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Yesterday — 2026-04-30 highlights

Internet Trends, Infrastructure & Security 15 / 30

1. Story retracted BleepingComputer 34m ago
2. Introducing Dynamic Workflows: durable execution that follows the tenant Cloudflare Blog 4h ago
3. Criminal IP and Securonix ThreatQ Collaborate to Enhance Threat Intelligence Operations BleepingComputer 2h ago
4. Post-quantum encryption for Cloudflare IPsec is generally available Cloudflare Blog 1d ago
5. Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly BleepingComputer 4h ago
6. Agents can now create Cloudflare accounts, buy domains, and deploy Cloudflare Blog 1d ago
7. Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall BleepingComputer 5h ago
8. Shutdowns, power outages, and conflict: a review of Q1 2026 Internet disruptions Cloudflare Blog 3d ago
9. Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes BleepingComputer 6h ago
10. Making Rust Workers reliable: panic and abort recovery in wasm‑bindgen Cloudflare Blog 9d ago
11. US ransomware negotiators get 4 years in prison over BlackCat attacks BleepingComputer 9h ago
12. Moving past bots vs. humans Cloudflare Blog 10d ago
13. New Bluekit phishing service includes an AI assistant, 40 templates BleepingComputer 22h ago
14. Building the agentic cloud: everything we launched during Agents Week 2026 Cloudflare Blog 11d ago
15. Romanian leader of online swatting ring gets 4 years in prison BleepingComputer 23h ago
16. The AI engineering stack we built internally — on the platform we ship Cloudflare Blog 11d ago
17. FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks BleepingComputer 1d ago
18. Orchestrating AI Code Review at scale Cloudflare Blog 11d ago
19. April KB5083769 Windows 11 update causes backup software failures BleepingComputer 1d ago
20. Codex CLI 0.128.0 adds /goal Simon Willison 17h ago
21. What Happens in the First 24 Hours After a New Asset Goes Live BleepingComputer 1d ago
22. Our evaluation of OpenAI's GPT-5.5 cyber capabilities Simon Willison 17h ago
23. New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros BleepingComputer 1d ago
24. Quoting Andrew Kelley Simon Willison 19h ago
25. Critical cPanel and WHM bug exploited as a zero-day, PoC now available BleepingComputer 1d ago
26. We need RSS for sharing abundant vibe-coded apps Simon Willison 22h ago
27. Police dismantles 9 crypto scam centers, arrests 276 suspects BleepingComputer 1d ago
28. The Zig project's rationale for their firm anti-AI contribution policy Simon Willison 1d ago
29. Official SAP npm packages compromised to steal credentials BleepingComputer 1d ago
30. llm 0.32a1 Simon Willison 1d ago

Global News 10

1. Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war BBC World 6m agoThe US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
2. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss BBC World 3h agoA shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
3. War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release BBC World 1h agoMladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
4. Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies BBC World 45m agoTurkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
5. Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla BBC World 6h agoThe Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
6. Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight BBC World 4h agoThe airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.
7. Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem BBC World 1h agoThe French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremis
8. Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared BBC World 19m agoThe former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
9. Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says BBC World 12h agoThe Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
10. British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time' BBC World 11h agoLindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
11. Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term BBC World 11h agoLast year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
12. Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder BBC World 12h agoUnrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
13. US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support BBC World 2h agoThe former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
14. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation BBC World 16h agoThe zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
15. Six injured in Washington state school stabbing BBC World 9h agoFive students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
16. Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence BBC World 19h agoThe pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
17. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options BBC World 22h agoAxios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
18. Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition BBC World 17h agoIt follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
19. Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash BBC World 7h agoAmerican skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recupe
20. Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme BBC World 12h agoThe Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

