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Package delivery giant UPS beat Wall Street estimates for its first-quarter earnings.

Aside from earnings and any change to GM's 2026 guidance, investors are monitoring impact from the Iran war, tariffs and EV write-downs.

CEO Brian Niccol has sales going in the right direction. Now, investors want to see profits follow suit.

Amazon has Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Display Box preorders at $344.44, but Walmart has the same box for $238.99.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Melania Trump calling for him to be fired in a social media post.

Markets have performed in an orderly way, despite the economic turmoil wrought by Middle East war, said Citi UK CEO Tiina Lee.

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The U.S. is being "humiliated" by the Iranian regime, Germany's chancellor has said, as European leaders grow increasingly frustrated at the war in Iran.

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As of April 28, the Shark Navigator robot vacuum is on sale for $189.99 at Amazon. This is 37% off its list price of $299.99.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.

His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.

Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.

From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring access.

Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

How to get the Samsung Galaxy S26+ for free with Verizon.

Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.

New images from a U.S. National Science Foundation telescope reveal the famous Sombrero Galaxy surrounded by a huge glowing halo.

Internet reactions on the massive success of Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

A New York Times report has uncovered a new phishing scam that involves phoney party invites that steal your password data.

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Answers to each clue for the April 28, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

How to get the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free at AT&T.

Investors parsed reports that President Trump told advisers that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.

Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a "very difficult situation."

Apple's first foldable phone will be called "iPhone Ultra", according to a new report.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Geopolitics takes a back seat for now, as the Bank of Japan kicks off the week's central bank action and earnings season ramps up.

The results come shortly after BP's board suffered a shareholder revolt at its annual general meeting.

European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors assess the latest developments in the Iran war, and look ahead to earnings reports.

Former employees at AI giants are raising hundreds of millions of dollars from investors months on from launching.

Golden Child is launching with two "five-star" products: a fresh frozen meal system and, more intriguingly, a "drizzle." It has also raised $37 million in funding.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on April 28. The Romance Book Blast, hosted by Romance Booklovers, is offering romance books from a number of sub-genres.

Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.

The decision to keep rates steady came in a split 6-3 vote, and was in line with Reuters-polled analysts' estimates.

Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) declined 8.5% after the EV battery giant unveiled plans for a roughly $5 billion equity placement in Hong Kong.

The trailer for psychological thriller 'Verity' offers the first peek at the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's popular 2018 novel.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1774 on April 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

BYD has come under scrutiny from European lawmakers after a watchdog report alleged harsh working conditions at its Hungary plant.

From stagflation warnings and stalled Iran talks to rising oil prices, red lights are everywhere. 

Oil prices edged higher as investors parsed fresh signals from U.S.-Iran negotiations, with uncertainty over a potential de-escalation keeping markets on edge. 

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Tuesday as investors weighed the latest updates over U.S.-Iran negotiations.

From cars to robots, industries across China are seeing AI expand from cloud-based systems into devices.

An appeals panel ruled that the Defense Department can require escorts for reporters in the building while it fights an earlier decision that overturned many of the department’s press rules.

The legal feud between billionaire frienemies Elon Musk and Sam Altman over ownership of OpenAI is about to explode in court.

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The Secret Service is facing scrutiny over security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Donald Trump was evacuated Saturday.

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for an ADT "pay or leak" data breach that impacts 5.5 million security customers.

A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.

The LG Wallpaper TV costs $5,499.99 — much, much more than The Frame Pro. However, we rarely see an OLED art TV. Let's break the price down.

How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch PSG vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold, and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.

Blue Origin successfully launches and lands its New Glenn rocket again, marking progress in reusable spaceflight technology.

Astronaut Victor Glover shares insights from Artemis II, including flying Orion and seeing unseen parts of the moon.

Your organization doesn't have a visibility problem. It has a risk surfacing problem.

CERN’s BASE experiment achieves first antimatter transport by truck, enabling new research beyond lab conditions.

The founder of rental software company PocketOS claimed that an AI agent put their business out of commission for 30 hours.

Learn how to buy a used camera with expert tips. Find deals online and in stores while avoiding common mistakes.

Inside Avatar: Fire and Ash filming at Lightstorm Entertainment. See how performance capture and virtual cameras create every shot.

MacBook Neo challenges the iPad as Apple’s best budget option. Here’s why using an iPad like a laptop may be a costly mistake.

CNET’s Andrew Lanxon shares DJI Osmo Pocket 4 first impressions in a live Q&A. See features, performance, and audience questions.

Honor’s humanoid robot Flash breaks a half-marathon record. Here’s why the smartphone company is moving into robotics.

Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro with a new design, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and over 20 hours of battery life.

Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.

Here's how you can expand your sales through competitive price agreements.

The 77-year-old Shark Tank investor learned to believe in herself after years of negative thinking.

Spotify users can now access fitness workouts, curated playlists, creator-led sessions, and Peloton classes without leaving the platform.

OpenAI has won major concessions from its largest shareholder, Microsoft, that will allow it to sell products on AWS, while Microsoft get more cash in a revenue-share agreement.

Ineffable Intelligence, a British AI lab founded a mere few months ago by former DeepMind researcher David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion in funding at a valuation of $5.1 billion.

Novartis, Amgen and Eli Lilly are betting that slashing levels of a particularly bad form of cholesterol could deliver the next blockbusters in cardiology.

Dalio said that if Kevin Warsh were to cut rates, it would risk damaging confidence in the central bank at a critical moment.

Xu Zewei is accused of participating in a Chinese government hacking group that broke into thousands of U.S. organizations and stole COVID-19-related research.

A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.

One of the biggest trades in the group this morning is a $2.2 million purchase of 2,168 $210-strike calls in Nvidia that expire May 15.

AI has unexpectedly increased the cost of acquiring new leads. Here's how we've shifted our strategy to protect ourselves.

Grab the TheraFace Mask, TheraFace Pro, depuffing wand, and more on sale for up to 23% off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Therabody's webiste.

As of April 27, you can get the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Copilot+ PC for $1,549.99 at Amazon, down from $1,999.99.

The Musk v. Altman trial kicked off at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with jury selection followed by opening arguments.

The Eufy E15 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, down from the list price of $1,799.99. That's a 50% discount.

Users are complaining that Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, plus the iPhone Air, struggles to turn back on after the battery dies.

AI isn't creating new problems. It's exposing the ones already slowing your business down.

CEO Russell Weiner said he expects more fast-food chains will report that winter weather and weak consumer sentiment hurt their quarterly sales.

A revision to the UK's AI infrastructure plan ramps up potential carbon emissions by a million tons, stoking alarm from environmental advocates.

Skye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone.

The 13-inch M5 Apple MacBook Air is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, putting it just 99 cents away from its record low price of $949, and $149.01 away from its list price of $1,099.

The widening movement is pulling in people from all walks of life, united by a worry that Big Tech will cash in while average Americans bear the costs.

McDonald's and Netflix have launched a "Stranger Things: Tales from '85"-themed Happy Meal. Here's when you can get it.

The Trump administration has repeatedly insisted that the central goal of the conflict is keeping Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Here are five hard lessons every founder needs to learn about scaling vision, building trust and knowing where you are truly irreplaceable.

The pizza chain partnered with Flytrex to fly full family meals through the air, with big plans to eventually reach 100 million people.

As of April 27, you can get the 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) for $499.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99. That's a 44% discount, or $400 in savings.

The 75-inch Hisense U7 ULED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,299.99, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 35% discount.