A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media. The system’s motor is driven by fuel-powered electricity, combining two systems to make the best of both, according to a report on Friday on CCTV-7, China’s military television channel. Drone propulsion has largely followed two distinct paths...
A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media. The system’s motor is driven by fuel-powered electricity, combining two systems to make the best of both, according to a report on Friday on CCTV-7, China’s military television channel. Drone propulsion has largely followed two distinct paths. Fuel-powered systems are typically used in bigger uncrewed aircraft, offering strong performance...
A once robust American anti-war movement is significantly weaker than it was in its heyday. The immensely unpopular war on Iran offers a real opportunity to rebuild it In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress for authorization to use military force in south-east Asia. His resolution passed unanimously in the House, and only two voices dissented in the Senate. As for the public, 77% of Amer...
A once robust American anti-war movement is significantly weaker than it was in its heyday. The immensely unpopular war on Iran offers a real opportunity to rebuild it In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress for authorization to use military force in south-east Asia. His resolution passed unanimously in the House, and only two voices dissented in the Senate. As for the public, 77% of Americans said they trusted the government to do what is right, and more than 60% supported war. It is common today to hear that the US war in Vietnam was unpopular, but it certainly did not begin that way. It took several years, billions of dollars, tens of thousands of deaths, and constant anti-war mobilization before Americans changed their minds. Continue reading...
Stefan Golaszewski, the creator of beloved sitcoms Him & Her and Mum, didn’t just draw from his own experience to write about baby loss – he also composed and performed the theme tune Will Stefan Golaszewski ever tire of watching people unload the dishwasher? “Gosh, you never know – it’s possible,” concedes the creator of beloved BBC sitcoms Him & Her and Mum. For now, however, Golaszewski’s brand...
Stefan Golaszewski, the creator of beloved sitcoms Him & Her and Mum, didn’t just draw from his own experience to write about baby loss – he also composed and performed the theme tune Will Stefan Golaszewski ever tire of watching people unload the dishwasher? “Gosh, you never know – it’s possible,” concedes the creator of beloved BBC sitcoms Him & Her and Mum. For now, however, Golaszewski’s brand of intense social realism remains as meticulous as ever. In his latest series, the quotidian acts that make up a lifetime – replacing the hand soap, leaning on the kitchen counter while folding a slice of ham into your mouth and, of course, unloading said dishwasher – are given just as much screen time as some of the most soul-wrenching experiences imaginable. Babies (he’s sticking with the does-what-it-says-on-the-tin titles) stars Siobhán Cullen and Paapa Essiedu as mid-30s married couple Lisa and Stephen. We meet them en route to a family function, yet when they arrive Lisa can only face Stephen’s relatives for a few seconds before fleeing the pub. Actually, it’s just one relative: his cousin’s new baby. We soon discover the pair have recently suffered their first miscarriage. Unable to share their grief and disappointment with friends and family, they are forced to rely solely on each other – not ideal considering Stephen’s attempts to comfort Lisa include an offer of a Solero and a trip to feed the ducks. The terror and cruelty of baby loss is all here, but Babies’ portrayal of our collective failure to address it is just as unsettling. Continue reading...
The singers and sisters on growing up in west London, finding fame in the 90s and relaunching their music as a duo Born in Canada, Natalie and Nicole Appleton are singers best known as members of the group All Saints. Raised between Ontario, London and New York, the sisters joined the band in 1996 alongside Shaznay Lewis and Melanie Blatt. After the success of their self-titled 1997 debut and a st...
The singers and sisters on growing up in west London, finding fame in the 90s and relaunching their music as a duo Born in Canada, Natalie and Nicole Appleton are singers best known as members of the group All Saints. Raised between Ontario, London and New York, the sisters joined the band in 1996 alongside Shaznay Lewis and Melanie Blatt. After the success of their self-titled 1997 debut and a string of hits including the chart-topping singles Never Ever and Pure Shores, All Saints split in 2001. The sisters released music together as Appleton in 2002, and have since reunited with All Saints for three albums. Appleton’s new single, Falling Into You, is out now. Continue reading...
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts This week’s question: has a call for ‘restraint’ ever put a stop to war? I read that the average NFL match lasts for three hours, but the clock runs for only one hour. Are there any other sports, games, pastimes or other activi...
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts This week’s question: has a call for ‘restraint’ ever put a stop to war? I read that the average NFL match lasts for three hours, but the clock runs for only one hour. Are there any other sports, games, pastimes or other activities that involve more dead time than actual game time? Alice Holliday, Lancashire Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com . Continue reading...
