US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately. Source link
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National College Decision Day: How to maximize aid
Students at Stanford University in California. Erin Lubin | Bloomberg | Getty Images In the weeks leading up to National College Decision Day on May 1, students will weigh the pros and cons of each school. But the deciding factor often comes down to cost. For a majority of college hopefuls and their families, the financial…
Anthropic limits rollout of Mythos AI model over cyberattack fears
Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026. Denis Balibouse | Reuters Anthropic on Tuesday announced an advanced artificial intelligence model that will roll out to a select group of companies as part of a new cybersecurity initiative called Project Glasswing. The…
These small mistakes can overheat your compressor and cause a blast
For most people to have enough room in the kitchen, they place their refrigerators against the wall; however, this ‘chokes’ the compressor of the refrigerator. Action: Pull your refrigerator back at least 4 to 6 inches from the back wall. Reason: This causes the air in the back of the refrigerator to be allowed to…
‘It’s time to say no’
At the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans, George H.W. Bush swore an oath to his party: “Read my lips: No new taxes.“ Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He won the election. Then, he raised taxes. The move alienated Republican activists, and GOP lore…
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
But another fan, Courtney, said: “I bought my ticket in the PayPal pre-sale three or four days ago. I had looked at flights and accommodation, but my friend, she’s been a big Kanye West fan since she was about 13, and she’s just bought her ticket this morning. Source link
With gas above $4, drivers across the U.S. say they’re cutting back
Gas prices remain above $4 a gallon nationwide, and drivers across the U.S. say they’re already starting to change their spending habits, if they can. Some say they have little choice but to keep paying more. “I have to spend—there’s no other way,” said Miranda Alcalá, a Queens resident who drives between boroughs for work….
Working 24/7 on Middle East services after drone strikes
The Iran war poses ongoing challenges for cloud provider Amazon Web Services, its chief, Matt Garman, said on Tuesday. The Amazon division said in early March that drone strikes had damaged its data centers in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. “It’s a really difficult situation, and we’re working incredibly hard,” Garman told CNBC’s Kate…
Jasprit Bumrah: IPL 2026: From being unable to afford milk to becoming a cricket hero: The quiet rise of Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit BumrahPhoto: AFP Photo With the on-going IPL season, cricketers and their stories of struggles, grit and determination are what inspire many. One such ace Indian cricketer is Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently playing for the Mumbai Indians (MI) this season. Today, Jasprit Bumrah is spoken of in the same breath as the greatest fast…
Joseph J. Collins, pivotal figure in TV’s transition to cable and internet, dies at 81
Joseph J. Collins, a pivotal figure in the evolution of television’s transition from broadcast dominance to cable and ultimately the internet, died Thursday at his home in Rhode Island. He was 81. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Joe was instrumental in building the first cable…