14 Apr 2026, 4:11 pm
The Music Industry Crosses an AI Tipping Point
AI music remains a touchy subject for many musicians. Suno CEO Mikey Shulman says he's not worried: “People are starting to be a little more comfortable being public and upfront” about creating with AI.
14 Apr 2026, 4:04 pm
‘How Did You Not Know?’: Swalwell’s Best Dem Pal Tries To Convince Press He Was Clueless
Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego was pressed by a reporter Tuesday about his knowledge of sexual misconduct allegations involving former Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress Monday, one day after he ended his gubernatorial campaign, over allegations from multiple women were made public, including one from a former staffer accusing him of assaulting her on two occasions. Gallego, who served as chairman of Swalw…
14 Apr 2026, 4:01 pm
DeSantis Mulls Delaying Special Session on Redistricting
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) “is considering delaying the state’s April 20 special session for redistricting,” Punchbowl News reports. “Florida state lawmakers are scheduled to head to Tallahassee next week to pass a new congressional map for the Sunshine State. DeSantis is expected to redraw the Florida congressional map to add between two and five new red seats, a huge plus for Republicans in the national redistricting battle.” “Now, DeSantis is mulli…
14 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
By Our Calculations, You’ll Love the Flapulator
Oh sure, you’ve got calculators. There’s that phone program of course, and the one that comes with your OS, and the TI-86 and possibly RPN numbers you’ve had since high school. But what you don’t have is a Flapulator, at least not until you build one. Possibly the be-all, end-all of physical calculating devices, the Flapulator does its calculating live on a split-flap display. It’s kind of slow and the accuracy is questionable, but the tactility is oh, so…
14 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
British university's pro-Palestine activists ask if students will 'go for jihad'
Pro-Palestine activists at a British university have been caught asking students whether they would "go for jihad".Shortly after the start of the war in Iran, members of Royal Holloway's "Friends of Palestine" society group chat were seen posting controversial messages which appeared to support Tehran's regime.In the group, one member branded Israel a "rabid dog that needs to be put down".Another suggested "the Jews" were "spreading panic" by claiming the Ayatollah…
14 Apr 2026, 3:56 pm
Re: How much do you automate your automation?
Posted by Patrick W. Gilmore via NANOG on Apr 14Certain companies, e.g. hyperscalers, automate changes completely. An engineer / architect decides what do to, e.g. upgrade all the XXX routers to OS YYY. Then they hand that off to an operations team which uses a pre-written script (really much much much more than a “script” - frequently written by a third team) to tell the “upgrade all device type $FOO to OS $BAR”. At which point the system figures which d…
14 Apr 2026, 3:50 pm
Michelle Williams, Daisy Edgar-Jones Debut Tense Trailer for Workplace Thriller ‘A Place in Hell’
Neon teased Chloe Domont's feature at CinemaCon ahead of its December release.
14 Apr 2026, 3:46 pm
Release OpenSSL 4.0.0
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14 Apr 2026, 3:45 pm
​Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind Teach Spot to Reason​
The amazing and frustrating thing about robots is that they can do almost anything you want them to do, as long as you know how to ask properly. In the not-so-distant past, asking properly meant writing code, and while we’ve thankfully moved beyond that brittle constraint, there’s still an irritatingly inverse correlation between ease of use and complexity of task. AI has promised to change that. The idea is that when AI is embodied within robots—giving AI sof…
14 Apr 2026, 3:43 pm
Broadway Box Office: ‘Chicago’ Hits New High, ‘Proof,’ ‘Giant’ See Strong Grosses
'Chicago' hit what appears to be its highest total yet thanks to Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt.
