Sam Altman Wants to Know Whether You’re Human
The Atlantic
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Discover ending Pay with Rewards and Connected Account support in Apple Pay
9to5Mac
Discover is contacting cardholders about changes to how its cards work with Apple Pay, with two features set to go away starting June 4. Here are the details. more… more…
African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages
Al Jazeera English
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk. more…
US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell
Al Jazeera English
The announcement on Friday is expected to clear the path for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. more…
Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award
Al Jazeera English
First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US. more…
Hold My Remote: Deadline’s Contenders Television Kicks Off Two-Day Small-Screen Extravaganza
Deadline
Featuring a lineup of shows that may be the strongest in the history of Deadline’s Contenders Television events, this year’s two-day must-attend gathering of this season’s hottest awards prospects is now underway live at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. This y… more…
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Tyler James Williams Talks Season 5 Finale & Gregory’s Plan To Take “The Next Step” With Janine
Deadline
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Wednesday night’s two-part finale of Abbott Elementary Season 5. Abbott Elementary closed its fifth season Wednesday night with a two-part episode that finally got to the bottom of Janine and Gregory’s breakup an… more…
MPC meeting minutes: RBI governor flags inflation risks from energy prices, West Asia conflict & a potential El Niño
The Indian Express
If the conflict remains unresolved for a long duration, it can make the task of central banks arduous in their endeavour to rein in inflation expectations while minimising growth sacrifice, Malhotra said. more…
Reserve Bank of India revises e-mandate norms; Rs 15,000 cap without additional factor of authentication
The Indian Express
Customers will bear no charges for e-mandates, and can modify or withdraw them at any time under the new framework more…
Defence, Power themes attract interest, but challenges persist: Anand Tandon
The Times of India
Equity markets have seen a rapid recovery, surprising many investors. Despite this rebound, concerns about high valuations and unresolved geopolitical tensions persist. Experts advise caution as the market reaches pre-tension levels without these issues being… more…
Stock selection key as mid & smallcaps offer alpha opportunities: Pankaj Murarka
The Times of India
Indian stock markets are set for new peaks by the end of this year. Experts see a broad economic recovery, with financials leading the charge. Energy and consumption sectors are also expected to perform well. Investors should focus on individual stock sele… more…
Michael Hudson: US Economy is Based on a Ponzi Scheme
Nakedcapitalism.com
Michael Hudson explains the dangers and costs of Wall Street’s Ponzi schemes. more…
Policymakers vs. the Iran War Shock
Project Syndicate
Because markets, central banks, and governments move at different speeds—and sometimes in different directions—mistimed policy responses to major shocks can exacerbate, rather than mitigate, the depth and duration of a crisis. Fortunately, if this major lesso… more…
Invincible season 5: release window, likely cast, and what else we know about the Prime Video show's return
TechRadar
Invincible season 5 is expected to premiere in early 2027 — here are the key details we know ahead of its eventual launch. more…
How a cavalcade of blunders gave unauthorized users access to Claude Mythos — restricted model accessed by third parties, thanks to knowledge from data breach
Tom's Hardware UK
Unauthorized individuals have accessed Anthropic's new Mythos cybersecurity-focused AI model, despite the developer locking it down to just a handful of companies. Considering the AI was purposefully designed to find zero-day exploits and offer viable fixes, … more…
America’s 8 Biggest Banks Are Returning Record Capital To Shareholders
Forbes
In Q1 2026, the eight globally systemically important banks showered shareholders with $46.17 billion in dividends and buybacks — a 34% surge over last year. more…
Will The Supreme Court Put An End To SEC Gag Order Settlements?
