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Xi Tests China’s Reach by Blocking Already-Done Meta Deal - Bloomberg.com
Xi Tests China’s Reach by Blocking Already-Done Meta Deal Bloomberg.comMeta Is Preparing to Have to Undo Its Manus Acquisition After China Ban WSJMeta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports ReutersChina Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Firm Manus Yahoo FinanceChina Will Require Meta to Unwind Acquisition of AI Start-Up Manus The New York Times
CDC delay of infant hepatitis B shot likely to raise infections, studies show - The Washington Post
CDC delay of infant hepatitis B shot likely to raise infections, studies show The Washington PostCDC move to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine could lead to hundreds of infections: Research The HillNew study suggests reduced newborn hepatitis B vaccination coverage may increase infant infections Medical XpressThe Consequences of Postponing Childhood Vaccinations Bioengineer.orgNew U.S. recommendation on hepatitis B vaccine will […]
Trump Is Dissatisfied With Iran’s Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz - The New York Times
Trump Is Dissatisfied With Iran’s Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz The New York TimesTrump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says ReutersIran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks AxiosIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say AP NewsIran […]
Ty Simpson says he had "secret meeting" with Sean McVay before draft - NBC Sports
Ty Simpson says he had "secret meeting" with Sean McVay before draft NBC SportsTy Simpson: Had secret meeting with Rams' McVay before draft ESPN2026 NFL Draft recap: Rams shock with Ty Simpson pick & more QB surprises! Yahoo SportsFormer exec says Rams QB succession plan could be 'tough to manage' Rams WireNFL Confidential: Execs Make Sense of Rams' Simpson […]
ULA launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral - Spaceflight Now
ULA launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Spaceflight NowSpaceX Falcon Heavy scrubs, but Atlas V may be visible along East Coast Florida TodayAsk the Meteorologist: When, where you should look for Monday's Atlas V rocket launch? WRALAtlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown SpaceCape […]
Iranian foreign minister meets with Putin as U.S.-Iran talks falter - The Washington Post
Iranian foreign minister meets with Putin as U.S.-Iran talks falter The Washington PostIran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal NPRIran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets Putin YahooIran's foreign minister travels to Pakistan and Russia after U.S. envoys' trip canceled CBS NewsPutin praises Iranian people for resistance to US […]

Dylan Carter, former contestant on 'The Voice,' dies at 24 April 28, 2026
Dylan Carter, a contestant on 'The Voice,' died in a single-vehicle crash in South Carolina. He won over judges with a rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Look to You.'
Emily St. Martin
'I knew a gun was going to be used': Man pleads guilty in Jam Master Jay's 2002 murder April 27, 2026
Run-DMC's Jason Mizell, a.k.a. Jam Master Jay, was murdered in 2002. Decades later, a man has pleaded guilty, saying he helped the killers get into the DJ's recording studio.
Emily St. Martin
Why the iconic Hollywood Arby's sign from Sunset Boulevard was at Stagecoach April 27, 2026
The Hollywood Arby's on Sunset closed in 2024, but its sign found a temporary home in the desert at the Stagecoach Music Festival over the weekend.
Vanessa Franko, Mikael Wood
'Wicked' star Marissa Bode says airline that denied her boarding wants to make things more accessible April 27, 2026
'Wicked' star Marissa Bode says the airline that denied her boarding for being disabled has reached out and is trying to make things more accessible.
Tracy Brown
10 minutes backstage with Darius Rucker at Stagecoach April 27, 2026
Hootie & the Blowfish's frontman on why the band brought Public Enemy to a country festival.
Mikael Wood
Chris Brown is a dad, again: Girlfriend Jada Wallace welcomes their baby boy April 27, 2026
Singer Chris Brown and Jada Wallace are growing a family of their own, with the arrival of their baby boy. Brown is also the father to three other children.
Alexandra Del Rosario
The best, worst and Hootiest moments of Stagecoach Day 3 April 27, 2026
Post Malone headlined Sunday at the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which also featured sets from Brooks & Dunn, Hootie & the Blowfish and more.
Mikael Wood, Vanessa Franko
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of '60s girl group the Ronettes, dies at 80 April 27, 2026
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s girl group the Ronettes, has died at 80. Signed by Phil Spector, the group had enduring hits including 'Be My Baby.'
Christie D'Zurilla
Trump calls on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after Melania Trump accuses comedian of spreading hate April 27, 2026
President Trump and the first lady have called on ABC to take action against the late-night comedian after his jokes last week before the Saturday night shooting scare in Washington.
Meg James
Naked and unafraid at 73, she's challenging ideas about aging women on a Hollywood stage April 27, 2026
After watching AI threaten her livelihood and creative future, 'Younger' author Pamela Redmond turned to the most human medium she could find: her body. Her one-woman show 'Old Woman Naked' premieres in L.A. on April 29.
Deborah Vankin

Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense' April 28, 2026
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.
Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report April 28, 2026
Some of the offences were related to culture - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people April 28, 2026
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal crash April 28, 2026
Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 14 people.
Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse April 28, 2026
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
King to defend 'democratic values' as US state visit begins April 28, 2026
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade April 28, 2026
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit April 28, 2026
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner April 28, 2026
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
Political violence jolts the US once again - with a familiar response April 28, 2026
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk April 28, 2026
Musk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.
Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave
The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper April 27, 2026
Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.
Luke Larsen
Elon Musk Boosts New Yorker’s Sam Altman Exposé on X as Trial Begins April 27, 2026
The move comes as the trial for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI kicks off in federal court in Oakland.
Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave
Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump April 27, 2026
The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.
Dell Cameron
A Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans April 27, 2026
While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is targeting mental health disorders.
Emily Mullin
Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal April 27, 2026
Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.
Reece Rogers
Mother’s Day Deals on Smart Bird Feeders (2026) April 27, 2026
These are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on our favorite bird feeders with cameras. Save even more with our WIRED-exclusive coupon codes.
Kat Merck
The Man Behind AlphaGo Thinks AI Is Taking the Wrong Path April 27, 2026
David Silver has a new billion-dollar company that aims to build AI “superlearners.”
Will Knight
Best Smart Glasses (2026): Meta, Viture, Xreal, and More April 27, 2026
This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen right from the comfort of your very own face.
Adrienne So
Best iPhone Charger: Cable, Wireless, MagSafe, and More April 27, 2026
Whether you’re a Screen Time champion or you’re constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.
Louryn Strampe

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