14 Apr 2026, 3:43 pm
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
Zhenzhong Liu/UnsplashIf you’ve been in the market for a new hair dryer, you’ve likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in the millions – with or without the help of added minerals like tourmaline. The broader claim is usually that these ions break water molecules into micro-droplets, resulting in faster drying and reducing frizz to give you super smooth, shiny-looking hair. Are ionic hairdryers actually capable of doing…
14 Apr 2026, 3:42 pm
Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance wasn’t ‘lazy’ – and actually references 50 years of music history
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CoachellaAfter a four-year break from touring, Justin Bieber is headlining Coachella’s main stage. In a controversial section of the show he sang along to YouTube clips – and at times didn’t sing at all. Up to 125,000 punters attend Coachella each weekend. The festival is also livestreamed to an enormous international audience: 5.89 million people subscribe to the YouTube channel. Audiences and reviewers argued over whether Biebe…
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
Cybersecurity Looks Like Proof of Work Now
Cybersecurity Looks Like Proof of Work Now The UK's AI Safety Institute recently published Our evaluation of Claude Mythos Preview’s cyber capabilities, their own independent analysis of Claude Mythos which backs up Anthropic's claims that it is exceptionally effective at identifying security vulnerabilities. Drew Breunig notes that AISI's report shows that the more tokens (and hence money) they spent the better the result they got, which leads to a strong economi…
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can be done
The Conversation, CC BY-NDIn 1902, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott spotted a large group of large black and white birds at Ross Island, Antarctica. This was among the many milestones of Scott’s famous Discovery expedition: the first breeding colony of emperor penguins. Now, only 124 years since this penguin colony was discovered, emperor penguins have officially been listed as endangered, along with the Antarctic fur seal. As the world warms, Antarctic kril…
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
Does your school do mental health checks? They should be regular, not just a one-off
Klaus Vedfelt/ Getty Images Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14. It is also estimated that more than 50% of children experiencing mental health challenges are not receiving professional help. Schools are increasingly being asked to help identify students who may be struggling and to help identify them early. One way schools do this is throug…
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
Re: SPF/DKIM/DMARC et.al.: REALLY LONG [was: is it just me or...]
Posted by Christopher Morrow via NANOG on Apr 14I don't disagree with you, mostly... but, what's the solution here? Better heuristics at the receiver (either the leaf or the end-mTA) that classifies/etc spam/ham better? (this feels like the thing we've been doing for ~25+yrs already) Learning to live with spam in your inbox and better surfacing that fact to the end user in the MUA? (this also feels like a thing that's been happening for ~25 yrs) Other things…
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
When AI starts shopping for you, fashion may be entering a new era of pricing
Anthony Shkraba/PexelsFashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored, influenced or simply browsing. That makes it a perfect space for technologies designed to shape how we shop. Fashion sales are driven by cyclical trends and volume. Much of the industry depends on overproduction, followed by constant cycles of discounting to clear stock. Sales are not just occas…
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
Golfer Sergio Garcia 'regrets' Masters outburst, issues apology
Golfer Sergio Garcia said he regrets his outburst of frustration at the 2026 Masters Tournament and issued an apology Tuesday on social media.
14 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm
Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by the NDIS. What happens next isn’t entirely clear
Jupiterimages/GettyResearch published earlier this year found the strongest evidence yet that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has played a key role driving up autism diagnoses in Australia. The study found evidence the increase may be due to clinicians lowering the threshold for an autism diagnosis, rather than a “catch up” in the diagnosis of historically under-diagnosed groups. But major changes to the NDIS due to start in…
14 Apr 2026, 3:39 pm
Gaten Matarazzo Talks Eleven’s Fate and ‘Pizza Movie’ Dialing Back Its ‘Stranger Things’ References
The actor chose the Hulu flick as his first post-‘Stranger Things’ role thanks to the off-the-wall script: “I remember being obsessed with the audacity of it.”…
14 Apr 2026, 3:38 pm
Swalwell and Gonzales Avoid Expulsion Votes
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) “officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday, avoiding expected votes to expel them from Congress over allegations of sexual misconduct,” CBS News reports. “Their colleagues were prepared to move forward with the motions to expel them if their departures were not imminent. Neither Swalwell nor Gonzales gave a timeframe for their departures when they announced their resigna…
14 Apr 2026, 3:38 pm
Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Phoebe Dynevor in Adaptation of Emily Henry Bestseller ‘Beach Read’
The actor has scored the co-leading role of Gus Everett.
14 Apr 2026, 3:37 pm
Atlético Madrid v Barcelona: Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live
⚽ Champions League latest, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg 2-0)⚽ Liverpool v PSG – live | Live scoreboard | And email WillI always feel sorry for the young mascots on Champions League nights. They are living the dream but having to dress like a credit card.The teams are primed in the ‘tunnel’ which is more spacious than my house. Continue reading...
