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A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

Toronto Star - Apr 19, 2026 9:15pm EDT

Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn’t listening

Toronto Star - Apr 19, 2026 9:00pm EDT

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

Guardian UK - Apr 19, 2026 8:16pm EDT

Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz ship attacks

The president said negotiators would be heading to Islamabad on Monday evening, in a scramble to find a deal as the clock runs down on a two-week ceasefire.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 7:25pm EDT

Palantir Posts Very Long X Post Denouncing ‘Vacant and Hollow Pluralism’

Gizmodo - Apr 19, 2026 5:52pm EDT

Tech expert Trevor Long tips Apple to launch folding smartphone

It seems more likely than ever that Apple will introduce a foldable smartphone this year, says tech expert Trevor Long.

Sydney Morning Herald - Apr 19, 2026 5:33pm EDT

‘Technician Aura’: the bugs that flee when you arrive

Register UK - Apr 19, 2026 3:45pm EDT

Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting

The suspect, who was the father of seven of the children, was killed after a vehicle chase, according to police. The slain children were between 1 and 14 years old.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 2:44pm EDT

Hot-air balloon filled with people lands in California backyard

The homeowners rushed outside and saw a hot-air balloon with a basket of about a dozen people landing on their lawn.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 11:47am EDT

At least 3 students injured in shooting near University of Iowa

No arrests have been made in connection with the early Sunday-morning shooting.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 10:21am EDT

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes his relationship with Trump as 'honest, direct and productive'

Mamdani’s comments about Trump came a day before the president criticized the mayor’s proposal to raise property taxes on wealthy New York City homeowners.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 9:46am EDT

New poll reveals how Trump's support among young Americans is significantly changing

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll looks at Gen Z’s views of the president, with 8 in 10 members, including half of Republicans, saying the country is on the wrong track.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 9:35am EDT

Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war

Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll, with some cracks emerging in his GOP support.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 9:06am EDT

In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements

Last year's half-marathon ended in humiliation for the machines racing against human competitors. This year, things were very different.

NBC News - Apr 19, 2026 6:54am EDT

Humanoid Robots Race Past Humans in Beijing Half-Marathon

Deccan Chronicle - Apr 19, 2026 6:23am EDT

Is Chase App Down Today? Widespread Issues Hit Account Access and Zelle on April 19 2026

Thousands of Chase customers reported problems with the bank's mobile app and online banking services Sunday, with spikes in complaints centered on account balances, transactions and QuickPay with Zelle.

International Business Times - Apr 19, 2026 5:46am EDT

The AI Industry Is Run By People Who Despise Each Other

AI leaders agree on two things: Change is coming, and the other guys can’t be trusted.

New York Magazine - Apr 19, 2026 5:20am EDT

Government has carried out no modelling on under-16 social media ban impacts

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology said it has not done any modelling analysis in key areas such as mental health.

Evening Standard - Apr 19, 2026 4:06am EDT

Claude Mythos: Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about AI model

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

BBC News - Apr 19, 2026 3:37am EDT

Can I trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

BBC News - Apr 18, 2026 7:44pm EDT

Anthropic Launches Claude Design, Figma Stock Immediately Nosedives

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 1:36pm EDT

What drove Hampshire College to shutter, despite raising $55 million -- Hampshire College stood out for its nontraditional style, with no grades or majors. The recent announcement of its upcoming closure underscores the financial and demographic pressures facing many small liberal arts colleges. -- Cameron Pugh

Christian Science Monitor - Apr 18, 2026 1:14pm EDT

TotalAV Keeps Prices Low While Covering the Basics of Online Protection

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 12:46pm EDT

What Discoveries Might Be Hiding in the Artemis 2 Images and Data?

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 11:28am EDT