Forbes
Settling with the SEC can cost more than money. A new legal challenge says it can also require giving up First Amendment rights. more…
Fed Meetings In 2026: What The Latest Signals Mean For Investors
Forbes
Stay ahead of the 2026 Fed meeting schedule. Discover how projected interest rate shifts impact your portfolio, from stocks to fixed income. more…
Russia’s Economic, Civil & Political Challenges During The Ukraine War
Forbes
Russia has sustained heavy losses amid its war in Ukraine. Garry Kasparov and Uriel Epshtein comment on the state of Russia’s economy, civil society, and politics. more…
Jakob Fugger: The Richest Man in History
Everything-everywhere.com
Podcast Transcript When you think of the richest people in history, you usually imagine kings, emperors, or maybe modern tech billionaires. Yet 500 years ago, one merchant banker from Augsburg may have been wealthier than all of them. He financed emperors, … more…
Europe’s banks are going all in on crypto
CoinDesk
Brahimi explores the impact of European banks' integration of digital assets into their existing brokerage and payments infrastructure in the wake of MiCA. more…
A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen
CoinDesk
The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, and UniCredit. more…
Crypto's massive exploit may force big banks to rethink their blockchain plans, Jefferies warns
CoinDesk
The $293 million Kelp DAO exploit has exposed critical infrastructure risks, leading Jefferies to suggest that traditional financial firms may pause their blockchain initiatives to prioritize security. more…
Coinbase's John D’Agostino says crypto platform stands alone as industry's full-service prime broker
CoinDesk
The exchange’s institutional arm has quietly assembled trading, custody, financing, derivatives and cross margining into a single stack, something its rivals still piece together. more…
Crypto is built for AI agents, not humans, says Alchemy's CEO
CoinDesk
Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan argues the global financial system was designed for humans, but the next wave of commerce will be driven by AI agents that operate natively in crypto. more…
India pushes e-rupee through welfare pilots as BRICS digital currency plan takes shape
CoinDesk
Farmers and food programs anchor 10 pilots aimed at boosting usage, while New Delhi eyes BRICS CBDC link ahead of 2026 summit more…
Michael Saylor says the bitcoin winter is over. Some experts agree, with caveats.
CoinDesk
Market analyst Mati Greenspan said bitcoin has not gone through a “winter,” rather a pullback within a broader bull market, adding the next leg up for bitcoin will be driven by nation-state adoption. more…
Crypto's great hope in Senate's Clarity Act still has a path to survive tight calendar
CoinDesk
A sideshow stablecoin yield debate has dragged the market structure bill through months of delay, even as the Senate's available floor time diminishes for 2026. more…
Global interest rates, Robinhood, Galaxy earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
CoinDesk
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 27. more…
How Anthropic’s Mythos model is forcing the crypto industry to rethink everything about security
CoinDesk
DeFi leaders say that AI will arm both attackers and defenders, and widen the gap between projects that prioritize security and those that do not. more…
Big Bank Earnings Gave Financials a Lift, But Wall Street Is Still Cautious
Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and JPMorgan all posted Q1 2026 earnings beats, signaling potential undervaluation as the financials sector attempts a... more…
Huntington Bancshares Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) executives highlighted what CEO Steve Steinour called an “outstanding” first quarter of 2026, pointing to solid organic... more…
Morgan Stanley resets gold price target for rest of 2026
Morgan Stanley just revamped the gold story for the rest of 2026, telling investors to dial back expectations. According to a report from the Economic Times,... more…
SoundHound to buy LivePerson to expand conversational AI
Verdict
The deal combines advanced voice AI technology with digital messaging, aiming to enhance enterprise customer engagement worldwide. more…
London Stock Exchange Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
London Stock Exchange Group (LON:LSEG) reported what Chief Executive Officer David Schwimmer called a “record quarter” in Q1 2026, highlighting broad-based... more…
European Defense Rearmament Is Reshaping Markets: These 3 ETFs Capture the Shift
24/7 Wall St.
European equities have rallied in a way that few investors expected a year ago. Germany’s decision to loosen its debt brake, the launch of the EU’s ReArm... more…
Elon Musk Says AI And Robotics Will Change Everything: 'Everyone Can Have A Penthouse If They Want'
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is making a bold case for a future where artificial intelligence doesn't just improve the economy, but completely reshapes ... more…
Americans would get ‘universal high income’ via steady federal checks under Elon Musk’s new proposal. Will it happen?
Yahoo Entertainment
“Everyone can have a penthouse if they want.” more…
Despite her family winning $80M lottery, Texas woman claims to live paycheck to paycheck. How to avoid this outcome
Yahoo Entertainment
For some lottery winners, a massive jackpot can create as many problems as it solves. more…
Mercury Bank Review 2026 — Is It the Best Free Business Bank Account?