14 Apr 2026, 3:36 pm
How much do you automate your automation?
Posted by Jon Lewis via NANOG on Apr 14I've been told that at [some of] the largest networks, network engineers "never directly log into network devices". This implies that all configuration changes made to and insights gleaned from the network gear are done via some form of automation. I assume it's commonplace to have/use Unix CLI tools for executing configuration changes. I've written such things for the past couple of places I've worked so...
14 Apr 2026, 3:36 pm
Liverpool v Paris Saint-Germain: Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live
⚽ Champions League latest, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg 0-2)⚽ Atlético Madrid v Barcelona – updates | Live scoreboardWhen Warren Zaïre-Emery ran the show as a 17-year-old in a 3-0 win against Milan, Thierry Henry said “the sky is the limit” for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder. His stratospheric rise led him too close to the sun, though, and the crash back down to Earth was a rude one. But he has since dusted himself off.Liverpool Van Dijk, Mac Allister…
14 Apr 2026, 3:34 pm
Trump’s Attacks on Pope Create Fresh Headaches for GOP
New York Times: “Mr. Trump’s decision to pick a fight with Leo, the first American pontiff, is the latest in a series of episodes this spring that have complicated efforts by Republicans to make the case that they are tackling what voters say is their central concern this year: the rising cost of living.”…
14 Apr 2026, 3:31 pm
Most Americans Think Their Taxes Are Too High
Gallup: “Americans’ belief that they pay too much in taxes remains elevated for the fourth consecutive year, with 59% saying this. Most others, 37%, say their taxes are ‘about right,’ while 3% think they are too low.”…
14 Apr 2026, 3:31 pm
Scotland Decides: Leaders debate ahead of May elections
Three weeks from polling day we’re in Glasgow as Scotland’s election campaign has burst into life, voters deciding the future of this country and potentially the fate of the entire United Kingdom. Politics here has been transformed in recent months by the arrival of Reform UK on the scene and a Labour government in Westminster that has crashed from landslide victory to deep unpopularity in under two years. The SNP, in power for almost twenty years, has gone from…
14 Apr 2026, 3:31 pm
Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.
14 Apr 2026, 3:30 pm
Goldman Sachs 'Hyperaware' as it Tests Mythos for Defense
CEO Solomon Says Bank is Working with Anthropic, Vendors on ControlsGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the bank is "hyper-aware" of the heightened capabilities of Anthropic's Mythos model, as it works with the firm and security vendors to harness its potential. His comments come amid concern over the model's ability to accelerate cyberattacks.
14 Apr 2026, 3:30 pm
‘The Madison’ Renewed for Season 3 With Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell
The new Taylor Sheridan series, which released over two weekends in March, already filmed its second season.
14 Apr 2026, 3:29 pm
Court rules judge can't continue contempt investigation against feds
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals stopped U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg from holding contempt hearings for the Trump administration.
14 Apr 2026, 3:28 pm
Gallego: ‘I deeply regret’ Swalwell relationship, ‘I was wrong’
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) expressed regret on Tuesday for his friendship with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and denied any knowledge of wrongdoing after the California Democrat was accused of several sexual misconduct violations.  “Eric Swalwell lied to all of us … My friendship with him, our family’s friendship together with him, clouded my judgement, and……
14 Apr 2026, 3:24 pm
Marine Johnson, Luca Colucci Lead Kim Nguyen’s ‘The Hourglass’ Hostage Drama (Exclusive)
The ‘War Witch’ director’s ninth movie is shooting in Spain, Morroco and Montreal through to mid-May.
14 Apr 2026, 3:23 pm
Senate Republicans plan to vote next week on budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he plans to bring a budget resolution to the Senate floor as soon as next week to set the stage for bypassing a Democratic filibuster of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. Thune said that by passing a budget resolution that……
14 Apr 2026, 3:22 pm
Florida surgeon indicted after removing liver instead of spleen
Grand jury brings manslaughter charge over fatal 2024 operation as patient dies on tableA surgeon in Florida has been indicted for manslaughter after he wrongly removed a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during an August 2024 procedure.Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was indicted by a grand jury in Tallahassee on Monday after prosecutors said he botched the surgery of 70-year-old William Bryan, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Continue reading...
