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My Selfie With Pope Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pontiff: Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/26/world/europe/pope-francis-selfies-photos-videos.html
Key Facts: Mourning Pope Francis in Vatican City
29m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Large crowds gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88.
- Francis, the first Latin American pope, expressed a desire for a simple burial in a wooden casket.
- World leaders and European royalty attended the service, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, with 200,000 people present in St. Peter's Square and surrounding areas.
- Following the funeral, the process to elect the next pope will commence, along with a nine-day mourning period.
"The tomb should be in the earth; simple, without special decoration, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus."— Pope Francis made his wishes for a simple burial clear in his will.
The Wirecutter Show Episode 37: Level Up Your Sound System: Speakers don’t have to be complicated. We discuss some surprising hacks to improve the sound setup ...
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Key Facts: Enhance Your Sound System with Expert Advice
14h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The current episode discusses the best ways to improve audio quality in living spaces.
- Brent Butterworth, an experienced audio tester, shares valuable tips for selecting speakers and upgrading existing systems.
- Key points include the importance of speaker placement and the differences between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology.
- Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' is recommended for evaluating speaker quality due to its wide frequency range.
Nobody dances to a violin. I guess you could. Technically. I guess they did on the Titanic? In that movie? But that’s all they had to work with. And look what happened to them.— Brent Butterworth, while discussing the importance of bass in music.
Shedeur Sanders Got Pranked by Caller Pretending to Be GM During NFL Draft: This was so cruel.
si.com/nfl/shedeur-sanders-got-pranked-caller-pretending-gm-nfl-draft
Key Facts: Trump Condemns NFL Owners for Ignoring Shedeur Sanders
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Donald Trump criticized NFL teams for passing on Shedeur Sanders in the first round of the draft.
- He praised Deion Sanders, Shedeur's father, and labeled the owners as 'stupid'.
- Despite being projected as a top-five pick, Sanders fell out of the first round.
- Sanders remains optimistic, viewing the situation as motivation for his future.
We all didn’t expect this, of course. But I feel like, with God, anything is possible. Everything is possible. I don’t feel like this happened for no reason. All this is, of course, fuel to the fire. We all know this shouldn’t have happened.— Shedeur Sanders, addressing friends and family after the NFL Draft.
On the biggest night of his life, Derrick Harmon carried more than dreams—he carried the love of his mother, Tiffany Saine ... Show more
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Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence | Essence
Key Facts: Tragic Loss for Derrick Harmon After NFL Draft
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Tiffany Saine, mother of Steelers draft pick Derrick Harmon, passed away shortly after his selection.
- Harmon intended to visit his mother, who was on life support at a hospital in Detroit.
- The 21-year-old credited his mother as a key inspiration throughout his football journey.
- Steelers President Art Rooney II expressed the team's condolences and offered support during this difficult time.
"Though we are excited to select Derrick in the first round of the NFL Draft, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the death of his mother, Tiffany Saine."— Art Rooney II, Steelers President, in a statement.
The Best Satellite Messenger: The Garmin inReach Messenger is an easy-to-use, reliable satellite messenger for emergency situations or whenever you’re out of ...
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Key Facts: Austria Loses TV Icon Peter Rapp
22h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Peter Rapp, the Austrian TV legend, passed away at the age of 81.
- He made a lasting impact at ORF with shows like 'Babbelgamm' and 'Tele-As,' which were also popular in Germany.
- President Alexander Van der Bellen honored Rapp as the 'Showmaster of Austria,' praising his spontaneity and humor.
- Rapp won the Romy Award three times and was known for his distinctive 'Henriquatre' beard.
"His spontaneity, naturalness, and sense of humor captivated millions of Austrians on TV and radio."— Alexander Van der Bellen, the Austrian Federal President, about Peter Rapp on X.
US President Donald Trump appeared unconcerned by the escalating tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan in recent days ... Show more
Trump says India, Pakistan to ease tensions 'one way or another' – DW – 04/25/2025
Trump says India, Pakistan to ease tensions 'one way or another' – DW – 04/25/2025
Apple plans to shift all US-bound iPhone production from China to India in response to Trump tariffs
independent.co.uk/news/business/apple-iphone-china-india-trump-tariffs-b2739368.html
Key Facts: Apple Plans iPhone Production Shift to India by 2026
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: qz.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: qz.com
- Apple aims to shift all iPhone production for the U.S. market from China to India by the end of 2026, necessitating a doubling of annual output to over 80 million units.
