A Chinese company, Gotion Inc., planned to build a $2.4 billion battery parts factory in Michigan, but local residents opposed the project, causing it to be canceled. Following this, Gotion redirected its efforts to Illinois, where it plans to make lithium batteries for electric vehicles. Some people in Illinois also oppose this move, citing concerns over environmental and governance issues.
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Gotion Inc., a Chinese company, planned a $2.4 billion factory in Michigan but canceled due to local opposition.
Residents in Michigan opposed Gotion’s factory over environmental and governance concerns.
After Michigan, Gotion planned a $2 billion plant in Illinois for lithium battery production for electric vehicles.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker offered incentives like tax benefits to Gotion for this project.
Opposition in Illinois has raised similar concerns about environmental and national security issues.
The Concerned Citizens of Manteno filed a lawsuit against Gotion and local officials in Illinois.
U.S. lawmakers sponsored the NO GOTION Act, aiming to stop tax benefits for projects tied to China.
Concerns exist about Gotion's business practices and connections to forced labor.
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A recent survey shows that young people in Generation Z are feeling less enthusiastic and more upset about artificial intelligence (AI) compared to last year. Although they recognize the need to learn AI skills for future jobs, their excitement about the technology has decreased.
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The survey was conducted by Walton Family Foundation, GSV Ventures, and Gallup.
Excitement about AI dropped from 36% to 22% among Gen Z members compared to last year.
Those feeling hopeful about AI also fell from 27% to 18%.
The percentage of Gen Z feeling angry about AI rose from 22% to 31%.
Older Gen Z members showed the most anger concerning AI's impact.
Daily AI users in Gen Z feel more positive than weekly users but are still less excited than last year.
Despite mixed feelings, over half of Gen Z students believe they'll need AI skills for future education.
The survey included 1,572 people aged 14 to 29 from the U.S., with a margin of error of ±3.6%.
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A Seattle resident has highlighted security concerns with Amazon lockers, claiming they can be easily accessed by thieves. Photos showed open compartments and discarded packaging, suggesting vulnerabilities in their design. The theft of packages remains a growing issue in the U.S., affecting both home deliveries and locker systems.
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A Seattle resident claims Amazon lockers can be accessed by removing panels between compartments.
Images shared online showed open locker compartments and packaging waste.
Amazon lockers are intended to prevent package theft by offering secure pick-up locations.
Package theft in the U.S. resulted in losses exceeding $8 billion in 2023.
Over half of stolen packages involve Amazon deliveries.
There are reports of thieves targeting locker systems, undermining their intended security.
Amazon has not publicly commented on these specific security claims.
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Researchers at Case Western Reserve School found that vitamin B3 might help some cancer cells survive treatment. The study suggests that this popular supplement can aid pancreatic cancer cells in withstanding chemotherapy, which typically aims to kill cancer by inducing severe stress.
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Vitamin B3 helps create NAD+, a molecule important for cell metabolism and repair.
Cancer cells can use NAD+ to survive cancer treatments.
Pancreatic cancer cells were especially adept at using vitamin B3 to withstand chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy works by increasing oxidative stress to kill cancer cells.
Vitamin B3 lowers oxidative stress, potentially helping cancer cells survive.
Researchers plan to study other vitamins with similar effects.
The study does not comment on how vitamin B3 affects healthy individuals.
Health care providers should discuss supplement use with cancer patients.
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"Tombwater" is a video game that blends elements from different types of games, specifically "soulslike" and "Metroidvania" genres. It allows players to adjust the game's difficulty using sliders, making it more accessible. The game features an open-world design where players can explore different areas, solve puzzles, and engage in combat.
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"Tombwater" is a video game that combines elements of two game genres: "soulslike" and "Metroidvania."
The game includes options for players to adjust how much damage they take and deal, allowing for a customizable difficulty level.
"Tombwater" features an open-world map where players can explore various areas by finding and using different items.
