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The Guardian - US Israel-Gaza war: Israeli defence minister announces expansion of military operations in Gaza – latest updates
Defence minister Israel Katz says large areas of the territory would be seized and added to the security zones of Israel. Follow the latest developmentsIsrael’s announcement that the army will seize “large areas” of the Palestinian territory comes...
The Guardian - US Wisconsin supreme court race: liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidate
Liberal judge says victory is against ‘unprecedented attack on our democracy’ after defeating Brad Schimel in the most expensive judicial election in US historySusan Crawford won the race for a seat on the Wisconsin supreme court on Tuesday, a...
Digital Tends They’re barfing on the Crew Dragon (though that’s normal, apparently)
SpaceX launched its Fram2 mission on Monday, becoming the first crewed flight to take a polar orbit. Mission commander Chun Wang, who also funded the flight, has just posted a few early observations about the four crewmember’s experiences in space....
The Guardian - US US says China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security ‘at risk’
China’s military says drills will continue in the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday and will use live fireThe US has accused China of putting the region’s security at risk after it launched a second day of military drills targeting Taiwan with a rehearsal...
The Guardian - US Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something“Would the senator yield for a question?” asked Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.Senator Cory Booker, who on a long day’s journey into night had...
Hack-A-Day Why the LM741 Sucks
First of all, we’d like to give a big shout-out to [Afrotechmods]! After a long hiatus, he has returned to YouTube with an awesome new video all about op-amp characteristics, …read more
The Guardian - US Trump set to announce new round of tariffs on his so-called ‘liberation day’
President’s plans have rattled global stock markets and triggered heated rows with US’s largest trading partnersDonald Trump will announce his latest round of tariffs at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, threatening to unleash a global trade...
The Guardian - US The world is missing out on the real Yemen: we are not just war, headlines or suffering | Nada Al-Saqaf
After a decade of conflict, loss is constant, as is fear for our children’s future. But we are more than thisA decade of war in Yemen has left us in a place we never could have imagined. Our biggest worries were once exams, work and weddings....
The Guardian - US Thousands of Ford Kuga hybrid drivers ‘left in limbo’ after fire risk warnings
Carmaker reportedly has yet to announce plan for repairs after telling motorists not to charge their carsThousands of drivers have reportedly been left in limbo after warnings that their car could catch fire due to a battery defect.Ford issued an...
The Guardian - US Myanmar earthquake: man pulled alive from rubble after five days as looming monsoon sparks urgent call for aid
A 26-year-old man was rescued from hotel in capital Naypyidaw, long after disaster that has killed thousandsA man was pulled alive from the rubble of a hotel in Myanmar on Wednesday, five days after the country’s worst earthquake in a century...
Gizmodo RIP Val Kilmer, Our Batman, Huckleberry, and Plenty More
Batman Forever, Willow and Heat helped turn Val Kilmer into a beloved film presence and one of the leading men of his generation.
New York Times - World China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President
The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.
The Guardian - US Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and The Doors, dies aged 65
Known for his roles in Batman Forever, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Tombstone, the prolific actor’s cause of death was pneumoniaRemembering Val Kilmer: an ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll self-awarenessA life in picturesVal Kilmer, the...
Digital Tends Meta AI glasses leak tips one-eyed screen, Android soul, and high ask
Meta has tasted some unprecedented success with its Stories smart glasses, created in collaboration with Ray-Ban. The premise of a wearable device with onboard cameras, ready to take social media videos, coupled with an onboard AI assistant, has...
New York Times - World Wednesday Briefing
Election results in the U.S.
New York Times - World Military Fires on Chinese Red Cross Aid Convoy in Myanmar, Rebels Say
The army has also launched airstrikes against rebel groups as aid organizations struggle to reach parts of the country devastated by the earthquake.
The Guardian - US Outrage in New Zealand after 11-year-old girl sent to psychiatric ward and drugged in identity mix-up
Report finds police mistook girl for missing woman in blunder that has appalled political leadersAn 11-year-old girl was restrained, injected with anti-psychotic drugs and placed on a mental health ward after New Zealand police mistook her for a...
