Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism
https://p.dw.com/p/5Bodz Lolita Cercel, who is completely fake, spoke to DW in a video message Image: Tom Advertisement Millions of Romanians are listening to Lolita Cercel, a singer with a piercing gaze who highlights the plight of those on the margins...
NHTSA closes probe into Tesla's remote parking crashes
Tesla (Tesla) The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has closed its investigation into Tesla’s remote parking features, after it found that previously reported incidents led to minor issues and happened in low speed. It’s a level 2 automated driving...
Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts
Spotify Spotify's Prompted Playlist tool now works for podcasts, after launching the feature for music earlier this year. It lets users use natural language, or prompts, to describe what they're looking for in a playlist and the algorithm does the...
'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says in statement | Euronews
By  Gavin Blackburn Published on 07/04/2026 - 18:41 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war...
Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software
Introducing Project Glasswing Project Glasswing is described in the announcement as: "An initiative that brings together Amazon Web Services, Anthropic, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Palo Alto Networks in an effort to secure...
Utility board elections face surge of attention as electricity rates rise
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Rising household electricity prices and controversy over data centers are reshaping low-profile elections for control over utilities that build power plants and power lines — and then bill people for the cost. The burst of attention...
The Morning After: Apple’s foldable iPhone may be delayed
Engadget Apple has run into “more issues than expected” with its foldable iPhone , which may delay its release, according to the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei . CFTC sues states attempting to regulate prediction markets The federal government wants sole...
NASA releases first images from far side of moon taken by Artemis II
Watch CBS News NASA releases first images from far side of moon taken by Artemis II NASA on Tuesday released new, stunning photos taken by the Artemis II crew that show the far side of the moon and an eclipse...
Chrome finally gets vertical tabs - right-click to make browsing better
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Chrome finally gets vertical tabs - right-click to make browsing better Google's browser officially joins the party. With vertical tabs, all your open web pages appear in a sidebar. Also: I let Chrome's AI...
What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants
For perspective on President Trump’s talk about bombing Iran’s bridges and power plants and whether that's legal under international law, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Lieutenant Colonel Rachel VanLandingham. Amna Nawaz: For perspective now on President Trump's talk about bombing...
3-year-old suffered sexual abuse during months in immigration custody, family alleges
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — For five months, the young father waited for his 3-year-old daughter's release from federal custody after she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her mother, hoping through delays for their safe reunion. Only when he turned to...
U.S. lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce effects of 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
HAVANA (AP) — Two U.S lawmakers called for a permanent solution to Cuba's crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island. Díaz-Canel wrote on X Monday that upon meeting with Jayapal...
Why I returned to Enlightenment Linux after 30 years: Testing the new Elive beta
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux Why I returned to Enlightenment Linux after 30 years: Testing the new Elive beta This Debian-based distro brings back the old-school desktop environment but shrugs off the boring UI. Also: How...
In NCAA men's championship, a Michigan team on a roll tries to derail a UConn dynasty
For the Wolverines to go down as one of college basketball's best ever, they'll have to do it one more time by taking down a UConn program seeking its third national title in four seasons. READ MORE: UCLA defeats South...
Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners
Advertisement Business Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners FILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST April 7 :...
Gas prices could soon breach $5 a gallon if Strait of Hormuz remains shut, J.P. Morgan analysts say - CBS News
Gasoline prices in the U.S., which have risen $1.16 a gallon since the start of the Iran war in February, could top $5 a gallon as soon as later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through mid-April,...
Trump administration stops enforcing protections for transgender students in several schools
The decision means the department will no longer play a role in enforcing those agreements, which called for schools to take steps to comply with federal civil rights law. The districts affected are Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware, Fife...
Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe
Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border. A Russian court has jailed the former governor of Kursk in a high-profile corruption case linked to Ukraine’s incursion into the border region. Alexei...
Renewed Israeli strikes pound Lebanon as ground offensive deepens
NewsFeed Renewed Israeli strikes pound Lebanon as ground offensive deepens Israeli forces launched renewed strikes across Lebanon, hitting the south and Beirut’s outskirts, killing civilians and causing widespread destruction, as the military released footage of troops operating inside southern Lebanon...
Trump claims Iranians begging US to keep bombing Iran
Trump claims Iranians begging US to keep bombing Iran NewsFeed Trump claims Iranians begging US to keep bombing Iran “Please keep bombing, do it.” Donald Trump claimed the US has “numerous intercepts” of Iranians pleading for a continuation of bombing...
Why is Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant being attacked?
The WHO has warned of ‘catastrophic’ risks if radioactive release occurs. Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been targeted four times since the United States-Israel war on Iran began more than a month ago. And the World Health Organization (WHO...
British Prime Minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West over his record of antisemitism
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts and released a song called "Heil Hitler." The 48-year-old hip-hop artist, who in recent years...
Tiger Woods on players' minds as Masters week begins
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods is not at Augusta National this week, but the five-time Masters champion is still very much on the minds of many of those in the 91-player field. Woods' plane reportedly landed in Switzerland last week,...
Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally
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LG Group chief meets CEOs of leading tech firms amid group's AI drive
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo met with the leaders of Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies last week as his business group aims to accelerate its AI transformation drive, the conglomerate said...
BTS' 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart
April 7 (Yonhap) -- "Swim," the lead track from BTS' fifth studio album "Arirang," has slipped one spot to No. 2 on the U.S. The upbeat alternative pop track came in behind chart-topper Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" on the Billboard...
(2nd LD) Samsung Electronics posts record operating profit in Q1, beats expectations
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS more details in para 6, last 8 paras, photo) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday estimated its first-quarter operating profit to have surpassed 50 trillion won (US$33.1 billion) for...
(LEAD) Samsung Electronics Q1 operating profit surpasses 50 tln won, beats expectations
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS byline, details throughout) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday estimated its first-quarter operating profit to have surpassed 50 trillion won (US$33.1 billion) for the first time, driven by...
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The ruling is significant as the first case recognizing the "employer status" of principal contractors over subcontracted workers since the revised Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act — known as the "Yellow Envelope Act" — came into force on...
N. Korea's Kim congratulates Laos' president on his reelection as nation's leader
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has congratulated Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on his reelection as the nation's leader, expressing his hope for further developing ties with Laos, state media reported Tuesday. Kim sent a congratulatory...