“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council | News
NewsFeed Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War.” He called on them to stop acting like “emperors” and waging war on poorer countries. Published On 18 Apr 202618 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd…
Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3
From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost of, well, everything,…
One in two people facing cataract blindness need access to life-changing surgery https://news.linkzpulse.com/
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – one of the most effective and affordable interventions to prevent avoidable blindness. A new study published today in The Lancet Global Health highlights the scale of the challenge: nearly half…
England remain on course for Six Nations title after 12-try win over Scotland
Dominant England spoil Scotland’s record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)
April might be springtime in the northern hemisphere, but some of the best streaming services seem to think it’s the perfect time for a dry run of spooky season. How else to explain the arrival of some exquisitely dark slices of horror, like 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple arriving on Netflix, Weapons coming to…
As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’ | Drugs
Dallas, United States – Michael Watkins wipes sweat from his brow as he steps up to a stranger’s door. It’s a scorching day in Dallas, Texas; the sun has been hammering the pavement for hours. Watkins, a 50-year-old man with glasses, a goatee and a gauge in both earlobes, doesn’t know what to expect beyond the…
NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move
In an unexpected turnaround, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) on Sunday handed out a record 2,599 of its prestigious graduate fellowships to young researchers — after briefly slashing the number to a low of just 1,000 last year. The rebound “is a significant boost for early-career researchers and the future of US science,” says…
At least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv
The country’s interior minister says the shooter has been killed after a shoot-out with police.
Trump announces reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments | Donald Trump
Donald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. The president signed an executive order directing the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite review of drugs such as ibogaine, a drug that US military veteran groups have said can help treat post-traumatic…
Celebrities Who Got Pregnant After 40
Natalie Portman Is Pregnant With Baby No. 3, Her First With Tanguy Destable Life itself is a miracle, let alone the chance to grow a new one inside your own body. And, according to even the most modern medical expertise, the chances of getting pregnant—and then carrying a baby to term—diminishes as women get older….
