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Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Even as Iran squeezes world energy supplies with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz , its own oil industry is increasingly being threatened by an American blockade. With no way to export the oil it is pumping out and diminishing room to store it at home, Iran may be forced to dramatically reduce or cease production from some of its wells, perhaps beginning in as little as ...
Source: apnews.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
Wednesday's decision clears the way for Republican-led states to redraw U.S. House districts without regard to race, potentially creating many more GOP-friendly seats. Rep. Yvette Clarke, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, told reporters that its members and Democrats would fight the effects of the ruling. "The Supreme Court has opened the door to a coordinated attack on Black voters across the country," ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
LONDON — The British government Thursday called antisemitism in the U.K. an "emergency," and said it would spend millions increasing security around Jewish sites after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing . The government announced 25 million pounds ($34 million) for more police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centers after two Jewish men were stabbed and seriously ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits Governments have been asked to develop national "roadmaps" setting out how they will end the production and use of fossil fuels, after a landmark climate meeting involving nearly 60 countries. The voluntary plans will form the bedrock of a new initiative to wean the world ...
Source: theguardian.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. departed the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in recent years. But the loss of the UAE, one of its longest-serving and most influential ...
Source: theweek.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
Artificial intelligence has quickly become both a force multiplier and a source of friction for modern enterprises. On one hand, AI tools are helping employees move faster: automating workflows, accelerating development, and unlocking insights from data. On the other hand, they are introducing new risks that many organizations are still struggling to fully understand, let alone control. For CISOs, this tension is ...
Source: securityboulevard.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
It's another manifestation of his theory of the presidency. This is Executive Dysfunction , a newsletter that highlights one under-the-radar story about how Trump is changing the law—or how the law is pushing back—and keeps you posted on the latest from Slate's Jurisprudence team. to receive it in your inbox each week. Before we get started, I wanted to draw your attention to Slate's coverage of what ...
Source: slate.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night, trimming Los Angeles' lead in the first-round series to 3-2. Alperen Sengun had 14 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the fifth-seeded Rockets, who sent the series back to Houston ...
Source: apnews.com
Thursday, Apr 30th, 2026 -
In what seems like just months, data centers have flipped from economy-revving darlings to high-value targets. Drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers in the Middle East in March, triggering temporary outages, and Iran warned that other US tech giants could be next. In the US, someone shot up the home of an Indianapolis official who had backed a local data center development, reflecting the bubbling tension ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday that he was a "fool" for providing funding to launch ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Testifying in a case he brought against OpenAI, the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX said he continued to finance OpenAI after receiving assurances from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that the company would remain a nonprofit. However, Musk said he began to have doubts about the company's ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dealt a blow to the White House's efforts to obtain a voting majority on the board of governors Wednesday, announcing that he would remain on the Fed board after his term expires next month. Processing Content Speaking at a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee's regular meeting Wednesday, Powell said he appreciated the Justice ...
Source: americanbanker.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
No compatible source was found for this media. No compatible source was found for this media. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) does not seem fond of the State Department's plan to include President Trump's likeness in to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Bacon said during an appearance on "CNN News Central" on Wednesday morning that he found the idea "a little silly," alluding to widespread imagery ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Broadcast license renewals are "all but automatic" due to 1996 change in US law. Disney will have the law on its side in its fight against the unusual broadcast license review ordered yesterday by the Federal Communications Commission, legal experts say. In 1996, Congress made it a lot harder for the FCC to take away a broadcast license, even when it's up for renewal. "Since the NAB [National Association of ...
Source: arstechnica.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
April 29 (Reuters) - Family members of victims of one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Wednesday, alleging the company knew eight months before the attack that the shooter was planning it on ChatGPT but did not warn police. Seven lawsuits, filed in federal court in San Francisco, accuse OpenAI leaders of not alerting police because it would have ...
Source: reuters.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Microsoft's Azure cloud business accelerated in the March quarter, growing 40% and topping the company's own forecast, giving the tech giant a new answer to questions about its ability to translate record capital spending on AI infrastructure into stronger financial results. The company's revenue rose 18% to $82.9 billion, beating the $81.4 billion analyst consensus, and earnings per share jumped 23% to $4.27, ...
Source: geekwire.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPS The supreme court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of Syrians and Haitians, under a program that has protected them from deportation due to safety concerns in their home countries. People with ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Former attorney general Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight Committee in late May to be asked questions about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. MS NOW anchor Ana Cabrera broke the news on Wednesday morning, saying, "We're also tracking more breaking news on Capitol Hill, where moments after House Democrats announced plans to try to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt of Congress ...
Source: mediaite.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
The Pentagon and Google have reached an agreement for the Defense Department to use the tech company's powerful Gemini AI systems on classified networks, according to a U.S. official familiar with the deal. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose details of the deal. The exact contents and details of the new contract remain unclear. The deal follows similar ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Federal prosecutors in New York City charged several current and former Mexican government officials Wednesday with conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to import large amounts of drugs into the U.S. in exchange for bribes and political support. Prosecutors in Manhattan indicted the current governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, 76, and nine other high-ranking government and law ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Justices in unanimous decision revive federal suit brought by anti-abortion 'crisis pregnancy centers' in the state The US supreme court sided on Wednesday with the operator of Christian faith-based anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers" in New Jersey that is trying to impede a state investigation into whether the facilities engage in deceptive practices. The justices, in a unanimous decision, revived a federal ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Shares of Amazon.com Inc. edged higher in late trading today after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue, as cloud computing sales topped analysts' expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.78 per share, crushing Wall Street's forecast of just $1.64 per share, while revenue for the period increased 17% from a year earlier, to $181.52 billion, surpassing the ...
Source: siliconangle.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's tough digital rules that require social media sites to protect minors. The EU's executive branch said Meta Platforms lacked effective measures to prevent children younger than ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2026 -
Uber said Wednesday that users will soon be able to book hotels through its app, as it looks to expand its offerings and become a do-it-all travel service. "Uber is now an app for everything," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during the company's product announcement. The rideshare app will offer more than 700,000 hotel listings directly on the app in partnership with Expedia Group. While traveling, users will get ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Apr 28th, 2026 -
No compatible source was found for this media. No compatible source was found for this media. President Trump's White House ballroom, citing affordability concerns in her state and nationwide. "My constituents can't afford f—ing groceries or utility bills, and he now wants to spend taxpayer money on a ballroom?" McBride told "They shouldn't use a potential tragedy to try to secure funding from taxpayers for ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, Apr 28th, 2026 -
Justice department's lawsuit dismissed in latest setback for government's effort to amass information before midterms An attempt by the Trump administration to gain access to Arizona's detailed voter records was thwarted by the courts on Tuesday, when a federal judge dismissed the US justice department's lawsuit against the state. The ruling marks the latest legal setback in an unprecedented nationwide effort by ...
Source: theguardian.com