Md Babul Hosen/iStock via Getty Images ADMA Biologics, Inc. ( ADMA ) is a biologics company that produces immune globulin (IG) treatments. These products are helpful for treating immune deficiencies and for infectious disease indications. The company remains a small player in a large IG market, and it expects to expand its
Md Babul Hosen/iStock via Getty Images ADMA Biologics, Inc. ( ADMA ) is a biologics company that produces immune globulin (IG) treatments. These products are helpful for treating immune deficiencies and for infectious disease indications. The company remains a small player in a large IG market, and it expects to expand its
I rejected the church as a teen. But I’ve lately felt called to look for God – and my understanding has changed Two months into the pandemic, I began a practice I called “When I look for God”. With so much changing so quickly, I was looking to find space during each day when I could ground myself amidst the uncertainty. The previous five years had opened up a spiritual yearning spurred by a life-s...
I rejected the church as a teen. But I’ve lately felt called to look for God – and my understanding has changed Two months into the pandemic, I began a practice I called “When I look for God”. With so much changing so quickly, I was looking to find space during each day when I could ground myself amidst the uncertainty. The previous five years had opened up a spiritual yearning spurred by a life-shifting moment while surfing when God became profoundly known to me. These encounters of grace began to happen with some frequency. I was both compelled and confused by this new awakening. God has always been elusive to me. I grew up Catholic, attended church on Sundays, went to catechism. I was baptized as an infant, received my first communion at seven, and was confirmed at 11. None of this brought me any closer to God. Continue reading...
Rich or poor, male or female, it’s always a struggle to balance work and family. We’re all wondering about the paths we didn’t take ‘I do feel I’ve wasted my life, really, living in a world of fictional characters,” said Ian Rankin – multi-award-winning author (more than 35m copies of his Rebus novels sold), knighthood for services to literature and charity, a man who achieves more in one year tha...
Rich or poor, male or female, it’s always a struggle to balance work and family. We’re all wondering about the paths we didn’t take ‘I do feel I’ve wasted my life, really, living in a world of fictional characters,” said Ian Rankin – multi-award-winning author (more than 35m copies of his Rebus novels sold), knighthood for services to literature and charity, a man who achieves more in one year than I have in 51 – on a recent podcast . If you’ve wasted your life, Sir Ian, what about the rest of us? There was levity in Rankin’s delivery, but real feeling, too – an ambivalence about what his creative drive had cost him. “There’s big moments, big beats in my life that I just don’t have any memory of: holidays taken, first days at school for my kids and that sort of stuff, because in my head I was somewhere else,” he continued. Continue reading...
Two kona low storms dumped up to 50in of rain on Oahu, flooding fields and submerging equipment Eddie Oroyan’s farm was thriving when the storms hit. He and his wife had started LewaTerra Farm last year on a gorgeous stretch of land on the north shore of Oahu. They were delivering vegetables to customers in the community, selling at farmer’s markets and to local restaurants. Then, on the week of 1...
Two kona low storms dumped up to 50in of rain on Oahu, flooding fields and submerging equipment Eddie Oroyan’s farm was thriving when the storms hit. He and his wife had started LewaTerra Farm last year on a gorgeous stretch of land on the north shore of Oahu. They were delivering vegetables to customers in the community, selling at farmer’s markets and to local restaurants. Then, on the week of 10 March, a first kona low storm hit the island, bringing copious amounts of water, flooding their land and wiping out crops. Nearly all their papayas were gone. And the tomatoes didn’t survive. But the couple quickly began cleaning, replanting and tying down crops, confident that they would get back on their feet shortly. Continue reading...
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs. Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – prompting retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region and Iran’s decision to close ...
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs. Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – prompting retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region and Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz , a critical maritime passage – costs have surged across the US. Gas prices, in particular, have spiked sharply , with the national average rising by roughly 30% over the past month. Grocery bills, mortgage rates and fertilizer costs have also climbed. Continue reading...
US stock indexes ended the week lower, marking its fifth straight week of declines as the war in the Middle East and threat of trade disruptions magnified stagflation concerns. US President Donald Trump extended a pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure into April, saying talks were progressing well. However, Iran pushed back, calling a reported US proposal to end the conflict one-si...
