What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/what-s-next-for-spain-after-pm-pedro-sanchez-threatened-to-quit
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4 source code on GitHub — 45 year old code now open-source
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/microsoft-releases-ms-dos-4-source-code-on-github-45-year-old-code-now-open-source
Quick Glance: Microsoft Releases MS-DOS 4 Source Code on GitHub - 45-Year-Old Code Now Open-Source
- The release of the nearly 45-year-old MS-DOS 4.00 source code under the MIT license grants tinkers full freedom, including binaries and disk images.
- The decision to disclose the MS-DOS 4.00 source code was significantly influenced by the communication between former Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie and a young computer researcher named Connor 'Starfrost' Hyde.
- In addition to other materials, the MS-DOS 4.00 Intel 8086 assembly code and documentation are now available on GitHub, providing enthusiasts the opportunity to run the operating system on old hardware.
- As a reader of Tom's Hardware, gain exclusive insights into enthusiast PC tech news and benefit from over 25 years of experience in CPUs, GPUs, artificial intelligence, and more.
Keke Palmer And SZA To Star In Issa Rae-Produced Buddy Comedy From TriStar Pictures
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Quick Glance: Keke Palmer and SZA in New Comedy Produced by Issa Rae
- Issa Rae is producing a new comedy starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner SZA.
- The project will be led by TriStar Pictures and directed by Lawrence Lamont.
- Keke Palmer will serve as an executive producer, while SZA will make her acting debut.
- Rae criticized the cancellation of diverse series and expressed concerns about the Hollywood industry.
King Charles to Resume Public Royal Duties Amid Cancer Treatment: The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/europe/king-charles-iii-royal-duties.html
Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
US probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
apnews.com/article/ukraine-funding-war-russia-patriot-missiles-026fc8f9ee064ffb49bbee2422e2908b
Quick Glance: US Sending New Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
- As part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, the U.S. will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems, announced Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday.
- Discussing the need for Patriots, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on Friday morning, where about 50 countries virtually gathered in a Pentagon-led session.
- Included in the new funding, the largest tranche of USAI aid sent so far, are the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as well as Switchblade and Puma drones, counter-drone systems, and artillery.
- Months of deadlock among bitterly divided members of Congress over the funding led to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., having to form a bipartisan coalition to pass the bill.
Kirk Cousins concerned Falcons’ decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. doesn’t help team this season
theathletic.com/5447386/2024/04/25/kirk-cousins-michael-penix-jr-falcons-draft-reaction/
Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Tensions flared in front of Paris' prestigious Sciences Po University over the war in Gaza as pro-Israeli protesters came to challenge pro-Palestinian students ... Show more
Gaza protest in Paris sees tense standoff with Israel supporters | Reuters
Gaza protest in Paris sees tense standoff with Israel supporters | Reuters
Microsoft dusts off ancient MS-DOS 4.0 code for release on GitHub: Nobody's favorite operating system is now available for inspection
theregister.com/2024/04/26/ms_dos_4_open_source/
Opinion | This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal: The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.html
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court discusses Trump's Immunity
- Conservative US Supreme Court justices signal sympathy for the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office.
- Former President Donald Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his request to be shielded from four election-related criminal charges.
- The Supreme Court hearing could distort the presidency without immunity and affect decision-making when bold and fearless action is most needed.
- The Supreme Court's decision on immunity is expected and could lead to Trump's trial occurring before the election.
Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda: The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/asia/blinken-xi-jinping-china.html
Quick Glance: China Emphasizes Stronger Collaboration with US Amid Challenges
- China stresses the importance of enhanced cooperation with the United States despite facing significant obstacles.
- Xi emphasized to the US Secretary of State on Friday that the two superpowers 'should be partners rather than rivals' and should support each other's success, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua.
- During the five and a half hours of discussions, Blinken raised the issue of 'Chinese support to the Russian defence industrial base', and contentious topics such as Taiwan and the South China Sea were also addressed.
