Oil prices rise as investors eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Latin America faces fertilizer vulnerability; IICA and TFI agree joint plan amid Hormuz crisis

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the U.S.-based Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced a partnership to secure fertilizer supply across the Americas, amid logistical disruptions and price volatility worsened by the closure of the Strait of

Genetic markers fast-track breeding of seedless muscadine grapes

Using new genetic markers, fruit breeders can now tell whether grapes will be seedless and self-pollinating even years before vines bear fruit. The approach will save time and resources in the pursuit of creating flavorful new grape varieties, including the major challenge of

Brazilian judge suspends 12% crude oil export tax for five international oil companies

A federal judge in Rio de Janeiro issued a preliminary injunction suspending the 12% crude oil export tax for five international companies operating in Brazil: Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, Repsol Sinopec and Petrogal. The ruling represents an initial court victory for the oil

Do you know this mage? Test your knowledge of the gaming arcane with our quiz on magical allies and villains

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US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

TAIPEI, April 9 - Taiwan's parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S. Senator Jim Banks said during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei.

Study reveals that bottom trawling catches thousands of fish species, including those most at risk

More than 3,000 fish species have been caught in bottom trawls, with estimates suggesting the true number could be nearly double, according to the world's first global inventory.

Steven Soderbergh Wants to Use “A Lot of AI” for Planned Wagner Moura Movie

Earlier in a recent interview, the director noted that he was using AI for his upcoming John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary.

North Korea holds three days of weapons testing: KCNA

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas show the future

When a drought turns into an urban water crisis, a city's first step is often to limit lawn watering and launch a campaign to encourage everyone to conserve. It might raise water-use rates or offer incentives for installing low-flow devices.

Appeals court rejects Anthropic's bid to temporarily halt Pentagon designation

A federal appeals court has rejected Anthropic's bid to temporarily halt the Pentagon's labeling of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk, finding the firm failed to meet the strict requirements for an emergency stay. The order, issued Wednesday evening by

Can Adam Driver’s Axed ‘Star Wars’ Movie ‘The Hunt For Ben Solo’ Be Revived Under New Disney CEO? Soderbergh Says ‘Nope’: ‘If It Was Gonna Happen, It Would’ve’

Stephen Soderbergh has no intention of reviving “The Hunt for Ben Solo” under Disney’s new leadership. During an interview with “The Playlist” on the press tour for his latest directorial effort, “The Christophers,” the filmmaker said “nope” when asked if he was trying to

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

A 'stemness checkpoint' helps control stem cell identity

A study published in Cell Research advances a central idea in stem cell biology by identifying a checkpoint that controls the identity of many different types of stem cells across developmental stages. For nearly two decades, scientists have understood that stem cell

Online comments can shape how political social media content is perceived

Online comments can shape how social media content about politics is perceived, even when people's opinions are hard to change, a new study shows. The new research suggests that while attitudes may be stable, the way people interpret political messages can still shift depending

J Balvin and Ryan Castro Team Up for Collaborative Album ‘Omerta’

The announcement comes on the heels of back-to-back fiery singles from the two Colombian stars

Ex-Army employee with top-secret clearance charged with leaking information to journalist

An ex-Army employee that had top-secret clearance has been charged with leaking classified information, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a Wednesday press release, the DOJ said that 40-year-old Courtney Williams of North Carolina was arrested by the FBI on

Sea of Nightmares: My Son Died Climbing. Now, I Wrestle With ‘What If.’

"The questions, hypotheticals, and past haunting me as the father of Balin Miller, who fell to his death in October."

AMOC collapse could turn Southern Ocean into carbon source, adding 0.2°C to global warming

A shutdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could trigger a substantial release of stored ocean carbon into the atmosphere over hundreds of years, according to a new study that simulated such a collapse under stable climate conditions. This would add

Trump’s fragile ceasefire with Iran already showing cracks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump’s fragile ceasefire with Iran already showing cracks Israel launched a barrage of attacks without warning in Lebanon on Wednesday as a fragile

Analysis-Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

By Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits - and the rising risks - of the U.S. president's typically unpredictable

Vince Gilligan Submits ‘Pluribus’ Pilot for Emmys. Will He Finally Win for Writing or Directing?

It may be hard to argue that someone with 23 Emmy nominations and four statuettes sitting on his mantle would be considered “overdue.” And yet, in the case of Vince Gilligan, it’s surprisingly easy to do. The legendary creator, showrunner and executive producer is best known

‘Superman’ Sequel: James Gunn’s Search for Maxima Narrows to Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler and Grace Van Patten

James Gunn’s plan to add more star power to his “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow,” continues: the DC Studios co-chief is currently casting the role of Maxima, an alien queen who has been both an antagonist and potential love interest for the Kryptonian superhero. Sources

What to know about Iran's 10-point plan that Trump called 'workable basis' for talks

Amid the tenuous two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, it is unclear what exactly is in the 10-point plan from the Iranian government that President Trump deemed a "workable basis" on which to negotiate. While the Iranian government publicly released a 10-point proposal

From 'sustainable' to 'regenerative' agriculture: What's in a name?

