What the Palantir CEO’s ‘manifesto’ tells us about the changing face of war A Palantir post citing CEO Alex Karp's book called for mandatory military service and closer ties between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon while criticizing "hollow pluralism" and warning of a new AI arms race. But Palantir is just one of the tech companies blurring the lines between Silicon Valley and Washington – while growing too big too fast for traditional oversight. #What #the #Palantir #CEOs #manifesto

'The future is peace': A story of brotherhood across a divided land While the events of October 7, 2023, may have pushed some Israelis and Palestinians apart, Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah say they've become like brothers. When Maoz lost his parents in the attacks, Aziz, who himself lost a brother during the first intifada, reached out in a gesture of friendship. #The #future #peace #story #brotherhood

Former MrBeast executive alleges years of sexual harassment and retaliation. The YouTuber’s company calls it ‘clout-chasing’ In a lawsuit, MrBeast’s former head of Instagram alleges she experienced pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment while at the media company. #Former #MrBeast #executive #alleges #years

3 creative tips from our Flow Sessions artists Learn more about Google’s Flow Sessions, an artist cohort focusing on using AI in film while also using Google’s AI filmmaking tool, Flow. #creative #tips #from #our #Flow

'We may need to sell the house': Student facing £18,000 bill over funding error Vlad Iordan knew going to university meant borrowing money he'd eventually have to pay back, but he didn't think he would face an £18,000 bill while he was still studying. #may #need #sell #the #house

UN chief candidates vow reforms to restore trust and revive global role Candidates for the top job at the United Nations pledged on Wednesday to pursue reforms to revive the body, while reaffirming its core role in peacemaking and development. Four contenders aim to succeed Antonio Guterres next year, following hearings with member states and civil society. #chief #candidates #vow #reforms #restore

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says you won’t lose your job to AI—you’ll lose it to your coworker who uses it While other tech leaders warn of mass layoffs, Nvidia’s CEO says the real threat is the person sitting next to you. #Nvidia #CEO #Jensen #Huang #says

UK, France agree three-year deal to curb Channel migrant crossings Britain and France agreed a three-year plan to curb irregular Channel crossings, a French interior ministry roadmap showed on Wednesday. France will boost coastal policing by over 50% to 1,400 officers by 2029, while Britain will provide up to 766 million euros in funding, partly conditional on results. #France #agree #three #year #deal

US-Iran ceasefire extended: Why Trump paused and what happens next | DW News Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely but attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears the conflict is far from over. A second round of US-Iran talks has been put on hold after Tehran refused to attend negotiations while a US naval blockade remains in place. #Iran #ceasefire #extended #Why #Trump

Press release - Provisional deal to update social benefit rules for EU mobile workers The agreed text seeks to clarify social security rules for EU workers who have moved to a different EU country, while fairly distributing obligations among member states.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Provisional #deal #update

Press release - Provisional deal to update social benefit rules for EU mobile workers The agreed text seeks to clarify social security rules for EU workers who have moved to a different EU country, while fairly distributing obligations among member states.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Provisional #deal #update

US held secret talks with Cuba Cuba and the United States say officials recently held talks on the island as tensions remain high over the US energy blockade on the Caribbean nation. A US State Department official said the meeting took place on April 10th, while Cuba identified lifting the blockade as a key priority. #held #secret #talks #with #Cuba

Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit. #Trump #Dismisses #Merger #While #Seeking

Lebanon’s Christians support displaced amid ceasefire uncertainty As Lebanese authorities work to extend the ceasefire, many people on the ground continue to live in deep uncertainty. The country’s Christian community is supporting those displaced by the conflict while also coping with its own grief and disappointment. #Lebanons #Christians #support #displaced #amid

Devil Wears Prada 2: Anne Hathaway Shares If Meryl Streep Went Method | E! News Meryl Streep didn't use this groundbreaking acting process on the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' set. In fact, as costar Anne Hathaway revealed, Meryl decided not to use method acting this time around while playing Runway editor Miranda Priestly on the sequel to the 2006 film. #Devil #Wears #Prada #Anne #Hathaway

Scenic Group appoints Shane Lewis-Riley as director of trade sales and partnerships Scenic Group, encompassing Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, has announced the appointment of Shane Lewis-Riley as director of trade sales and partnerships. In his new role, Lewis-Riley will lead the trade sales team, working closely with agent partners while also driving new ideas and generating incremental business through strategic partnership opportunities. #Scenic #Group #appoints #Shane #Lewis

