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The OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.

The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.

She covered conflicts across the globe, joking after she was injured in Sarajevo that she would be returning to find her missing teeth.

Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, describes how the increase in prices as a result of the war in Iran is beginning to show up in the data, and what could come next.

The deal is interesting for a number of reasons, including that SiFive's chip designs are based on RISC-V, not x86 or ARM.

Amid rising costs and a tighter economic climate, more parents are teaching their kids financial literacy lessons that could serve them well later in life.

A proposed federal rule aims to clear the way for retirement savings plans to include alternative assets. But it may not be enough to protect employers from lawsuits.

PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.

We put the best headphones for working out to the test, including the new Shokz OpenFit Pro. Check out the top sports earbuds and bone conduction headphones.

A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy.

Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need to do their own research.

When the world feels uncertain, spend the season of renewal taking charge of what you can control: your budget.

The British company Caterham is making a push into the American market with the lone car in its catalog, the Seven, based on the original Lotus Seven.

Watchmakers are investing in new manufacturing sites to signal expertise and court clients.

Many blue states are rethinking ambitious strategies to cut emissions as they struggle with rising electricity costs and new hurdles for renewable energy.

How protected are users' discussions with AI, especially health-focused AI, remains a legal gray area.

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson's historical hip-hop musical "Mexodus" is now running Off Broadway.

Rumors indicate a full-scale 'Ocarina of Time' remake is coming this year. As a die-hard fan, I have thoughts.

How to watch NHL for free. Live stream Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL for free.

In April 2026, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,089 at Amazon. That's the record-low price at Amazon.

How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for the Experience More plan.

FriendFinder Networks took this breach seriously, and dramatically stepped up their security practices. Here are three major changes they made.

Pakistan confirmed the arrival of Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister ahead of talks with a U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance.

Companies have long lamented Europe's fragmented capital markets, single-market adoption on pricing and clinical trials, and uneven reimbursement policies.

The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.

Europe is finding itself on the outs with Russia, China and the U.S., in what’s amounting to its very own “Mean Girls” moment.

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" #1757 on April 11 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Photos and videos of the splashdown of the Integrity craft in which the Artemis II crew returned to Earth

As the spacecraft bobs in the Pacific Ocean, recovery personnel from NASA and the U.S. Navy are out at sea, tracking the capsule and other pieces of jettisoned hardware.

The Integrity craft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego just after 5:07 p.m. Pacific Time.

After setting world records, the crew of Artemis II have arrived safely back on Earth.

I'll walk you through all four, with free prompts you can use to build your own pipeline toward 6- to 7-figure revenue.

In an unusual move, the Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chair gathered bank executives to caution about cyberthreats posed by artificial intelligence.

Everything is constantly getting more expensive, including streaming apps. Which ones have hiked prices in 2026?

He helped lead what became known as the Midtown Manhattan Study, which showed that mental impairment is highly correlated with low socioeconomic status.

NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean.

The Artemis II astronauts brought some familiar pieces of technology aboard the Orion spacecraft, including iPhones and GoPro cameras.

Moon joy, a phrase from NASA's communications with Artemis II astronauts on their lunar mission, is shared across social media.

The Defense Department filed a formal notice that it intended to fight a federal judge’s recent rulings that its press restrictions were unconstitutional.

A former New York cabdriver who never lost his edge, he was co-publisher alongside Mort Zuckerman as he took on rival papers in the so-called tabloid wars.

This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week.

The NASA flight is hours away from parachuting into the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, concluding a journey that sent humans around the moon for the first time since 1972.

Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell separately met with the heads of the biggest U.S. banks to address the potential cyber threat of Anthropic's Mythos.

Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries.

I'm a CEO and also the videographer for my son's football team. Here's what that experience has taught me about documenting processes and motivating teams.

Some BookTokers have declared they're finally ready to leave the Amazon Kindle ecosystem. But is the Kobo grass any greener?

The device burned an exterior gate of the house in San Francisco, the police said, and it was unclear whether the artificial intelligence executive was home. The authorities arrested a suspect.

Over 10 days, the astronauts of NASA’s lunar flyby mission have achieved the near impossible.

For many small to mid-sized business owners, their company is more than just a business — it's a legacy built over years of dedication.

Apple announced it will close three retail locations, as the iPhone giant shifts away from malls.

A New York Times report that the president was accepting a donation of foreign steel for the ballroom was seized on by Democrats.

'The AI Doc' director Daniel Roher talks about Sam Altman’s weird vibes, AI in filmmaking, and the folly of cynicism.

If you want customers to choose you when money is tight, you need to make your value obvious.

Here's his simple rule, which seeks to prevent poor decision-making.

OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.

Whether you’re looking to manage a health condition, lose weight or simply eat better, we want to hear from you.

SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries.

The historic moon crew is on its way back home. Here's when and how to watch the reentry and splashdown livestream on April 10.

Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran.

You can still get tickets to watch the 'BTS World Tour Arirang: Live Viewing' on April 11 and 18 live from Goyang and Tokyo.

The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.

Fake phone numbers in search listings are being used to impersonate companies and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting callers.

The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, airline fares and other prices for consumers.

The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.

An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.

Climbing to the top of the YouTube charts comes with a hefty price.

Soaring energy costs led to the biggest monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index since the peak of the post-pandemic inflation crisis in June 2022.

Discounts have evolved from optional promotions to an essential competitive tool that shapes customer decisions, drives growth and defines how businesses compete.

President Trump is frustrated by Iran continuing to throttle most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil route.

Signal's end-to-end encryption isn't perfect, but there's one easy way to prevent your messages from being leaked.

The warning came after a flurry of unusual activity on oil and stock futures markets shortly before President Trump said he would pause attacks on Iran.

His wee-hours show “Night Talk” was a nationally syndicated stalwart, examining tough issues and spotlighting Black cultural and political stars.

A new report indicates when we'll get the next batch of Samsung foldables, perhaps including a new model.

Europe's Airport Industry said if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen "systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU."

The 55-inch Hisense Canvas TV, a gorgeous Samsung The Frame dupe, is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $300 off or more.

France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.

The deal comes one day after Meta committed an additional $21 billion in spending to the cloud provider as AI demand continues to soar.

The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month.

Here's how to identify truly disruptive companies by spotting real innovation, category creation and scalable economics that drive outsized returns.

The movie adaptation of the Japanese game 'Exit 8' premieres April 10, and now you can play the game at a major discount. Right now, grab 'Exit 8' for just $2.79 on Steam.

Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.

A new FCC rule could lower satellite internet cost, but it might cause some trouble as well.

Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies. 

For years, career advisers pointed young workers toward the trades as an AI-proof path to middle-class wages. The labor market had other plans.

This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it.

Companies are betting on a new type of warfare, based on shorter lead times that allow for rapid deployments and more cost-effective solutions.

The war with Iran is preventing huge amounts of oil from flowing out of the Persian Gulf, but the prices that many people track don’t fully capture the scale of the disruption.

Lowe's CEO warns AI can't climb a ladder as the company makes a $250 million bet on blue-collar work amid rapid artificial intelligence advancement.