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What we know about the Hudson helicopter crash
Six people have been confirmed to have died following the crash near to the New Jersey side of the Hudson.BBC News - 4h -
Charter Company in Fatal Helicopter Crash Had Prior Mechanical Failures
At least twice before in the past 12 years, aircraft operated by the firm New York Helicopter Charter failed while in flight.The New York Times - 40m -
Can Using the Light Phone III Help Cure ‘Brain Rot’?
Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a smartphone that barely does anything, promise to help us focus. The trade-offs are big.The New York Times - 4d -
Will Poulter, a shape-shifter who does much with little, is getting too good to sideline
The London-born actor is distinctive in a flurry of recent work, including the movies 'Warfare' and 'Death of a Unicorn,' plus a new episode of 'Black Mirror.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Tiny country of Liechtenstein shocked by 37% tariffs
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.CBS News - 2d -
Judges block DOJ from removing plaintiffs in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportations of certain Venezuelan migrants facing removal under Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.CBS News - 1d -
Jury awards $1.68 billion to 40 women in James Toback sexual misconduct lawsuit
The verdict in the suit, filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, held Toback responsible for a pattern of sexual assault and psychological abuse.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Max Meyer flirts with a no-hitter, Marlins beat Mets 5-0
Max Meyer carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Miami Marlins salvaged the finale of a three-game series by beating the New York Mets 5-0ABC News - 1d -
Eyeball Games unveils Pool Masters mobile game collab with How to Train Your Dragon
Eyeball Games will soon launch its 8-ball mobile pool game, Pool Masters, and also unveiled a new collaboration with How to Train Your Dragon.VentureBeat - 1d -
Netflix releases Thronglets game tied to Black Mirror ‘Plaything’ episode
Netflix has released a very strange simulation game called Thronglets that is tied to the new Black Mirror Season 7 episode called Plaything.VentureBeat - 21h -
Trump was ‘the candidate of peace’. Now he’s fanning the flames of war | Mohamad Bazzi
The US is bombing Houthi rebels and supporting Netanyahu’s campaigns as it sleepwalks into new conflicts. Throughout the last presidential campaign, Donald Trump portrayed himself as the ...The Guardian - 18h -
An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.Wired - 17h -
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. - 12h -
How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?
With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.The New York Times - 13h -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 11h -
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment projected to be lower in 2026, estimates find. But tariffs may change that
New government inflation data points to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 compared to the 2.5% increase beneficiaries saw in 2025.CNBC - 9h -
How the mother of all 'short squeezes' helped drive stocks to historic gains Wednesday
Short sellers' bearish positions unexpectedly dropped in value as stocks soared on news of a tariff pause, forcing them to buy back shares to limit losses.CNBC - 8h -
Op-ed: America's 'vibecession' never ended, and now it is deepening across income levels
Financial insecurity among Americans continues to rise, with interest rates, tariffs, and layoffs fears all factors, according to a new CNBC|SurveyMonkey poll.CNBC - 7h -
73% of Americans are financially stressed. Two-thirds say tariff concerns are the source: CNBC survey
A new CNBC survey finds Americans are financially stressed, with a majority concerned tariffs will hurt their finances, and 34% have made investment changes.CNBC - 6h -
Tesla shares retreat following sharpest rally since 2013
After soaring 23% on Wednesday due to President Trump's pause on most new tariffs, Tesla shares dropped on Thursday along with the broader market.CNBC - 7h -
The moment a helicopter plummeted into the Hudson River was captured on video
A family visiting from Spain and a pilot were killed Thursday when a helicopter touring the New York City area plummeted into the Hudson River.NBC News - 5h -
Trump announces 10% baseline tariff on all countries | Special Report
President Trump on Wednesday announced a baseline tariff of 10% on all countries, with additional reciprocal tariffs for some. Maurice DuBois anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 6h -
Government files memo in case against Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
In the memo, which was obtained by CBS News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Mahmoud Khalil's role in Columbia's protests is in conflict with American foreign policy objectives.CBS News - 5h -
Cash App owner Block pays $40 million in settlement over 'serious compliance deficiencies'
New York state’s top financial regulator struck a $40 million settlement with Block Inc., the parent of Cash App, over anti-money laundering failures.NBC News - 3h -
Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash
An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.ABC News - 2h -
Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technologyABC News - Apr. 3 -
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades of music that spanned from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has diedABC News - 2d -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 1d -
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America
The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - 1d -
Anthropic just launched a $200 version of Claude AI — here’s what you get for the premium price
Anthropic launches new Claude Max subscription tiers at $100 and $200 monthly, challenging OpenAI's premium offerings while targeting power users who need expanded AI assistant capabilities.VentureBeat - 1d -
Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law
Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Taliban enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque: UN
The U.N. says more than half of people detained by the Taliban's morality police in the first 6 months of new laws regulating personal conduct were men who had noncompliant hairstyles or their barbersABC News - 17h -
‘I had to spit in Michael Caine’s face’: Jack O’Connell on Skins, impostor syndrome and stripping off
The Bafta-winning actor answers your questions about taking Angelina Jolie to meet his grandmother down the pub, working with Danny Boyle and directing Paul Weller. Your new film, Sinners , ...The Guardian - 15h -
Pillion, Phoenician and Panahi: superb lineup set to extend Cannes’ Oscar-sweeping streak
After a tricky few years, the world’s pre-eminent film festival has come roaring back and is set to feature new work by Kelly Reichardt, another Joachim Trier drama starring Renate Reinsve and ...The Guardian - 12h -
She’s got the Midas touch: Shirley Bassey songs – ranked!
As a new compilation with unheard material is released, we assess the Cardiff legend’s diamonds and deep cuts. Shirley Bassey apparently hated this Bond theme, protesting that the lyrics were ...The Guardian - 14h -
Open-World Camper Simulator Outbound Is Getting A Closed-Alpha Very Soon
Outbound, an indie open-world camper simulator where players live off the grid in their van, is getting a closed alpha on April 14.. A new trailer for the cozy survival-crafting game was shown as ...GameSpot - 9h -
Elder Scrolls Online Will Soon Let You Mix And Match Class Abilities
The Elder Scrolls Online is looking to experiment in 2025, ranging from its new seasonal content model, a major server-wide event unlike anything in the game's history, and even the ability to mix ...GameSpot - 8h -
Jawbone fossil builds richer image of ancient Denisovans
Fossil found off Taiwan coast adds to picture of enigmatic human species having a prominent jaw with huge teeth. An ancient jawbone dredged from the Taiwanese seabed has revealed new insights into ...The Guardian - 9h -
Plurality of voters wary of CEOs' support for Trump, while a similar share say media is too critical
Last month’s national NBC News poll found a near-majority of voters see CEOs of large corporations as being too supportive of President Donald Trump, while about the same share of voters also said ...NBC News - 8h -
Trump Cabinet members channel reality TV into their messaging
As the Trump administration reviews its goals and agenda in a full Cabinet meeting several members are taking a page out of the president's book and channeling reality TV in their video messaging. ...CBS News - 5h