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Britain Leads Global Effort to Open the Strait of Hormuz

April 2, 2026

London hosts a virtual summit where about thirty‑five nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, gather to plan how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting is chaired by British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper and aims to create a coalition that will examine d

celebrities

Celebrities Turning 22‑79 on April 2

April 2, 2026

It’s a busy day for birthdays. The oldest star is singer Emmylou Harris, who celebrates 79 years and has earned a Grammy nod every year from 1976 to 1990. The next big name is actor Pedro Pascal, who turns 51 and will soon bring Mister Fantastic back to the Avengers movies. Emma Myers, a young actre

sports

Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

April 2, 2026

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

technology

French Plan to Boost Data Centers

April 2, 2026

The French government is preparing new policies that will make it easier for companies to build data centers across the country. Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced that these measures will be revealed in the coming weeks, aiming to attract more investment and support France’s digital infrastr

technology

How E‑Scooter Trips Vary by Time, Weather and Neighborhood

April 2, 2026

The study looks at when and where people use shared electric scooters in Kelowna, Canada. Researchers used a special statistical tool called a zero‑inflated negative binomial model to handle lots of empty records. The method splits the data into two parts: one that explains why some areas see

finance

Banking insider Joerg Kukies switches from government to Wall Street

April 2, 2026

Joerg Kukies is leaving public service to return to private banking. After years in Berlin’s finance circles, the well-known German economist will join Morgan Stanley in May. He’ll start in London before settling in Frankfurt, where he’ll lead the bank’s German and Austrian operations plus oversee a

politics

Senate Pushes for Wider Ban on Chinese Cars

April 1, 2026

A Republican senator announced plans to strengthen a U. S. ban that already stops Chinese car makers from selling passenger vehicles in America. The new bill would close any loopholes, ensuring that no Chinese car, software or partnership could reach U. S. roads. The senator also urged other nations

politics

Government Plans to Tighten Security for Los Angeles During World Cup

April 1, 2026

The president announced that the federal government would need to step in during the World Cup held in Los Angeles, stressing a desire to prevent any crime or unrest. He said officials would “force ourselves” onto the city, a phrase that hints at increased federal presence. The comment came as pa

sports

Panthers Hire Tech‑Savvy Leader for Business Ops

April 1, 2026

The Florida Panthers have tapped Michael White to run the business side of the team. White will manage all four venues: Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, Panthers IceDen, and War Memorial Auditorium. He joined the club after a long stint at Amazon’s self‑driving car unit, Zoox, where

lifestyle

Journey by House‑Sitting: A New Way to See the World

April 1, 2026

The story starts with a man who had finished almost ten years in a typical office job in the San Francisco Bay Area. He owned a car, lived in his own house, had emergency cash and no debt. Still, he felt something was missing. In 2022 he quit the job, bought a one‑way ticket to Italy and decided to