Intel is selling a 51% stake in its programmable chips unit, Altera, to Silver Lake in a deal valuing the business at $8.75 billion—about half of what Intel paid in 2015. Intel will retain a 49% stake and receive $3.4 billion in cash. The move is part of Intel’s broader plan to shed non-core assets and refocus its business. Altera will now be led by … Continue reading Intel to Sell 51% Altera Stake to Silver Lake Amid Cost Cuts
Pfizer has ended development of its experimental daily weight loss pill, danuglipron, after a trial patient showed signs of potential liver injury. Although the patient’s liver enzymes quickly returned to normal after stopping the drug, Pfizer halted the program after reviewing all clinical data and regulatory feedback. This marks another setback in Pfizer’s attempt to enter the booming GLP-1 weight loss drug market, currently led … Continue reading Pfizer scraps daily weight loss pill after liver injury in one patient
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision on Iran would come “very quickly” following what both sides called positive and constructive nuclear talks in Oman on Saturday. The talks marked the first official meeting between Iran and the Trump administration and are set to continue this week, with a second round expected Saturday in Rome, according to Axios. Trump, who has threatened military action … Continue reading Trump says he expects to make a decision on Iran very quickly
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has won the country’s presidential election, according to preliminary results, though his rival Luisa González is demanding a recount. Noboa, a conservative, campaigned on fighting crime and reviving the economy amid rising drug-related violence and blackouts. With 90% of votes counted, electoral officials called his lead irreversible. González, a leftist lawyer, rejected the results, claiming fraud. Noboa, 37, has declared multiple … Continue reading Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount
South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol defended his brief martial law declaration in court, denying charges of leading an insurrection and insisting it was not a coup. The six-hour declaration in December triggered mass protests, political chaos, and ultimately his removal from office by the Constitutional Court. Prosecutors accused Yoon of trying to paralyze state institutions, while military witnesses testified they were ordered to … Continue reading South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia by warning that “no one wins in a trade war,” positioning China as a stabilizing force amid rising U.S. tariffs under President Trump. In Vietnam, Xi met top leaders and signed deals on supply chains, railroads, and environmental cooperation, highlighting China-Vietnam ties despite tensions like South China Sea disputes. The visit aims to strengthen … Continue reading China’s Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
Hungary’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment allowing the government to ban public LGBTQ+ events, a move critics call authoritarian and discriminatory. Proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party, the amendment redefines children’s rights as overriding freedom of assembly and codifies laws banning events like Budapest Pride. It also expands Hungary’s constitutional definition of gender to recognize only male and female, effectively erasing transgender … Continue reading Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban all public events for gays
A 17-year-old Wisconsin teen, Nikita Casap, is accused of killing his parents as part of a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government, according to federal authorities. Arrested in March, Casap faces state charges including two counts of first-degree murder and hiding a corpse, as well as theft and ID fraud. Federal investigators are also pursuing charges of conspiracy, attempted … Continue reading Wisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its search for five people still missing after a boat capsized off Florida’s Atlantic Coast. On Sunday, crews rescued four individuals and recovered one body about 29 miles off St. Lucie Inlet, located north of West Palm Beach. According to the Coast Guard, the vessel is believed to have capsized on Friday. One of the rescued survivors provided the … Continue reading Coast Guard says 1 dead, 4 rescued and 5 missing from capsized boat off Florida’s Atlantic Coast
New York Helicopter Tours is shutting down immediately after a deadly crash that killed six people, including three children, when a tourist helicopter plunged into the Hudson River on April 11. The victims included a visiting family from Spain and the 36-year-old pilot. The FAA is launching a review of the company’s license and safety record and will host a helicopter safety panel on April … Continue reading Helicopter company in deadly Hudson River crash shuts down operations
Karenna Groff, the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and former MIT soccer star, was among six people killed in a plane crash near Copake, New York, on Saturday. Groff, a neurosurgery student at NYU Langone, died alongside her partner James Santoro—who planned to propose this summer—and four family members, including her parents, both surgeons, and her brother. The plane crashed during a missed landing … Continue reading Former NCAA woman of the year, 5 other family members killed in upstate New York plane crash
A man broke into Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion early Sunday, setting a fire that caused major damage and forced the evacuation of Shapiro, his family, and guests. The suspect, Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arrested later and faces charges including attempted murder and terrorism. Authorities say the attack, which occurred during Passover celebrations, appeared premeditated and involved a homemade incendiary device. No injuries … Continue reading Suspect arrested in arson fire that forced Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, family to flee residence
