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Latinos and young people spend a higher percentage of their income on gas compared to other Americans, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bank of America Institute. CNN spoke with young conservative Latinos ...
https://cnn.com/2026/04/07/politics/video/gen-z-latino-hispanic-conservatives-gas-prices-war-in-iran-trump-vrtc Iran-linked hackers have successfully targeted and caused disruptions at multiple US oil and gas and water sites in recent weeks, according to a federal advisory released Tuesday and three sources familiar with the investigation.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/07/politics/iran-linked-hackers-disrupt-us-industrial-sites Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said US forces will remain ready “if ordered and called up to resume combat operations” after President Donald Trump announced the US reached a two-week ceasefire with Iran ...
https://cnn.com/2026/04/08/politics/video/ceasefire-us-iran-pentagon-hegseth-digvid The day began with Donald Trump warning a “whole civilization” of 90 million Iranians could die.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/08/politics/trump-iran-taco-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-analysis Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/08/politics/video/clay-fuller-wins-georgia-special-election-vrtc
Economy
As consumers fluidly jump from social feeds to podcasts, search engines, and streaming apps, capturing meaningful attention has never been more challenging. Amid this clutter, TV – both traditional and streaming – continues to...
https://adage.com/studio-30/publishing-partners/aa-attention-economy-tv-ads-make-strongest-memories/ Jessica Winter writes about the sharenting economy, and monetizing the mundane moments in one’s family life via social media.
https://newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/the-scandal-of-the-sharenting-economy In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Conversations focus on jobs and the economy and reveal faith in their go...
https://csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0330/iran-war-saudi-peace-security-public-opinion The attorney general’s dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members – both women – as he faces growing challen...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0402/pam-bondi-fired-epstein The Artemis II crew made history Monday, reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. NASA and its commercial partners aim to also pioneer a new space economy through the Artemis missions.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0407/artemis-ii-nasa-moon-economy
Tech
Although AI coding tools have stoked fears that the technology will replace software engineers, jobs in the field are growing. As companies pump out more software, there’s increasing demand for seasoned engineers that can shape ...
https://cnn.com/2026/04/08/tech/ai-software-developer-jobs San Francisco cut crime drastically with new tech and tougher prosecution since 2024, making the city safer.
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2026/04/08/san-francisco-solved-its-crime-problem-with-this-1-weird-trick-n4951563 IAB Tech Lab's Agent Registry is a vetted menu of agentic tools from ad tech providers.
https://adage.com/technology/ad-tech/aa-ai-agentic-explained/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/
Sports
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https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
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https://reasonmag.com/latest/feed/ The Daily Caller is a 24-hour news publication providing its audience with original reporting, thought-provoking commentary and breaking news.
https://dailycaller.com/section/sports/ Check out the latest UK and world news headlines on sports, entertainment, celebrities, health, science, TV and more from MailOnline.
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Space
Life in space is weirder than you might think, with the crew facing toilet issues, saliva collections, DIY fixes to onboard components and a menu of dehydrated food.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/07/science/artemis-2-daily-life-in-space A personal reflection on NASA's Artemis II moon mission rekindling wonder and excitement about space exploration.
https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2026/04/07/kruisers-almost-daily-distraction-im-digging-the-moon-trip-more-than-i-thought-i-would-n4951538 Jim Lovell’s final message to Artemis II honors Apollo legacy and inspires new space explorers.
https://pjmedia.com/chris-queen/2026/04/08/jim-lovells-final-message-to-artemis-ii-passed-apollos-torch-to-a-new-generation-n4951571 FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ How protecting astronaut health in space — and maybe even Mars — will help transform health on Earth.
https://vox.com/future-perfect/459050/space-medicine-astronauts-health-longevity-mars-science
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