French-owned container ship exits Hormuz in first since Iran war
French-owned container ship exits Hormuz in first since Iran war Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The vessel stuck close to the Iranian coast, moving through a channel between the islands of Qeshm and Larak. PHOTO:...
VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on April 30
Everyone's four favorite anthropomorphic turtles are returning to the world of video games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released on April 30 for the Meta Quest, Steam VR and Pico. Empire City is a first-person action game...
Look Outside's April 1 update that let you kiss enemies is now a permanent 'smooch mode'
For April Fools' Day, the developer of Look Outside released an update that added a new option to your interactions with NPCs: kissing. April Fools' Day is (thankfully) over now, but there's good news for anyone who has been enjoying...
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...
Artemis II crew is just like us, needs help with Microsoft Outlook issues
And yet the most uncomfortable aspect of the mission might be having to deal with not one, but two instances of Microsoft Outlook . Commander Reid Wiseman sent a literal "Houston, we have a problem" message to mission control in...
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...
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...
Apple Arcade just got two indie gems
The platform has received versions of Dredge and Unpacking , both of which have been optimized for mobile devices. During the day, you sail around and fish, which involves a fishing minigame and a "pack the fish in the bag"...
Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro review: The king of party projectors
Soundcore’s $5,000 Nebula X1 Pro projector is the embodiment of that: an ultra bright projector and a 400-watt Dolby Atmos 7.1 speaker system combined in a massive enclosure. It elegantly marries a bright and color accurate projector and booming 7.1.4...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oklahoma college basketball player who died after game wasn't given proper medical care, lawyers say - CBS News
Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player's elbow and accused the team of not providing proper...
Artemis II mission fires up engines in next step of moon mission | Space | Al Jazeera
Toggle Play Artemis II mission fires up engines in next step of moon mission The Orion capsule with four astronauts on board has successfully propelled itself out of Earth’s orbit on its mission to the moon. The crew spent its...
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...
NCT’s Mark to leave K-pop group, SM Entertainment after 10 years
Advertisement Entertainment NCT’s Mark to leave K-pop group, SM Entertainment after 10 years The decision takes effect on Apr 8. NCT's Mark will leave the K-pop group and SM Entertainment. (Photo: Instagram/onyour_mark) New: You can now listen to articles. This...
Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy
Advertisement Asia Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy FILE PHOTO: Motorists queue to refuel their motorcycles at a fuel station amid concerns over fuel supply amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March...
Mixing religion and politics in America. That isn’t new. What makes today different? – Roll Call
By Mary C. Curtis Posted April 2, 2026 at 12:08pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit If the line separating church and state in America has not yet disappeared, it is certainly fading fast. The evidence? A Supreme Court willing to rule...
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...
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...
Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family
Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family 1 day ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lana Lam Sydney Rocco Fazzari/Getty Images A sketch shows alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram at a court hearing...
S. Korean, French ministers discuss deepening cultural cooperation | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and French culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary...
Cheong Wa Dae seeks to encourage public transportation use in off-peak hours | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Friday it seeks to encourage people to voluntarily use public transportation during off-peak hours by giving them incentives as part of measures to respond to unstable energy supply stemming from...
Video. Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity
Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 03/04/2026 - 10:19 GMT+2 Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours...
Do Apple's new AirPods Max 2 beat the Airpods Pro 3? I've tried both, here's my take
Users with only an iPhone will find more utility in the AirPods Pro 3. iPhone users with mixed-device ecosystems will find more value in Sony or Bose over-ears. What changed from generation to generation Jada Jones/ZDNET Apple upgraded the AirPods...
Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability
Technology Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability April 3, 2026 6:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Shannon Bond Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech...
Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover – Roll Call
With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. A more major shuffling of Democratic subcommittee leaders could happen...
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...