US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts
Apple today announced a transformative update coming to Apple Podcasts this spring that will bring advanced video podcast capabilities to the app.
Apple & Mac
Software
UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative over Trump fears
Exclusive: First meeting to be held over domestic payments system aimed at reducing reliance on US networksUK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to...
Business
Finance
UK politic: Government abandons plans to delay 30 local council elections in May – as it happened
The government was warned by its lawyers that such a move could be illegal as it pledges an additional £63m to help councils with reorganisationIn...
Politics
Policy
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning star of 'The Godfather', dies at 95
Oscar-winning US actor Robert Duvall died Sunday at the age of 95, his wife said on Monday. Duvall was known for legendary roles including soft-spoken...
Policy
Astronomy
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning star of 'The Godfather', dies at 95
Oscar-winning US actor Robert Duvall died Sunday at the age of 95, his wife said on Monday. Duvall was known for legendary roles including soft-spoken...
Policy
Astronomy
Apple Podcasts app gaining ‘enhanced video podcast experience’ in iOS 26.4
As part of iOS 26.4, Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to “bring advanced video podcast capabilities” to creators and listeners, Apple says. The new...
Apple & Mac
Software
iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging
Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included things like typing indicators, read...
Apple & Mac
Software
Students in England and Wales launch legal action over Covid-hit studies
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sectorDozens of universities are facing legal action from more than...
Policy
Apple releases beta 1 for watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4
A new wave of Apple beta releases has just kicked off. Developer beta 1 is rolling out for tvOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and...
Apple & Mac
Software
Apple releases macOS 26.4 beta 1, here’s what to expect
Just days after releasing macOS 26.3, Apple is now rolling out the first beta version of macOS 26.4 for developers. Here’s what to expect. more…
Apple & Mac
Software
Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming less than...
Software
Apple & Mac
First macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming just a few...
Software
Apple & Mac
iPadOS 26.4 beta 1 is available now, here’s what to expect
Apple has released iPadOS 26.4 beta 1 for developers, here’s what we’re expecting from the new beta software. more…
Software
Apple & Mac
Apple releases iOS 26.4 beta 1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 beta for iPhone. While we originally expected iOS 26.4 to include upgraded Siri, it sounds like we won’t...
Apple & Mac
Software
Apple Releases First watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a...
Software
Apple & Mac
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus steps down as new gov’t set to take over
'Let the practice of democracy continue,' said Yunus, who has overseen country's post-uprising transition since 2024.
Policy
AI optimism is a class privilege
Article URL: https://joshcollinsworth.com/blog/sloptimism Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47038134 Points: 49 # Comments: 15
World News
Artificial Intelligence
Privilege is bad grammar
Article URL: https://tadaima.bearblog.dev/privilege-is-bad-grammar/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47038125 Points: 123 # Comments: 111
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Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do
Getty ImagesSomewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there...
Energy
Policy
EU travel ban could see Russia’s world chess head challenged for top role
The Russian president of the international chess federation, Arkady Dvorkovich, might be forced out of his role at a showdown in Samarkand — especially if...
World News
Biology
French police launch murder inquiry after far-right activist’s death in Lyon
Quentin Deranque, 23, who was on sidelines of a protest, died from a brain injury after attack that has fuelled political tensionsFrench police have launched...
Neuroscience
Health
Australia lose to Sri Lanka by eight wickets, staring at T20 World Cup exit
Nissanka's unbeaten century batters former champions Australia, who now need other results to go their way to survive.
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Astronomy