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weather

Devastating Storms Sweep the U.S. Midwest and South, Intensifying Climate Concerns

A week of severe storms in U.S.'s Midwest and South results in 23 deaths and severe damage, highlighting climate change concerns. ...Read more

#storms, #flooding, #climate change, #us midwest, #natural disaster

technology

Google DeepMind and Apptronik Push Boundaries in AI Robotics with Gemini Models and Apollo

Google DeepMind unveils advanced AI models as Apptronik clinches $350M for humanoid robot Apollo, marking advancements in robotics. ...Read more

#ai, #robotics, #google deepmind, #apptronik, #humanoid robots

markets

Indian Corporations Seize Record $4.5 Billion in April Bond Boom

Indian firms raise $4.5B in April as bond yields drop, spurred by RBI's liquidity measures, fueling economic growth and investment opportunities. ...Read more

#india, #corporate bonds, #rbi, #economy, #investment

technology

SoftBank Announces Record $4.1 Billion Retail Bond Issuance

SoftBank plans a $4.1B retail bond issuance to finance tech investments, underscoring a confident strategy in AI and semiconductors. ...Read more

#softbank, #investment, #bonds, #technology, #semiconductors

health

Study Reveals High Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains

Microplastics found in human brains, potentially linked to dementia, emphasize the need for urgent research on their health impacts. ...Read more

#microplastics, #health, #neurology, #pollution

world

Middle Eastern Markets Plunge Amid US Tariffs and Oil Price Drop

New US tariffs and plummeting oil prices cause steep declines in Middle Eastern stock markets, raising fears of a global recession. ...Read more

#middle east, #stock markets, #us tariffs, #oil prices, #global recession

politics

Netanyahu Meets Trump to Discuss U.S. Tariffs and Middle East Tensions

Israeli PM Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump discuss U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods and regional conflicts during a significant White House meeting. ...Read more

#trump, #netanyahu, #tariffs, #israel, #gaza

us

Vanderbilt Poll Shows 89% of Nashvillians Back Affordable Housing Investments

Nashville shows strong bipartisan support for affordable housing amid crisis, with 89% backing increased city investments. ...Read more

#nashville, #affordable housing, #vanderbilt university, #crisis

politics

DOE's Proposed Funding Cuts to Clean Energy Projects Ignite Debate

DOE considers $1.5B funding rollback for clean energy, sparking backlash from lawmakers and industry leaders. ...Read more

#clean energy, #doe, #climate change, #infrastructure act, #carbon capture

world

Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar Kills Over 3,000, Sparks Ceasefire for Relief Efforts

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar claims 3,000 lives, leading to temporary ceasefires for relief despite ongoing military operations. ...Read more

#myanmar, #earthquake, #ceasefire, #humanitarian, #military

humor

Top Prompter, Top Performer

Contributed by [RK](https://mvark.blogspot.com/2025/04/top-prompter-top-performer.html) ...Read more

#comics

politics

U.S. Court Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Man

Judge orders Trump administration to bring home Salvadoran man deported unlawfully. Case raises concerns on immigration enforcement. ...Read more

#immigration, #law, #human rights, #deportation

sports

NFL to Double International Regular-Season Games in 2025, Expands to Europe and Middle East

NFL to expand international games, reaching Europe and the Middle East by 2025, with events in Berlin, Dublin, Madrid, and possible UAE. ...Read more

#nfl, #sports, #international, #middle east, #europe

arts

Charlotte SHOUT! 2025: Creativity and Community Illuminate Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 4-20, 2025, celebrating art, culture, and community with 200+ events in Uptown Charlotte. ...Read more

#charlotte shout, #uptown charlotte, #arts festival, #community engagement, #creative events

sports

NBA and FIBA Announce Plans for New European Basketball League

NBA and FIBA explore new 16-team basketball league in Europe, possibly challenging EuroLeague. Discussions ongoing with major football clubs. ...Read more

#nba, #fiba, #europe, #euroleague, #basketball