Smashingapps.comMercury Bank review 2026 — honest breakdown of fees, savings rates, integrations, limits, and who should choose Mercury for their freelance or startup business banking. more…
From the Archives: The Macabre Case of the Man in the Mask
New York Magazine
From 1985, we’re republishing Anthony Haden-Guest’s investigation of the Andrew Crispo art-world murder case. more…
How the Fourth Estate Morphed Into a Fifth Column
Americanthinker.com
Photo Credit: Perchance AITimes and attitudes shifted, but in 2026 the mainstream, broadcast, print, and entertainment media still persist in making excuses for unhinged acts, particularly in major metropolitan areas. more…
Medallia Is Just the Opening Act. Here’s the List of PE SaaS Deals Most at Risk.
Saastr.com
Thoma Bravo handed the keys to Medallia over to its lenders yesterday. Blackstone, KKR, Apollo, and Antares are taking control of a company Thoma Bravo bought for $6.4 billion in 2021, wiping out roughly $5.1 billion in equity held by the firm and its co-inve… more…
Who Gets an FDE, and Who Doesn’t: The Great B2B + AI Debate Right Now
Saastr.com
I was catching up with one of our favorite AI agent vendors the other day. Strong product. Strong traction. One of the ones we recommend. And they told me: going forward, only customers with 5,000 or more employees get a dedicated Forward Deployed Engineer. E… more…
1928 Lincoln Model L Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Locke
Bringatrailer.com
This 1928 Lincoln Model L wears aluminum dual-cowl phaeton coachwork by Locke & Company of Rochester, New York. It underwent a refurbishment in the 1980s and was displayed in a museum before spending an additional period of time in storage in Maryland. It was… more…
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
CBS News
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments. more…
How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
CBS News
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games. more…
$20,000 CD vs. $20,000 high-yield savings account vs. $20,000 money market account: Which will earn more in 2026?
CBS News
Want to skip investing and deposit $20,000 into a top savings account instead? Here's how much you'd earn if you do. more…
Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary’s Election
Thenation.com
Suzi Weissman, Boris Kagarlitsky Reflections on right-wing populism’s dead end and the window of opportunity for the left. The post Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary’s Election appeared first on The Nation. more…
Grading the Giants' Day 2 picks from the 2026 NFL Draft, including Colton Hood
The Giants made two selections on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Tennessee CB Colton Hood — here's how we grade the picks. more…
BTSC’s final 2026 NFL Draft positional ranks (Defense)
Behind the Steel Curtain
Top-10 ranks for each defensive position from our three draft analysts. more…
Everything you need to know about the Giants’ 2026 draft before Thursday night
Big Blue View
The 2026 NFL Draft is just hours away. Finally! The New York Giants, with two picks in the top 10 after trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, are hoping for a draft haul that will jump start the John Harbaugh era and catapult them toward contenti… more…
Giants news, 4/26: Giants draft class complete, UDFA signings
Big Blue View
New York Giants headlines for Sunday more…
NFL Draft 2026: Winners and losers from the 1st round
SB Nation
Time for everyone in the NFC East to get their flowers. more…
Best available players for the Broncos going into Day 2 of the NFL Draft
Mile High Report
The 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft is complete, and we saw 32 players selected on Thursday Night. Now, all eyes are set on Day 2 of the draft, which consists of the 2nd and 3rd rounds, and we have several talented prospects still available for the Broncos an… more…
2026 NFL Draft predictions: Jordyn Tyson highlights players who could fall
USA Today
Draft night isn't always what players are hoping for. Here are eight players who could fall during the 2026 NFL Draft from first-round expectations. more…
2026 NFL Draft superlatives: Best overall, highest ceiling, Day 2 steal
USA Today
The 2026 NFL Draft class has some standout talent at specific positions. Here are the most notable players in the group. more…
Patriots draft picks tracker: Every selection, live grades
USA Today
Here's a look at the Patriots full list of picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including team needs and a seven-round mock draft. more…
