The baby panda will make its debut at the conservation center by taking a group photo with its guardians.pic.twitter.com/KoGVSa4TD4
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 11, 2026
A new approach to supercharging immune cells with tumors as a fuel source can’t be stolen TECHNOLOGY.ORG
A team of students today discovers one of the oldest stars in the universe that has migrated to the Milky Way.
Innovative treatment cures three ‘incurable’ autoimmune diseases in patients ZME Science
Alarming increase in family separations
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
OECD countries could suffer annual losses of €116 billion over the next 10 years due to prolonged coronavirus outbreak Euronews
5 vaccines in development that will change the world as we know it AJMC.com
Climate/Environment
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to keep up with Phys.org
Scientists warn of accelerating climate change NationalToday.com
south of the border
Cuban leader says he will not resign from Semafor
As Mexico enacts universal health care, advocates say insurance company ‘squeezing’ is moving the US in the ‘opposite direction’
Venezuela passes bill to open mining sector to foreign investors
China?
More than 10,000 driverless delivery vehicles across China.
Delivery fee within 20 kilometers is only RMB 9.9 ($1.38). To receive a delivery, simply scan the QR code and the AI vehicle will open the package door.
🇨🇳China is building the future. pic.twitter.com/bNLWRQCPaw
— Jason Smith – Shangguan Jiewen (@ShangguanJiewen) April 10, 2026
Quantum Power Parity: The Next Front in the U.S.-China Strategic Competition Small Wars Journal
China seizes island as world eyes on Iran Forbes
US Navy claims China’s submarine fleet could soon become fully nuclear
Taiwanese opposition leader meets with China’s Xi Jinping, both sides call for peace Court News Service
India
Trading under pressure: What India really gains from its trade deal with the US Integrity Watch
Keeping roads and railways open during India’s monsoon floods Phys.org
India Country Profile Our World in Data
Africa
Cuts to AIDS programs in Africa will create new generation of orphans Seattle Times
African businesses aren’t growing—new data reveals employment challenges World Bank Blog
World’s highest returns challenge Africa’s ‘biased premium’ Bloomberg
discord in europe
Airports and airlines seek flexibility as EU’s new border regime causes ‘significant disruption’
Opinion: Hungarian vote puts EU unity in jeopardy Intellinews.com
Deficit denial: why the EU’s fiscal rules are problematic Euractive
old blighty
UK to postpone Chagos Islands cession deal due to US opposition Al Jazeera
Green Party wins Farage’s ‘flagship’ council seat from Reform UK as incumbent jailed sparks by-election Daily Mail
Israel vs. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
BREAKING NEWS 🇱🇧🇮🇱: Israel drops white phosphorus on civilian parts of Atiri, South Lebanon
This is extremely dangerous and will burn the bones of humans if they come into contact with it.
Israel wants to destroy peace talks and restart the war. Trump must call Netanyahu now… https://t.co/8B5eFOwnx4 pic.twitter.com/MlEav2gtfS
— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) April 11, 2026
Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel’s War on Peace Cheers
Inside Israel’s expansionist ambitions DW
Israel’s new strategy: Rely on President Trump to pressure Iran and maintain military options Politico
Opinion: Silent Conflict in Israeli Occupied Territories Agreement Monitor
A new war that’s not so cold war
Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire Euronews
Russian air force is more dangerous than before the Ukraine war, experts warn Latin Times
Zelensky’s aide believes Ukraine is close to reaching a deal with Putin Bloomberg
10% survive What happened at Substack in Ukraine
big brother is watching you
Your face could be your downfall: The privacy risks of biometrics Nationaltoday.com
Clapper, Brennan, spies call for authorities to be empowered without reform Breitbart.com
imperial collapse watch
The United States is considered to have one of the most advanced infrastructure systems in the world. But the ongoing reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore highlights the challenges of large public projects, including significant cost increases… pic.twitter.com/RylPdObYu0
— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) March 28, 2026
Santa Cruz nonprofit closes homeless services amid financial stress KSBW.com
Trump 2.0
President Trump unveils giant gold-accented Victory Arch design for BBC in US capital
President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget: $1.5 trillion for the Department of Defense and $33 billion for the State Department. Peace through missiles? real clear defense
Roger Stone persuades Trump not to fire Tulsi Gabbard: ‘Fortunately, I got there in time’ NY Post
President Trump’s Iran debacle takes him into the most serious territory The Guardian
musk is important
Two years after Elon Musk spent $25,000 on the Model 2 for his robotaxi, Tesla is reportedly back to square one developing a compact SUV aimed at the budget market. TECHNOLOGY.ORG
Everything about Elon Musk’s 14 children and their 4 mothers, including Grimes InStyle.com
Intel partners with Elon Musk on Terafab AI chip project: Everything you need to know Business Today
Democratic Party Death Watch
Kamala Harris says she “may” run for president in 2028 Los Angeles Times
Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) Working Group Politico
immigration
White House declares ‘era of amnesty’ in immigration courts ‘over’ Center for Immigration Studies
DHS pays local police millions for quiet approach to immigration enforcement The Marshall Project
Our press is no longer free
Judge defends press freedom and blocks Trump administration’s journalism policies NationalToday.com
More muckrakers, less backtakers LA Progressive
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
Tyler Cowen: Why high oil prices could cause a global recession Freedom of the Press
Consumer sentiment falls to 74-year low as inflation soars The Fiscal Times
A stock market crash is becoming more likely under President Donald Trump – The Motley Fool has a clear reason for it
A.I.
ProPublica journalist resigns in first US newsroom strike over AI NiemanLab.com
Stupid pollsters just ask AI what voters would say to a question and publish it at face value.
UN’s new AI panel: This parade will require massive shovel fair observers
Demis Hassabis: Why AGI is bigger than the industrial revolution and where are the AI bottlenecks 3 quarts daily
From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here AP
basil
AI fuels new wave of insurance fraud as customers create false images of non-existent losses: These are the most shameless examples This Is Money
Bullet holes and fraud scripts: Inside the heart of global fraud on the front lines of deadly conflict The Independent
guillotine watch
$107,482: Tonight’s winning bid @scpauctions The tennis racket used by Novak Djokovic to complete the Calendar and Career Grand Slam at the 2016 French Open.
This is the highest price ever paid for a tennis racket at auction. pic.twitter.com/wlqj7IURE3
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 3, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz couldn’t believe his card sold for more than $200,000 🤯
In June, a 1/1 Carlos Alcaraz autograph card with a match-used racket knob sold for $222,000 at Fanatics Collect Premier Auction, the highest price ever paid for a men’s tennis card.
When Alcaraz was around… pic.twitter.com/iXCppg60QS
— Fanatics Collect (@FanaticsCollect) August 28, 2025
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