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DESI completes five-year survey; will continue through 2028 to probe dark energy

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument finished its original five‑year survey, mapping 47M+ objects. DESI will continue through 2028 to test whether dark energy evolves. ...Read more

#astronomy, #darkenergy, #cosmology, #desi

Networkgo Steps In, Revises Pickmos After Accusations It Copied Pokémon and Fan Art

Networkgo says it has taken over Pickmos' development and is revising the game after accusations it copied Pokémon, Palworld and fan artists' designs. ...Read more

#gaming, #video-games, #copyright, #indie-games

Trump and Iran Offer Conflicting Claims on Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Leaving Shippers Uncertain

Trump and Iran issued overlapping statements on the Strait of Hormuz reopening; a U.S. blockade targeting Iran may still apply, leaving shippers and markets uncertain. ...Read more

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #shipping

Education Department Proposes 'Earnings Premium' Test to Cut Federal Loans for Low‑Earning Programs

The Education Department proposes replacing the debt-to-earnings metric with an 'earnings premium' test that could bar federal loans for low-earning college programs. ...Read more

#education, #student-loans, #higher-education

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect amid fragile pause in cross-border fighting

A U.S.-released agreement created a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon beginning April 16–17, pausing cross-border fighting as diplomacy seeks enforcement. ...Read more

#israel, #lebanon, #hezbollah, #ceasefire

SPHEREx maps vast interstellar ices and carbon-rich dust across Cygnus X and North American Nebula

NASA’s SPHEREx produced large near-infrared spectral maps revealing water, CO2 and PAH distributions across star-forming regions like Cygnus X. ...Read more

#astronomy, #spherex, #interstellarice, #milkyway

Marie-Louise Eta to become first woman to manage men’s top-flight side as Union Berlin host Wolfsburg

Marie-Louise Eta will become the first woman to lead a men’s first team in Europe’s big five leagues when Union Berlin host Wolfsburg in a Bundesliga survival clash. ...Read more

#football, #bundesliga, #marieeta, #womeninsport

Morgan Stanley launches lower-fee U.S. spot bitcoin trust MSBT on NYSE Arca

Morgan Stanley began trading the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) on April 8, offering a 0.14% fee and drawing about $103M in early inflows. ...Read more

$MS, $MSBT, #bitcoin, #etf, #morganstanley, #crypto

Los Angeles Singer d4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Teen’s Remains Found in His Tesla

Los Angeles police arrested singer d4vd after human remains were found in a Tesla registered to him; prosecutors will decide whether to file charges. ...Read more

#crime, #losangeles, #murder, #d4vd

Researchers say nearly-inaudible audio can hijack voice AIs; paper claims demos on Mistral, Microsoft

A new paper says nearly-inaudible audio prompts can steer voice AI into unauthorized actions; authors report demos on Mistral and Microsoft. ...Read more

#ai, #cybersecurity, #voiceai, #mistral, #microsoft

HRW: April 16 Strike Destroyed Qasmieh Bridge, Severing Last Major Civilian Crossing Over Lebanon’s Litani

Human Rights Watch says an April 16 Israeli strike destroyed the Qasmieh bridge, the last main Litani River crossing for civilians, raising possible war-crime concerns. ...Read more

#lebanon, #israel, #humanrights, #litani

Lawmakers Demand Answers After DOJ’s Deferred-Prosecution Deal with Turkey’s Halkbank

Congressional critics press DOJ for explanations after a deferred-prosecution agreement could end a $20B Iran sanctions case without fines or admissions of guilt. ...Read more

#turkey, #halkbank, #justice, #iran, #sanctions

Judge Freezes Assets of Alleged Student‑Loan Relief Operation That Collected Millions

Federal judge freezes assets and disables websites of alleged student‑loan relief scam that posed as the Education Department and collected millions in illegal fees. ...Read more

#studentloans, #ftc, #consumerprotection, #debtrelief, #scams

Supreme Court Limits ISP Copyright Liability, Reverses $1 Billion Verdict Against Cox

Supreme Court narrows contributory copyright liability for ISPs, reversing a $1B jury award against Cox and setting a two‑path standard for intent. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #copyright, #isp, #dmca

TSMC profit surges 58% in Q1 2026 as AI demand fuels record margins

TSMC's Q1 2026 net income rose 58% as AI and HPC chips boost revenue and margins; company sticks to a record $52–56B 2026 capex plan. ...Read more

$TSM, #tsmc, #ai, #semiconductors, #chipmaking