Economy & Markets 10

1. Oil market one month from crunch point as global stockpiles dwindle FT World 1h agoTraders warn of further jump in prices and ‘huge pain’ as economies cut consumption
2. Exxon and Chevron defy Trump pressure to boost oil production FT World 54m agoUS supermajors stick to prewar strategies despite White House plea for more drilling to curb soaring petrol prices
3. Iran war diverts more ships from Suez to long route round Africa FT World 13h agoDespite higher costs, shipping companies opt for safer Asia-Europe freight passages via Cape of Good Hope
4. Chinese dissident Li Ying: ‘Our work is about being ready for the tipping point’ FT World 5h agoThe activist known as Teacher Li on the dangerous work of cataloguing everyday life in China — and why he wants to change the CCP, not destroy it
5. Greg Abel’s first test: winning over Warren Buffett’s Berkshire faithful FT World 13h agoThousands of shareholders in Omaha this weekend will be eager to hear new chief’s vision for the conglomerate
6. MBZ, the Emirati sheikh who shook up the Gulf FT World 52m agoFrom foreign interventions to abandoning Opec, the UAE’s leader is charting a different path for his country
7. Trump says he will raise tariff on EU vehicles to 25% FT World 10m agoLevies on cars and trucks exported to US will be imposed ‘next week’ unless companies manufacture at American plants
8. Pentagon signs new military AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon FT World 3h agoNew contracts with tech companies come after clash with Anthropic over Claude use
9. Israel rushed laser system to UAE to fend off Iran’s missiles FT World 21h agoDeployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states
10. US Republicans break ranks to challenge Trump administration on Iran war FT World 20h agoSome from president’s own party have begun to demand accountability in the unpopular conflict
11. Apple credits ‘most popular’ ever iPhone for booming sales FT World 3h agoJohn Ternus pledges to continue ‘deliberateness and discipline’ in first comments since being named next CEO
12. Huawei’s chip sales set to jump 60% as Chinese tech groups shun Nvidia FT World 16h agoChinese tech companies place large orders for the Shenzhen-based group’s latest range of AI processors
13. Shopify Analyst Who Saw Selloff Says Too Soon to Buy Bloomberg 5h agoThe analyst who slapped the only sell rating on Shopify Inc. over valuation concerns ahead of its blistering rout said it’s still too soon to jump bac
14. Yen Traders Alert After Japan’s $34.5 Billion Intervention Bloomberg 13h agoYen traders are on watch for signs of further action by Japanese authorities after intervention triggered the currency’s sharpest rally in three years
15. Drugmaker Seaport Climbs 17% After $255 Million Upsized US IPO Bloomberg 16m agoSeaport Therapeutics Inc., shares jumped 17% in the firm’s trading debut, after the company raised nearly $255 million in an upsized initial public of
16. BP Reviews UK North Sea Assets as New CEO Eyes Disposals Bloomberg 1h agoBP Plc is considering potentially exiting part or all of its operations in the UK North Sea, people familiar with the matter said, as the oil giant wo
17. World’s Fourth Largest Gold Miner’s IPO Is Said to Be Paused Bloomberg 27m agoWork on the initial public offering of Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. has been paused, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Uzbek go
18. Air Canada Pulls 2026 Outlook on Fuel Costs; Shares Drop Bloomberg 20h agoAir Canada suspended its full-year financial guidance because of the surge in jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran.
19. How the Internet Has Changed in Just the Last Week Bloomberg 33m agoGet ready for more meters
20. Nagel Favors ECB June Hike Unless Outlook Improves Markedly Bloomberg 9h agoThe European Central Bank will need to increase interest rates in June if there isn’t a significant change in the outlook, according to Bundesbank Pre