2026 NFL Draft first round grades: Ty Simpson at 13 is wild, while 2 teams in top 10 get A+ marks
Yahoo Entertainment
Yahoo Sports draft expert Charles McDonald graded all 32 picks on Thursday, and one of them earned an F. more…
2026 NFL Draft Round 1 grades: Ty Simpson at 13 is wild, while 2 teams in top 10 get A+ marks
Yahoo Entertainment
Yahoo Sports draft expert Charles McDonald graded all 32 picks on Thursday, and one of them earned an F. more…
China Backs Orbital Data Center Startup with $8.4 billion in Credit
Next Big Future
China is $8.4 billion in credit lines + state-backed plans targeting gigawatt-scale AI compute in space by 2035. China’s orbital AI data center push, led by startup Orbital Chenguang (Beijing Orbital Twilight Technology Co., Ltd.) with massive state-aligned b… more…
Trump's billionaire friends issue secret warning about 'deal with the devil' that could bankrupt money-smart Americans
Dailymail.com
Donald Trump's billionaire buddies are warning that a new bill could 'hijack' the President's crypto legacy and damage his bottom line. more…
Pensioner, 76, and his neighbours face paying five-figure sum to maintain stream outside their homes after council invokes centuries-old law
Dailymail.com
Graham Ottaway, 76, first bought his semi-detached home in St Neots with his wife around nine years ago, where he was informed the boundary of his home ended at his garden fence. more…
The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink
NPR
In the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising fertilizer and fuel costs. more…
The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe
ZDNet
These fraud factories operate quietly to support large-scale scamming and phishing. Here's how they work and what to do if you're targeted. more…
In Farrer, One Nation has a shot at shattering the thickest glass ceiling
The Coalition's preference deals in Farrer could help fracture the Liberal Party's moderate base and invigorate dissatisfied voters. more…
Wall Street Banks Go on AI-Powered Layoff Spree as Profits Soar
Breitbart News
Major Wall Street institutions are crediting AI with enabling significant workforce reductions even as quarterly earnings soar. The post Wall Street Banks Go on AI-Powered Layoff Spree as Profits Soar appeared first on Breitbart. more…
Prisco's NFL Draft 2026 grades for every team, including best and worst picks for all 32 franchises
CBS Sports
The Chiefs stand alone with an A+ after a dominant draft haul more…
Biggest need for every team entering Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft: What all 32 clubs must fix
CBS Sports
The 49ers and Rams are fighting for the same position in Rounds 2 and 3 more…
Why the West’s Geopolitical Blunders Are Accelerating China’s Rise
Naturalnews.com
Introduction: A Revelation from Hong Kong In a recent interview with Eric Yeung in Hong Kong, I was given a profound insight into China’s strategic mindset. He explained that China’s leadership, for decades, has operated under a core assumption: that the West… more…
Strait of Hormuz Closed Again After U.S. Maintains Blockade of Iranian Ports
Naturalnews.com
Introduction The Strait of Hormuz was reclosed to commercial traffic by Iran on Saturday, April 18, 2026, just one day after it was conditionally reopened. This swift reversal occurred after the United States refused to lift its naval blockade of Iranian port… more…
The SPLC Indictment Exposes the Rot at the Core of the Activist-Industrial Complex
Naturalnews.com
A Long-Overdue Reckoning, and Why I Welcome It The Department of Justice’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center is a moment of grim validation for those who have long suspected the activist-industrial complex is not a noble enterprise, but a corrupt … more…
The American Empire Cannot Defeat Iran, and Doubling Down Only Worsens the Global Energy Catastrophe
Naturalnews.com
Introduction The United States has sailed into a hurricane of its own creation. In March 2026, the White House ordered the U.S. Navy to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a desperate gambit from a commander-in-chief who has just set the Middle E… more…
The Unbroken Thread: Debt, War, and the Normalization of Elite Power (1694-2026)
Globalresearch.ca
Abstract This essay argues that the mechanisms of elite control debt-based money, sovereign loans, war financing, and wealth concentration have remained structurally continuous from the medieval period to the present. While mainstream historians dismiss the c… more…
Mythos AI: The Doomsday Weapon That Cripple Infrastructure, Banking & the World!
