Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’

by News Feed Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | World

Kevin Warsh, United States President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, has addressed concerns about his independence pending his appointment to the bank amid fears that Trump could sway his decisions on monetary policy.On Tuesday, Warsh — who served on...

Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua

by News Feed Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | World

Two agents reportedly from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the United States have been killed in a car crash in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, leading to questions about their activities in the country.On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum...

Stanford’s sports teams capture an NCAA championship for a 50th straight year

by News Feed Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | Sports

STANFORD, Calif. — Dick Gould has been around Stanford sports long enough as a tennis player and coach — a remarkable run of seven decades — that he clearly remembers some down years for the university’s sports programs.He heard the excuses by coaches and...

Pope Leo’s delicate task in Equatorial Guinea: Bless the faithful, not the regime

by News Feed Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | Religion

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday morning (April 21), greeted by cheering crowds and a Catholic Church that sees his visit as both a spiritual embrace and a moment for national reflection. “This visit is like a sign...

AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed to build agents that learn like humans

by News Feed Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | Technology

Investors are aggressively courting AI researchers to build startups that can make AI more reliable and efficient. Yu Su, an Ohio State professor leading an AI agent lab, said he initially resisted the pressure from VCs to commercialize his work. He finally took the...