Technology & AI 15

1. Scorpions go terminator mode and reinforce their weapons with metal Ars Technica 35m agoDifferent hunting patterns seem to dictate different distributions of metal.
2. GPT-5.5 matches heavily hyped Mythos Preview in new cybersecurity tests Ars Technica 1h agoNew results suggest Mythos' cyber threat isn't "a breakthrough specific to one model."
3. Is your Purosangue SUV not sharp enough? Ferrari has you covered. Ars Technica 1h agoWe'll soon get to see the brand's first EV; first, a more honed V12 four-seater.
4. Virgin Galactic reveals new ship, but it's running out of time and cash Ars Technica 2h agoIt's not clear whether Virgin Galactic has the cash reserves to fund a prolonged test phase.
5. Apple may take "several months" to catch up to Mac mini and Studio demand Ars Technica 2h agoChip shortages and demand from AI enthusiasts are both playing a part.
6. Women sue the men who used their Instagram feeds to create AI porn influencers Ars Technica 3h agoAI ModelForge is a platform that teaches men how to generate their own AI influencers.
7. Rocket Report: Falcon Heavy is back; Russia's Soyuz-5 finally debuts Ars Technica 4h agoTwo launches this week delivered 61 more satellites to orbit for the Amazon Leo broadband network.
8. There's a lot of hype about Chinese EVs—is any of it true? Ars Technica 6h agoIn addition to being full of screens, China now wants its cars to be packed with AI.
9. Trump nominates Fox News doctor to be the next surgeon general Ars Technica 18h agoTrump lashes out at Cassidy while announcing his new nomination.
10. US falls below Ukraine in press freedom as global autocracy takes hold Ars Technica 19h ago"In 25 years, the average score... has never been so low."
11. Russia cloaks launch schedule after spaceport falls in Ukraine's sights Ars Technica 19h ago"We had serious inbound attempts to the cosmodrome that day."
12. Elon Musk's 7 biggest stumbles on the stand at OpenAI trial Ars Technica 19h agoElon Musk spent three days testifying as the first witness in his trial against OpenAI.
13. The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed Ars Technica 20h agoCopyFail threatens multi-tenant servers, CI/CD work flows, Kubernetes containers, and more.
14. Meta cuts contractors who reported seeing Ray-Ban Meta users have sex Ars Technica 21h agoMeta said the Kenyan workers didn't "meet our standards."
15. Researchers try to cut the genetic code from 20 to 19 amino acids Ars Technica 21h agoUsing AI tools, the team reworked part of the ribosome to need one less amino acid.
16. Blue Origin certainly has ambitious launch targets for New Glenn Ars Technica 21h agoIf Blue Origin wants to launch New Glenn 100 times a year, we're here for it.
17. Zack Cregger has his own vision for Resident Evil reboot Ars Technica 21h agoFresh off his Oscar-winning Weapons, Cregger likens his take on the film franchise to Evil Dead II
18. Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones Ars Technica 23h agoBeijing's citywide ban restricts the sale, transport, and storage of drones.
19. RFK Jr. appeals ruling that wiped out his vaccine advisory panel Ars Technica 1d agoThere was uncertainty about whether Kennedy would fight or simply try an end run.
20. In motorsport, there's nowhere to hide as AI becomes new CFD tool Ars Technica 1d agoAI finds value in motorsport, multiplying limited computational fluid dynamics resources.
21. Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks TechCrunch 58m agoThe deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usa
22. Ubuntu services hit by outages after DDoS attack TechCrunch 2h agoA group of hacktivists have claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service attack, which has affected several Ubuntu and Canonical website
23. People are finally using Reddit’s search TechCrunch 5h agoThe company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday.
24. ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet TechCrunch 15h agoUsers in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
25. As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record sales — but a chip shortage looms TechCrunch 17h agoCook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.
26. Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash, only raised $8M, founder says TechCrunch 17h agoSubscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.
27. Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within 2 weeks TechCrunch 17h agoAnthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with
28. Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs TechCrunch 18h agoApple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.
29. Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6B valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter TechCrunch 20h agoThe two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf, and now have dueling ad campaigns.
30. Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B for Georgia factory TechCrunch 20h agoRivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from

Major Events & Geopolitics 10

1. Trump to put 25% tariffs on EU cars, says bloc not complying with trade deal SCMP 0m agoUS President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25 per cen
2. Plane crash in US Texas state kills all 5 on board SCMP 1h agoA small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said on Friday. The crash happened on Thursday night in Wimberl
3. Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip SCMP 1h agoThe US stock market is rising towards more records on Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and other big companies became the latest to deliver fatter pro
4. Beijing backs Cuba, Brazil slams BYD slave labour conditions: Latin America relations reads SCMP 2h agoWe have selected six of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like t
5. Uber to buy cab-ordering platform FlyTaxi ahead of ride-hailing regulation SCMP 2h agoUber has announced it is acquiring the Hong Kong-based online cab-hailing platform FlyTaxi to expand its taxi services, ahead of the implementation of
6. Will Japan’s new arms export rules spark a high-end defence boom? SCMP 3h agoJapan has overhauled its overseas arms transfer regulations, a move analysts said paves the way for the country to export high-end weapons and defence
7. Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules SCMP 3h agoJapan’s relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help Ukraine re
8. Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall SCMP 3h agoHong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out in a residential flat, after a man died when he fell from the building and an
9. Why Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies SCMP 4h agoSingapore and Thailand ranked among the world’s “least miserable” economies in an annual index compiled by a Johns Hopkins University economist, who s
10. More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme SCMP 4h agoMore Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be able to drive to Macau for work, sightseeing, family visits and business as the two cities move to exp
11. 4 killed in second Indonesia train crash in days SCMP 4h agoA train hit a car in Indonesia on Friday, killing four people including two children, police said, days after another deadly train crash outside the c
12. Tokyo man who attacked teens with hammer arrested after manhunt SCMP 4h agoA man who is believed to have struck a 17-year-old high school student in the face with a hammer in Tokyo earlier this week was arrested on Friday aft
13. Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy SCMP 4h agoThe need for the United States to start offloading some of its global responsibilities did not begin with Donald Trump. More than a decade ago, when w
14. From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China SCMP 5h agoThe recent launch of the World Data Organization in Beijing added another node to a growing network of bodies headquartered in China with internationa
15. Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h SCMP 5h agoHong Kong police have arrested a taxi driver for dangerous driving on the first of the five-day mainland Chinese Labour Day “golden week” holiday, aft
16. Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official hold talks with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie SCMP 5h agoBeijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs and a senior national energy official have held meetings with CLP Holdings chairman Michael Kadoorie, with ob
17. Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott? SCMP 5h agoA Chinese boycott of the “World Cup of mathematics” this year could be decisive, according to a co-organiser of a petition calling for the event to be
18. Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation SCMP 6h agoHong Kong authorities uncovered 23 cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting cases in a joint operation with mainland China and Macau in April,
19. Man jailed over attempted murder charge in stabbings of Jewish men in London SCMP 6h agoA 45-year-old man was charged on Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that hav
20. Deadly train crash in Indonesia exposes severe safety gaps, dangerous crossings SCMP 6h agoA horrific train crash that killed 16 passengers on the outskirts of Jakarta has prompted Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to pledge 4 trillion