- This strategy responds to trade wars and tariff issues that previously cost Apple $700 billion in market capitalization.
- Currently, about 20% of iPhones are manufactured in India, with production capacities being expanded through partnerships with Foxconn and Tata Electronics.
- Analysts view this move as crucial for Apple's future growth, while also highlighting the challenges of relocating production back to the U.S.
"We believe this is going to be an important move for Apple to be able to maintain its growth and momentum."— Daniel Newman, chief executive at the Futurum Group, discussing Apple's shift in production strategy.
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Elon Musk Is Running Out Of Ideas To Save Tesla: He's dialing down his DOGE role but Tesla needs a new hit EV and none is on the horizon ...
forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2025/04/25/elon-musk-is-running-out-of-ideas-to-save-tesla/
Styrian start-up develops AI that detects cancer: Detecting tumors in MRI images: A Graz-based start-up, together with radiologists, has developed an artificial ...
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Reporters’ phone records could again be searched, Justice Dept. says: Attorney General Merrick Garland barred U.S. prosecutors in 2022 from seeking court records ...
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Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate ...
reuters.com/world/us/rubio-replaces-top-us-diplomat-europe-with-former-senate-aide-2025-04-25/
A viral clip is making the rounds showing the evolution of Apple’s iPhone durability over the years—and it’s oddly satisfying ... Show more
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6: vast chasms between the two: The Galaxy Z Flip 6 may be a year old, but the new Razr Ultra 2025 makes it feel an ...
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Hegseth had unsecured internet line in Pentagon for Signal, sources say: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s ...
apnews.com/article/hegseth-signal-chat-dirty-internet-line-6a64707f10ca553eb905e5a70e10bd9d
Key Facts: Hegseth Used Unsecured Internet Line at Pentagon
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office that allowed him to use the Signal app on a personal computer.
- This 'dirty line' poses risks of compromising sensitive defense information through potential hacking or surveillance.
- While Hegseth denied using Signal in his office, his handling of sensitive information is under investigation by the Defense Department.
- The details Hegseth shared in chats included classified information about an airstrike that could endanger service members.
"I have 100% confidence in the secretary."— Vice President JD Vance spoke to reporters Wednesday about Hegseth's situation, emphasizing the trust of the entire team in him.
Car bomb kills senior Russian general near Moscow: A home-made explosive device blows up in a parked car, killing Lieutenant-General Yaroslav Moskalik ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/25/senior-russian-general-killed-by-car-bomb-near-moscow
Key Facts: Senior Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Attack
18h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- A senior Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, has been confirmed killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow.
- The explosion occurred as Moskalik walked past his parked car, which contained an improvised explosive device.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov blamed Ukraine for the attack, while Ukraine has not issued an official response.
- The incident coincided with talks involving the US special envoy and President Putin, amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Kyiv "continues its involvement in terrorist activities inside our country".— Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, blaming Ukraine for the attack.
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Relatives of murdered taxi driver Naradh Ragoonanan, console one another at the crime scene where his body was discovered at S.S. Erin Road ... Show more
Port Talbot head teacher jailed for attacking deputy with wrench: Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent" ...
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Best Products Apr 25
Where To Buy Refurbished iPads at Cheaper Prices: Amazon has multiple discontinued and refurbished iPads available at a cheaper cost. Here are the best ones that ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand: U.S. preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday ...
apnews.com/article/nintendo-switch-2-preorders-sold-out-aa7971ae98395eff63f54c43a8cdb101
Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope: Vatican officials are asking visitors not to take selfies with the late Pope Francis as he lies in ...
cnn.com/2025/04/25/travel/vatican-visitors-selfies-pope-francis-intl-scli/
9to5Mac 15h
Apple TV+ is ‘worst marketer in the universe,’ says producer - 9to5Mac: One producer who made a show for Apple TV+ shares about his experience ...
