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Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’
Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women. Masih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU plans to strengthen police powers to tackle foreign threats
Russia’s links with criminal networks among the targets of new proposals to enhance law enforcementFinancial Times - 17h -
This Company Built a Wildfire Detection Drone
The AI-based drone speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires.Inc. - 3d -
Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline
President Trump indicated Sunday that he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline for his administration to begin enforcing a ban on the popular video-sharing app. When asked ...The Hill - 14h -
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - 3d -
What time does Texas play TCU in Elite Eight? NCAA Tournament schedule
Texas women's basketball plays TCU at 6 p.m. Monday. Here's information about the Horned Frogs vs the Longhorns.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Amazon resumes drone deliveries after two-month pause
Amazon has resumed making drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona after it halted the program earlier this year.CNBC - 6h -
An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany
A company that specializes on early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of firesABC News - 3d -
Warner: 'No question' information shared in Signal chat was 'classified'
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said there is “no question” that the information shared on the Signal group chat with high-level defense officials was ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations
As Iran's nuclear program advances, the country's foreign minister says Tehran won't negotiate under President Trump's "maximum pressure."CBS News - 13h -
Facebook’s New Friends Tab Brings App Back to Its Roots
A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.The New York Times - 4d -
Nintendo highlights Today app by dropping Legend of Zelda film date there
Nintendo proved the value of its new Today news app by revealing the planned release date of The Legend of Zelda film there.VentureBeat - 3d -
US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - 4d -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran’s president says Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear programABC News - 1d -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 12h -
What Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?
The app, which was introduced in 2014 and has hundreds of millions of users, is widely viewed as the safest messaging tool because of its encryption technology.The New York Times - 5d -
Is Iran on a collision course with the west?
Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalationFinancial Times - 1d -
Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting prominent law firms
Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firmsABC News - 3d -
Israeli military orders evacuation of Rafah as its Gaza offensive intensifies
The Israeli military issued evacuation orders covering most of Rafah, indicating it could launch another ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip city.NBC News - 21h -
Trump's threat to bomb Iran would spark retaliation, its supreme leader says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said the U.S. would receive a blow if it acts on President Trump’s threat to bomb Tehran without a new nuclear deal.NBC News - 20h -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - 6d -
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse ...ABC News - 19h -
Majority of voters say it was wrong to hold Signal app discussion: Poll
A majority of voters say holding a discussion of plans to attack the Houthis in Yemen on the messaging app Signal was wrong, according to a new poll. The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found that 60 ...The Hill - 9h -
31 Best Mac Apps You Should Download Now (2025): Free and Paid
Savor the sweet taste of these native and third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more.Wired - 15h -
Masters app expanding, will include live shot tracking of every shot at practice area
The Masters app is the best in the world, and it's going to be even better come the 2025 Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order
The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.The New York Times - 4d -
Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests
Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment. At 7.45am on a cool ...The Guardian - 16h -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 15h -
Wood Group to restate acounts after information withheld from auditors
Engineering company expects to suspend share trading at end of April because of work needed to prepare 2024 accountsFinancial Times - 23h -
City v Leicester: Kick-off time, team news and TV information
Find out everything you need to know ahead of City's Premier League clash with Leicester.When and whereWe host the Foxes at the Etihad for our Premier League fixture on Wednesday 2 April with the ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Barcelona defensive mainstay informs club he is ready to renew contract
In a season where attackers such as Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have dominated headlines, Jules Kounde has emerged as an unsung hero of sorts for Barcelona.Forced into a right-back role on ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Nintendo is releasing another weird phone app
Nintendo had an interesting surprise at the end of today's Direct.VentureBeat - 4d -
Sinema joins law firm as senior adviser
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has joined Hogan Lovells' global regulatory and intellectual property team as a senior adviser. The firm highlighted her experience in AI, technology, digital assets, ...The Hill - 11h -
Belmont women's basketball advances to WBIT championship after beating Villanova
The Belmont women's basketball team knocked off Villanova in the semifinals of the Women's Basketball Invitation Monday 66-57Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Injury Blow For Inter Milan – Thigh Strain Confirmed For Iran Star
Inter Milan have confirmed that striker Mehdi Taremi has suffered a thigh strain.The Nerazzurri announce that the Iranian international underwent medical tests today. These revealed that he has ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.CBS News - 13h -
USC women's basketball roster breakdown: Kiki Iriafen, top players without JuJu Watkins
Here's what USC women's basketball and star Kiki Iriafen bring to the Elite Eight vs. UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Justine Siegal will go to bat for women in pro baseball once more as WPBL co-founder
As part of Women's History Month, ESPN examines WPBL co-founder Justine Siegal's lifelong dedication to women's baseball.ESPN - 8h -
Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions
Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliationFinancial Times - 1d -
She Wanted a Law Degree. Instead, She Became a College Basketball Star.
After setting records at Grambling State and playing professionally, Shakyla Hill is pursuing her original plan.The New York Times - 1d