Hacker News 10

1. Your Website Is Not for You 202 pts · 138 comments
2. Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2026) 97 pts · 88 comments
3. Running Adobe's 1991 PostScript Interpreter in the Browser 85 pts · 16 comments
4. Uber Torches 2026 AI Budget on Claude Code in Four Months 81 pts · 72 comments
5. Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests 77 pts · 31 comments
6. An open letter asking NHS England to keep its code open 62 pts · 5 comments
7. I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA 61 pts · 71 comments
8. Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2026) 47 pts · 89 comments
9. Sally McKee, who coined the term "the memory wall", has died 46 pts · 5 comments
10. whohas – Command-line utility for cross-distro, cross-repository package search 45 pts · 8 comments

Trending on Reddit 15

1. Meta contractor fires 1,100 AI trainers after they revealed Ray-Ban glasses recorded private and intimate footage r/technology
2. Microsoft says 32GB of RAM is the “no-worries” upgrade for Windows 11 gaming r/technology
3. Infowars Site Goes Offline Amid The Onion’s Legal Battle to Secure Control of Right-Wing Outlet r/technology
4. Brendan Carr ‘Launches’ His Bogus FCC ‘Review’ Of ABC Broadcast Licenses And It’s Just Pathetic And Stupid r/technology
5. The New York Childrens Online Safety Act will ban anyone under 18 from chatting online. r/technology
6. EU Now Requires USB-C Charging for New Laptops Up to 100 W r/technology
7. Mark Zuckerberg Says AI Costs Contributed To Layoffs Of 8,000 Staffers, Report Says r/technology
8. Chinese Courts Rule Companies Cannot Fire Workers Simply to Replace Them With AI r/technology
9. /r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1527, Part 1 (Thread #1674) r/worldnews
10. /r/WorldNews Discussion Thread: US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Iran retaliates (Thread #16) r/worldnews
11. Australia’s Richest Person Gifts Jet to Far-Right Party Head r/worldnews
12. Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Su-57 Jets and Su-34 Aircraft At Airbase 1700 Km Deep Inside Russia r/worldnews
13. Bloomberg: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Push Russian Oil Processing to Lowest Level Since 2009 r/worldnews
14. Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% r/worldnews
15. British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time' r/worldnews

