 hours of whiplash in US-Iran talks CNNIran war live updates: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again AP NewsIran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’ Al JazeeraIran reverses course on reopening Strait of Hormuz, signals warning to US Fox News
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 2:19 pm
LIVE! UFC Winnipeg Results: Burns vs. Malott
LIVE! UFC Winnipeg Results: Burns vs. Malott MMA FightingPrelim Results | UFC Winnipeg UFC.comUFC Fight Night odds, picks: Seasoned MMA analyst reveals selections for Burns vs. Malott and other matchups at Winnipeg on April 18 SportsLineUFC Fight Night odds, lines, predictions, time: Burns vs. Malott picks from elite MMA expert CBS SportsLive Now! UFC Winnipeg ‘Burns vs. Malott’ play-by-play, results & round scoring Sherdog
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 2:00 pm
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Scientists discover cleaner ants that groom
Researchers observed tiny cone ants climbing onto much larger harvester ants in southeastern Arizona and licking debris from their bodies, including inside open jaws. The unusual interaction may benefit both species: the cone ants may feed on particles from the harvester ants, while the larger ants may gain help cleaning hard-to-reach areas. [sciencedaily.com]
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 3:00 pm
The Automobile in 1960s Chicago
Thomas Barrow’s three-part 1964–65 portfolio, made while he studied at Chicago’s Institute of Design, examines car culture through showrooms and car shows, drivers on the road, and junkyards. [flashbak.com]
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 11:40 am
Amanda Perdomo and the rise of
Amanda Perdomo, a Louisiana-raised pastry chef based in New York, talks about her career in city kitchens, launching Amanda’s Good Morning Cafe inside Strange Delight, and the appeal of her Louisiana-inspired breakfast and lunch pop-up. [tastecooking.com]
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 9:00 am
What the F*ck Are We Talking About When We
A viral on-court argument turns into a thoughtful note on healthy disagreement in couples: arguing can be stimulating, informative, and even a sign of trust when it’s part of a relationship’s shared culture. The post also previews a larger Rattle Bag of short takes on AI, politics, happiness, and more. [ian-leslie.com]
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:20 am
Variations On A Theme
A lamppost after a February snowstorm and art in the office of Yellow House Architects, paired with a wry end-of-week reflection. [oldstructures.com]
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 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