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Slate Truck: A Sub-$20,000 Pickup With 150 Miles of Range: Startup Slate Motors has unveiled the Truck, a sub-$20,000 electric pickup with a single motor ...
motor1.com/news/757528/slate-truck
New automaker Slate unveils a no-frills, stripped down electric truck for under $30K
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The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen
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Key Facts: Minimalist Electric Pickup Priced Under $20,000
18h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theverge.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theverge.com
- Slate Auto introduces the Slate Truck, a two-seater electric pickup priced under $20,000 that lacks paint, a stereo, and a touchscreen.
- The truck, offering 150 miles of range, is designed as a minimalist vehicle focusing heavily on personalization and DIY aspects.
- By eliminating paint and metal body parts, the manufacturing process is simplified and costs reduced, attracting investors like Jeff Bezos.
- Preorders start at $50 with deliveries expected by late 2026, while consumer acceptance of such a simplified vehicle remains uncertain.
It looks like a shark that has definitely been in more than one brawl and clearly has come out ahead because it’s still swimming.— Tisha Johnson, head of design at Slate, describes the aesthetic of the Slate Truck.
Pete Hegseth’s Personal Signal Chat Phone Number Is All Over the Internet : The Department of Defense boss’ number is linked to Airbnb, a fantasy sports site and ...
thedailybeast.com/pete-hegseths-personal-signal-chat-phone-number-is-all-over-the-internet/
AAAS 15h
A 2024 Science study introduced “Evo”—a #MachineLearning model capable of decoding and designing DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, from molecular to genome scale ... Show more
Gizmodo Apr 24
Trump Team Accidentally Uploads Memo Dissing Its Own Case Against Congestion Pricing
gizmodo.com/trump-team-accidentally-uploads-memo-dissing-its-own-case-against-congestion-pricing-2000593941
Bremen resident uses bollards to combat sidewalk parking: Angela Lorenz is annoyed by cars blocking the sidewalk in front of her house. While other residents ...
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Intel CEO announces layoffs, restructuring, $1.5 billion in cost reductions, expanded return to office mandate
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ceo-announces-layoffs-restructuring-expanded-return-to-office-mandate
Key Facts: Intel Plans Over 20% Staff Cuts for Efficiency
Apr 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
- Intel is set to announce plans this week to cut more than 20% of its workforce to reduce bureaucracy and restore an engineering-focused culture.
- This restructuring marks the first significant move under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took charge last month.
- The Leixlip facility in Ireland may be insulated from job cuts due to its focus on engineering, which is critical for Intel's recovery.
- Analysts predict that it will take years for Intel to return to previous sales levels, despite ongoing efforts to turn the company around.
It won’t happen overnight, but I know we can get there.— Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, discussing the challenges and long-term plan for restructuring the company.
iPhone 17 Air Launching Later This Year With These 16 New Features: While the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" is not expected to launch until September ...
macrumors.com/2025/04/24/iphone-17-air-16-new-features/
Key Facts: Apple's AI-Powered App Review Summaries Unveiled
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
- Apple launched a feature in iOS 18.4 that summarizes user reviews in the App Store, providing a quick overview of app and game opinions.
- A multi-step large language model (LLM) system is utilized to generate summaries while prioritizing safety, fairness, and helpfulness.
- The LLM filters out spam and inappropriate content, processing remaining reviews to extract recurring themes and create balanced summaries.
- Thousands of summaries were evaluated by human raters during development to ensure an accurate reflection of user sentiment.
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USC recruit Alijah Arenas out of coma following car crash: Alijah Arenas is out of his medically induced coma, the USC recruit's family announced in a statement ...
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A timeless tale of love told through time, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Pont des Amoureux collection captures the poetry of two lovers meeting on a Parisian bridge - ... Show more
Switch 2 Pre-Orders Are Popping Up On Ebay Already: People are trying to flip their Nintendo consoles just a few hours after pre-orders went live
kotaku.com/switch-2-preorders-ebay-resellers-scalpers-nintendo-1851777605
Many Physical Switch 2 Games Don't Contain The Game At All: Nintendo's first-party lineup is avoiding key cards for now, but third-party publishers are embracing ...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Already Surpassed 500,000 Sales Despite Oblivion Launch
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Elon Musk’s Luck Runs Out: Why he didn’t see this coming
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Young mum given 18 months to live after sudden seizure at family pub meal: A 23-year-old mum was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and her family is now ...
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How to transfer data to a new phone without a fuss - Which?: Whether you're unboxing a new iPhone or Android phone, our tech experts will help you carry over the ...