Mashable Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: When is it and how to watch
Nintendo is all set to blow the lid off the Switch 2 next week. Here's how you can watch it live.
Digital Tends SpaceX shares first views of polar regions from Crew Dragon
SpaceX has just shared a video from the Fram2 mission, which has become the first-ever crewed flight to take a polar orbit. The footage (below), captured by a camera attached to the opened nose cone of the Crew Dragon spacecraft about 265 miles up,...
New York Times - World China’s New Barges Reveal How it Might Try to Seize Taiwan
The barges, which link up to form a bridge, could give China a way to land large numbers of vehicles and troops on Taiwan, solving a major logistical problem.
New York Times - World France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.
Unicorn Riot Native Community Protests MPLS Security Company Who Beat, Maced, and Cuffed Indigenous Man
Minneapolis, MN — On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, an Indigenous man was visiting the Franklin Library when he was reported to have been slammed headfirst into the ground multiple times, as well as maced and handcuffed by the security company Black...
Apple Insider How to stop Spotlight hogging disk space on macOS
Spotlight in macOS stores some of its indices and search data on your Startup Disk. Here's how to minimize Spotlight using disk space.Here's how to reduce Spotlight's disk space use in macOS Sequoia.Spotlight is Apple's file indexing technology,...
Geek Feed Steven Yeun Joins Animated Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie
Besides Netflix’s live-action Airbender series, Avatar Studios is also working on an animated film that will feature an adult Avatar Aang. The movie promises to bring together a different cast from the original series, and they’ve just nabbed a...
Gizmodo Krypto Shines in Brand New Footage From James Gunn’s Superman
The Warner Bros. and DC Studios CinemaCon presentation gave a new peek at DC's upcoming superhero movie.
Ars Technica Honda will sell off historic racing parts, including bits of Senna’s V10
Honda will also find new homes for some heritage IndyCars and MotoGP bikes.
Hack-A-Day An Elegant Writer for a More Civilized Age
One of the most exciting trends we’ve seen over the last few years is the rise of truly personal computers — that is, bespoke computing devices that are built by …read more
Mashable NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 2
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.
Mashable NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 2, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Mashable Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 2, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1382 on April 2, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Mashable Hurdle hints and answers for April 2, 2025
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
New York Times - World Rubio Orders U.S. Diplomats to Scour Student Visa Applicants’ Social Media
The order comes as President Trump expands deportation efforts, including of students who have spoken out in support of Palestinians during Israel’s war in Gaza.
Digital Tends Earth takes on ‘eyeball’ vibes from space
The blue marble and the blue planet are both well-known descriptions of the rock that is our home. But “Earthly eyeball”? That’s a new one. But when viewed through the International Space Station’s Cupola module, that’s exactly how it looks —...
The Takeout Is Salisbury Steak Actually Steak Or Something Else Entirely?
Salisbury steak is a frozen dinner staple but is it the well-known recipe as fancy as it sounds and does it actually contain any real steak?
Apple Insider Aurzen ZIP Projector review: Bringing the mobile to the big screen
The Aurzen ZIP is a pocketable tri-fold projector that makes it easier than ever to bring big-screen entertainment on the go.Aurzen ZIP Projector reviewThere's a lot of tech that has benefited from miniaturization and foldability over the years. I...
New York Times - World U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.
9to5 Mac AirTag 2: What to expect from the next generation
, Apple’s item tracking device, was announced almost four years ago. Although the company has introduced new software features for AirTag owners since then, the accessory has never had a hardware upgrade since its launch. But according to the...
Hack-A-Day A Forgotten Photographic Process Characterised
Early photography lacked the convenience of the stable roll film we all know, and instead relied on a set of processes which the photographer would have to master from film …read more
Gizmodo We Tasted the Star Wars Foodie Fun at Disneyland’s Season of the Force
Now through May 11, you can enjoy themed eats and sips inspired by the galaxy far, far away.
Digital Tends Don’t forget the case! Our favorite clear iPhone 16e case is just $17 today
The CASEKOO Crystal Clear Case is perfect for your iPhone 16e if you want a clear case and a stand. It's on sale.