The setting is an "Eldritch Western," a theme mixing horror with a Western-style environment.
The game involves a character known as "the Kid" who explores a mining town called Tombwater.
Players can complete optional side quests and interact with the game's environment and characters to uncover story elements.
Combat in "Tombwater" is designed to be smooth and offers a variety of weapons, charms, and spells for players to use.
The game is developed by a small team called Moth Atlas and is noted for its design and passionate development.
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Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum expressed interest in bringing back the 2022 Disney+ show "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," despite its low viewer ratings. The show had a high budget and mixed critical reception, with critics giving it a higher score than fans. Winderbaum noted the show's high performance metrics as a reason for his interest in a potential return.
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Brad Winderbaum from Marvel wants to bring back "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law."
The 2022 series starred Tatiana Maslany and was on Disney+.
The show had low viewer ratings, scoring 32% on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences.
Critics gave the show an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
"She-Hulk" had a $225 million budget, higher than some Marvel movies.
The star of the show faced criticism for a 2025 social media post about Disney.
Winderbaum mentioned that "She-Hulk" performed well overall.
A major challenge for a new season is the show's high production costs.
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Hackers supporting Iran warn that their cyberattacks on the United States and Israel will continue, despite a temporary ceasefire. A group called Handala has paused attacks on the U.S. but plans to continue targeting Israel and may resume U.S. attacks in the future.
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Hackers supporting Tehran plan to continue cyberattacks despite a ceasefire.
The ceasefire is between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
The hacking group Handala is involved in these cyberattacks.
Handala has paused attacks on the U.S. but will target Israel.
They intend to resume attacks on the U.S. at a later time.
This situation shows that digital warfare is part of military conflicts.
The ceasefire is fragile due to disagreements between parties involved.
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Target is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help customers shop, but new terms suggest buyers might have to pay for any mistakes made by the AI. This reflects a broader move in retail towards AI-assisted shopping, raising concerns about who is responsible when AI errors happen.
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Target's AI-assisted shopping uses technology partly from Google's Gemini models.
The AI system can recommend products and make purchases for users.
New terms state that customers are financially responsible for transactions made by the AI, even if incorrect.
Target is collaborating with OpenAI to enhance its AI shopping features.
Users on Reddit have criticized the policy, calling it unfair to consumers.
Similar AI shopping tools have been introduced by Walmart and Amazon, which also caution users to check purchases.
Despite AI errors, purchases fall under Target's general return policies, but users must review their transactions.
The use of AI in retail raises questions about convenience versus consumer protection.
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"The Testaments," a series from "The Handmaid's Tale" universe, began airing on Hulu on April 8, 2026. Episode 4 of the series is set to release on April 15, 2026, and new episodes air every Wednesday. A Hulu subscription is needed to watch the series.
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"The Testaments" is based on Margaret Atwood's novel and is part of "The Handmaid's Tale" universe.
The series premiered on Hulu on April 8, 2026, with three episodes.
Episode 4 will be available on April 15, 2026, at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
A new episode will be released every Wednesday until May 27, 2026.
A Hulu subscription, beginning at $11.99 per month, is required to stream the series.
Ann Dowd stars as Aunt Lydia, with roles also played by Lucy Halliday and Chase Infiniti.
The story involves a preparatory school for future wives, exploring themes from Gilead society.
The runtime for Episode 4 is not specified.
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"Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2, Episode 5 will premiere on Disney+ on April 14, 2026. New episodes are released weekly, requiring a Disney+ subscription to watch. The series continues with its storyline involving Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk.
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Episode 5 of "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2 will be available on Disney+ on April 14, 2026.
The release time is 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
New episodes come out every Tuesday, with the final episode airing on May 5, 2026.
A Disney+ subscription is needed to stream the show, costing $11.99 per month with ads, or $18.99 without ads.
The show follows a weekly release schedule; episodes are not available all at once.
