How Magic’s Awful Loss to Celtics Completely Shook Up Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
The Magic lost against the Celtics’ backups, a brutal defeat with ripple effects felt throughout the East playoff picture.
Sports Illustrated 6 min read
Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz
Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks
The Guardian - AU 4 min read
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US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.”
The Independent UK 7 min read
Trump news at a glance: president renews threat to Iranian power plants and bridges after talks fail
Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway. Key US politics stories from Sunday 12 April at a glance
The Guardian - US 5 min read
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's 'Faux Royal' Tour: Commentator Reveals Why Australia Event Is A 'Dubious' Move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to Australia, centred on a luxury women's retreat in Sydney, is being branded a 'faux royal' tour by a leading commentator who warns it may irk the Palace.
International Business Times UK 6 min read
Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations
Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations
The Guardian - US 6 min read
NBA Playoff Picture: A Breakdown of Everything to Play for on Last Day of Regular Season
Here’s what’s at stake during Sunday’s full 15-game slate to wrap up the regular season.
Sports Illustrated 7 min read
“The People You Hoped To Be Babysitters?”: Woman’s Complaint About Friend Support After Birth Backfires
Many women experience postpartum loneliness, a period after giving birth when they may feel a profound sense of isolation. Some of them may express their sadness online, as this woman did. In her TikTok video, she made an indirect jab at her female friends, implying their supposed lack of support…
Bored Panda 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz blockade explained: why is Trump threatening it now and will it increase the price of oil?
The threat from the president has left global markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced
The Guardian - AU 6 min read
Algorithms don’t care: how AI worsens the double burden for Indonesia’s female gig workers
Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the future of work. It is efficient, innovative and neutral. Yet, for many women in Indonesia’s gig economy, AI feels like a source of mounting pressure.
The Conversation 7 min read