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword over the years. From the clothes we wear and the energy that powers our homes to the way we live our lives, the idea of sustainable production and consumption has become commonplace.

‘Nobody’s Safe’: ‘The Boys’ Creator on Killing [SPOILER], Kimiko Talking and Setting Up ‘Vought Rising’ Prequel With Season 5

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the two-episode premiere of “The Boys” Season 5, now streaming on Prime Video. The final season of “The Boys” is kicking things off with a bang — and by killing off one of its original supes. After flipping sides and defecting

Ruling in Colorado conversion therapy case brings up free speech debate

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS ruling stirs First Amendment discourse The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a case arguing that a ban on conversion therapy was a violation of free speech, igniting debate over free

JB food guide: Authentic 'fire station' nasi padang – plus, curry chicken along a popular 'cafe alley'

In this Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan joins writer and JB resident David Ngiau on a food trail from Larkin to Taman Melodies for authentic Minang flavours and a spot of cafe-hopping.

Ecuador study finds tropical rainforest biodiversity rebounds over 90% in 30 years

Tropical rainforests are home to almost two-thirds of all vertebrate species and three-quarters of all tree species: they are the most species-rich terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. However, over half of these diverse rainforests have already been cleared, and their area

Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for public offering

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s spacecraft and satellite communications company, is preparing to go public after reportedly filing paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After months of speculation, the company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering

NASA’s lunar success sharpens focus on China’s 2030 crewed landing goal

A major hurdle for Beijing will be proving a new lunar mission architecture within the next four years.

NASA's lunar success sharpens focus on China's 2030 crewed landing goal

BEIJING, April 9 - As NASA's record-breaking Artemis mission bolsters the U.S. path back to the moon, China's bid to land astronauts there by 2030 is taking on greater geopolitical significance and putting pressure on Beijing to meet or beat its timetable.

Oil prices drop amid ceasefire

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil prices drop amid ceasefire Oil prices plummeted Wednesday after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. © AP Photo Futures for international benchmark Brent crude were down about 12

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

Project Zomboid identifies and bans over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing 'heavily obfuscated code' that was 'creating malicious files'

Players should take "appropriate security measures to ensure their system is safe. Simply uninstalling the mods is not sufficient."

'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

France's Macron urges US, Iran to respect ceasefire in Lebanon

April 8 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he told the leaders of Iran and the United States that he hoped a ceasefire between them would be respected in Lebanon and across "all areas of confrontation", as Israeli strikes continued to hit Beirut. The

Ancient architecture shows public opinion influenced Maya divine kings

Excavation of a council house at the major Lowland Maya center of Ucanal, Guatemala, reveals how the public gained some influence over Maya politics more than 1,000 years ago. These colonnaded, open halls were likely council houses, where political leaders met to deliberate on

Global musicians face the same 'streaming paradox' as US- and UK-based artists, study finds

Musicians around the world agree on one thing: streaming platforms are essential for their careers. Most also agree on another: they don't pay enough. A new report from the Oxford Internet Institute and the University of Groningen captures this contradiction across five

What’s in the WGA Deal: $321 Million in Health Funding, Higher Premiums, Better Residuals, More AI Meetings (EXCLUSIVE)

TV and film writers will be paying more for their health care in a deal with the major studios unveiled Wednesday by the Writers Guild of America. In return, the studios will kick in $321 million — a record sum — to keep the writers’ health fund solvent. The health plan changes

Trump Administration Orders Dismantling of the U.S....

Trump Administration Orders Dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service . “…the most devastating attack on the U.S. Forest Service in the agency’s 121-year history. Not a budget cut. Not a policy shift. Not a ‘reorganization.’ An execution.”

Africa: Auda-Nepad Backs 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy

[Daily Trust] Jabiru Tsauri, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, has pledged strong institutional support for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, positioning the event as a catalyst for Nigeria's sports diplomacy and economic advancement.

Zeldin gives keynote address at climate skeptic conference

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin gave the keynote speech Wednesday at a conference hosted by a climate denial group. Zeldin told the attendees of the conservative Heartland Institute’s conference to “celebrate vindication.” He claimed that in the

Gwendolyn ‘Blondy’ Chisolm, the Sequence Co-Founder, Dead at 66

The rapper and singer-songwriter formed the hip-hip group with Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook and Angie Stone in 1979 and quickly scored a hit with “Funk You Up”

Mathematical model predicts fish freshness in real time

Every day, fish caught in oceans and seas around the world pass through a long journey before reaching supermarkets, restaurants, and home kitchens. Along the way, their freshness steadily declines, often in ways that are difficult to detect. Now imagine being able to measure

Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader

The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.

George Clooney Slams White House for ‘Infantile Name Calling’ After Trump Administration Calls His ‘Terrible Acting’ a ‘War Crime’

George Clooney fired back at the White House after Communications Director Steven Cheung released a statement condemning the two-time Oscar winner for saying President Donald Trump committed a “war crime” by threatening to erase “a whole civilization” unless Iran agreed to his

Satellites capture the volatile human–luminescence relationship

From space, Earth's populated areas glow on the otherwise "black marble" of the planet at night. For decades, scientists assumed this glow was steadily increasing as the world developed. However, a new study published in Nature flips this narrative.