Israel announced it has completed a new security corridor, the Morag Axis, cutting off Rafah from the rest of Gaza and claiming full control of the southern city. The move aims to divide Hamas forces and expand Israeli control, with operations expected to grow across Gaza. Over 1,500 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire ended in March, bringing the total to nearly 51,000 since … Continue reading Israel takes control of Rafah, creating new ‘security corridor’ in Gaza
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy staff to leave within 48 hours, following France’s indictment of three Algerians—one a consular official—linked to the 2024 abduction of government critic Amir Boukhors (aka Amir DZ). Boukhors, granted asylum in France, was briefly kidnapped near Paris by men posing as police. Algeria accuses him of ties to terrorism, which he denies. The expulsions have escalated tensions between the … Continue reading Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
Hundreds of people, especially older women, face abuse and even murder in Ghana over witchcraft accusations, Amnesty International reported, urging the government to criminalize such accusations and ritual attacks. Despite a 2023 bill banning witchcraft accusations, it has yet to be signed into law. Victims are often poor, elderly women with health issues or disabilities, and many are forced into isolated camps. Amnesty criticized the … Continue reading Witchcraft accusations putting hundreds at risk of “physical attacks or even death” in Ghana
Hundreds of refugees in Sudan have been killed in recent days by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to local rights groups. The RSF, accused of genocide in Darfur, escalated attacks on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camps near El Fasher, killing over 300 people, including 9 medical workers. Zamzam, home to over half a million people facing famine, has been bombarded with artillery. … Continue reading In Sudan, hundreds killed in attacks on famine-hit displacement camps
Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people—including two children—and injuring 117, officials said. The twin ballistic missile strike targeted a university and a nearby street, with Ukraine accusing Russia of using cluster munitions. The attack follows a deadly strike on President Zelenskyy’s hometown days earlier. Zelenskyy called for a global response, denouncing Russia as a terrorist … Continue reading Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations
The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new chair of the Joint Chiefs early Friday in a 60-25 vote, just weeks after President Trump fired Gen. C.Q. Brown. Caine, who retired last year, becomes the first chair without four-star rank, prompting the Senate to return him to active duty and promote him. His confirmation faced Democratic opposition over the firings of … Continue reading Senate confirms ‘Razin’ Caine to lead Joint Chiefs
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, touring a rehabilitation clinic in Lviv that treats soldiers wounded in the war with Russia. Accompanied by the Invictus Games Foundation, which he founded, Harry met with patients and medical staff at the Superhumans Centre, which offers free prosthetics, surgery, and psychological care. He also met Ukraine’s veteran affairs minister, CBS News has reported. The … Continue reading Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims
Chinese leader Xi Jinping broke his silence on the escalating trade war with the U.S., saying China is “not afraid” and will stand firm against U.S. “bullying.” This follows Beijing’s latest move to raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, in response to Trump increasing tariffs on China to 145%. Xi emphasized self-reliance and warned that trade wars have no winners. Despite refusing further tariff … Continue reading Xi says China ‘not afraid’ as Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125%
Turkey and Israel held technical talks in Azerbaijan to prevent conflict between their forces in Syria, focusing on creating a de-escalation mechanism. Tensions have risen since the fall of Syria’s President Assad, with both countries pursuing separate interests in the region. Israel is concerned about Turkey’s growing military presence and influence, while Turkey supports Syria’s new leadership and continues operations against ISIS. Despite strained ties … Continue reading Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria
The U.S. and Iran are set to begin high-stakes talks in Oman on Saturday, aiming to reach a new nuclear deal amid rising tensions. President Trump has warned of possible military action if a deal isn’t made, while Iran has cautioned that any attack would trigger a wider Middle East conflict. Although the talks will be indirect, they mark the most significant engagement in years, … Continue reading US and Iran to begin critical nuclear talks as Trump threatens war
Two men, Wyatt Clifford Fain and Payden David Guy Cosper, have been convicted of destroying 140-million-year-old sandstone formations at Lake Mead’s Redstone Dune Trail in April 2024. A visitor filmed them toppling the ancient rocks, leading to their arrest and federal charges. They were found guilty of injury and depredation of government property and face up to one year in prison, a $100,000 fine, or … Continue reading 2 men face prison time for destroying park’s 140 million-year-old rock formation
Three people died and one was injured after a small Cessna 310 plane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton on Friday morning. The plane had just taken off from Boca Raton Airport en route to Tallahassee. The injured person may have driven through the resulting fireball but suffered only non-life-threatening injuries. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash. Boca Raton’s … Continue reading Boca Raton small plane crash kills 3 and injures 1, authorities say
Former President Donald Trump issued a memo directing four federal departments to give the military use and jurisdiction over federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border. The memo authorizes military control over areas like the Roosevelt Reservation to support border wall construction and surveillance. Excluding tribal lands, it allows the Defense Department to designate parts of the border as military installations, where migrants could be held … Continue reading Trump authorizes military to take control of federal land along US southern border
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