Engadget National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions
The Washington Post reports that members of the White House's National Security Council have used personal Gmail accounts to conduct government business. National security advisor Michael Waltz and a senior aide of his both used their own accounts...
Digital Tends Wiim’s Voice Remote 2 bears an uncanny resemblance to Apple’s Siri remote
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Apple should feel very flattered right about now.
9to5 Mac 9to5Mac Daily: April 1, 2025 – iOS 18.4 now available
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by...
Polygon All romance options in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Romance isn’t a huge component of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but it does exist. You’ll naturally come across some romance options in the main story and via companion missions. Romance, then, is just a matter of knowing what to say — and when to say...
Polygon Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: The news, predictions, and what to expect of the big event
The official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 in January didn’t wind up revealing much about Nintendo’s next-gen console. But on April 2 at 9 a.m. EDT, Nintendo is hosting a Nintendo Direct presentation dedicated to the Switch 2, during which the...
Polygon All Jizo Statue locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Jizo Statues are small unique collectibles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows which you need to find to complete Mayu’s quest as one of the romance options. When you find a Jizo statue, you can honor it by leaving a fruit as an offering. They can be...
Digital Tends This space-saving Samsung soundbar is on sale for $180 today
The Samsung HW-S50B 3.0ch Soundbar boasts a space-saving design, good sound quality, and a $180 sale price. But act fast!
Digital Tends TikTok challenger Skylight lands Mark Cuban’s backing
Backed by Mark Cuban, Skylight has officially arrived as the latest short-form video contender.
How To Geek April Fool's Shows Game Developers Know What We Want—They Just Don't Care
The joke's on everyone.
Polygon All Twisted Tree locations and rewards in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
“The Twisted Tree” is a quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows that you’ll pick up in Yamashiro. It’s technically part of the lead-up to The Fool on the Shinbakufu Objectives board, but it gets its own assassination tracker once you start it. You’ll...
Digital Tends We gave Sonos Ace headphones a 4 out of 5, and today they’re on sale for $380
The Sonos Ace Wireless Headphones are a fantastic pair of noise-canceling cans that you’ll be able to grab for only $380 when you purchase them today.
New York Times - World Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army
The militias that control the Druse religious minority’s heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government’s attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.
Polygon The year’s best Warhammer 40K expansion sold out online. Track it down anyway
Every once in a while Games Workshop, the multi-billion-dollar monolith dubbed by at least one competitor as “the most disruptive of all tabletop companies,” does something surprisingly introspective. Sometimes it’s a comic book partnership that...
Den of Geek Bring Her Back: Philippou Brothers Reveal Real-Life Trauma That Inspired New A24 Horror
Danny and Michael Philippou were already well known in the YouTube community when they took Hollywood by storm with their A24 horror hit, Talk to Me. That haunting supernatural horror explored grief and loss through the lens of a wild party game,...
New York Times - World U.N. Accuses Israel of Killing 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.
The Geek Games Larian: “Fan Mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 Shouldn’t Be Treated As Commercial Ventures!”
The head of the studio known for Baldur’s Gate 3 says that companies sometimes go a bit overboard when they call mods infringers. The Egls come from Baldur’s Village. It’s a Stardew Valley mod that adds more than 20 characters from Baldur’s Gate...
Polygon All our predictions for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
It’s the dawn of the final day. On Wednesday, April 2, Nintendo promises to give its fans a closer look at Switch 2, the successor to its wildly popular portable-console hybrid. And while Nintendo is famously secretive and unpredictable, there’s a...
How To Geek If You Find a Meteorite, Can You Keep It?
It’s not stealing if it crash-landed on your property, right?
Lifehacker My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Bose Smart Soundbar
Bose's newest premium soundbar lets you use your Bose earbuds as surround-sound speakers.
Jalopinik Red Bull F1 Team To Race With Amazing Honda Tribute Livery In Japan Before Jumping Ship To Ford
The team's RB21 cars will be decked out in a Honda RA272 tribute livery, a retro scheme intended to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Honda's first F1 win.