- Recent years have seen tumultuous China-US relations, exacerbated by factors including a trade war, a visit by then-House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in 2022, and a dispute over the US downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon last year.
Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
apnews.com/article/andrew-tate-romania-trial-human-trafficking-rape-4dde5de557094c6eadde73722833327a
Quick Glance: Andrew Tate ridiculed for claiming having sex with women is gay
- Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it’s “gay” for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
- The controversial statement sparked various reactions, with some speculating it as his way of coming out.
- Tate, currently detained in Romania awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, will be extradited to the UK after his trial to face additional sex charges. He denies all allegations.
Biden, Asked if He’s Planning to Debate Trump, Says ‘I Am’: The president’s announcement came after months in which he and his campaign declined to say whether ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/biden-debate-trump.html
Supreme Court arguments are usually dignified and staid. Thursday’s — which featured discussions of coups, assassinations and internments — was different ... Show more
Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction - The New York Times
Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction - The New York Times
NFL Players Will Now Be Allowed to Wear Protective ‘Guardian Caps’ in Games: The league had previously said players would not be allowed to wear the device.
si.com/nfl/2024/04/26/nfl-helmets-guardian-caps-2024-season-rule-change
Zilog Z80 processor: The Intel fright is finally leaving the field: After 48 years, production of the Zilog Z80, one of the most important 8-bit processors ...
heise.de/hintergrund/Zilog-Z80-Prozessor-Der-Intelschreck-verlaesst-endgueltig-das-Feld-9698956.html
Rabbit R1 hands-on: Already more fun and accessible than the Humane AI Pin: At the Rabbit R1 pickup party, we were able to check out the adorable AI device that ...
engadget.com/rabbit-r1-hands-on-already-more-fun-and-accessible-than-the-humane-ai-pin-163622560.html
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
apnews.com/article/gaza-infant-girl-mother-killed-airstrike-c39c281b545485aa4076f60459f2234a
Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
ByteDance Won’t Sell TikTok To Protect Its Secret Algorithm: Report: Sources said that if the company’s legal challenges fail, ByteDance would be willing to call ...
thedailybeast.com/bytedance-wont-sell-tiktok-to-protect-its-secret-algorithm-report
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Secret meetings, social chatter: How Columbia students sparked a nationwide revolt
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/26/columbia-protest-students-israel-gaza/
NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend: National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4624499-nfl-wants-to-put-super-bowl-on-presidents-day-weekend/
40 years of Discman: Comeback of the portable CD player?: In 1984, Sony released the first Discman. With the 90s retro trend comes the comeback of portable CD ...
idealo.de/magazin/freizeit/discman-portabler-cd-player-trend
Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages: Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-debates-97c527d59bac59c06d2ee0e1edb81d9b
Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans: Shares in Meta plunged in premarket trading Thursday as the company’s plans to “invest aggressively” in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/investing/meta-stock-plunges-ai-spending/
Thousands of Indigenous protesters marched in Brazil's capital against the government's failure to protect their ancestral lands Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands | Reuters
A Timeline of Nemat Shafik’s Presidency at Columbia University: Dr. Shafik, who began her role in July, has faced increasing pressure over her congressional ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/columbia-university-president-nemat-shafik-timeline.html
Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package: Ukrainian President Zelensky says munitions in $6bn package "can save lives right now".
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68901820
US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...
reuters.com/world/us/who-are-mega-rich-donors-backing-trump-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump
- Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
- Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
- Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.
- The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.
TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent ByteDance tells US: The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
bbc.com/news/articles/c289n8m4j19o
Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures
- A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.
- According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.
- China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.
