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Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.The New York Times - 8h -
Foreign investors bought more Treasury bonds in February, official data shows
Foreign investors increased their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds in February, even as official-sector entities like central banks sold down theirs for a fourth straight month, the latest data from ...MarketWatch - 4h -
In Toronto, the Fight to Preserve Ontario Place Turns Into a Farewell
Generations of visitors have loved the little island complex called Ontario Place in downtown Toronto. It’s about to change forever.The New York Times - 16h -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great ...CBS News - 5d -
If the Best Talent Turned Pro, the W.N.B.A. Draft Would Look Different
Rules around draft eligibility could be holding the league back.The New York Times - 2d -
DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings
The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.The New York Times - 2d -
How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.The New York Times - 1d -
How a Grad School Project Turned Into a Must-Have Office Benefit
Inc. 5000 honoree Healthy Horizons builds lactation rooms at Google, Meta, and other offices across North America.Inc. - 6h -
NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft
Bo Nix has already turned 25ABC News - 10h -
Iran Says Despite Shifting U.S. Messages, It Plans to Keep Participating in Nuclear Talks
But Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate “calmly and coolly” in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.The New York Times - 1h -
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.CBS News - 4d -
Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird evaluating takeover of UK’s Telegraph newspaper
Plan would reduce stake of Abu Dhabi-based IMI to overcome objections of British government on grounds of foreign controlFinancial Times - 6h -
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.CBS News - Apr. 6 -
At least 100 people killed in attacks in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group.CBS News - 4d -
Isaiah Bond sexual assault allegations: NFL Draft prospect sues accuser after arrest, per report
Bond turned himself in April 10 on an outstanding warrant for sexual assaultCBS Sports - 4h -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - Apr. 4 -
States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schoolsABC News - 6d -
How Netflix turned a Black dating show loved by millions into TV trash | Nels Abbey
Pop the Balloon or Find Love is a YouTube sensation – but in a mainstream form, it’s terrible. Why does this keep happening?. If you threw Blind Date, the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan and ...The Guardian - 14h -
Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point
The Waitangi Tribunal has had a significant impact on Indigenous rights and policy but as it marks its 50th anniversary its role is being questioned. In the 1980s, New Zealand’s department of Māori ...The Guardian - 2h -
Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel
With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propaganda amounted to censorship of Americans.Wired - 3h -
Denisovans Extend Their Range to Asia’s Pacific Coast
A bone discovered in Taiwan turns out to have belonged to a Denisovan, a lineage previously identified only thousands of miles away.The New York Times - 6d -
Young People Are Making Up to $36K a Year Renting Their T-Shirts and Speakers
Rental apps like Pickle and Yoodlize are helping millennials and Gen Zers turn their closets and tools into extra cash.Wired - 11h -
In Sweden, I got paid time off to settle my child at school. Here’s why I want US families to have the same right
Parents can do inskolning as part of their 480 days of paid leave per child – as an American abroad, this was a foreign concept. But here’s what the US could learn. About a month ago, I sat on a ...The Guardian - 6h -
Joseph Boskin, Scholar of Humor and April Fool’s Prankster, Dies at 95
To oblige an eager reporter, he invented a story about the holiday’s origin. He didn’t realize it would turn out to be his “Andy Warhol moment.”The New York Times - 5d -
Theaters want you to wait longer to stream movies. Why that probably won't happen
Top theater lobbyist Michael O'Leary called for a minimum theatrical window for 45 days. But many say it's too late to turn back time.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Colorful Cult of Le Creuset
The weighty cookware, which just turned 100, has inspired generations of home chefs and fans who feverishly hunt for their favorite shapes and shades.The New York Times - 2d -
Japan Tries to Stay Close to Trump, Who Both Praises and Resents the Country
The president at turns praises and criticizes Japan, a U.S. ally that decades ago stirred his anger over the unequal balance of trade and his penchant for tariffs.The New York Times - 21h -
With 'Government Cheese,' Apple TV+ vaults into 1960s San Fernando Valley
David Oyelowo and Simone Missick star in a visually striking comic drama as a convict-turned-inventor and receptionist, respectively, with two sons in 1969 Chatsworth.Los Angeles Times - 7h -
There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It
AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.Wired - 1d -
A crack in the manosphere: Joe Rogan’s guests are revolting | Sam Wolfson
Signs of discontent are appearing as the podcaster’s friends turn against him and Elon Musk. How long before he changes his mind?. Sam Harris is the kind of guest Joe Rogan loves to have on his ...The Guardian - 14h -
Grab Square Enix's Fantasian Neo Dimension For Its Best Price Yet On PS5 And Switch
Fantasian Neo Dimension, the enhanced port of Square Enix's hit turn-based RPG for Apple Arcade, is available for only $35 (was $50) for PS5 and Nintendo Switch at Amazon . This is the lowest ...GameSpot - 8h