The Geek Games Take-Two’s CEO Isn’t Concerned of AI-Generated Games!
He says they’re created from data that already exists, so they’re looking backward, not forward… and that’s not a bad idea. Content-creating (generative) AI has been popping up in all sorts of industries in recent years, and video games have not...
InVerse 'John Wick 5' Is Happening — And Keanu Reeves Is Somehow Back
After years of beating around the bush, 'John Wick 5' is finally, officially in the works. It launches a whole universe of movie and TV spinoffs.
Polygon How to get Lucky Trinkets in Pokémon Go
A “Lucky Trinket” is an item in Pokémon Go that gives you a guaranteed lucky trade. This mysterious orb can only be obtained through very limited methods and is a hot item due to how useful it is. Below, we explain what Lucky Trinkets do, detail...
Gizmodo Meta’s $1,000 Smartglasses Will Likely Have a Tiny Display and a Potential Problem with Interoperability
Meta's 'Hypernova' glasses could cost well over $1,000 and include a tiny display on one lens with its own, tiny app tray.
How To Geek 6 Activities to Keep You Busy When the Internet Goes Down
No internet? No problem!
Gizmodo Now You See Me 3 Finally Has the Best, Most Obvious Title
Now You See Me, Now You Don't is directed by Ruben Fleischer and will be in theaters November 14—with a fourth film coming, too.
New York Times - World South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday
The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law, will be permanently removed from office or restored to power.
Truthout Israel’s Genocide Has Killed More Journalists Than WWI and WWII Combined: Report
At least 232 journalists have been killed amid the genocide, a new Costs of War report finds.
Digital Tends Samsung may bring Now Brief to more Galaxy smartphones
Samsung’s popular new AI tool, Now Brief, might soon make its way beyond the Galaxy S25 to older models like the Galaxy S24.
Apple Insider Mastercard may be in for a fight to stay Apple Card network provider
There's been a quiet battle between banks to be the next Apple Card issuer as Goldman Sachs moves on, but another battle is brewing between networks to take over from Mastercard.Apple Card could go with Visa for payment networkApple is set to move...
Ars Technica First tokamak component installed in a commercial fusion plant
A tokamak moves forward as two companies advance plans for stellarators.
Gizmodo OnlyFans Sued by Two Dudes Who Suddenly Realized They May Not Be Chatting With Real Models
Two guys from Illinois just learned the terrible truth.
The Intercept This Is Not About Antisemitism, Palestine, or Columbia. It’s Trump Dismantling the American Dream.
I accompanied one of the students who fled Trump’s crackdown. It gave me clarity on what’s at stake. The post This Is Not About Antisemitism, Palestine, or Columbia. It’s Trump Dismantling the American Dream. appeared first on The Intercept.
How To Geek Extensions Are Coming to Chrome for Android (But Not How You Think)
Chrome for Android...on desktop?
The Geek Games Valve Could Have Gone Bankrupt If It Released Another Game Before Half-Life!
That particular “B” game (a term that also refers to its quality) could have ruined Gabe Newell’s company, according to Valve co-founder and former marketing director. Valve co-founder and former marketing director Monica Harrington participated...
How To Geek You're Not Making the Most of Task Scheduler in Windows
Save time by automating tasks!
The Takeout Stay Away From Precooked Shrimp Unless You Want To Keep Ruining Your Meals
Precooked shrimp seems like a great way to bypass the mess of working with raw shrimp, but trust us when we say it's absolutely ruining your meals.
Polygon Get dozens of Delta Green’s Ennie-award winning stories for just $25
Drawing from inspiration like The X-Files, Control, Call of Cthulhu, and other conspiracy-laden works of fiction, Delta Green is a TTRPG full of sleeper agents, secretive institutions, and otherworldly phenomena with a healthy dose of trauma...
MacRumors Visa and American Express Vying to Win Apple Card Deal in 'Fierce' Fight
Visa wants to pay Apple approximately $100 million to be the new payment network for the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. As of right now, the Apple Card is on the Mastercard payment network, but that is set to change because Apple is...
