House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump

 House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump - The New York Times

A measure to direct an end to U.S. engagement in Iran was adopted with a handful of Republicans in support, sending a signal of opposition to the president’s handling of the war.

Iran vote caps Trump’s congressional losing streak - POLITICO

Massie, 3 Other House Republicans Broke From Trump on Iran War Powers Vote - The New York Times

Four Republicans from different ideological factions crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of reining in the president’s power to wage war unilaterally.

US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Four Republicans join Democrats in a rare public rebuke of the president. But Congress is still far from being able to stop him from attacking Iran again.

Bears QB Caleb Williams picked for Madden 27 game cover

 Bears QB Caleb Williams picked for Madden 27 game cover | AP News (thanks to Louden for this one)

NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?

 NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat? | CNN Business (thanks to Finn for this one)

Nvidia and Microsoft announce the New PC Era

Microsoft Build 2026: See All the Highlights in 15 Minutes

Nvidia’s Computex 2026 Keynote in Less Than 12 Minutes

Slim Laptops & Small Desktops | NVIDIA RTX Spark

National Debt and the Changing World Order

How Big Is the US National Debt?

Steve Ballmer Explains: Who Pays for What? | Just the Facts

Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

‘Where we are today is frightening’: A Pulitzer-winning historian sees a doomsday scenario involving China and the national debt

CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’

 CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’ - The New York Times

Mr. Pelley, a former “CBS Evening News” anchor, was ousted after months of tensions between staff and Bari Weiss, the network’s editor in chief.

’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss - The New York Times

Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.

Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management | CNN Business

Scott Pelley was fired a day after a tense meeting where he accused the CBS editor in chief, Bari Weiss, of “murdering ‘60 Minutes.’” Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS, via Getty Images

Bari Weiss, the editor in chief of CBS News, at an event in 2024. Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Free Press

Nick Bilton was hired last week by Ms. Weiss as the new executive producer of “60 Minutes.”  Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

 The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing | CNN

$1.8 Billion Fund Is ‘Not Moving Forward,’ Blanche Says; Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain

$1.8 Billion Fund Is ‘Not Moving Forward,’ Blanche Says - The New York Times

Payout Fund: Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Justice Department was withdrawing a proposal to create a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people claiming to be victims of unfair prosecution. The announcement follows a revolt from Republicans who saw it as an ethical and political abomination.

 Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says - The New York Times

The acting attorney general said the administration was preserving a broad order protecting the president and his family from audits of already filed returns, despite dropping a $1.8 billion payout fund.

Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport

 Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport

The United States and Iran accused each other of launching new strikes. President Trump told The New York Post that Iran’s supreme leader is involved in peace talks and he hopes to meet him.

War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump - The New York Times

Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.

Where Is Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium? - The New York Times

Stored deep underground, most likely in multiple locations, Iran’s uranium stockpile is among the biggest uncertainties surrounding any peace deal.

Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year - The New York Times

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.”

Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes - The New York Times

Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

 Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence - The New York Times

Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will oversee the U.S. intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.

FBI hunting for alleged scammer who spent thousands in donations for fake brain cancer treatment on vacations

 FBI hunting for alleged scammer who spent thousands in donations for fake brain cancer treatment on vacations (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)

Pennsylvania woman Vanessa O’Rourke is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming family and friends out of thousands of dollars.

US bombs Iran, downs missiles fired at bases in Kuwait

US bombs Iran, downs missiles fired at bases in Kuwait | AP News (Thank to Sam for this one)

Teen Girl Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing 3 Horses at Vegas Barrel Racing Show

 Teen Girl Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing 3 Horses at Vegas Barrel Racing Show (Thanks to Sara for this one)

China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.

 China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S. - The New York Times

Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.

A.I.: Predicting Political Enemies, Creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund for the USA, Students at AI-First Colleges, and Nvidia agents come for the desktop

 China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk - The New York Times

New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.

Opinion | Bernie Sanders: A.I. Belongs to the People, Not to Billionaires - The New York Times

That is why I will soon be introducing the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act. This legislation would give the public a direct ownership stake in the largest A.I. companies in our country. How? It would create a sovereign wealth fund through a one-time 50 percent tax — not on the profits of OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI and other companies, but paid with something far more valuable than that: the stock.