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The Drive Apr 25
Meet the Slate Truck: A $20K, 2-Door Electric Pickup With Crank Windows and No Touchscreen
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Tesla Announces It Will Sell a Basic, Entry-Level EV That Costs Less: Coming in June, the lower-priced Tesla is not expected to be an entirely new model ...
caranddriver.com/news/a64577775/tesla-affordable-model-production-june/
Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb: What you need to know: Google is going to purposefully break old Nest thermostats. Here's how to find out if ...
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Tesla stock price is up 20% since Musk said he'd step back from DOGE : The stock got a fresh boost on Friday as the US Department of Transportation announced ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-price-rally-elon-musk-doge-q1-earnings-tsla-2025-4
Gemini AI is coming to cars, wearables, and more this year, Google confirms: It's officially confirmed - Gemini is coming to Android Auto, wearables ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-gemini-cars-wearables/
Exclusive: McGill closes DEI office, replaces racialized staff
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “we’ve got to be good to Gaza” as he pushed the Israeli premier to ... Show more
The FBI arrested a county judge in Milwaukee, alleging that she obstructed the detention of an undocumented immigrant who was wanted by federal authorities on ... Show more
Schüler gathers his courage and takes on lateral thinkers: This student is booed when he takes the microphone at a dissident demonstration ...
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He thinks it's a real possibility Shedeur Sanders goes UNDRAFTED! 🤯
Key Facts: Shedeur Sanders' Surprising Drop in NFL Draft
6h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
- Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado quarterback, remains undrafted after the third round of the NFL draft, leaving many surprised.
- Despite high expectations and accolades like Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, Sanders was passed over by multiple teams in need of quarterbacks.
- A team executive noted that Sanders' celebrity status and potential distractions complicated his selection, while his playing style faced criticism.
- The prospect of Sanders ending up in a suboptimal situation could hinder his adjustment, especially after stating he is ready to transform a franchise immediately.
"We went from Jackson State to Colorado and changed two programs back to back."— Shedeur Sanders said in February at the NFL scouting combine about how he can change programs.
Samsung’s rumored trifold might not match the Huawei Mate XT in size: Huawei's Mate XT ushered in a new smartphone form factor, and it seems Samsung's ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-g-fold-release-leak/
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Trump talked about the '51st state' during call with Carney: Radio-Canada sources
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Bibimbap is a savory, sweet, and all-around nutritious meal that’s supremely satisfying, and it can be a great way to use up leftover ingredients ... Show more
Amazon.com: Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes: 9781954210561: Ahn, Sarah, Ahn, Nam Soon, America's Test Kitchen: Bücher
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Revisit the Apple Watch’s launch ads from exactly 10 years ago: Apple unveiled the first-ever Apple Watch in the same year that the iPhone 6 came out.
digitaltrends.com/mobile/revisit-the-apple-watchs-launch-ads-from-exactly-10-years-ago/
Former Packers Star Delivers 'Message' From Donald Trump At NFL Draft: The NFL great said he was on the phone with the president.
huffpost.com/entry/clay-matthews-donald-trump-nfl-draft-chicago-bears_n_680b73f9e4b04aefca79f001
Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities: The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/politics/pete-hegseth-phone-signal.html
Did you know the first Philips flat screen TV, a 42-inch plasma display, cost a staggering $15,000 back in 1998? That would be almost $30 ... Show more
California proposes to allow self-driving heavy-duty truck testing: The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Friday it is proposing to allow testing of ...
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The Real Lesson of SignalGate: A Surveillance Arms Race Has Poked a Gaping Hole in National Security
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/real-lesson-signal-gate-pete-hegseth
Meta lays off more than 100 employees across Reality Labs unit: It comes after Meta cut roughly 5 per cent of staff, or 3,600 people, earlier in 2025 ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/meta-lays-off-more-than-100-employees-across-reality-labs-unit
Hegseth used Signal app connected to 'dirty line' on personal computer in Pentagon office: Sources
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hegseth-signal-app-connected-dirtly-line-computer-pentagon/story
Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America): A pre-orderly fashion
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Hegseth Set Up Signal on a Computer in His Pentagon Office: The app facilitated communications in a building where cell service is poor and personal phones are ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/24/us/politics/hegseth-signal-pentagon.html