Gizmodo Arkansas Judge Kills Social Media Age Verification Law, Says It Violates the First Amendment
“Arkansas takes a hatchet to adults’ and minors’ protected speech alike though the Constitution demands it use a scalpel,” the judge said.
9to5 Mac iOS 18.4 lets you set default iPhone apps in these new categories
Apple’s push to make the iPhone more customizable and personal has brought a new iOS 18.4 feature: now there are two new categories for setting default apps, depending on where you live. more…
Apple Insider OWC Thunderbolt docks for Mac have dropped to record low prices, from $149.99
Two popular OWC Thunderbolt dock options are eligible for exclusive deals knocking up to $110 off. Pair them with your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to connect peripherals with ease.Get exclusive coupon savings on OWC Thunderbolt docks - Image credit:...
Ars Technica “Chaos” at state health agencies after US illegally axed grants, lawsuit says
RFK Jr. killed grants "with no warning or legally valid explanation," states say.
Gizmodo Lego’s April Releases Concern Hobbits
Like any good shirefolk, Lego's April 2025 sets might be small in stature, but high on quality.
The Geek Games Layoffs at Eidos Montreal; Work Finished on the Fable Reboot?
75 employees have been laid off by Eidos Montréal, and their announcement is pretty much a sign that Playground Games’ game is nearing the end of development. We’ve already heard that the Fable reboot will be released in 2026 instead of 2025. It...
Truthout Mahmoud Khalil’s Attorney: “This Is the McCarthy Era All Over Again”
The US government is weaponizing antisemitism as an excuse to kidnap and deport even lawful permanent residents.
Lifehacker Some Tech Is Still More Than Half Off After Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Grab these speakers, robot vacuums, portable generators, security cameras, and other tech deals while you still can.
9to5 Mac Visa and Amex are fighting over Apple Card: report
A battle is apparently breaking out among companies looking to get in on the Apple Card business. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all in talks to become the payment network behind...
Gizmodo Trump Regime Used Gmail Accounts to Discuss Sensitive Plans: Report
But her emails.
Jalopinik NJ Fire Chief Sued For Dumping Rocks On A 1995 Nismo 270R Previously Owned By Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya
As weird cases of vandalism go, a damaged drift car with a supposed half-million dollar value thanks to its celebrity former owner has to rank pretty high.
Ars Technica Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last
Apple only supported RCS on the big three carriers in the first iOS18 releases.
Ars Technica - Infinite Loop Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last
Apple only supported RCS on the big three carriers in the first iOS18 releases.
Gizmodo Longtime Writing Community NaNoWriMo Shuts Down After AI Drama
National Novel Writing Month is no more (at least formally).
Ars Technica What we’re expecting from Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement Wednesday
We take some wild stabs ahead of the big "Nintendo Direct" presentation.
9to5 Mac iOS 18.4’s Messages app adds RCS features for lots of new users
Apple’s Messages app got some big upgrades in iOS 18, but one with the biggest potential impact—RCS support—has had a slow rollout among some carriers. Fortunately in iOS 18.4, Messages is bringing the feature to a lot of new users, including those...
Techcrunch Researchers suggest OpenAI trained AI models on paywalled O’Reilly books
OpenAI has been accused by many parties of training its AI on copyrighted content sans permission. Now a new paper by an AI watchdog organization makes the serious accusation that the company increasingly relied on non-public books it didn’t...
Jalopinik In Rare Bit Of Good News, Used Cybertruck Values Keep Trending Down
We're still waiting on Tesla to announce its Q1 sales, but until then, you can at least enjoy the steady decline in used Cybertruck values over the last year.
How To Geek DJI's Excellent Osmo Mobile Stabilizer Is 22% Off Right Now
An easy way to film while moving around.
Techcrunch CaaStle board confirms financial distress, furloughing employees
CaaStle, a startup that launched in 2011 as a plus-sized clothing subscription service and later became an inventory monetization platform for clothing retailers, is facing financial difficulties, the company confirmed to TechCrunch following a...