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On Sunday, April 12, President Trump took to Truth Social with a captionless piece of art. The now-deleted image, which appears to be AI-generated, shows Trump wearing a flowing white and red robe, holding his hand over the head of a dying man in an apparently healing gesture, and standing in the center of a backdrop of almost comically patriotic imagery. The implication of divine healing, paired with Trump’s tunic-like garb, makes a clear connection between the president and Jesus. The post came after Pope Leo XIV, a vocal critic of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, spoke out against Trump’s…
You can bring your appetite to these restaurants, but leave your phone at home. That’s the new door policy at a growing number of establishments nationwide, reports Axios. At least 11 states now have venues with phone restrictions or digital-detox incentives. Bars like Antagonist in Charlotte lock phones in pouches upon entry. The strategy targets screen fatigue and social awkwardness when diners retreat to phones instead of engaging with companions. During a discussion on NPR’s Morning Edition, Anna Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist and author of “Dopamine Nation,” said the approach addresses what people crave but struggle to enforce individually. Customer response…
When the U.S. began “major combat operations” against Iran in late February, the warnings about an online counterattack from Iran and groups tied to the nation came from every corner. But more than six weeks later, there have been no known significant intrusions. The hackers have been busy in other regions. Groups linked to the Iranian regime have hit Jordanian gas firms, as well as businesses in the UAE and Qatar, as part of its Great Epic cyber offensive. But the incursions in the U.S. have seemed fairly minor in comparison. Iran-linked hackers, for instance, struck medical equipment maker Stryker,…
Apple Store employees say they can barely keep it in stock, but it’s not the latest iPhone. The Mac mini, Apple’s $599 desktop, has become a surprise hit among AI hobbyists even though it’s been around for years. Shipping estimates for certain configurations stretch 10 to 12 weeks. The reason? Hobbyists are using it to run OpenClaw, which operates computers autonomously, handling tasks like browsing websites and signing into accounts without constant input. AI enthusiasts prefer the Mac mini because it runs models locally for privacy, costs less during a memory price surge and works in the background without needing…
Published April 13, 2026 02:39PMAfter a slew of rescues in Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park in early April, first responders are urging visitors to be cautious when venturing into the area’s slot canyons.Officials told Outside that the recent spike in emergencies stems from two dangerous, recurring mistakes: Hikers are underestimating the remote terrain and failing to check the weather. Goblin Valley is a state park in southeastern Utah, known for thousands of mushroom-shaped sandstone hoodoos and twisting slot canyons. The bizarre landscape makes for a popular tourist stop, but the narrow canyons pose a serious flash-flood risk. The repetitive, maze-like terrain…
Lauren Sánchez Bezos is great at being happy, so much so she is encouraging other to pursue unapologetic happiness too. But, unsurprisingly, those without private jets aren’t buying it. Over the weekend, The New York Times published a profile on Jeff Bezos’s new wife, Sánchez Bezos, offering a glimpse into the powerful couple’s daily life. Their mornings, for example, start of at their $230 million compound in Florida, where the couple crafts a gratitude list before kicking off their day. The story also dissects the couple’s dynamic—regular exercise and leaning on each other for advice—a blueprint for reaching happiness while…
Key Takeaways United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby uses a handpicked group of about a dozen pilots to vet job candidates for cultural fit and likability, not just skills. These pilots shadow candidates throughout the interview day to judge whether they would want to spend a four‑day trip with them. The pilots have veto power: if they decide a candidate isn’t someone they’d enjoy flying with, that person is rejected even if technically qualified. At United Airlines, qualifications matter — but so does cultural fit. CEO Scott Kirby uses an unconventional hiring process to gauge candidates’ interpersonal skills, not just their…
McDonald’s drinks menu is growing to soon include new flavors, dirty sodas, and eventually energy drinks. The fast food chain is adding new menu options later this year like a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, a Dirty Dr Pepper, and a Mango Pineapple Refresher, according to documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news. McDonald’s confirmed to Fast Company that crafted sodas and new Refreshers will be introduced nationwide beginning next month. “Our fans’ love for McDonald’s beverages runs deep, from rallying for the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to coining the iconic ‘Spicy Sprite,’” McDonald’s US…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A four-step team leadership guide built around the CARE framework’ The most accomplished people in the room were often the least fulfilled Your organization stands to benefit from strong, resilient teams; these books are for you The labor market is changing rapidly. Everyone with a stake in building and maintaining a robust talent pipeline — from frontline hiring managers to top executives — needs to adjust now.Labor availability is one factor at play here. More than 50 million people quit their jobs in 2022, the peak year of the Great…
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors, and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday. A large swath of the movie industry, including Denis Villeneuve, Kristen Stewart, J.J. Abrams, and Joaquin Phoenix came out forcefully against the $111 billion deal that would consolidate two legacy studios into one, arguing that it further reduce jobs and movies in an already downsized Hollywood. “The result will be fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences in the United States and around the world,”…