- While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
pbs.org/newshour/arts/attempts-to-ban-books-are-at-an-all-time-high-these-librarians-are-fighting-back
Kevin Harlan: ‘I probably let that fan side of me come out too much’: Kevin Harlan revealed that he worries his energetic style on NBA broadcasts is excessive ...
awfulannouncing.com/tnt-sports/kevin-harlan-fan-too-much-nba.html
New ethical guidelines for tax professionals announced following global scandals - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/new-ethical-guidelines-for-tax-professionals-announced-following-global-scandals/
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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While the #inkstone industry has largely become mechanized, this artist is one of the last still making them by hand. #calligraphy #calligrapher
Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world': Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/klopp-says-liverpool-target-slot-line-best-job-world-3595976
Encrypted email service files DMA complaint claiming it vanished from Google Search
theregister.com/2024/04/26/google_search_dma_complaint/
Trump wishes Melania happy birthday during hush-money trial: Donald Trump did not address why Melania hasn't attended the trial to show her support.
businessinsider.com/trump-wishes-melania-happy-birthday-hush-money-trial-2024-4
TikTok ban puts jobs of thousands of US workers in jeopardy, California senator warns
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/tiktok-ban-california-butler-00154258
Online retailer Shein is latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
apnews.com/article/shein-european-union-digital-services-act-fasion-online-56e51fec66278107e99f3e063a2987a4
NFL Draft 2024 Round 1 grades: Falcons, Broncos get Cs for Penix, Nix; Bears earn two A’s
theathletic.com/5436808/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-grades-2024-round-1/
How children learn to sense: A good body feeling makes children self-confident, says sex therapist Carsten Müller. How adults can contribute: a column.
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Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine: The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68905475
Warren Buffett’s Real Estate Brokerage Agrees to $250 Million Settlement: HomeServices of America, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/realestate/warren-buffett-homeservices-lawsuit-settlement.html
Quick Glance: Billion Dollar Settlement in Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
- HomeServices of America, owned by Warren E. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy, will resolve the claims of home sellers who had to pay inflated commissions, subject to court approval.
- With the agreement from HomeServices of America, the damages now exceed the billion-dollar mark.
- Analysts predict that the settlement will introduce competition to the real estate commission market, leading to a reduction in fees paid by consumers when selling a home.
- The total amount of damages in commission lawsuits in the USA now surpasses the billion-dollar mark following today's settlement deal.
Bodycam video shows handcuffed man telling Ohio officers 'I can't breathe' before his death
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bodycam-video-shows-handcuffed-man-telling-ohio-officers-cant-breathe-rcna149334
Kristi Noem Describes Executing Puppy She ‘Hated’ in New Book: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem describes executing an unruly puppy in an excerpt of her ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/kristi-noem-shoots-puppy-she-hated-book-1235011230/
Quick Glance: Kristi Noem recounts killing dog after unsuccessful hunting trip in new book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) details shooting a family dog after a hunting trip in a new book.
- Noem took the dog named Cricket, who chased birds during the hunt and killed local chickens, on a pheasant hunting trip.
- After Cricket attacked local chickens, Noem decided to shoot the dog, describing it as untrainable and dangerous.
- Noem uses the story to demonstrate her willingness to tackle difficult and unpleasant tasks when necessary.
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
apnews.com/article/weinstein-metoo-appeal-ed29faeec862abf0c071e8bd3574c4a3
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Ivan Ehlers. #NewYorkerCartoons Daily Cartoon: Friday, April 26th | The New Yorker
Former tabloid publisher details actions on behalf of Trump ahead of 2016 election
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247352050/trump-hush-money-trial-david-pecker
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
Stephen Curry named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award ...
reuters.com/sports/stephen-curry-named-nbas-clutch-player-year-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.
- Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.
- Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
Column: Can Caleb Williams reverse decades of Chicago Bears QB problems? The timing couldn’t be better.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-qb-history/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick individual’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623993-former-capitol-officer-trump-sick-individual/
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris, pardon recipients to discuss criminal justice reform
abcnews.go.com/Politics/kim-kardashian-joins-kamala-harris-pardon-recipients-discuss/story
McDonald's Korea to raise prices of 16 items next month : McDonald's Korea said Thursday it will raise the prices of 16 menu items by an average of 2 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/129_373519.html
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
ft.com/content/fc8355e6-3219-4681-a4da-73feca50cd8a
Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Ben-Gvir, Israeli far-right minister, in car accident: The controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68908413
Uniform standard for charging cables is coming: Probably no longer a surprise to anyone: a uniform standard for charging cables is coming ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/einheitlicher-standard-fuer-ladekabel-kommt/
Possible espionage for China: Krah's office accessed secret documents in the trade committee
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-mann-maximilian-krah-sensible-daten-im-handelsausschuss-abgerufen-spionagevorwuerfe-gegen-mitarbeiter-a-60dd5b76-f969-46c8-932e-7d170374e604
Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral’ China tells Blinken during Beijing trip
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/stability-spiral-china-blinken-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Xi Jinping warns against 'vicious competition' with US
- President Xi Jinping cautions US Secretary of State to avoid conflicts
- Tensions persist between US and China over various issues
- Chinese leadership emphasizes importance of partnership and cooperation
- US expresses concerns about China's role in Ukraine conflict and technology exports
Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246990306/more-emergency-flights-for-pregnant-patients--in-idaho
Girl Scout who created banned book nooks thanks Hanover for 'censoring' her Gold Award
richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-girl-scout-gold-award-censored-book-nooks-banned-hcps/article_0881a8be-02b7-11ef-9a19-03a5be827fa0.html
Quick Glance: Hanover Girl Scout Thanks for Censoring Gold Award
- Girl Scout who created 'Banned Book Nooks' spoke at County Board of Supervisors.
- Kate Lindley won the Girl Scout Gold Award, but the proclamation was censored.
- Lindley's 'Free to Read' project brought banned books to public locations.
- Hanover school district removed around 100 books from school libraries, sparking controversy.
Raskin: Supreme Court should be moved ‘over to the RNC headquarters’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the U.S. Supreme Court should be moved to the Republican ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4624037-jamie-raskin-supreme-court-should-be-moved-rnc-headquarters/
D'Angelo Russell will likely turn down his player option and become a free agent this summer, per @WindhorstESPN (h/t @LakersDailyCom )
ALERT: PECO, a Ponzi Scheme, Rebrands After Carting Away Victims’ Money: "I was one of the people who was duped. They started by sending a link to us to ...
fij.ng/article/alert-peco-a-ponzi-scheme-rebrands-after-carting-away-victims-money/
US FDA says about 1 in 5 commercial milk samples tested positive for bird flu traces
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-says-about-1-5-commercial-milk-samples-tested-positive-bird-flu-traces-2024-04-26/
Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off
Over 150K fans have packed downtown Detroit for the #NFLDraft 🎥 @Lions https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1783622871148855674/video/1
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
apnews.com/article/britain-king-charles-resuming-public-duties-5c3a58df63a6670c17295bff05819a0e
Registering a balcony power plant is becoming easier, 800 watts will soon be possible
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Starbucks and US workers' union meet for contract negotiations: Starbucks held contract negotiations with the Workers United union over a two-day session in ...
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Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club: Alphabet breached the $2 trillion market value mark for the first time since November 2021 on ...
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2024 NFL Draft grades and live updates: All Round 1 picks by team, best available, Round 2-3 order and trades
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Before entering court Friday, Donald Trump wished his wife Melania a happy birthday. "Would be nice to be with her, but I'm in a courthouse for a rigged ... Show more
Donna Kelce reacts to Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' album: 'Probably her best work'
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce: Friendship Timeline
- Donna Kelce opened up about Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' and said she was impressed by the singer.
- Initially reserved about Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce, Donna Kelce praised Swift's talents and positive influence.
- Donna Kelce discussed the unexpected media attention surrounding her son's relationship and commended Swift's ability to connect with people.
- Donna Kelce expressed happiness about her son's relationship with Taylor Swift, even holding hands with the singer at the 2024 Super Bowl.
Moment puppy realized he was being saved after being dumped in sack and dumped: A viral video captured the heart-wrenching moment a puppy realized that humans ...
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'She joined her family as a martyr': Relatives gathered by a tiny sandy grave in Gaza, where they had buried a baby girl, who lived just a few days after ...
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