14 Apr 2026, 3:22 pm
Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon
Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
14 Apr 2026, 3:19 pm
Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from House amid sexual misconduct allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday amid uproar over allegations of sexual misconduct. The House clerk on Tuesday afternoon read notices that Gonzales was resigning effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night, and that Swalwell resigned effective 2 p.m. Tuesday. The two congressmen had announced their intentions……
14 Apr 2026, 3:19 pm
Pension annuity buyers breaking even seven years sooner as rates surge to 17-year high
Pensioners purchasing annuities are now recovering their initial investment seven years sooner than they would have done five years ago.A typical 65-year-old investing £100,000 in an annuity can now break even after 14 years, data from Canada Life shows.In 2021, the same investment would have taken 21 years to return its original value.The improvement follows a sharp rise in annuity rates, which reached their highest level in 17 years during 2025. TRENDING Stories…
14 Apr 2026, 3:16 pm
'Misguided’ activist steals lobster from restaurant to ‘save’ it - but crustacean was used for 'educational' purposes
A 48-year-old animal rights campaigner has pleaded guilty to criminal damage after snatching a lobster from a Michelin Guide-listed seafood establishment in Dorset.Emma Smart appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court following the incident at Catch at the Old Fish Market in Weymouth last April.The activist had assumed the crustacean was destined for diners' plates when she removed it from its tank on the evening of 10 April 2025.However, Ms Smart was mistaken about the an…
14 Apr 2026, 3:16 pm
Venezuela reinstates Maduro ally despite $15M U.S. reward
Former Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López is now Venezuela's head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands -- and wanted by U.S. officials.
14 Apr 2026, 3:15 pm
Live updates: Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from House over sexual misconduct allegations
Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Tuesday officially resigned from the House, a day after they each announced plans to do so over sexual misconduct allegations. House members returned to D.C. just hours after Swalwell and Gonzales said they would exit the lower chamber, actions each took ahead of expected efforts to……
14 Apr 2026, 3:14 pm
Spanish film ‘Deaf’ awarded with the European Parliament's 2026 LUX Prize
The European Parliament awarded its LUX film prize to "Sorda" ("Deaf") from the Spanish director Eva Libertad and actress Miriam Garlo, who have replicated on the big screen their deep and special relationship.
14 Apr 2026, 3:13 pm
Trump responds to FEMA official’s teleportation claim: ‘A little strange’
President Trump on Tuesday described statements about teleportation from one of the top officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as “a little strange.” Gregg Phillips has long shared stories about spiritual and supernatural experiences while receiving treatment for metastatic bone cancer.  Last year, he said he once teleported to a Waffle House in……
14 Apr 2026, 3:10 pm
Raskin introduces long-shot bill to assess president’s fitness under 25th Amendment
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced a bill on Tuesday that would establish a commission to examine whether the president is fit to serve in office. More than 70 Democrats called for President Trump’s removal from office after he issued a series of blistering threats against Iran last……
14 Apr 2026, 3:09 pm
Freedom 250 unveils official website to celebrate US semiquincentennial
Freedom 250, a public-private partnership, launched 250.gov on Tuesday to commemorate the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial.  A press release shared first with The Hill described the new website as a “powerful new digital hub designed to bring Americans together” ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Users can navigate a……
14 Apr 2026, 3:08 pm
Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police
An illegal immigrant, allegedly so intoxicated he could not stand, is accused of driving off a roadway and killing two children riding bikes on a sidewalk, officials said.Eri Otoniel Roblero-Perez was denied bond Monday on two counts of felony DUI resulting in death. He also faces charges of driving without a license and open container. He is currently being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility.The crash happened around 12:20 p.m. Sunday along Asheville…
14 Apr 2026, 3:06 pm
England v Spain: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying – live
⚽ Updates from the Group A3 qualifier; kick-off 7pm BST⚽ Moving the Goalposts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail Simon1 min: And we’re off! Spain get the game started.Right then, nothing between us and football but a few seconds and a whistle. Continue reading...
