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As Meloni’s hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum in Genoa | Italy
It has been a turbulent month in Italian politics. A failed referendum on a judicial overhaul pierced prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s aura of invincibility, triggering government resignations and leaving her scrambling to restore credibility. At the same time, her once special relationship with Donald Trump has frayed after the US president publicly scolded her this…
Effect of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drugs ‘absent or trivial,’ Cochrane review finds
April 16, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Effect of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drugs ‘absent or trivial,’ Cochrane review finds These drugs were hailed by proponents as breakthroughs in the fight to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but a new independent review finds they make “no meaningful difference” By Claire Cameron edited by Jeanna Bryner…
Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops
Intel has its new Core Series 3 chips, the official title for its Wildcat Lake-codenamed series intended for mainstream and value-oriented laptops. Built using the same Intel 18A process as its chips, they’re significantly more powerful than the previous generation and promise “exceptional battery life” and “boosted AI-ready performance.” Intel says the Core Series 3…
Golden State Warriors eliminated as Suns stifle Curry to clinch No 8 seed | NBA
Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA’s play-in tournament Friday night. The Suns took the No 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday…
India’s HDFC Bank Beats Estimates as Loan Growth Stays Strong
HDFC Bank Ltd. reported better-than-expected results on the back of strong loan growth at India’s largest private sector lender.
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Counter-terror police investigate arson attack in London
Met police say business in Hendon, north-west London, was targeted on Friday Counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into an arson attack on a business in Hendon, north-west London, on Friday, the Metropolitan police have said. More details soon … Continue reading…
Google Chrome makes it easier to wrangle different tabs in AI Mode
Love ’em or hate ’em, no modern browser is complete without robust tab support, and so too would it seem Google’s AI Mode. Starting today, the company is rolling out an update to users in the US that makes the tool better at interacting and understanding tabs. To start, the next time you use AI…
New play Night City to debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough
Night City, a new play by Max Wilkinson, will make its debut this Autumn at London’s Southwark Playhouse Borough (‘The Little’ Auditorium). Directed by Ebenezer Bamgboye (The Lonely Londoners, Jermyn Street Theatre / Kiln Theatre; The Anarchist, Jermyn Street Theatre), Night City follows three people pushed to their limits as they try to survive. Incorporating movement…