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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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