US stock indexes ended the week lower, marking its fifth straight week of declines as the war in the Middle East and threat of trade disruptions magnified stagflation concerns. US President Donald Trump extended a pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure into April, saying talks were progressing well. However, Iran pushed back, calling a reported US proposal to end the conflict one-sided and unfair. Higher oil prices are already pushing inflation up. For the week, the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) and Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) tumbled 3.9% and 5.2% respectively, while Dow ( DJI ) booked a 2.8% fall. Across the Atlantic, the European equities ( STOXX ) ended the week 2.3% higher. On the data front, Eurozone composite PMI fell in March from the previous month and came in below market expectations, according to preliminary data. UK retail sales dipped slightly in February, performing just above expectations, while consumer confidence eased modestly. UK inflation remained at 3% in February, though the figures predate the recent Middle East tensions and may be outdated. In the week, London’s FTSE 100 ( UKX ) equities rose 0.5% while Germany ( DAX:IND ) and France ( CAC:IND ) markets surged 1.8% and 2.2%, respectively. Major corporate news from Europe this week: ASML ( ASML ) will supply advanced production equipment worth about $7.9B to SK hynix. The Asia-Pacific markets In the last week, Chinese markets ( SHCOMP ) added 0.2%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 ( NKY:IND ) rose 3.7%. Japan’s inflation slowed from the previous month, with core inflation dropping below the central bank’s target for the first time in years. Meanwhile, manufacturing activity weakened and came in below expectations. Major Asian corporate news from this week. Xiaomi ( XIACF ) reported its first quarterly profit decline in three years late last year, as rising costs and tougher competition weighed on its smartphone and EV businesses. Hyundai Motor ( HYMLF ) announced plans to more than double its sales in Chi...
Early last Monday, a burst of concentrated trades set off a week in which Wall Street and Washington were abuzz about the possibility that insiders have been using early knowledge of President Donald Trump’s decision making on Iran to lock in big profits. The moves , worth billions, hit the futures markets on Monday morning, just minutes before a social media post about the Middle East from Trump ...
Early last Monday, a burst of concentrated trades set off a week in which Wall Street and Washington were abuzz about the possibility that insiders have been using early knowledge of President Donald Trump’s decision making on Iran to lock in big profits. The moves , worth billions, hit the futures markets on Monday morning, just minutes before a social media post about the Middle East from Trump sent crude prices tumbling and equities soaring. In the conversation that followed, much of the scrutiny fell on the new prediction market platforms that have made it possible to bet directly on geopolitical developments, some with less oversight than others. The episode came amid a months-long push in Congress to rein in the nascent industry, with Democrats introducing new bills and the first Senate Republicans signing on to legislation imposing restrictions. A new academic study offered a glimpse at just how active insiders might be on Polymarket, the most popular venue for betting on global events. Researchers at Columbia Law School and the University of Haifa examined the blockchain ledger that records Polymarket trading, looking for patterns consistent with the use of nonpublic information. Over the last two years, the transactions they flagged generated profits of around $143 million. “The idea that someone would trade on national security information or information about upcoming terrorist activity — people thought that’s not even possible,” said Joshua Mitts, a law professor at Columbia and one of the co-authors. “Today what we’re seeing in these prediction markets is that actually it is quite possible.” In a separate analysis, one set of linked Polymarket accounts came up repeatedly over the last three months, turning $1.6 million in profits on an unerringly accurate set of bets on Trump’s moves in Iran and Venezuela. A review of the trades, first spotted by an on-chain researcher known as Andrew 10 GWEI, was independently confirmed by blockchain forensics firm Bub...
Bird feeders have come a long way since their inception in the early 1900s. These days, it’s not all that surprising to see feeders kitted out with cameras and solar roofs, two marquee features you’ll find on feeders from both BirdBuddy and Netvue. And while modern hoppers can command a pretty penny, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has dropped the Netvue Birdfy Feeder to $135.99 ($124 off) and Birdbuddy ...
Bird feeders have come a long way since their inception in the early 1900s. These days, it’s not all that surprising to see feeders kitted out with cameras and solar roofs, two marquee features you’ll find on feeders from both BirdBuddy and Netvue. And while modern hoppers can command a pretty penny, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has dropped the Netvue Birdfy Feeder to $135.99 ($124 off) and Birdbuddy Pro to $179.99 ($120 off), which are some of the best prices we’ve seen. At their core, both smart bird feeders are designed to help you keep an eye on your soon-to-be feathery friends, allowing for image stills, video, notifications, and AI-powered identification. Birdfy’s offering cuts corners on hardware to keep costs down, though. It features the widest viewing angle of any model at 155 degrees; however, the video quality maxes out at 1080p, whereas the Birdbuddy Pro allows you to capture crystal-clear 2K video (with slow-mo). The accompanying solar panel isn’t integrated directly into the snap-on roof like it is with the Pro, either, which means it doesn’t look quite as slick once set up. Netvue Birdfy Feeder Where to Buy: $259.99 $135.99 at Amazon (yellow) $259.99 $159.99 at Amazon (blue) Software-wise, both motion-activated feeders support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and feature robust, user-friendly apps that can identify species and alert you when a bird is present. Birdbuddy’s is a bit more lively and capable if you’re willing to subscribe to Birdbuddy Premium ($69.99 a year), which unlocks additional info via an AI-powered chat, unlimited video storage, and the ability to track returning visitors, plus the option to view Birdbuddy feeds from around the world. That said, Birdfy’s bird recognition software is free for life — at least with the bundle on offer here — meaning you won’t have to routinely pay for a subscription just to access the essentials. Just be prepared for lots of notifications. Birdbuddy Pro (solar) Where to Buy: $299 $179 at Amazon $299 $169 at Birdbuddy
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In this video, I will discuss recent news about Meta , Micron (NASDAQ: MU) , Amazon , and Alphabet . Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of March. 26, 2026. The video was published on March. 26, 2026. Continue reading
Véron Mosengo-Omba was target of varied criticism ‘I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint’ Véron Mosengo-Omba, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) general secretary, has resigned after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent . Mosengo-Omba said he was retiring but his departure comes amid a crisis of confidence in the organisatio...