Offgridsurvival.com
Mythos AI: The Doomsday Weapon That Cripple Infrastructure, Banking & the World! Mythos AI: The Cyber Doomsday Weapon That Could Black Out the Grid, Drain Your Bank, and End the World As We Know It – And Yes, It’s Worse Than a Nuke This Article Mythos AI: The… more…
NTT Docomo shuts down i-Mode service that created the global emoji language
Intomobile.com
After 27 years, Japan's internet-on-mobile pioneer ends operations, leaving behind a digital communication legacy that spans the globe more…
Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners
Truthout
The bank is the only major institution to keep ties with ICE since 2019, the De-ICE Citizens Bank movement has noted. more…
European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
Cointelegraph
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026. more…
MoonPay launches fiat-to-stablecoin virtual accounts in New York
Cointelegraph
MoonPay has expanded its virtual accounts product to New York, allowing businesses to convert fiat into stablecoins and settle funds without prefunding across jurisdictions. more…
Market conditions force 1 in 3 crypto traders to cut everyday spending: Survey
Cointelegraph
A CEX.IO survey finds 36% of US crypto traders cut everyday spending as Bitcoin remains 40% below its 2025 peak, highlighting growing household financial strain. more…
Phishing, deepfakes, supply chain attacks to fuel 2026's biggest crypto hacks: CertiK
Cointelegraph
CertiK’s senior blockchain investigator says real-time deepfakes, supply chain compromises and cross-chain vulnerabilities will dominate crypto exploits in 2026. more…
Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer
Cointelegraph
A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats. more…
k-mer-based approaches to unlock genebank genomics for targeted crop improvement
Nature.com
Genebanks hold untapped genetic diversity for crop improvement. Using k-mer-based approaches to map allele and haplotype diversity enables the selection of user-defined core collections, facilitating the development of climate-resilient cultivars. more…
The Petrodollar and the War on Iran
Globalresearch.ca
As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. To read this article in … The post The Pet… more…
Living in Two Worlds
Globalresearch.ca
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” — Aristotle The Essay We Don’t Want to Read This is a short essay, but don’t let the length fool you. It may be one … The post Living in Two Worlds appeared first on Global Research. more…
Egypt Tour Essentials: Where to Explore Pharaohs and How to Navigate the Nile
Radaronline.com
Egypt is not a place to visit only. It is a step back into one of the most powerful civilisations the world has ever seen. more…
Japan’s finance minister to address AI threats with major banks
Nextbigwhat.com
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to convene with Japan's largest banks to discuss the potential risks associated with Anthropic PBC's new AI model, Mythos. The meeting, scheduled for this week, aims to assess how advancements in AI could impact the fi… more…
Trump’s War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz
Truthout
In recent months, Stephen Miller has been deploying bureaucratic weapons to make life more difficult for immigrants. more…
2026 NFL Draft Day 2: Five biggest snubs entering second, third rounds
CBS Sports
Five players who didn't make the cut should have heard their names called more…
2026 NFL Draft: The one pick every fanbase will obsess over, including Ty Simpson to the Rams
CBS Sports
With the 2026 NFL Draft complete, rookie minicamps become the focus — where one new player on each team is already capturing the imagination of the fanbase more…
Is Germany's pension system still secure?
DW (English)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally? more…
Germany pensions will fall short of living standards: Merz
DW (English)
Germany's state pension may offer only "basic cover" in retirement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned amid hot debate. How does the system compare globally? more…
Pocket Pokies Deposit Methods For Australian Players
Earmilk.comFunding Your Fun: A Guide to Deposit Methods at Pocket Pokies Australia For Australian players looking to dive into the exciting world of online pokies, understanding the available deposit methods… more…
Moody's Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Moody's (NYSE:MCO) reported what CEO Rob Fauber called a “strong start to the year” in the first quarter of 2026, citing revenue growth across both major... more…
DVYE’s 5.1% Yield Hides a Commodity Bet, Here’s What Retirees Should Know
Emerging-market dividend funds have drawn attention in 2026 as investors seek yield amid stretched U.S. equity valuations. The iShares Emerging Markets... more…
Prospect Capital (PSEC) Maintains Monthly Dividends as Portfolio Transition Gains Pace
Yahoo Entertainment
Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEC) is included among the 10 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever. During the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call,... more…