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Walz in Spain rips 'feeble-minded' Trump, Vance over Iran war
- No compatible source was found for this media. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) issued sharp criticism against President Trump over his administration's military operations against Iran at the inaugural "Back in the United States, we're seeing an alarming consolidation of power," Walz told the crowd. "A massive paramilitary force terrorizing our communities … a methodical weakening of our free press, of the ...

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Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
- – A is allowing President to continue building a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling a day after on the site of the former East Wing. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit late Friday put on temporary hold the order by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon halting part of the project. The panel scheduled a hearing for June 5 to review the case. In his ...

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2 JBER Soldiers Injured in Bear Attack During Training Exercise
- A bear attacked and injured two soldiers who were participating in a training exercise in a remote location at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Thursday, military and state wildlife officials said Friday, April 17. The U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division soldiers were hurt in the encounter with a brown bear while participating a "land navigation training event" at the base's Arctic Valley training area, Lt. Col. Jo ...

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Uber Eats now offers easier returns with 'instant' refunds — but it will actually cost you
- You can now make an online return without leaving your couch — but it comes at a price. Uber Eats has rolled out a new returns feature that allows avid online shoppers to return items purchased through the delivery app and receive an instant refund. "A first for the on-demand delivery industry, customers will now be able to send back eligible retail items purchased on Uber Eats and receive an instant refund ...

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ICE releases delayed detainee death reports as 2026 total rises to 17
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement released delayed reports Friday detailing the deaths of four detainees earlier this year after the agency failed to meet a 90-day deadline required by Congress. The newly released reports detail the deaths of Victor Manuel Diaz, Heber Sanchez Dominguez, Parady La and Luis Nunez Caceres. Diaz and Dominguez had previously been labeled by ICE as presumed suicides, and the reports ...

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California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3
- LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts from insurance ...

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Canva and Anthropic Partnered to Launch AI Design Assistant in Claude
- Reading Time: 2 minutes Key Takeaways: Canva is integrated into Claude Design, allowing users to turn AI chat into editable Canva designs. The system uses Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect the two platforms for a smooth workflow. Users can generate slides, documents, and templates in Claude and finish them in Canva. Full access requires both Claude Pro and Canva Pro paid accounts. Creativity and efficiency ...

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AI Update, April 17, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Week
- Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so: ChatGPT 5.3 reduces outbound links as authority signals reshape AI search . ChatGPT 5.3 introduces a major shift in how AI search retrieves and cites information, combining broader query expansion with stricter source selection. The model now runs 10 or more fan-out searches per prompt, up from roughly 2 previously, yet cites fewer sources, with ...

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Trump seeks 'resolution' of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern
- Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But the trouble, critics say, is that such a settlement would leave Trump essentially negotiating with an executive branch under his control. Friday's court filing, however, emphasises the efficiency of seeking a ...

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$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
- NEWARK, N.J. won't be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring. Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each match, transportation officials confirmed Friday. That's nearly 12 times the regular $12.90 fare for the roughly 15-minute, 9-mile (14-kilometer) ride from ...

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