The run times for episodes in this season range from 46 to 51 minutes, though Episode 5's exact runtime is unknown.
The storyline involves Matt Murdock (Daredevil) as he continues to face challenges with his adversary Wilson Fisk.
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Samsung will stop offering its own messaging app and instead use Google's messaging service starting in July. This change will affect owners of new Samsung Galaxy 26 devices, who will have to switch to Google Messages for messaging. Samsung highlights improvements like better security and new AI features in Google Messages.
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Starting July, Samsung will no longer provide its own messaging app.
Samsung advises users to switch to Google Messages.
Google Messages offers RCS messaging, which allows sharing high-quality photos and videos.
The new service includes security features like AI scam detection and spam filters.
Older Android versions (11 and below) will not be affected by this change.
Samsung Galaxy 26 Ultra users and those with the Galaxy 26 lineup cannot download Samsung Messages.
Google Messages provides better connectivity across different devices and new AI-powered chat features.
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James Gunn, the director of the upcoming "Superman" movie, denied rumors about casting new actresses for the role of Maxima. He stated that there had been no meetings with the mentioned actresses and criticized the report for being inaccurate.
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James Gunn is directing the "Superman" sequel titled "Man of Tomorrow."
The movie is expected to be released in 2027.
David Corenswet will continue to play Superman, with actors like Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult also in the cast.
Lars Eidinger will play the villain, Braniac, in the film.
Reports suggested Gunn was considering actresses Ella Purnell, Marisa Abela, and Adria Arjona for the role of Maxima.
Gunn denied the casting rumors and called the report inaccurate.
He expressed disappointment with the reporting, noting that no meetings had occurred with the actresses mentioned.
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The TV series "Shrinking," from Apple TV, has concluded its third season, wrapping up a planned storyline. The show's creators announced that Season 4 will feature a new story with the existing cast but will feel different from previous seasons. The creators assure all main cast members will return, despite major changes hinted for the upcoming season.
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"Shrinking" is an Apple TV comedy-drama series.
The third season was designed to conclude a three-season storyline focusing on themes like grief and moving forward.
The show has been renewed for a fourth season with the same main cast.
Showrunner Bill Lawrence mentioned that Season 4 will feature a completely new story.
Some plot points were left unresolved in Season 3 to introduce changes in Season 4.
There may be a time jump in the upcoming season, changing the narrative.
Major cast members such as Harrison Ford will reprise their roles.
The show's creators aim to explore new life events for the characters in the next season.
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The article discusses the TV series "Shrinking" on Apple TV, focusing on the character Paul, played by Harrison Ford. Despite concerns about his character's future, Ford and the rest of the cast confirmed they will return for Season 4. Harrison Ford described his role as one of his most enjoyable experiences.
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Harrison Ford plays Paul in the Apple TV series "Shrinking."
Paul and another character moved to Connecticut in Season 3 due to Paul's Parkinson's.
There were concerns about Paul's role in the upcoming Season 4.
Apple TV confirmed Ford and the full cast will return for Season 4.
Ford expressed enjoyment in playing his role on the show.
The series finale of Season 3 showed Paul offering support to another character, Jimmy.
"Shrinking" Season 3 ended with a positive outlook for Paul's character.
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A funny video on Instagram shows why a dog owner picked a Pomeranian over a Golden Retriever. The video has become very popular on social media, gathering over 2.2 million views and more than 112,000 likes.
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The video was posted on Instagram under the username @bobathesquirrel in January.
The post features a dog that looks happy and relaxed in a car, with the caption explaining the owner's choice of dog.
The owner captioned that they prefer a Pomeranian that loves them and is wary of strangers over a Golden Retriever that likes everyone.
Pomeranians are small and energetic dogs with bold personalities but are not usually aggressive when socialized.
The video's straightforward humor resonated with many viewers, making it go viral.
The clip quickly amassed more than 2.2 million views and received 112,000 likes.