What It’s Like to Be a Student at the First A.I.-Powered University - The New York Times

On campuses across the university system, the initiative has stoked backlash. The C.S.U. faculty union has organized against the contract with OpenAI, which is set to expire in June. Students, meanwhile, are caught in the middle as everyone around them struggles to figure out what becoming “the first A.I.-powered university” actually means. “Faculty are feeling anxious,” Nik Janos, a sociology professor at Chico State, told me. “Students don’t know how to behave. What are we doing here?”

Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers - The New York Times

The world’s most valuable company is chasing Intel and Apple as it tries to bring A.I. agents to laptops and desktops.

U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks, Straining Peace Talks

 Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks, Straining Peace Talks - The New York Times

U.S. Central Command said it conducted strikes against military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Kuwait, which hosts U.S. military bases, accused Iran of attacking its territory.

Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire - The New York Times

U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz - The New York Times

U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.

Trump Sends Tougher Peace Proposals Back to Iran, Officials Say - The New York Times

Gambling addiction an 'epidemic' among young people

 Gambling addiction an 'epidemic' among young people, experts say

Experts argue that gambling addiction among youths could be the 'next opioid epidemic.'

Andy Kim doesn’t know what’s next for Delaney Hall ICE facility, and that terrifies him

Andy Kim doesn’t know what’s next for Delaney Hall ICE facility, and that terrifies him

Sen. Andy Kim said being pepper sprayed outside of the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark reminded him of how he felt when the Capitol was attacked on Jan. 6, 2021.

Bucks County School Districts Rank Among Pennsylvania's Best in 2026 Standardized Test Scores

 Bucks County School Districts Rank Among Pennsylvania's Best in 2026 Standardized Test Scores

New Hope tops Bucks County and lands at #16 statewide.

10 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup

 10 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)

Argentina’s Lionel Messi runs with the ball during a friendly soccer match against Mauritania in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello, File)

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' review: A clumsy 'Star Wars' chapter

 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' review: A clumsy 'Star Wars' chapter | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)

Happy, the elephant, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo

 Happy, the elephant, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo : NPR

Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.

"She was a wonderful elephant," interim zoo director Craig Piper said in an interview Wednesday, as heavy-hearted staffers absorbed the loss of an animal some had tended for over 30 years. "She served as a tremendous ambassador for elephants and for elephant conservation."

Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World

Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World

The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.

Martin Varsavsky, a Spanish-Argentine tech entrepreneur close to Mr. Thiel, has built a ranch in the Argentine city of Mendoza, which he has said he sees as a potential shelter in case of World War III.

Mr. Varsavsky has hypothesized that Argentina would be completely unaffected if the northern hemisphere were wiped out by nuclear war.

“The moment China takes Taiwan or Russia takes Lithuania, I’m in Buenos Aires,” he said. “It’s good to have a Plan B for civilization.”

New Hope Railroad starts pedal-bike tours along heritage tracks in Bucks County

 New Hope Railroad starts pedal-bike tours along heritage tracks in Bucks County | PhillyVoice

Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term

Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term

The Average Guys Outsmarting Wall Street on Prediction Markets
How prediction-market ‘sharps’ have made millions wagering on everything from war to Rotten Tomatoes. 

This reporter went bust while covering America's sports betting boom 

 

Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices

 Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices
New York Knicks fans, still celebrating the team making it to the N.B.A. finals, are confronting high ticket prices for the games at Madison Square Garden.

 

U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran; The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords - The New York Times

The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran
A U.S. official said on Wednesday the attacks had been in self-defense and targeted attack drones and a drone ground-control station. They were the latest attacks to threaten a fragile cease-fire. 

These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal

President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal - The New York Times

Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.

Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East - The New York Times

Oil prices jumped and stocks wobbled on Thursday after Iran said it had targeted an American military base in retaliation for U.S. strikes in Iran the day before, marking the second exchange of hostilities in three days between the two countries.

 

Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes

 Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes - The New York Times

The former president argued that the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of conversations he had with a former ghostwriter.

Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’ - The New York Times

“I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll

 Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.

E. Jean Carroll leaving court in Manhattan in 2024. Donald J. Trump later lost an appeal of a $5 million verdict against him. Photo by Dave Sanders for NY Times

 

Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history,’ governor says

Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history,’ governor says  

Early Tuesday morning, a 900,000-gallon chemical tank failed at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. The tank rupture released tens of thousands of gallons of the caustic chemical known as white liquor, which is used to break wood chips into pulp to make paper.

Nine people who were injured as a result of the tank rupture were initially taken to Longview’s PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center.

PeaceHealth spokesman Jim Murez said four of those patients were transferred to other hospitals in the region, including the Legacy Oregon Burn Center, for a higher level of care. One worker was declared dead Tuesday after being taken to the Longview hospital. A second person was confirmed dead Wednesday.

Four patients stayed in Longview and were treated at the medical center. They have now all been discharged.

Nine others remain missing and are presumed dead. 

 

A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground

 A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground - The New York Times

When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.

As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries

 As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)

Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.

In the past several months, prosecutors have repeatedly failed to persuade grand juries that the cases they have brought warrant criminal charges. And if it were not unusual enough, they have also been admonished at least three times since last November by federal judges who have accused them of misconduct.

’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss

 ’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss - The New York Times

Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.

Ferrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever

 Ferrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever

Ferrari Said They’d Never Make This New Car 

 

 

How This Summer’s Movies Shift the Connection With Their Related Toys

 How This Summer’s Movies Shift the Connection With Their Related Toys - The New York Times

Before the Mandalorian series debuted in 2019, producers kept Grogu a secret to heighten the drama of the ultimate reveal. Even toy manufacturers were left in the dark, which resulted in a dearth of Grogu toys that Christmas, a major downer for fans clamoring for a Baby Yoda plushie.

That won’t happen with the big-screen spinoff “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” In addition to costumes, pins, Lego sets and, for the deep-pocketed, a cargo-carrying robot fashioned after Grogu’s pram ($2,875), there is an entire line of plush dolls featuring Grogu in various states of “action” and repose. There’s a “Pick-Me-Up Grogu” whose eyes pop open when you lift him; a “Sleepy Grogu” who doesn’t do much of anything except nap; and so on.

Despite the dolls’ appearance, Grogu is a baby who isn’t quite a baby (he’s in his 50s) and isn’t Yoda, despite his nickname. But Grogu is cute, in a weird reptilian sort of way.

The new Masters of the Universe film pokes good-hearted fun at the original series, like the corniness of the character names — including He-Man — and He-Man’s obsessive attachment to his Power Sword. For fans who love the sword as much as he does, there’s an electronic version that lights up, vibrates and makes swooshing sounds when you wave it around. Ostensibly, it’s intended for children 6 and older, though early excited users on TikTok primarily seemed to be men in their 30s and 40s.

AI Solves 9 Erdős Problems

 [2605.22763] Advancing Mathematics Research with AI-Driven Formal Proof Search

The Erdős Breakthrough by AI

What are Erdős Problems?

List of conjectures by Paul Erdős - Wikipedia

Who is Paul Erdős - Wikipedia?

Ferrari shares fall after luxury carmaker launches first full EV

 Ferrari shares fall after luxury carmaker launches first full EV 

CEO Benedetto Vigna told CNBC that the new car, which translates as “light,” would be welcomed by both existing customers and new clientele. The launch comes even as other luxury car manufacturers have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.

America’s schools face a reckoning on digital devices

America’s schools face a reckoning on digital devices | AP News (Thanks to Sam for this one)

What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students | PBS News

U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use

40,000 ordered to evacuate in Southern California after chemical leak at plastics facility

 40,000 ordered to evacuate in Southern California after chemical leak at plastics facility | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)

Sudanese people search for thousands left missing by 3 years of war

 Sudanese people search for thousands left missing by 3 years of war | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)

Azaher Abdallah, who has been searching for her husband, Fahani Al Fateh, for over a year, becomes emotional during an interview with The Associated Press in Omdurman, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)