Véron Mosengo-Omba was target of varied criticism ‘I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint’ Véron Mosengo-Omba, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) general secretary, has resigned after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent . Mosengo-Omba said he was retiring but his departure comes amid a crisis of confidence in the organisation’s leadership, with a growing fallout over the decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and calls for an investigation into alleged corruption at African football’s governing body. Continue reading...
Bloomberg Anchor of Horizons Middle East & Africa Joumanna Bercetche and Nancy Youssef, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join David Gura and Christina Ruffini this morning on Bloomberg This Weekend for a wide-ranging conversation on the United States' military posture in the Middle East and the strategic implications and the risks of becoming bogged down in protracted military engagement. Watch the f...
Bloomberg Anchor of Horizons Middle East & Africa Joumanna Bercetche and Nancy Youssef, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join David Gura and Christina Ruffini this morning on Bloomberg This Weekend for a wide-ranging conversation on the United States' military posture in the Middle East and the strategic implications and the risks of becoming bogged down in protracted military engagement. Watch the full interview on Bloomberg This Weekend and watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
Attendees at Conservative Political Action Conference express support and concerns amid rift over Trump’s action Wherever you go, there you are, the saying goes. It was a lesson Donald Trump’s Maga faithful may have been reminded of last week when they gathered in a convention center near Dallas for a revival of the president’s political movement, only to find that there was no escape from the pro...
Attendees at Conservative Political Action Conference express support and concerns amid rift over Trump’s action Wherever you go, there you are, the saying goes. It was a lesson Donald Trump’s Maga faithful may have been reminded of last week when they gathered in a convention center near Dallas for a revival of the president’s political movement, only to find that there was no escape from the problems it faces. The annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is usually a place of optimism, if not, triumph. It was on its stage last year that Elon Musk pumped a chainsaw in the air amid his abortive foray into clear cutting government bureaucracy, and where JD Vance named undocumented immigration as the “ greatest threat ” facing the United States and Europe. Trump is a regular, regaling the audience with lengthy monologues about his accomplishments. Continue reading...
F1 finds itself in something of a tangled web as it tries to refine the new rules, improve safety and ensure the drivers are happy without compromising racing.
F1 finds itself in something of a tangled web as it tries to refine the new rules, improve safety and ensure the drivers are happy without compromising racing.
mbbirdy/E+ via Getty Images A surge in oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp selloff in U.S. Treasurys, undermining one of investors’ traditional safe havens. Instead of cushioning market volatility, bonds have dropped alongside equities, amplifying stress across financial markets, The Wall Street Journal reported. The disruption to energy flows, particularly fears a...
mbbirdy/E+ via Getty Images A surge in oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp selloff in U.S. Treasurys, undermining one of investors’ traditional safe havens. Instead of cushioning market volatility, bonds have dropped alongside equities, amplifying stress across financial markets, The Wall Street Journal reported. The disruption to energy flows, particularly fears around the Strait of Hormuz, has driven one of the largest oil spikes in recent memory. That has raised concerns about renewed inflation, pushing interest rates higher and weighing on both stocks and bonds. Major equity indexes have slid to multi-month lows, while Treasury prices have fallen, sending yields sharply upward. The classic balanced portfolio has taken a hit. The iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF ( AOR ), a widely followed 60/40 stock-bond exchange-traded fund, has declined more than 6% since the conflict escalated in late February, highlighting how few places investors have found to hide. Higher yields are also feeding into the broader economy. The 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) has climbed roughly half a percentage point, lifting borrowing costs across the board. Mortgage rates have jumped back above 6.3%, threatening momentum in the housing market just as the spring buying season begins. Market dynamics appear to be reinforcing the selloff. Some leveraged investors have been forced to liquidate bond positions to meet margin calls, while others are reluctant to step in amid ongoing volatility. The result is a feedback loop that continues to pressure prices. The shift has caught many investors off guard. Prior to the conflict, expectations were building for lower rates, with markets pricing in multiple Federal Reserve cuts this year. Initially, bonds rallied when hostilities began, reflecting a typical flight to safety. That move quickly reversed as oil prices surged, reviving inflation fears. There is still debate about where yields ultimately head. A...
Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square. (Image credit: Remo Casilli)
Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square. (Image credit: Remo Casilli)