Tim Cook to step aside as Apple chief in September Head of hardware John Ternus to take over as CEO while Cook will become iPhone maker’s chair #Tim #Cook #step #aside #Apple

Rebuilding Gaza will cost more than £50bn, says UN While the focus of many in the Middle East has been on conflicts in Lebanon and Iran, the scale of damage in Gaza is also back under scrutiny.  #Rebuilding #Gaza #will #cost #more

Susie Cave Reveals Her “Secretive” New Brand Exclusively To British Vogue Model turned designer Susie Cave’s new demi-couture is cause for joy among the myriad fans of her erstwhile label The Vampire’s Wife. Here, she reveals all about the brand, Susie Cave Weddings & Funerals. #Susie #Cave #Reveals #Her #Secretive

'Super Mario Galaxy' Tops Box Office Charts for 3rd Straight Week, 'Exit 8' in Top 10 Universal's 'Super Mario Galaxy' movie still sits on top of the weekly box office rankings, while 'Exit 8' joins the top 10 as well. #Super #Mario #Galaxy #Tops #Box

Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville. #Democrats #Eye #Broader #Battlefield #Capture

Adam Levine Looks So Different With No Beard on Behati Prinsloo Date Night Adam Levine showed off his clean-shaven face while attending the Breakthrough Prize Awards and Ceremony with wife Behati Prinsloo, with whom he shares kids Dusty Rose, 9, Gio Grace, 8, and a son, 3. #Adam #Levine #Looks #Different #With

Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft While the satellite separated from New Glenn’s second stage, it entered an “off-nominal orbit,”, or the wrong orbit, Blue Origin said. #Blue #Origin #launches #New #Glenn

Etihad Airways Makes Travelling with Pets More Accessible Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience. Already the only airline in the UAE to offer guests the option to travel with pets in the cabin, Etihad continues to evolve the service in response to growing demand from travellers who wish to bring important members of the family when they fly. #Etihad #Airways #Makes #Travelling #with

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name. The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term. #Syrian #Billionaires #Needed #Favor #Washington

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name. The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term. #Syrian #Billionaires #Needed #Favor #Washington

Chris Meloni teared up while addressing "Law & Order: Organized Crime"'s cancellation. #enews # # About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. #Chris #Meloni #teared #while #addressing

Replay : Donald Trump holds briefing amid Hormuz tension Rewatch Donald Trump’s live briefing from the White House on Saturday, April 18, as Iran announced it was re-closing the Strait of Hormuz while the US maintains its port blockade. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar has the analysis. #Replay #Donald #Trump #holds #briefing

Festive color in Lucinda Hutson’s casita garden Lucinda Hutson's colorful garden is one of my favorite places to while away an hour or two among the flowers. … Read More The post Festive color in Lucinda Hutson’s casita garden appeared first on Digging. #Festive #color #Lucinda #Hutsons #casita

Middle East : Fragile US-Iran talks hinge on nuclear and Hormuz disputes US-Iran negotiations show limited progress but remain tense, with disputes over enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved. Donald Trump warns the conflict could resume if no deal is reached, while mediators say compromises may still be possible on nuclear restrictions. #Middle #East #Fragile #Iran #talks

Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done. #Federal #Court #Temporarily #Freezes #Nexstars

60 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘Mother Mary’ Crying, accessing the sublime, and fleeing before the encore at a pop diva’s concert…Sam, you’re so relatable for this. #Thoughts #Had #While #Watching #Mother

Lori Loughlin Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With New Hair Transformation Lori Loughlin made fans do a double-take on April 16 when she stepped out with daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli while rocking a new short bob and bangs. #Lori #Loughlin #Looks #Nearly #Unrecognizable

Trump's big economic swing out West President Donald Trump’s push to promote his affordability agenda is colliding with economic anxiety at home and a war abroad that’s driving up costs. Meanwhile, Trump heads to Arizona to rally younger supporters amid growing skepticism over the Iran conflict. #Trumps #big #economic #swing #out

She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them. Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center. #She #Made #Sure #Her #Baby

