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The BBC has announced the closure of three linear broadcast channels: BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra, citing financial reasons.

U2 has a history of performing at high-profile events, including the 2002 Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show. Source: ESPN.

Aging parents' end-of-life plans can significantly impact adult children's financial, medical, and logistical decisions. Source: CBS News.

Over 200 people, including dozens traveling to a funeral, have reportedly been killed in drone strikes in Sudan, sources say. Source: BBC.

Octopuses have three hearts, blue blood, and can taste with their arms. They also escape locked tanks for fun. The ocean's greatest escape artist. 🐙

Applegate, who has been experiencing debilitating medical issues, broke down in tears recalling the doctor's words: 'Congratulations, you don't have MS.' Source: NBC News.

Figma is expanding its support for the open-source model context protocol (MCP) despite co-founder Dylan Field's concerns about the standard. Source: TechCrunch.

A man has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury in a targeted attack on Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who reportedly lost one of her legs in the incident. Source: CBS News.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Trump administration of delaying shipments of interceptor missiles to Ukraine. Source: CBS News.

A 23-year-old student, Zack Coughlan, has admitted to murdering his 21-year-old housemate, Jamie Collins, in an alleyway near their home on April 8. Source: BBC.

Tuesday check-in: what's one small win from yesterday? Mine was making the bed. Starting strong. 💪

A powerful nor'easter is intensifying and expected to bring several days of heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to the East Coast. Source: NBC News.

The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove China's DeepSeek AI from their systems due to national security concerns. Source: TechCrunch.

Over 500 businesses in Marseille were damaged, with the majority looted, following weekend protests that turned into 'apocalyptic' disorder. Source: BBC.

This is what a hurricane looks like from space. That spiral is hundreds of miles across. Respect the ocean. 🌀 🎬 AI-generated visualization, not actual footage.

Otter.ai has raised $320 million from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund for enterprise growth and product innovation. Source: TechCrunch.

The feature, available on restaurant pages in the app, requires users to enter their party size and phone number. Source: TechCrunch.

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. Depth: 35 km. Source: USGS. Source: USGS earthquake record, USGS magnitude and intensity explanation.

The New York Giants are deciding between veteran Jameis Winston and rookie J.J. Source: ESPN.

Thousands of Revolut users reported issues with the app, including problems making payments and accessing funds on Tuesday morning. Source: BBC.