Science 15 / 30

1. This 275-million-year-old animal had a twisted jaw like nothing alive today ScienceDaily 3h ago
2. This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls ScienceDaily 4h ago
3. You don’t need intense workouts to build muscle, new study reveals ScienceDaily 2h ago
4. Oxford physicists achieve first-ever “quadsqueezing” breakthrough in quantum physics ScienceDaily 5h ago
5. New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins ScienceDaily 8h ago
6. Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential ScienceDaily 12h ago
7. Surprising obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism science ScienceDaily 15h ago
8. Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief ScienceDaily 1d ago
9. Earth is splitting open beneath the Pacific Northwest, scientists say ScienceDaily 1d ago
10. Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein ScienceDaily 1d ago
11. This AI knew the answers but didn’t understand the questions ScienceDaily 1d ago
12. Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones ScienceDaily 9h ago
13. This new aluminum could replace rare metals and cut costs dramatically ScienceDaily 5h ago
14. A photon was teleported across 270 meters in stunning quantum breakthrough ScienceDaily 1d ago
15. Scientists finally explain how the Twelve Apostles rose from the ocean ScienceDaily 1d ago
16. Your gut takes a “double hit” from stress and late-night eating ScienceDaily 11h ago
17. A hidden map in your nose could explain how smell works ScienceDaily 1d ago
18. Hidden ocean heat is creeping toward Antarctica’s fragile ice shelves ScienceDaily 1d ago
19. First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer ScienceDaily 1d ago
20. 50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be one of the largest ever ScienceDaily 2d ago

Space News

Markarian's Chain
Near the heart of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster, a string of galaxies known as Markarian's Chain stretches across this telescopic field of view. Anchored in the frame at bottom right by prominent lenticula...

Starcloud seeks more orbital data center funding shortly after unicorn status SpaceNews 4h ago

Trump nominates Schiess as next Space Force chief SpaceNews 4h ago

Amazon Leo passes 300 satellites with Atlas and Ariane launches SpaceNews 4h ago

DARPA selects three companies for lunar orbiter studies SpaceNews 6h ago

Space Force taps K2 satellites to test laser communications for missile-defense SpaceNews 16h ago

SpaceComputer to conduct on-orbit test of secure computing infrastructure SpaceNews 17h ago

Northrop Grumman delivers sensor for missile-warning satellite as Pentagon cancels program SpaceNews 18h ago

U.S. investors dominate Europe’s private-led space scale-up rounds SpaceNews 22h ago

House appropriators keep NASA funding flat SpaceNews 1d ago

CEO Series: Arcfield’s Kevin Kelly on making Golden Dome a success SpaceNews 1d ago

York Space to buy satcom terminal manufacturer All.Space SpaceNews 1d ago

Planet and Carbon Mapper to fly SWIR Tanager SpaceNews 1d ago

America needs a space alliance SpaceNews 1d ago

Morocco signs the Artemis Accords SpaceNews 1d ago

Cosmoleap secures $73 million for reusable rocket with tower catch recovery SpaceNews 1d ago

Canadian Space Agency cancels Spire satellite contract SpaceNews 1d ago

Studies & Reports 10

1. Acknowledgments Pew Research 1h agoThis report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Research team Jocelyn Kiley, Director, Political R
2. Methodology Pew Research 1h agoThe American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 192 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’
3. Appendix: Additional charts Pew Research 1h ago
4. Democrats and Republicans place more importance on advancing own policies than finding common ground Pew Research 1h agoRepublicans and Republican leaning independents overwhelmingly (76%) say Trump is doing an excellent or good job pushing for his policies, regardless
5. Americans continue to view both the Republican and Democratic parties negatively Pew Research 1h agoThe American public’s views of the two major political parties are more unfavorable than favorable, with a substantial share expressing negative views
6. Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips Pew Research 1h agoA majority of Americans (56%) say the overall level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has fallen over the course of Trump’s term.
7. Americans remain critical of Trump administration’s approach to Iran Pew Research 1h ago62% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the military action against Iran, and 59% say the U.S. made the wrong decision in using military fo
8. Which countries do Americans consider global ‘superpowers,’ and how many are there? Pew Research 2d agoAmericans most often name the U.S., China and Russia when listing global superpowers, but there's no consensus on how many superpowers there are.
9. What countries do Americans think are gaining and losing influence in today’s world? Pew Research 2d agoOn balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening.
10. Most Americans Now Say U.S. Foreign Policy Ignores the Interests of Other Countries Pew Research 2d agoPartisans hold different views on whether the U.S. contributes to peace, considers other countries' interests and garners respect around the world.
11. What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S. Pew Research 2d agoThe number of gun deaths in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive year in 2024 but remained among the highest annual totals on record.

