IMF director says shock from US-Iran War is already 'baked' into the economy

Tech Insider : Politics, Economy, Business
A plume of smoke rises above Tehran after a strike on March 3.
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on Tehran on March 3. The US and Israeli war on Iran has upended the global economy.

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I lived in Florida my entire life. Traffic, $25 cocktails, and rising rents convinced me to move out.

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A grinning woman in a blue jumpsuit and a black puff coat holds up a peace sign while standing on a sidewalk.
Natalie Alatriste.

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Trump says US Navy will begin blockade of Strait of Hormuz 'effective immediately'

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US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump.

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Take the sting out of Tax Day with free Krispy Kreme donuts and more

Mashable : Politics
Krispy Kreme Revenue Jumps Over 15 Percent In First Quarter

Nobody likes filing their taxes (or do they?), but a select few fast food restaurants are offering some financial relief to celebrate Tax Day. 

Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and a bowling alley in the basement: What the governor's mansion looks like in every state

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The governor's mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The governor's mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky.

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Arizona's criminal case against Kalshi was halted by a federal judge after the Trump administration stepped in

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Michael Selig, in a black suit and blue tie, speaks from behind a podium against a purple background
CFTC chairman Michael Selig

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France orders all government ministries to ditch Windows for Linux in digital sovereignty push

TNW News : Politics

In short: France’s Interministerial Digital Directorate (DINUM) announced on 8 April 2026 that it is migrating its own workstations from Windows to Linux and has ordered every government ministry to formalise a plan to eliminate extra-European digital dependencies by autumn 2026. The directive covers operating systems, collaborative tools, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence platforms. It follows […]

France to Ditch Microsoft Windows as Europe’s War on American Tech Rages On

Gizmodo : Politics
Linux feels more French anyway.

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Engadget : Politics, Style

Google News has begun showing Polymarket bets and odds alongside actual stories, according to a report by Futurism. These look to appear as large blocks that include links to numerous ways for people to lose their money.

Russia's air force is much more dangerous now than it was before it invaded Ukraine, airpower experts warn

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Bombs fall from an aircraft falling over green and brown fields
Russia's air force has gained vital experience in its war with Ukraine.

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