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White House to launch TrumpRx drug site as Warren grills Treasury; Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap talks, UK ETA limbo, Warsaw warns on peace deal; giant black hole spotted; Chips Ahoy recall; Super Bowl prop betting scrutiny; Keke Palmer to host Billboard Women in Music; SNP’s £750 London business conference
White House to launch TrumpRx.com for “lower-cost” prescription drugs
Because nothing says “health care reform” like a direct-to-consumer website with a branding strategy that sounds like a commemorative coin. The White House says TrumpRx.com will roll out alongside claimed results from the “Most Favored Nation” drug pricing policy, which officials argue will cut costs by cutting out intermediaries.
Astrophysicists spot an absurdly powerful black hole
A University of Oregon team reports finding an extraordinarily energetic black hole, potentially about 100 trillion times more powerful than the Death Star. Finally, a space headline that does not require a panel discussion featuring three billionaires and a rocket shaped like insecurity.
Warren clashes with Treasury Secretary Bessent on affordability
At a Senate hearing, Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on rising costs, saying families are not buying the administration’s spin and arguing affordability problems go well beyond groceries. She cited figures from a Trump-era economic agency to back the claim that Americans are feeling the squeeze.
U.S.-led talks help secure Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
U.S.-led talks in Abu Dhabi helped Kyiv and Moscow agree to exchange 314 prisoners, the first swap in five months, even as fighting continues. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the exchange was completed, including 157 Ukrainians released by Russia, many held since 2022. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said negotiations continue, and U.S. and Russian officials agreed to restart high-level military-to-military dialogue suspended since 2021.
UK ETA travel rules leave UK and Irish dual nationals in limbo
The planned UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is creating uncertainty for UK and Irish dual nationals abroad. They are not eligible to apply for an ETA due to citizenship, but those without a valid UK passport may struggle to prove entry rights. The ETA app’s nationality flow also appears to complicate applications for some dual nationals, potentially forcing risky workarounds.
Warsaw mayor warns against a Ukraine peace deal without Ukraine
Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski said any peace agreement to end Russia’s war must have Kyiv’s full consent. He warned that bypassing Ukraine would fracture Western unity, damage credibility, and embolden authoritarian governments.
Recall expanded for Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie
A previously issued nationwide recall of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie has been expanded. Nothing brings people together like the shared suspense of asking, “Is my snack legally allowed to exist?”
Super Bowl prop betting goes mainstream, and critics warn about sports integrity
Super Bowl Sunday has evolved into a huge betting day, with prop betting often traced to a Caesars Palace wager during the 1986 Super Bowl on whether Bears lineman William “The Refrigerator” Perry would score. After a U.S. Supreme Court decision opened the door for state legalization, prop and micro-betting exploded into a major industry. Critics say the growth is fueling gambling scandals across leagues and could threaten pro sports integrity.
Keke Palmer to host Billboard Women in Music ceremony
Keke Palmer will host Billboard’s Women in Music ceremony in Los Angeles on April 29.
SNP business conference set for London with £750 tickets
The SNP’s business conference is being held in London, with tickets priced at £750 per person. Organisers say the 2026 event targets senior business leaders and public affairs professionals in and around London, offering access to senior SNP figures.
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