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Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it? Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it? Reviewed by swadu on April 27, 2026 Rating: 5
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks Reviewed by swadu on April 26, 2026 Rating: 5
Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution? Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution? Reviewed by swadu on April 26, 2026 Rating: 5
A profile of Dwarkesh Patel, whose podcast has become mandatory listening in the AI community, with guests like Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg (Benjamin Wallace/New York Times) A profile of Dwarkesh Patel, whose podcast has become mandatory listening in the AI community, with guests like Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg (Benjamin Wallace/New York Times) Reviewed by swadu on April 26, 2026 Rating: 5
A look at Tin Can's $100 retro-style, Wi-Fi-enabled landline phone, and how some schools are seeding the device to students in an attempt to curb smartphone use (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) A look at Tin Can's $100 retro-style, Wi-Fi-enabled landline phone, and how some schools are seeding the device to students in an attempt to curb smartphone use (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 25, 2026 Rating: 5
Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine Reviewed by swadu on April 25, 2026 Rating: 5
Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community Reviewed by swadu on April 25, 2026 Rating: 5
Sources: AI startups are struggling to access Nvidia GPUs as Microsoft and other cloud providers divert supply to internal teams and large customers like OpenAI (The Information) Sources: AI startups are struggling to access Nvidia GPUs as Microsoft and other cloud providers divert supply to internal teams and large customers like OpenAI (The Information) Reviewed by swadu on April 24, 2026 Rating: 5
Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year? Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year? Reviewed by swadu on April 24, 2026 Rating: 5
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, designed to handle complex tasks with minimal guidance; the model will be used to power the company's upcoming "super app" (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, designed to handle complex tasks with minimal guidance; the model will be used to power the company's upcoming "super app" (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 23, 2026 Rating: 5
Meta unveils Live Chats on Threads for real-time conversations during cultural events, launching first within the NBA Threads community during the playoffs (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) Meta unveils Live Chats on Threads for real-time conversations during cultural events, launching first within the NBA Threads community during the playoffs (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) Reviewed by swadu on April 22, 2026 Rating: 5
Sources: SpaceX isn't acquiring Cursor immediately because the deal could delay its IPO; Cursor is no longer proceeding with its reported $2B funding round (Bloomberg) Sources: SpaceX isn't acquiring Cursor immediately because the deal could delay its IPO; Cursor is no longer proceeding with its reported $2B funding round (Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 22, 2026 Rating: 5
OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.0 with new "thinking capabilities", allowing it to search the web to help it create multiple images from a single prompt (Emma Roth/The Verge) OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.0 with new "thinking capabilities", allowing it to search the web to help it create multiple images from a single prompt (Emma Roth/The Verge) Reviewed by swadu on April 21, 2026 Rating: 5
Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador Reviewed by swadu on April 21, 2026 Rating: 5
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon Reviewed by swadu on April 20, 2026 Rating: 5
A profile of far-right influencer Nick Fuentes, who has been kicked off most mainstream social media but made ~$900K from "fanatical" donors since early 2025 (Washington Post) A profile of far-right influencer Nick Fuentes, who has been kicked off most mainstream social media but made ~$900K from "fanatical" donors since early 2025 (Washington Post) Reviewed by swadu on April 20, 2026 Rating: 5
Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76 Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76 Reviewed by swadu on April 20, 2026 Rating: 5
Palantir posts a 22-point summary of Alex Karp's book, promoting hard power, AI weapons and deterrence, while denouncing pluralism and "regressive" cultures (Anthony Ha/TechCrunch) Palantir posts a 22-point summary of Alex Karp's book, promoting hard power, AI weapons and deterrence, while denouncing pluralism and "regressive" cultures (Anthony Ha/TechCrunch) Reviewed by swadu on April 19, 2026 Rating: 5
Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US Reviewed by swadu on April 19, 2026 Rating: 5
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon Reviewed by swadu on April 18, 2026 Rating: 5
Airbnb launches a pilot in NYC, LA, and other cities that lets users to select from a range of boutique hotels alongside private homes in a bid to boost growth (Stephanie Stacey/Financial Times) Airbnb launches a pilot in NYC, LA, and other cities that lets users to select from a range of boutique hotels alongside private homes in a bid to boost growth (Stephanie Stacey/Financial Times) Reviewed by swadu on April 18, 2026 Rating: 5
A profile of wealth manager Iconiq, which, sources say, has $100B AUM, with $26B specifically for VC investing; Iconiq invested $3B into AI startups in 2025 (Natasha Mascarenhas/Bloomberg) A profile of wealth manager Iconiq, which, sources say, has $100B AUM, with $26B specifically for VC investing; Iconiq invested $3B into AI startups in 2025 (Natasha Mascarenhas/Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 17, 2026 Rating: 5
Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris Reviewed by swadu on April 17, 2026 Rating: 5
OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind, an AI model for life sciences research, including drug discovery, as a research preview for customers such as Moderna and Amgen (Megan Morrone/Axios) OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind, an AI model for life sciences research, including drug discovery, as a research preview for customers such as Moderna and Amgen (Megan Morrone/Axios) Reviewed by swadu on April 16, 2026 Rating: 5
Memo: the White House notified Cabinet departments that OMB is setting up protections that would allow their agencies to begin using Anthropic's Mythos model (Bloomberg) Memo: the White House notified Cabinet departments that OMB is setting up protections that would allow their agencies to begin using Anthropic's Mythos model (Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 16, 2026 Rating: 5
Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale Reviewed by swadu on April 16, 2026 Rating: 5
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? Reviewed by swadu on April 15, 2026 Rating: 5
