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Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Register UK - Apr 18, 2026 10:11pm EDT

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed in response to U.S. Navy blockade

In a major reversal, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, less than 24 hours after it announced the critical waterway was “completely open.” It comes as Iran allegedly opened fire on two ships attempting to pass through the strait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the closure is a response to the continuing U.S. Navy blockade on Iranian ports. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 7:35pm EDT

Trump voters say the pope should 'stay in his lane' and butt out of the Iran war

Trump supporters at his events in Las Vegas and Phoenix largely backed his attack on Iran and sided with him in his ongoing dispute with Pope Leo XIV.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 6:47pm EDT

Live updates: Two Indian ships come under fire in Strait of Hormuz after Iran reasserts control

Iran says it has reverted to "strict" conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after announcing the reopening of the waterway.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 5:02pm EDT

Actor Dylan Sprouse tackles trespasser at his Los Angeles home

The 33-year-old actor held the intruder down until police arrived at the scene, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 4:37pm EDT

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud involving a person in a bear costume damaging high-end cars.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 2:14pm EDT

ICE releases delayed detainee death reports as 2026 total rises to 17

The reports, covering four January deaths, were posted after the agency missed a 90-day deadline required by Congress.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 1:45pm 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

Sam Altman's Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Company Gets in Bed With Zoom and Tinder

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 12:02pm EDT

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 11:42am EDT

Amazon Delivery Drones Involve a Perilous 10-Foot Drop. Users Are Posting the Apparent Results

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 11:28am EDT

After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump

"It looked like I was trying to debate the president, which is not in my interest at all," Leo said, reflecting on the issue that has loomed over his Africa tour.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 11:00am EDT

How a fiery attack on Sam Altman’s home unfolded

Guardian UK - Apr 18, 2026 10:22am EDT

NASA study: Earth’s night lights increase as global patterns become ‘volatile’

The Earth is becoming steadily brighter, but the pattern of that light is becoming increasingly volatile. According to a major NASA-funded study from the University of Connecticut, the...

International The News - Apr 18, 2026 9:20am EDT

Capita won troubled UK pensions gig after performance checks

Register UK - Apr 18, 2026 9:20am EDT

Mysterious ‘Red Dot’ Galaxies Could Have ‘Relic’ Black Holes Predating the Big Bang

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 9:02am EDT

NASA plans moon fire experiment to boost Artemis mission safety

NASA has announced the plans to ignite fire on the lunar surface in a first-of-its kind experiment, aiming to boost the safety of astronauts. After achieving 10-days-long record-breaking lunar...

International The News - Apr 18, 2026 8:50am EDT

OpenAI Investors Aren't Sure Sam Altman Is the Guy to Take Them Public

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 8:09am EDT

NASA Plans to Start a Fire on the Moon in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment

Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 7:58am EDT

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

NPR - Apr 18, 2026 7:40am EDT

What to know if you plan to fly Spirit Airlines in the coming weeks

Jet fuel prices have spiked as a result of the Iran war, putting extra pressure on airlines. For Spirit, it could be the final straw.

NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 6:06am EDT

Trust, Strong Systems Vital for India's Space Programme: ISRO Chief

Deccan Chronicle - Apr 18, 2026 5:17am EDT