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Dow futures rise 200 points as Trump
Dow futures rise 200 points as Trump predicts a deal with Iran before ceasefire expires: Live updates CNBCIran war-driven supply shortfalls will soon start to appear AxiosStock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to climb as Iran weighs cease-fire talks with U.S.; Warsh hearing, retail sales data on tap MarketWatchStock futures rise as Iran cease-fire deadline nears qz.comDow Jones to lead Wall Street higher as United Health earnings impress Yahoo Finance
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 6:32 am
Michael review: ‘A bland and barely
Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie' ★☆☆☆☆ BBCMichael review – cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised … and bad The GuardianMichael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’: First Reactions The Hollywood ReporterMichael Jackson movie christens a new star in Jaafar Jackson – Review USA Today‘Michael’ Review: Jaafar Jackson Dazzles As His King Of Pop Uncle In A Feel-Good Biopic MJ Fans Will Eat Up Deadline
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 6:03 am
Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident
Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation The Washington Post2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Members The New York TimesMexico’s Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua PoliticoMexico's president demands answers after deaths of 2 US Embassy staffers ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosRole of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny BBC
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 5:41 am
Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 4.0: Giants
Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 4.0: Giants gift Jaxson Dart top-10 picks at running back, receiver NFL.com7 college football standouts who could face long wait in 2026 NFL Draft USA Today2026 NFL mock draft: Chiefs trade up twice while Giants unlock path to Sonny Styles post-Dexter Lawrence trade CBS SportsNFL Draft Day Predictor 2026: Forecasting picks, trades, more ESPNConor Orr’s NFL Mock Draft 2026: A Bold Trade Up for Jeremiyah Love Sports Illustrated
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 5:33 am
NBA playoffs: new MSG villain McCollum leads
NBA playoffs: new MSG villain McCollum leads Hawks back from 12 down to stun Knicks The GuardianCJ McCollum leads late rally as Hawks stun Knicks to tie series ESPNKnicks vs. Hawks odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA first round Game 3 matchup on Thursday, April 23 SportsLineThe Knicks had better make this collapse moot in Atlanta The New York TimesKnicks choked away Game 2 in stunning fashion. Can the Hawks end them? USA Today
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 5:05 am
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Cocaine pollution gives salmon wanderlust
First study of how drugs affect behavior of fish in the wild adds to concerns about chemical exposure [science.org]
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 1:20 am
I Know No Pleasure Like That of Books
Patrick Kurp reflects on Fernando Pessoa’s The Book of Disquiet, comparing it with Leopardi’s Zibaldone and arguing that books should be well-written and teach something. He quotes Pessoa on reading, writing, and literature’s relation to life, while noting both insight and pretension in the passages he cites. [evidenceanecdotal.blogspot.com]
Posted on 21 April 2026 | 1:00 am
The Beauty of Bonsai Styles
Bonsai styles reflect how trees grow in nature, shaped by wind, light, cliffs, storms, and competition. This Longwood Gardens guide explains the five basic styles—formal upright, informal upright, slanting, cascade, and semi-cascade—along with related forms like broom, literati, forest, and raft. It shows how each style balances horticulture, aesthetics, and the tree’s natural character. [longwoodgardens.org]
Posted on 20 April 2026 | 11:00 pm
How subsea cables are repaired
Subsea cable repairs start by locating the fault, usually from outages and cable testing. Fiber-optic data cables are then pinpointed with light pulses, while power cables may need fault-detection instruments or an ROV. A cable ship retrieves the damaged section, engineers splice in replacement cable on board, and the repaired line is lowered back to the seabed. The article also explains why cables fail, how ships and fishing gear damage them, and the protections used to reduce future breaks. [onesteppower.com]
Posted on 20 April 2026 | 10:00 pm
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Database Gets a New
A 1,200-year Kyoto cherry blossom record, long used as a climate signal, will continue after climate scientist Yasuyuki Aono’s death. Environmental biophysicist Genki Katata has agreed to take over the historic dataset, which documents how bloom dates have shifted earlier as temperatures have warmed. [nytimes.com]
Posted on 20 April 2026 | 9:40 pm