WPP, Dentsu, and Publicis settle with the FTC over claims they colluded on misinformation policies that denied ad revenue to conservative publishers (David McCabe/New York Times) WPP, Dentsu, and Publicis settle with the FTC over claims they colluded on misinformation policies that denied ad revenue to conservative publishers (David McCabe/New York Times) Reviewed by swadu on April 15, 2026 Rating: 5
Source: Anthropic is preparing to release Claude Opus 4.7, along with a new AI-powered tool for designing websites and presentations, as soon as this week (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information) Source: Anthropic is preparing to release Claude Opus 4.7, along with a new AI-powered tool for designing websites and presentations, as soon as this week (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information) Reviewed by swadu on April 14, 2026 Rating: 5
Microsoft agrees to rent 30,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips from Nscale at a site in Norway that was initially intended for OpenAI and marketed as part of Stargate (Bloomberg) Microsoft agrees to rent 30,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips from Nscale at a site in Norway that was initially intended for OpenAI and marketed as part of Stargate (Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 14, 2026 Rating: 5
US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas Reviewed by swadu on April 13, 2026 Rating: 5
After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next? After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next? Reviewed by swadu on April 12, 2026 Rating: 5
Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront Reviewed by swadu on April 11, 2026 Rating: 5
Sources: Anthropic met with Christian leaders in March to seek input on Claude's moral and spiritual development and if it could be considered a "child of God" (Washington Post) Sources: Anthropic met with Christian leaders in March to seek input on Claude's moral and spiritual development and if it could be considered a "child of God" (Washington Post) Reviewed by swadu on April 11, 2026 Rating: 5
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Reviewed by swadu on April 10, 2026 Rating: 5
BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut Reviewed by swadu on April 09, 2026 Rating: 5
Google says the Gemini app can now generate interactive 3D models and simulations; users must select the Pro model in the prompt bar (Emma Roth/The Verge) Google says the Gemini app can now generate interactive 3D models and simulations; users must select the Pro model in the prompt bar (Emma Roth/The Verge) Reviewed by swadu on April 09, 2026 Rating: 5
Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity Reviewed by swadu on April 09, 2026 Rating: 5
Meta commits to spending additional $21B on AI cloud infrastructure from CoreWeave, running from 2027 to 2032, on top of its prior $14.2B deal that ends in 2031 (Jordan Novet/CNBC) Meta commits to spending additional $21B on AI cloud infrastructure from CoreWeave, running from 2027 to 2032, on top of its prior $14.2B deal that ends in 2031 (Jordan Novet/CNBC) Reviewed by swadu on April 09, 2026 Rating: 5
Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers Reviewed by swadu on April 09, 2026 Rating: 5
Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes Reviewed by swadu on April 08, 2026 Rating: 5
Internal memo: Julia Liuson, head of Microsoft's developer division, will resign after 34 years and move to an "advisory role" at the end of June (Tom Warren/The Verge) Internal memo: Julia Liuson, head of Microsoft's developer division, will resign after 34 years and move to an "advisory role" at the end of June (Tom Warren/The Verge) Reviewed by swadu on April 08, 2026 Rating: 5
One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France Reviewed by swadu on April 07, 2026 Rating: 5
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Reviewed by swadu on April 06, 2026 Rating: 5
'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz 'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz Reviewed by swadu on April 05, 2026 Rating: 5
Medvi, glorified by the NYT as a two-employee startup with $1B+ in revenue, is a warning about how AI can be misused for shady business and marketing practices (Gary Marcus/Marcus on AI) Medvi, glorified by the NYT as a two-employee startup with $1B+ in revenue, is a warning about how AI can be misused for shady business and marketing practices (Gary Marcus/Marcus on AI) Reviewed by swadu on April 05, 2026 Rating: 5
Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom Reviewed by swadu on April 05, 2026 Rating: 5
After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? Reviewed by swadu on April 04, 2026 Rating: 5
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap is transitioning to a special projects role reporting to Sam Altman; Fidji Simo is taking medical leave for several weeks (Shirin Ghaffary/Bloomberg) OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap is transitioning to a special projects role reporting to Sam Altman; Fidji Simo is taking medical leave for several weeks (Shirin Ghaffary/Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on April 03, 2026 Rating: 5
Sources: Mercor asked professionals in fields like entertainment to sell their prior work materials for AI training, even if the IP could belong to ex-employers (Katherine Bindley/Wall Street Journal) Sources: Mercor asked professionals in fields like entertainment to sell their prior work materials for AI training, even if the IP could belong to ex-employers (Katherine Bindley/Wall Street Journal) Reviewed by swadu on April 03, 2026 Rating: 5
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz Reviewed by swadu on April 03, 2026 Rating: 5
The CFTC sues Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over their actions against prediction markets, saying it has the "exclusive" authority to regulate such markets (Alex Harring/CNBC) The CFTC sues Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over their actions against prediction markets, saying it has the "exclusive" authority to regulate such markets (Alex Harring/CNBC) Reviewed by swadu on April 02, 2026 Rating: 5
Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon? Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon? Reviewed by swadu on April 02, 2026 Rating: 5
Mental health startup Kintsugi is shutting down and open-sourcing its AI tech to detect depression and anxiety, after failing to secure FDA clearance (Robert Hart/The Verge) Mental health startup Kintsugi is shutting down and open-sourcing its AI tech to detect depression and anxiety, after failing to secure FDA clearance (Robert Hart/The Verge) Reviewed by swadu on April 02, 2026 Rating: 5
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war Reviewed by swadu on April 02, 2026 Rating: 5
Cognichip, which is building an AI model for chip design, raised a $60M Series A led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new board member Lip-Bu Tan (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) Cognichip, which is building an AI model for chip design, raised a $60M Series A led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new board member Lip-Bu Tan (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) Reviewed by swadu on April 01, 2026 Rating: 5
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