Europe leads postwar security talks Donald Trump has said that another round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place as soon as this weekend. Meanwhile, this Friday, the French and British leaders are due to chair a meeting of around 40 countries focused on securing the Strait of Hormuz. #Europe #leads #postwar #security #talks

Poppi’s cofounder pitched her startup on Shark Tank while 9 months pregnant and landed a $400,000 deal—now it’s worth $2 billion Poppi cofounder Allison Ellsworth’s 2018 Shark Tank pitch helped catapult the brand into beverage fame. #Poppis #cofounder #pitched #her #startup

Holland America Evolution: Largest Fleet Update in the Line’s 153-Year History Building on strong momentum and record performance, Holland America Line announced Holland America Evolution, a bold multiyear investment to thoughtfully reimagine six ships. Representing the most ambitious guest experience update in the company’s 153-year history, Evolution will deliver a comprehensive bow-to-stern revitalisation while bringing the best of its Pinnacle Class ships across most of the fleet. #Holland #America #Evolution #Largest #Fleet

Kemi Badenoch urged to go on 'apology tour' around the UK Kemi Badenoch should go on an "apology tour" for the "mistakes" the Conservatives made while in government, a former leader of the Scottish Tories has said. #Kemi #Badenoch #urged #apology #tour

ICE agent charged with assault after 'pointing gun at people' while driving An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car after pulling alongside them on a major road in Minneapolis. #ICE #agent #charged #with #assault

This is the hidden reason your AI investments are failing, according to Brené Brown A new BetterUp report finds that leaders who pair AI investments with trust-building and coaching see 17% greater team performance — while those who don't can actually see results decline. #This #the #hidden #reason #your

Politics, polling, and more RFK Jr. animal lore Trump heads to Las Vegas to sell his tax agenda, but Republicans worry his message isn’t breaking through — and that could spell trouble for the midterms. Meanwhile, a striking Senate vote and a New Jersey special election underscore a major shift inside the Democratic Party on Israel, especially among younger voters. #Politics #polling #and #more #RFK

Sydney Sweeney, Scooter Braun Make Romance Instagram Official | E! News Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun took their romance to the next level, hard launching their relationship on Instagram. In a black-and-white snap shared April 15, Sydney smiled at the camera while Scooter wrapped his arms around her from behind. #Sydney #Sweeney #Scooter #Braun #Make

Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We now have an answer. Republican sources told Fortune that it was unlikely Warsh himself would be the cause of any vote against his candidacy, while Democrat sources say there is little he could do to convince critics that he isn't a puppet for the White House. #Everyone #was #wondering #what #Trump

Charli XCX Goes Vintage Shopping in London | Vogue British Vogue cover star Charli XCX visits Nordic Poetry and MSSY Vintage in London in search of timeless archival pieces to add to her collection. While browsing racks of Tom Ford–era Gucci and Galliano Dior, Charli opens up about her love of leather jackets, the joy of retail therapy, and how her stage wardrobe comes together. #Charli #XCX #Goes #Vintage #Shopping

Exclusive: Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors Paradigm’s holdings dipped about 6%, while a16z’s dropped almost 40% as the venture giant gave back capital from its first three funds. #Exclusive #Top #crypto #VCs #like

Peace talks are back on while the U.S. plays cat-and-mouse with rogue ships in the Strait of Hormuz Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. #Peace #talks #are #back #while

UK economy back to growth but it could be the last for a while The UK economy grew far more than expected in the month before war in Iran began, latest official figures show. #economy #back #growth #but #could

8 Netflix Thriller Miniseries That Are 10/10 But Nobody Remembers Them Netflix has released many great thriller miniseries, and while some are popular and beloved, these 8 shows have been forgotten about. #Netflix #Thriller #Miniseries #That #Are

7 'Malcolm in the Middle' Questions We Still Have After the Revival While 'Malcolm in the Middle's revival reunites us with Malcolm, it also fails to answer these important questions from years prior and recently. #Malcolm #the #Middle #Questions #Still

Lucid Names Silvio Napoli as the Electric Luxury Brand's New CEO Napoli brings experience evolving and scaling a business, while Lucid's interim CEO Marc Winteroff resumes his role as COO. #Lucid #Names #Silvio #Napoli #the

Trump Increased Tax Refunds, but a Political Challenge Still Looms While last year’s tax law has raised the average I.R. #Trump #Increased #Tax #Refunds #but