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Live from London, it's Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond
Saturday Night Live says it plans to launch a British version of the sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pondABC News - 18h -
Turkey releases over 120 people charged with taking part in anti-government protests
More than 120 people detained during anti-government protests in Turkey have been released from prison after more than two weeks behind barsABC News - 16h -
Golden Knights take another step toward clinching Pacific Division with 2-1 win over Kraken
Ivan Barbashev and William Karlsson scored for the Golden Knights and Vegas took another step toward clinching the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Tariffs, trade war inflation impact to be 'pretty ugly' by summer, economists say
Tariffs will take a few months to filter through to consumer prices, economists said.CNBC - 14h -
Australian miners benefit from new Chinese restrictions on rare earth exports
Sector ‘ideally positioned’ to take advantage of disruption to global supply chainFinancial Times - 6h -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 2d -
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War
Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.Inc. - 16h -
If You See This Creepy Fish, Cut Its Head Off
The invasive northern snakehead, which has recently been appearing in Missouri and other states, must be eradicated, officials say.The New York Times - 13h -
Rangers stave off elimination after 9-2 win over Islanders
Artemi Panarin and Brett Berard each scored twice and the New York Rangers trounced the New York Islanders 9-2 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Dollar and Treasuries sell off as Trump’s China tariffs spook investors
Scale of US levies on Chinese goods deepens recession fearsFinancial Times - 2h -
FirstFT: Stock sell-off resumes as Trump’s China tariffs spook investors
Also in today’s newsletter, EU agrees to start trade talks with UAE and OpenAI slashes AI model safety testing timeFinancial Times - 2h -
Talking points: Is anyone brave enough to write off Madrid?
Three goals are surely enough to see Arsenal through to the semis, right? ESPN's writers tackle that, and some of the other most burning Champions League questions.ESPN - 4h -
London Knights double up Erie Otters in teams' OHL Western Conference semifinal opener
The London Knights showed why they were the OHL's best team during the regular season with Thursday's playoff win against the Erie Otters.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base
Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - 2h -
Why Senior VC Partners Are Leaving Big Firms for Smaller Funds
With large venture capital firms operating more like asset managers, increasing numbers of senior partners are leaving to join smaller, more nimble funds—or start their own.Inc. - 1d -
Why Restoration Hardware’s Stock Sank—and How AI Can Help
Restoration Hardware’s stock plunged 38 percent last week. Here’s what the company could do to recover.Inc. - 22h -
Why This Crypto Startup Just Put a GameStop Redditor in Its C-Suite
Jaime Rogozinski founded the infamous r/WallStreetBets forum. Now, he’s throwing his weight behind a crypto infrastructure company.Inc. - 18h -
Why mortgage rates aren't falling—despite the tariff pause
Despite tariff relief, economic uncertainty may keep mortgage rates stubbornly high this year.CNBC - 12h -
Weekly quiz: Why was this bird of prey captured in an English village?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 13h -
Why Young Investors Are Not Worried About Stock Market Swings
While retirees and others fretted about their portfolios, some members of Gen Z and younger millennials kept calm and bought the dip.The New York Times - 10h -
Why China's Xi Jinping is playing hardball with Trump on tariffs: ANALYSIS
He wants to show China can withstand the economic pain, according to experts.ABC News - 10h -
'I was stabbed with a syringe and almost died - but may never know why it happened'
Gary Lewis was stabbed with a syringe full of muscle relaxant in a seemingly random attack.BBC News - 6h -
Why holiday rentals are winning the war for Europe’s city centres
Residents of tourist hotspots have long demanded that Airbnb-style letting platforms be banned. But booking numbers in Europe — and housing costs — are still risingFinancial Times - 3h -
CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.CBS News - 18h -
DIY Dubai chocolate: Ravneet Gill’s recipe for crunchy pistachio chocolate
Our baking columnist’s take on the viral bar is made with vermicelli pastry, dark chocolate and white chocolate pistachio cream. It’s simple. Just chill!. This is my take on the viral sensation ...The Guardian - 36m -
The AI Agent Era Requires a New Kind of Game Theory
Zico Kolter, a Carnegie Mellon professor and board member at OpenAI, tells WIRED about the dangers of AI agents interacting with one another—and why models need to be more resistant to attacks.Wired - 1d -
Elderly British couple ‘interrogated 29 times by Taliban’ since imprisonment
Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, says they have ‘no idea’ why they have been in jail for two months. An elderly British couple taken captive by the Taliban have been interrogated ...The Guardian - 9h -
Daily Harvest Review: Good Meals for Single Vegans Who Don’t Mind Mush
These vegan, gluten-free delivery meals take the work out of meal prep, although the food can be a little boring (and mushy).Wired - 2d -
Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'
The US president says he wants to "take care of my beautiful hair" as he eases water flow rules.BBC News - 19h -
How to Lock Down Your Device When Crossing Borders
If you’re traveling internationally, there are some simple steps you can take to protect your digital privacy as much as possible.Inc. - 16h -
Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.CBS News - 7h -
Detroit Red Wings all but eliminated, fall 4-1 to Florida Panthers
Detroit Red Wings take early lead, but are all but eliminated as Florida Panthers comeback for 4-1 victory.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami pull off 3-goal rally to top LAFC and make CONCACAF Champions Cup semis
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are headed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals and it took a dramatic three-goal comeback to get thereABC News - 1d -
The Prodigy's Liam Howlett on playing Coachella after Keith Flint's death — "It was like jumping off a building"
The rave group, known for "Firestarter" and "Breathe," returns after losing the face of the band.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Trump's triple-digit tariff essentially cuts off most trade with China, says economist
President Trump's tariff increase on imports from China would basically end most trade between that country and the U.S., according to economist Erica York.CNBC - 11h -
Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers stave off playoff elimination for at least one more day
Where was this all season?Yahoo Sports - 5h -
BYU holds off Utah comeback in Game 1 of Big 12 three-game series
Thursday’s Big 12 matchup between the Utes and Cougars at Smith’s Ballpark marked the first conference game between the two rivals since 2011 when both schools were members of the Mountain West. ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Top TurboTax Discount Codes & Coupons April 2025
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Save $20 off Live Assisted, 10% off Full Service, and more with exclusive TurboTax coupons right here on WIRED.Wired - 2d -
Why the 2008 Latino cyberpunk film 'Sleep Dealer' is more relevant than ever
Filmmaker Alex Rivera talks his 2008 sci-fi cult classic "Sleep Dealer" — which seems prescient in an age of militarized borders and heightened tech surveillance.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Why security stacks need to think like an attacker, and score every user in real time
Sophisticated attacks must be tracked and contained in a business's core security infrastructure, managed from its SOC.VentureBeat - 18h
