The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

NY Times - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 00:01
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.

U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 23:39
The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal criminal case for weeks. Last month, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the U.S. government’s rationale for blocking the funds.

Maine Governor Vetoes Data Center Moratorium Bill

SlashDot - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 23:00
Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have imposed the nation's first statewide moratorium on new data centers, saying she supported the idea in principle but would not block a major redevelopment project tied to jobs and local investment. Instead, she said she will create a council to study data centers' effects while also signing a separate measure to deny them certain state tax incentives. Politico reports: "After prior redevelopment efforts failed, the Town of Jay worked for two years on a $550 million data center redevelopment project to finally bring jobs and investment back to the mill site," Mills wrote, adding that she would issue an executive order establishing a council to examine the impact of data centers in Maine. The legislation would have made Maine the first state to block the construction of new data centers, as both political parties grapple with how voters view them ahead of the midterm elections. In a statement accompanying the letter, the governor said she had signed a separate bill that would prohibit data center projects from receiving Maine's business development tax incentive programs

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SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 21:20
A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.

Gambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 20:40
Gambling companies have cited recent federal charges as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. The companies’ critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.

Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 20:01
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

Camp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:47
A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.

31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:23
Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.

One of Two Missing USF Doctoral Students Is Found Dead, Officials Say

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:17
The University of South Florida students were reported missing last week. A roommate of the student whose body was found was charged in connection with his disappearance.

Kenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:12
The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”

BMW Is One Step Closer To Selling You a Color-Changing Car

SlashDot - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:00
BMW's latest concept car moves the color-changing tech it debuted back at CES 2022 closer to reality by embedding an E Ink panel directly into the hood. The Verge reports: BMW's previous concepts wrapped the entire vehicle in a patchwork of E Ink panels that were all custom-sized and shaped to match its contours. It was an approach that wasn't practical for mass production, and one that wasn't very durable. The new BMW iX3 Flow Edition is potentially the most exciting of all of BMW's concepts as it embeds the E Ink Prism technology directly into the structure of the vehicle's hood panel, instead of just slapping it on top. The new approach has "undergone BMW's stringent quality testing" so that it meets the "requirements of automotive engineering and everyday use," according to a release from E Ink. The BMW iX3 Flow Edition's color-changing capabilities are limited to its hood with eight different animations (which appear restricted to a grayscale palette) that can be changed by the driver at the push of a button. It's not exactly the color-changing car that BMW has been teasing for years and you still can't buy one, but by focusing on making this technology more practical and functional these vehicles are one step closer to moving past the concept phase.

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Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:41
The gathering included executives and leading journalists from CBS News, which Paramount owns, and the head of the Justice Department, which is reviewing the acquisition.

The Town That Reveals All of Trump’s Bad Economic Ideas

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:11
The jobs are coming back, despite President Trump’s tariffs and harsh immigration enforcement.

Samsung Could Lose Money On Smartphones For the First Time

SlashDot - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:00
A report says Samsung's mobile division could post its first-ever annual loss in 2026, as rising memory costs, tougher competition, and pressure across products like foldables and smartwatches weigh on the business. SammyGuru reports: Samsung boss TM Roh reportedly told company leaders that the mobile (MX) business could lose money this year. That warning has clearly rattled management. The MX unit has long been a key pillar for Samsung. That's why the idea of it slipping into the red is a serious concern for the company's overall performance. If this prediction holds, it would mark the first time the MX business reports a yearly loss since its inception. That's a sharp turn from its track record so far. It also raises bigger questions about future growth, rising competition, and how Samsung plans to steady the ship in its mobile division. And it's not like the challenges are easing up. Samsung's foldable market share in the US, where it currently enjoys a dominant position, doesn't look as solid as before, and Apple could shake things up if it enters the segment. On top of that, market reports suggest Samsung's overall smartwatch share could dip in 2026. The Galaxy S26 series seems to be selling well for now, but whether that's enough to move the needle is still up in the air.

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The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:44
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.

Republicans’ Likely Strategy as Midterms Near: Negative Campaigning

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:39
Republicans are likely to fall back on a tried-and-tested strategy for the midterms: Going negative.

Justice Dept. Closes Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:12
Also, the U.S. is sending top envoys to Pakistan for Iran peace talks. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Bitwarden CLI Is the Next Compromise In Checkmarx Supply Chain Campaign

SlashDot - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:00
Longtime Slashdot reader Himmy32 writes: Socket Security published an article on the compromise of the Bitwarden CLI client, which was pushed from Bitwarden's client repository. This breach was the next in a chain of supply-chain attacks that have affected Checkmarx KICS and Aqua Security's Trivy scanners. The breach was quickly detected and reported by JFrog on the GitHub repository; JFrog also provided a technical write-up. The Bitwarden team has released statements on a blog post indicating that the compromise did not affect vault or customer data. Only 334 downloads of the affected CLI client were downloaded before removal and remediation.

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Appeals Court Says Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border Is Illegal

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:50
The ruling could require the Trump administration to begin processing new applications from asylum seekers at the southern border.

The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson’s Apology

NY Times - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:36
Rather than honestly reckoning with their role in America’s derangement, MAGA apostates are creating a scapegoat to explain it away.

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