Culture & Entertainment 10

1. Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds on the Struggle to Find Dan Aykroyd for Their ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Doc Variety 0m agoColin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds knew exactly how they wanted their Prime Video documentary “John Candy: I Like Me” to begin, with the touching eulogy th
2. ‘Stranger Things’ Alum Cara Buono Joins ‘Southern Bastards’ Pilot at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE) Variety 0m agoCara Buono has joined the “Southern Bastards” pilot at Hulu in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. She will appear opposite leads Kevin
3. Taye Diggs to Launch Vertical Drama Studio Microhouse Films Variety 0m agoTaye Diggs is getting into the rapidly growing vertical drama business. The actor has partnered with producers Autumn Federici (“All For Love,” “Forev
4. Why Does Meryl Streep Play Miranda Priestly as a Different Character in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’? Variety 1m ago“The Devil Wears Prada 2” commits a sin that would give any glossy-magazine profile writer a shudder of recognition. It falls in love with its subject
5. ACM Awards Add Ella Langley, Zach Top, Red Clay Strays, Jordan Davis and Others as Performers for Telecast Variety 59m agoThe Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Lan
6. Hudson Williams, EJAE, Zohran Mamdani and More Honored on Gold House’s Gold100 List Variety 1h ago“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams, singer and songwriter EJAE and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani are among those being honored on Gold House‘s Gold
7. Annette Bening and Kara Swisher to Be Honored at Lambda Legal’s Liberty Awards National Dinner (EXCLUSIVE) Variety 1h agoAnnette Bening and journalist Kara Swisher will each receive Lambda l Liberty Award at Lambda Legal’s Liberty Awards National Dinner during LGBTQ Prid
8. Gilgo Beach Murders Scripted Series in the Works at Peacock, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) Variety 1h agoPeacock is developing a scripted true crime series based on the Gilgo Beach murders, Variety has learned exclusively. Jordan Hawley is set to write an
9. ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Star Simone Ashley on Coming Up With Her ‘Who Gives Away Chanel?’ Line, Channeling Rihanna and Recording Her First EP Between Shoots Variety 1h agoIf Emily Blunt set the standard for bitchy, couture-wearing fashion assistants in the first “The Devil Wears Prada” 20 years ago, Simone Ashley is giv
10. As War Rages, Iranian Cinema Takes on Fresh Urgency: ‘We Have to Process What We’ve Been Through’ Variety 1h agoIn Rome on the evening of April 4, as Iran was being pounded by U.S. and Israeli missiles, a large crowd celebrated the Persian new year in the Eterna

Portugal

1. Russian embassy in Portugal takes to social media to denounce war crimes Portugal Resident 16m agoThe Russian embassy in Portugal has taken to social media this week to denounce war crimes. Not of its own regime – which has been bombing Ukraine’s c
2. Between the lines Portugal Resident 46m agoI belong to both these factions, depending on how clear my mind fog is at that precise moment. However, these days, modern language is less about comm
3. News review: Bank Governor share suspicions, Lajes concerns continue & data centre doubts Portugal Resident 2h agoIn this episode, Natasha & Carl welcome Paul Rees in a new, remixed format for the news review, where we’ll be joined every Friday by a guest news rev
4. Macário Correia to head Aqua SA in delivering “Water That Unites” strategy Portugal Resident 3h agoMacário Correia will head Aqua SA, a government-established company tasked with implementing the “Water That Unites” (Água Que Une) strategy, which in
5. Why Portuguese wine is worth discovering Portugal Resident 3h agoTrincadeira in the Alentejo is known as Tinta Amarela in the Douro. Fernão Pires is Maria Gomes in Bairrada. Beyond that, the geography of Portugal’s
6. Four-Hands Dinner at Atlântico Restaurant, Vila Vita Parc Portugal Resident 4h agoAtlântico Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc in Porches welcomes Chef Diogo Rocha from Mesa de Lemos for a Four-Hands Dinner on May 5, from 7pm to 10.30pm,
7. President Seguro lasers in on burning issues of Labour Day Portugal Resident 4h agoPresident of the Republic, António José Seguro, has marked Labour Day (International Workers’ Day) today by honing in on the ‘burning issues’ – the pe
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9. Over 400 beaches, marinas, boats win Blue Flag awards in 2026 Portugal Resident 6h agoPortugal’s Blue Flag Association has announced 438 beaches, marinas, and vessels with the Blue Flag (an eco-label for water quality and safety) in 202
10. Renewables: Brussels takes Portugal to court for perceived ‘failings’ Portugal Resident 6h agoThe European Commission has formally referred Portugal, along with Greece and Malta, to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to transpose Renewa

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