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UN Launches 40-Expert Global AI Panel to Govern the Machines
The United Nations assembled a 40-person panel including ETH Zurich's Menna El-Assady to assess AI's impact on peace, security, ethics, and governance. First order of business: making sure humans stay in the loop.
UFC 327 Tonight: Prochazka vs. Ulberg for 205 Title, Chimaev-Strickland Co-Main
All fighters made weight in Miami. Jiri Prochazka defends the light heavyweight belt against Carlos Ulberg, with Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland as the co-main event. Jon Jones formally confirmed retirement this week after his Andrew Tate-adjacent DBX appearance.
Triumph Launches 2026 Reunion Tour with 15-Song Set
Canadian rock legends Triumph kicked off their reunion tour with a deep 15-song set including a Joe Walsh cover. The expanded lineup is hitting arenas across North America through summer.
Tariff Refund Requests Open April 20 After Supreme Court Win
US Customs and Border Protection will begin accepting tariff refund applications on April 20, following SCOTUS's ruling that the IEEPA tariff authority was unconstitutional. Businesses that paid duties under the now-invalidated executive orders can file for reimbursement.
Supreme Court Kills IEEPA Tariffs; 10% Global Baseline Holds Through July
The Supreme Court invalidated Trump's emergency tariff powers, forcing a shift to Section 122 trade authority — a 10% global baseline through July 24. Tariff refunds begin April 20. S&P 500 shed nearly 20% over seven weeks of volatility. Goldman sees inflation hitting 3.1% by year-end.
Congressman Warns UFO Secrets Could 'Unglue' America; New Video Shown at April 9 Hearing
Rep. Tim Burchett says what he's been briefed on by 'every alphabet agency' would keep Americans up at night. Meanwhile, the April 9 congressional hearing featured never-before-seen military UFO footage and Elizondo testified about dozens of near-air collisions with UAPs.