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UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
UK National Savings and Investments has raised rates on British savings bonds to over 5% for the first time in nearly three years, though experts warn such competitive deals may not remain available long.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
Student loan debt now exceeds $1.7 trillion for over 42 million Americans. Rising tuition costs, recent policy changes, and job market volatility are making college an increasingly risky financial investment for many borrowers.
The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
Fighting between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces has intensified in the Kordofan region since late 2025, making it a critical battleground with increasing drone strikes and significant displacement.
The German town where the right has banned new ‘stumbling stones’ for Nazi victims
A German town council voted to halt new stumbling stones—brass plaques honoring Nazi victims—in a decision that drew national outcry and involved the far-right AfD party.
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Tyler Reddick passes Kyle Larson on the final lap of OT to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick is riding the kind of Cup Series hot streak that Michael Jordan once enjoyed in his playing days.Oh, you can bet the NBA Hall of Famer is enjoying this one, too.Reddick roared by Kyle Larson on the final lap of overtime...
U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
The U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, President Trump said in a post on social media. (Image credit: Asghar Besharati) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz
NewsFeedUS Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The USS Spruance fired several rounds into the Touska’s engine room for ‘violating the US blockade’, before...
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
OpenAI’s existential questions
OpenAI has been all over the news recently, whether that news is about acquisitions, competition with Anthropic, or bigger debates about AI’s impact on society. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I did our best to...
Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit
NewsFeedArgentina’s President Javier Milei has reaffirmed strong alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran. His visit with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu included new agreements and closer ties.Published On...
Schools, shops shut in northern Israel to protest the Lebanon ceasefire
Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon that took effect on April 16, saying “nothing was achieved”. Israeli officials say operations may continue, with forces still deployed inside southern Lebanon.Published On...
AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion
The Cursor logo arranged on a smartphone in New Hyde Park, New York, Nov. 20, 2025.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence startup Cursor is in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include...
U.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soon
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Protesters defy Berlin rain to call for end to global wars
NewsFeedDespite pouring rain, hundreds protested in Berlin against the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, and Israeli attacks on Gaza, as well as its war and invasion of Lebanon.Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Click here to share on social...
Who will shape the global agenda, the left or far right?
Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona, while far-right protesters march in Milan.Two gatherings, in two European cities, with opposing political perspectives.In Barcelona, Spain, left-leaning world leaders discussed the growing threat the far right poses to democratic...
Investors brace for renewed volatility after this weekend’s Iran developments
After a three-week-long rally that’s brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source