Threads is launching “Live Chats” to allow for real-time conversations during cultural events, the Meta-owned platform announced on Wednesday. The company says the idea behind the new feature is to help make the app feel more timely and relevant. Live Chats are launching first within the NBA Threads community during the Playoffs. Media personalities, including…
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe on April 22, 2026 drives the first customer-ready electric R2 SUV off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois. Courtesy Rivian Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois. The start…
Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments and other matters. Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 Nepal’s minister of home affairs has resigned, saying there have been questions about his investments and other matters. He is the second minister to withdraw from the country’s month-old…
Yesterday’s palace reception for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday was only the second time the Princess of Wales has been seen in a month. Kate was tasked with making small talk with lots of seniors, which is actually her one strength (she prefers chatting with seniors as opposed to children). Prince William and Kate also…
The Texas Stock Exchange plans to host its first initial public offerings in the opening quarter of 2027 as it seeks to grab a chunk of business from Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange, said Jeb Hensarling, a strategic adviser to the Dallas-based marketplace.
Morgan McSweeney is facing a showdown with MPs who will grill him on whether he placed extreme pressure on the Foreign Office to approve Peter Mandelson as ambassador. The prime minister’s former chief of staff will be questioned next Tuesday by the foreign affairs select committee over allegations made by the former Foreign Office permanent…
Phoebe Watts for New Scientist; Getty Images “This is Poppy,” says Howard Greenwood, proudly showing me his prize cow. In truth, though, “cow” is charming nuclear research slang. Poppy is a slim glass column filled with radioactive waste that lives not in a pasture, but in a high-security lab. Greenwood and his team here at…
As part of its slate of Google Cloud Next announcements on Wednesday, the company shared plans to bring “auto browse” agentic capabilities to Chrome users in the enterprise, along with enhanced security measures. With auto browse, Chrome users can take advantage of Gemini to understand the live context in their open browser tabs, and then…
Apr 22, 2026, 09:49 AM ET Dave Dombrowski is concerned about what is going on with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team’s seven-game losing streak. Dombrowski, the Phillies’ president of baseball operations, instead is focused on the team’s overall play during an 8-15…
Tehran, Iran – State media and Iran’s military and security leadership say they are prepared for a resumption in the war with the United States and Israel as they continue to signal opposition to any major concessions during negotiations. Authorities in Iran organised more displays of defiance on Tuesday night and into Wednesday with military parades…
