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POTUS vs Pontiff: Trump feud with Pope Leo marks unprecedented moment
- The feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV this week marked yet another unprecedented moment in history, with the president becoming the first U.S. leader to publicly lock horns with the head of the Roman Catholic church in modern times. Leo's status as the first American pope makes the episode even more unique.  For weeks the pontiff had voiced veiled criticism of Trump's immigration policies, but it ...

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Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
- Construction of  a ballroom and presidential bunker  at the White House will continue for now, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted an administrative stay of an order earlier this week that blocked most above-ground construction.  The next hearing in the case is set for June 5, according to the court's briefing schedule, so construction will likely continue through at ...

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Two US army soldiers injured by brown bear during training exercise in Alaska
- Two US army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear in a mountainous training area in Anchorage, Alaska , the military said on Friday. The incident happened on Thursday as the soldiers were participating in a "land navigation training event" in Arctic valley, part of the joint base Elmendorf-Richardson's training area. The soldiers were receiving medical care as of Friday, a military official ...

Source: theguardian.com
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Uber Eats now offers easier returns with 'instant' refunds — but it will actually cost you
- You can now make an online return without leaving your couch — but it comes at a price. Uber Eats has rolled out a new returns feature that allows avid online shoppers to return items purchased through the delivery app and receive an instant refund. "A first for the on-demand delivery industry, customers will now be able to send back eligible retail items purchased on Uber Eats and receive an instant refund ...

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ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown
- There were 33 deaths of ICE detainees in 2025, with 17 so far in 2026 April 18 (UPI) -- The number of people who have died while being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has surpassed a 2004 high, and several deaths this year remain under investigation. The agency on Friday released delayed reports on four people who died earlier this year, bringing the total in 2026 to 17, which is more than half of ...

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Three people sentenced to jail for bear-suit insurance scam in California
- State investigated claims of bear attacks on cars, unconvincingly backed up by video of person in bear suit When it comes to the California department of insurance, don't poke the bear. That is the lesson three individuals in Los Angeles learned recently when they were sentenced to jail time for an insurance fraud scheme in which they staged attacks on high-end vehicles by having a person dress up in a bear costume ...

Source: theguardian.com
Canva and Anthropic Partnered to Launch AI Design Assistant in Claude
- Reading Time: 2 minutes Key Takeaways: Canva is integrated into Claude Design, allowing users to turn AI chat into editable Canva designs. The system uses Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect the two platforms for a smooth workflow. Users can generate slides, documents, and templates in Claude and finish them in Canva. Full access requires both Claude Pro and Canva Pro paid accounts. Creativity and efficiency ...

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AI Update, April 17, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Week
- Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so: ChatGPT 5.3 reduces outbound links as authority signals reshape AI search . ChatGPT 5.3 introduces a major shift in how AI search retrieves and cites information, combining broader query expansion with stricter source selection. The model now runs 10 or more fan-out searches per prompt, up from roughly 2 previously, yet cites fewer sources, with ...

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Trump, IRS In Talks To Settle U.S. President's $10 Billion Lawsuit
- While Washington spins the latest economic data and billionaires hedge their bets, working Americans are feeling the very real squeeze of rising costs, and sudden instability. HuffPost reports on the real economy – the one that impacts you. Already a member? April 17 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle the U.S. president's $10 billion lawsuit against ...

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World Cup fans to pay train fares of $150 for the round-trip to MetLife Stadium — when it usually costs $12.90
- New Jersey Transit officials announced Friday in a press release that round-trip train tickets from Manhattan's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will cost $150 per person for World Cup match days. It usually costs $12.90 to make the 9-mile trip from Manhattan's Penn Station to the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium, which will host eight matches, including the July 19 ...

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