14 Apr 2026, 3:05 pm
New Swalwell accuser says he drugged and raped her in 2018, giving graphic account
At a press conference in Beverly Hills, Lonna Drewes told a harrowing story of allegedly being drugged, raped and choked by Eric Swalwell in 2018. She is the fifth person to allege sexual misconduct against the soon-to-be former congressman.
14 Apr 2026, 3:03 pm
Disney to cut 1,000 jobs as CEO announces layoffs across company
Cuts will fall on its studio and television business, ESPN, certain corporate functions and more, a source saysWalt Disney ’s new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro, announced layoffs in an email to employees on Tuesday, as he looks to streamline the company’s operations.About 1,000 positions will be eliminated, according to a person familiar with the development. Continue reading...
14 Apr 2026, 3:01 pm
House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump
Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as JesusSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHouse Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission that would work with JD Vance to remove Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment, should they determine he is no longer fit to serve.The measure, introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary c…
14 Apr 2026, 3:01 pm
Blind Items Revealed #6
April 2, 2026Is there a big enough donation the celebrity cult can make to keep their government insider in place?Scientology/Pam Bondi (and the answer was no)…
14 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
Juan Devis Named President of Film Independent
Devis will be stepping into the role previously held by Josh Welsh.
14 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
Chrome Now Lets You Turn AI Prompts Into Repeatable 'Skills'
Google is rolling out a Chrome feature called "Skills" that lets users save Gemini prompts as reusable one-click workflows they can run across multiple tabs. The feature also includes preset Skills from Google. It's launching first for Chrome desktop users set to US English. The Verge reports: Once you have access to the feature, it can be managed by typing a forward slash ( / ) in Gemini and clicking the compass icon. AI prompts can be saved as Skills directly from…
14 Apr 2026, 2:59 pm
Watch live: Vance gives remarks at TPUSA event in Georgia
Vice President Vance will join Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO Erika Kirk in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday afternoon as part of the organization’s tour focused on college campuses across the nation. Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has already thrown her support behind Vance for a potential 2028 presidential bid. The……
14 Apr 2026, 2:59 pm
UFC 330 coming to Philadelphia in August
Detail view of Champions Belt of Ilia Topuria (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Another major sporting event is coming to Philadelphia this summer, this time a major UFC fight card. UFC 330 in PhiladelphiaUFC 330 will come to Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, Aug. 15.Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and UFC President Dana White made the announcement on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday.Shapiro said he was "pumped up" to bring the UF…
14 Apr 2026, 2:57 pm
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
14 Apr 2026, 2:55 pm
US-China relationship will stabilize because of ‘mutually assured economic disruption,’ Hank Paulson says
The NewsFormer US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson on Tuesday said that he is hopeful that President Donald Trump’s planned travel to China next month for a summit will tamp down some of the long-standing tensions between the two nations because of how closely the world’s two largest economies are intertwined.“We are in a period of what I would call mutually assured economic disruption,” Paulson, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, said at Semafor World Economy in W…
14 Apr 2026, 2:54 pm
Trump asks GOP to ‘unify’ ahead of vote on spy powers
President Trump on Tuesday called for Republican unity in renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) authorizes the government to spy on foreigners located abroad, but in doing so it can sweep up information on Americans who are communicating with the surveilled targets. Trump has previously called……
14 Apr 2026, 2:53 pm
Brain Atrophy and Circadian Rhythms; New Fluoride and IQ Data; Autism Brain Donation
(MedPage Today) -- Weaker, more fragmented circadian rest-activity rhythms in cognitively healthy adults were tied to smaller medial temporal lobe volumes, cross-sectional data showed. (Alzheimer's & Dementia) Plasma phosphorylated tau 217...
14 Apr 2026, 2:53 pm
Nicole Kidman Is Studying to Become a Death Doula
During a weekend chat at the University of San Francisco, the Oscar winner revealed the reason behind her end-of-life foray: "That’s part of my expansion and one of the things I will be learning.”…
14 Apr 2026, 2:51 pm
Exchange of the Day
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) took questions from reporters about his friendship with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA): REPORTER: You have future political ambitions. How can people trust you to run for higher office if you didn’t know your best friend was engaging in inappropriate behavior? GALLEGO: Look, I messed up. I’m human.