Comments on the video included relatable and humorous reactions from viewers.
Newsweek tried to reach out to the Instagram user for comments but couldn't verify the story details.
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An astronaut on NASA's Artemis II mission requested Honest brand hand lotion, and this request went viral when shared by the brand's founder, Jessica Alba. The incident highlights the importance of personal care items during space missions, where astronauts' preferences are considered carefully due to limited space and resources.
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Astronaut Christina Koch requested Honest brand hand lotion during the Artemis II mission.
Jessica Alba, founder of The Honest Company, shared the request on TikTok, where it quickly gained over 1.3 million views.
NASA missions, like Artemis II, involve careful selection of food and personal items that must be shelf-stable and safe for space.
Each crew member has a say in choosing menu items, balancing preferences with nutritional needs.
The story highlighted the significance of small comforts, such as lotion, for astronauts during long missions.
NASA's Terry Virts explained that space menus include a variety of items, not just typical space foods like ice cream.
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Tom Holland explained that recent reshoots for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" are meant to enhance the film. The movie will feature humorous additions and a new villain plotline and is set to be released in three months as part of Marvel's lead-up to "Avengers: Doomsday."
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Tom Holland is filming reshoots for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" before its release.
The film is expected in cinemas in three months.
This is Holland's fourth Spider-Man movie.
Marvel is building up to another film, "Avengers: Doomsday."
The new movie will focus on Peter Parker's anonymity on Earth-616.
Jon Bernthal's Punisher will join the storyline.
Holland stated the reshoots add extra humor and refine the villain plot.
The villain for the movie is not yet publicly revealed.
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Joe Rogan's YouTube channel grew slower than some of his competitors in the first quarter of this year. Research shows channels like Turning Point USA and More Perfect Union gained more subscribers than Rogan's channel.
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Joe Rogan's YouTube channel gained 200,000 new subscribers this year.
Turning Point USA gained 1.6 million new subscribers, the biggest growth in the first quarter.
More Perfect Union gained 560,000 new subscribers and Nick Shirley gained 520,000.
Rogan's channel is one of the biggest on YouTube with 20.8 million subscribers.
Rogan's podcast is influential and watched by many political observers.
Newer YouTube channels often grow faster, contributing to the rapid growth of some competitors.
The fast-growing channels show a mix of different political views, both right and left.
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CareCloud, a U.S.-based health care technology company, reported a data breach where unauthorized access occurred in one of its systems storing patient medical records. The breach affected health providers using CareCloud, and an investigation is ongoing to assess the extent of impacted data. CareCloud is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to address the issue.
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CareCloud experienced a data breach on March 16, 2026, affecting its electronic health record (EHR) system.
The breach impacted one out of six environments that store electronic medical records.
CareCloud has restored system functionality and is investigating if any patient data was accessed.
The company supports over 45,000 health care providers in the U.S.
Affected patient information may include names, birth dates, insurance details, and medical histories.
There is no confirmed evidence yet of data misuse, but patients are advised to monitor their financial and medical information.
CareCloud is cooperating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement in their investigation.
The company's operations have not been materially impacted, and it has cybersecurity insurance for potential losses.
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The Artemis II mission, which set out on a record-breaking journey around the Moon, is expected to return to Earth for a splashdown later this week. The landing will happen in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on Friday afternoon. Observing the splashdown might be difficult due to daylight and possible weather conditions.
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The Artemis II crew traveled 248,655 miles from Earth, setting a new record for the furthest human spaceflight.
Splashdown is scheduled for Friday afternoon in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.
Daylight will make it hard to see the spacecraft return to Earth with the naked eye.
Weather conditions like clouds, haze, and humidity could affect visibility.
The splashdown could be delayed or moved if the weather becomes severe.
A NASA spokesperson said the time and location of the splashdown are subject to change.
NASA will likely broadcast the splashdown event for better viewing.
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