The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)
Subaru Getaway Sadly, Toyota didn't bring the Highlander EV to the NY Auto Show, so I couldn't make a direct comparison to Subaru's new three-row EV SUV. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) Built on the same platform as Toyota’s Highlander EV...
Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media
Now, the company, which is known for its social news reading app, is rolling out its latest experiment, "social websites." The project offers publishers and creators an easier path into what's often called the "open social web," which includes the...
Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US
This is a program in which Uber offers drivers a $4,000 grant to switch from their current vehicle to an EV. These grants are available for both new and used electric vehicles, which is nice because new cars are expensive...
Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services
Contributor via Getty Images Russia has closed a loophole that allowed its citizens to pay for Apple digital services. "As of April 1, 2026, payment processing is no longer available for purchases made on the App Store or other Apple...
Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games
Indie.io Publisher and game management platform indie.io just announced the pending launch of something called Indie Pass . This is a subscription service, so it's sort of like Game Pass but for indie titles. The company has already confirmed a...
Google releases Gemma 4, a family of open models built off of Gemini 3
The Gemma 4 family consists of four open-weight models covering everything from smartphones to workstations. (Google) When Google released Gemini 3 Pro at the end of last year, it was a significant step forward for the company's proprietary large language...
Samsung's new Frame Pro and OLED TVs are now available to order
The 2026 versions of Samsung's The Frame Pro and OLED TVs are both available to order today – save for some notable exceptions – and they start for as little as $1,200. The big advantage of stepping up to a...
Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan just got a big storage boost
Google Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan , which includes Gemini, Veo and Nano Banana, got a big storage boost and some other new perks. Users of the plan (also available for $200 per year ) will see their...
The Artemis II mission has started its 10-day journey around the moon
NASA/Bill Ingalls (NASA/Bill Ingalls) The Artemis II mission successfully launched into space on April 1, at 6:35pm Eastern time, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will take NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina...
At the Races: Operation Republican rescue – Roll Call
While Republicans — including Trump in his prime-time address Wednesday — have sought to emphasize the anticipated short-term nature of the Iran war, Democrats are seeking to tie GOP candidates to the conflict. ICYMI Off the map: A panel of...
Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general – Roll Call
President Donald Trump and then-Attorney General Pamela Bondi conduct a news conference in August in the White House briefing room to announce that the federal government would use the National Guard to aid in law enforcement in the District of...
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on the future of the Epstein inquiry with Bondi's ousting
Politics Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on the future of the Epstein inquiry with Bondi's ousting April 3, 2026 6:52 AM ET A Martínez NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about the future of the House Oversight...
Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring
Apple (Apple) Jay Blahnik, who served as Apple’s Fitness chief for almost 13 years, has announced that he’s retiring this July. According to The New York Times , Blahnik told employees in an email that he was leaving “to spend...
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like? - CBS News
Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, has been more direct about the administration's possible goals in Cuba, testifying to Congress in January, "we would love to see the regime there change," saying it would be of "great benefit" to the...
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Advertisement Asia Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Mar 27, 2021. (File photo: REUTERS) 03 Apr 2026 05:24PM Bookmark...
Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change? | Panama Papers News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (8 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal, closed its...
Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push – Roll Call
Ron Wyden, D-Ore., led a group of Senate Finance Committee Democrats last month in outlining a slate of policy priorities related to health care. ( Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo ) By Lia DeGroot Posted April 2, 2026 at...
Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants
Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants April 3, 2026 6:29 AM ET By NPR Staff Israeli emergency responders inspect a scene of a direct ballistic hit, after it was launched from Iran...
Senate tees up bill to end Homeland Security shutdown – Roll Call
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, conclude a news conference in the Capitol on March 17. ( Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call ) By Savannah Behrmann Posted April 2, 2026 at 9:51am, Updated...
How much does the Homeland Security shutdown matter to the public? – Roll Call
Spring is in the air, and Congress is in recess — despite a partial government shutdown of the Homeland Security Department. ( Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo ) By Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman Posted April 2, 2026 at...
M&S calls for crackdown on ‘brazen, organised, aggressive’ retail crime
A screengrab shows a scene in Clapham after crowds of young people descended on the area in a social media ‘link-up’ this week. Photograph: Instagram View image in fullscreen A screengrab shows a scene in Clapham after crowds of young...
S. Korean, French businesses vow ties in bio, carbon-free, technology sectors | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and French businesses on Friday vowed to expand exchanges in emerging areas, including the bio, carbon-free and technology sectors, as the two countries celebrate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026....
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place 20 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Amir Azimi BBC Persian editor Getty Images Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at the beginning of the...
Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives
Photograph: Yui Mok/PA View image in fullscreen Farage initially recorded the cost of his two-day trip to the Maldives as £12,500, before doubling the figure. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives Anna...
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche President Donald Trump has named Todd Blanche as the acting attorney general for the US after removing Pam Bondi from the top law enforcement position. US & Canada Plane and firetruck...
Tehran fires at Israel as Trump warns US has not started 'destroying what is left' in Iran | Euronews
By  Gavin Blackburn Published on 03/04/2026 - 10:07 GMT+2 • Updated 10:45 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its...
Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II
Episode details Radio 4 , · 30 Mar 2026 , · 4 mins Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II BBC Inside Science Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for 26 days Humans are returning to the Moon - hear all...
The future of space travel
Episode details Radio 4 , · 26 Mar 2026 , · 28 mins The future of space travel BBC Inside Science Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for 27 days Are we, at last, getting the spacefaring future we were...
Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent, Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, Myanmar Watch: BBC attends Myanmar military parade...
Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'
Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body' 11 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mark Savage Music correspondent Getty Images Arlo Parks is ready to party - without sacrificing the emotional honesty...