14 Apr 2026, 2:51 pm
Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces
Refugee Council criticises Labour’s decision, saying military sites are unsuitable and ‘more expensive than hotels’Hundreds of asylum seekers have been removed from government-funded hotels while others have been sent to live in army barracks, the Home Office has announced.Eleven “asylum hotels” in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland have been closed, as first reported by the Guardian, and more will close “in the coming weeks”. About 350 claimants h…
14 Apr 2026, 2:50 pm
Most Americans opposed to Trump signature on money: Poll
Most Americans are against having President Trump’s signature on paper currency, a move the Treasury Department announced last month. In the The Economist/YouGov poll, 59 percent of respondents said they either “somewhat disapprove” or “strongly disapprove” when it comes to “Donald Trump’s signature being added to all U.S. paper currency.”  Twenty-four percent said they either……
14 Apr 2026, 2:45 pm
Blind Item #13
The two podcasters with the same name just want clicks. The whole thing is fake. …
14 Apr 2026, 2:43 pm
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Just because it looks like we’re going in the wrong direction doesn’t mean that’s the direction we are going.” — Energy Secretary Chris Wright, on Fox News.
14 Apr 2026, 2:41 pm
Jeremy Jordan Brings Solo Show to Los Angeles, Featuring Hilarious ‘Newsies’ Recap and Touching Personal Stories: “A Raucous, Good Time”
The Tony nominee, who sang highlights from his career and other tunes, entertained a Los Angeles audience with funny moments and behind-the-scenes tales just days before he takes over the role of Bobby Darin in Broadway's 'Just in Time.'…
14 Apr 2026, 2:40 pm
Air Guard Warns Of Dire Consequences If At Least 72 Fighters Aren’t Bought Annually
The Air National Guard is pushing Congress to boost fighter numbers as it seeks to modernize its aging inventory. With the Air Force at large feeling the effects of years of underinvestment in new fighters, and with China presenting a massive pacing challenge, the move is the latest effort to ensure that the service can keep up in terms of numbers and capability. According to a report from Air & Space Forces Magazine, Air National Guard adjutants general from…
14 Apr 2026, 2:39 pm
Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh has millions in assets, filings show
Kevin Warsh, the nominee for the next Federal Reserve chairman, has wealth greater than any other recent chairman, his financial disclosures show.
14 Apr 2026, 2:33 pm
U.S. Soccer director Matt Crocker leaves role to work for Saudi Arabia
Matt Crocker resigned as sporting director for the United States Soccer Federation, less than two months before the World Cup, officials said Tuesday.
14 Apr 2026, 2:33 pm
Rachel Reeves handed stark warning as agricultural campaigners prepare for UK fuel protests: 'Asleep at the wheel!'
Farmers for Action has issued a stark warning to the Government that demonstrations against fuel duty could extend into England.William Taylor, representing the agricultural campaign group, appeared on GB News where he announced the organisation is now weighing up nationwide protests targeting both taxation and fuel costs."We have taken the decision that Farmers for Action will consider UK-wide tax and fuel protests," Mr Taylor stated.The group has formally contacte…
14 Apr 2026, 2:33 pm
Service Issue - Dedicated CPU - Several Regions
Apr 14, 18:33 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating a service issue that affects the Dedicated CPU offering. Some users may experience failed Linode boots, errors related to insufficient resource allocation, unsuccessful migrations of Dedicated CPU plans or scaling of LKE clusters, and difficulty deploying or scaling workloads that require Dedicated CPU resources. We will share additional updates as we have more information.
