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Topics can range from "School," "Entertainment," and "Lifestyle" to "Travel," "Writing," and "Health and Wellbeing," among others, Meta says.

President Donald Trump's overall — and economic — approval ratings plunged in the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.

Arnault warned of "very serious" economic consequences of the Iran war after the conflict hit the luxury conglomerates first-quarter sales last week.

Gulf oil and gas producers are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their energy exports out of the Middle East.

Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.

U.S. tech giants have announced huge infrastructure expenditure in 2026 as they look to scale the deployment of AI.

Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet assured.

With New York City facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring ways to delay the city’s payments to municipal pension funds.

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

Hackers are spoofing Paperless Post, Evite and Punchbowl to creep into your hard drive.

A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.

Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was up more than 2 basis points at 4.214%.

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 46% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.

As the Iran war drags on and the Strait of Hormuz stays shut, India and China are increasingly competing against each other for shrinking crude oil supplies.

Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box for $68.95, just 16 cents over market price and below Amazon.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said U.S. actions almost allowed aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to be bought by China.

Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle for $38.95, matching market price and beating TCGplayer.

Investors wrestled with uncertainty about the cease-fire between the United States and Iran.

"We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history," Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told CNBC Thursday.

The cosmetics market shows no signs of slowing down, analysts said after L'Oreal's "impressive" results.

The current wars in Iran and Ukraine have shown that small and medium sized autonomous platforms have dominated.

Who created the Queen? What happens to Nikki? What's next for Season 2? Your "Stranger Things: Tales From '85" questions, answered.

"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" takes place between "Stranger Things" Seasons 2 and 3, a move that makes no sense.

Currency effects weighed on the Swiss drugmaker's first-quarter earnings

Microsoft announced a new A$25 billion ($18 billion) investment into Australia's digital infrastructure on Thursday, spanning cybersecurity and AI development.

Canada's former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the path to peace will be challenging as Iran's fragile ceasefire continues.

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as regional market sentiment declines.

Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers.

Shade has its own filesystem that lets you "stream" files directly to your local drive

Canada has sought to recalibrate its diplomatic relationships amid the geopolitical shifts triggered by the Trump administration.

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on April 23. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast, hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, isoffering cozy mystery books for free.

See the Moon phase expected for April 23, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The death of "Otto Titsling" is the canary in the coal mine for this disastrous Broadway adaptation of "Beaches: A New Musical." Review.

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

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 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" #1769 on April 23 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Despite an extension of the ceasefire in Iran byTrump, Iran has seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions if the truce is on shaky ground. 

Prior to SpaceX's announcement that it's agreed to a potential purchase of Cursor, Microsoft looked at buying the AI coding startup.

As part of an AI initiative that tracks employee keystrokes and mouse clicks, Meta is monitoring use of popular sites like Google, LinkedIn and Wikipedia.

In the world's third-largest auto market, demand for hybrid cars is racing ahead of EVs, deepening the hold of Japanese carmakers in India.

Tesla's planned capex for 2026 is three times higher than what the company has historically spent. Its CFO said, as a result, Tesla will have a negative free cash flow the rest of the year.

Investors found some relief after Trump prolonged a ceasefire with Iran, sending U.S. stocks higher and setting up a positive open across Asia.

SK Hynix posted yet another quarter of record profit and revenue, as prices for its products continue to surge amid strong AI demand. 

Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.

The admission could open Tesla to legal challenges after it spent years promising customers they were just one software update away from owning fully autonomous cars.

Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.

X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.

Becoming more eco-friendly isn't complicated or expensive. In fact, simple low-waste kitchen swaps help me feel less overwhelmed and save money over time.

Build faster with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 — now $42.97 for a limited time with AI-powered coding tools.

Investors have been attuned to mainframe disruption threats from artificial intelligence, but IBM posted 51% growth in Z mainframe hardware revenue.

Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years running the world's largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company's COO, takes over immediately.

The incidents involved a candidate from Virginia seeking a Senate seat and candidates running for House seats from Minnesota and Texas.

Heidi O’Neill will join the maker of yoga pants and other athletic clothing in September.

The software company beat expectations for earnings and revenue as it continued to expand its artificial intelligence offerings.

Most entrepreneurs are focused on improving prompts, but the real advantage lies in the unspoken knowledge they already have — this article shows how to surface it and start using AI more strategically.

Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab.

Observable Space and Quantum Wave teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.

The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales.

Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.

Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.

Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition.

The French government agency that issues and manages national IDs, passports, and other documents, announced that hackers stole the personal information of an unspecified number of citizens.

The robot won't be winning any gold medals, yet.

The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app.

Believe in their potential. But trust their actions.

The White House on Tuesday said the UAE had not requested a currency swap line.

Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois.

We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.

House leaders abruptly canceled a vote on the measure when support started to look shaky.

Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.

BookCon returned for the first time in six years, and it was a place for fandom and book nerds to celebrate their passion. Though it wasn't all perfect, and attendees have their thoughts. Here's what it's like to attend BookCon.

The United Arab Emirates has engineered one of the world's most resilient travel and tourism economies. This Mideast war may be its biggest rebound test.

Instead of focusing on those numbers, investors are spooked by signs of a softening property insurance market, with competition increasing and rates declining.

In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.

Attorney General Letitia James said the cryptocurrency giants were illegally running gambling platforms in the state after they expanded into prediction markets, which are loosely regulated.

But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.

The deal closes. The model works. The plan looks clean. But the first 90 days may tell a different story.

Meta is installing tracking software on work computers, a move that was met with internal discomfort and skepticism.

"Interview with the Vampire" Season 3, now titled "The Vampire Lestat," premieres June 7 on AMC and AMC+.

A mystery group of Discord users claims they found a way to access Claude Mythos Preview, the AI model said to be too dangerous for public use.

Amazon has a bunch of Lego Star Wars sets on sale for at least 20% off ahead of May the 4th, including Millennium Falcon and R2-D2 builds.

Google brings Gemini-powered 'auto browse' capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.

Inside Jet Linx's private aviation model, where private jet memberships, exclusive terminals and on-demand flights are fueling a growing shift toward time-first travel among not just executives, but sports-driven travelers too.

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would provide as much as $500 million to the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.

Fusion energy has been “20 years away” for decades, but has the science finally caught up? Private investment in fusion companies surged from $10 billion to $15 billion in just months, and the money is coming from places you wouldn’t expect.  Watch as Rebecca Bellan and guest host Tim De Chant sit down with Rachel Slaybaugh, general partner at DCVC on this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast. The trio breaks […]

You got the lead — now what? Here's what the companies that convert consistently do.

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is still way below normal levels before the war when more than 100 vessels crossed daily.

Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: it is geared for IT and technical users.

The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.

There are a handful of Earth Day mattress sales happening right now that are totally worth your time.

The franchise awarded 52 new restaurant locations in Q1 2026, up nearly 50% from the same period last year.

As of April 22, get the DJI Neo Fly More Combo for nearly 50% off.

Google Wallet just got a handy new flight-tracking widget for your lock screen.