14 Apr 2026, 2:31 pm
Cost of raising a child over 18 years hits record high, study finds
According to a recent analysis by the financial services firm Lending Tree, the cost of raising a child over 18 years of their life continues to rise and has now surpassed $300,000 for the first time since it began tracking.The company noted that while child care costs over the first five years of their life have dipped slightly, the 18-year cost of raising a child has risen to more than $303,000 after tax exemptions and credits. That's an average of nearly $17,000…
14 Apr 2026, 2:31 pm
About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
Trawler set off from Bangladesh and reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowdingAbout 250 people are missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to the UN’s refugee and migration agencies.The agencies said the trawler carrying more than 250 men, women and children reportedly sank due to harsh weather and overcrowding. It had departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and w…
14 Apr 2026, 2:31 pm
Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite
The U.S. Air Force is continuing to expand on the capabilities of the Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod, which just recently made its combat debut on the F-16 fighter in the latest conflict with Iran. New testing has focused on improving the ability of HC-130J Combat King II combat search and rescue aircraft carrying the pods to receive reprogramming updates in near-real-time via satellite. HC-130Js just recently flew extremely high-risk and high-profile sort…
14 Apr 2026, 2:31 pm
Woman accuses Calfornia congressman Eric Swalwell of rape – US politics live
Lonna Drewes claims in press conference that former candidate for governor drugged and assaulted her; Swalwell has denied all allegations against himNew accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2018Sign up for the Breaking News US emailAs both chambers of Congress return to Capitol Hill today, the news of two resignation announcements is not the only thing news occupying lawmakers.The House still needs to pass a bill to fund several Department of Homelan…
14 Apr 2026, 2:31 pm
Now Online: a Treasure Trove of 1000s of Secret Concert Recordings
[Kottke] For decades, a guy named Aadam Jacobs has been recording live music shows. His collection of over 10,000 shows since 1984 feature the likes of Nirvana, R.E.M., The Pixies, Björk, Depeche Mode, Liz Phair, Sonic Youth, The Cure, Phish, Fugazi, and so many more. With the help of archivists, the entire collection is making its way onto The Internet Archive.Aabsolutely aamazing aarchive for aaudiophiles!
14 Apr 2026, 2:30 pm
Flattening the Exhaust of a Laser Cutter to Save Space
From laser cutters to 3D printers, having an exhaust duct at the back of a machine is a very common sight. However, these tend to be rather bulky, claiming many centimeters of precious space behind a machine even if you’d want to push it right up against a wall. This issue annoyed [TheNeedleStacker] over on YouTube so much that he had a poke at solving this problem with angled exhaust ducts, all hopefully without impairing its basic function. Smoke machine and las…
14 Apr 2026, 2:30 pm
Blind Item #12
 These two NCIS co-stars are hooking up. The actor is married. The actress is not. …
14 Apr 2026, 2:29 pm
Thousands gather in Poland for annual 'March of the Living' to remember Holocaust victims
Of the 50 survivors taking part, some had travelled from Israel, organisers said, despite logistical difficulties caused by airspace restrictions associated with the Iran war.
14 Apr 2026, 2:29 pm
Aortic Arch Stent Graft OK'd; AI Cardiac Tool Lawsuit; Mining Head CTs for CVD Risk
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved Endospan's Nexus aortic arch stent graft system, a bimodular device designed to mimic the ascending and arch anatomy. The agency also sent a warning letter to Medline for poor manufacturing practices around...
14 Apr 2026, 2:28 pm
Texas teacher charged after alleged student assault 'hoax' causes lockdown
A Texas high school teacher who triggered a campus lockdown with a reported stabbing by a student was arrested after investigators determined the incident was a hoax, authorities said.More than 100 officers rushed to Splendora High School on Thursday after a teacher reported an emergency around 8:45 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.Authorities locked down the campus as school resource officers moved to secure students and staff, the sheriff’s of…
14 Apr 2026, 2:27 pm
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual assault allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.
14 Apr 2026, 2:27 pm
Finally, Philadelphia is Getting a Big UFC Event
Governor Shapiro, who is everywhere, was on Pat McAfee’s show Tuesday to reveal that UFC 330 is coming to Philadelphia: BREAKING NEWS: UFC 330 will take place in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena..For the first time in fifteen years UFC will bring a championship fight to Philadelphia #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/fb9najmfji— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 14, 2026 It’s been a long time. The last UFC event in South Philly…
14 Apr 2026, 2:26 pm
Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns
Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrongA further escalation in the Iran war could trigger a global recession that would affect the UK more than any of the other G7 nations, the International Monetary Fund has warned.Against an increasingly volatile backdrop, the Washington-based fund said the economic damage from the Middle East conflict was stea…