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Oil prices jumped after markets reopened on Sunday evening.
  • Oil prices surged after the US and Iran failed to reach a deal during peace talks on Sunday.
  • President Donald Trump said the US will enact a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Gas and jet fuel prices have surged since the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down in March.

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I know that it's not logical to believe I can get rich by lightly tapping my wrist, head, and other parts of my body. I know it's even less logical to pay to learn how to do it. And yet, I've spent days wondering if it's worth giving $44 to someone who calls herself "Manifestation Babe" for a weeklong course on how to do just that.

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The Pura X Max’s wide aspect ratio should make it a better option for watching horizontal video. | Image: Huawei
The Pura X Max’s wide aspect ratio should make it a better option for watching horizontal video. | Image: Huawei

Apple and Samsung have both been strongly linked with plans for foldable phones in a boxy, wide aspect ratio, but it looks like another company will get there first. Huawei has just revealed the design of the Pura X Max, a new foldable it's launching in China next week, and its



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An ElevenLabs exec said he is straight with potential hires about the company's expectations.
  • ElevenLab's VP of sales says he warns every new sales hire about the demands of the startup.
  • Despite this, he said the team has a low churn rate and is doubling head count this year.
  • In February, ElevenLabs announced it raised $500 million, bringing its

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy said he's treating his Masters victory differently this time, to not feel the post-win slump
  • Rory McIlroy won the Masters tournament on Sunday for the second year in a row.
  • He said he was treating this win as part of a longer career journey to not face a post-win slump.
  • Last year, he spoke about feeling less motivated in the months following his win.

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Vivi Mengjie Xiao built six AI employees using OpenClaw. She says she's more productive — and more tired than ever.
  • A Chinese AI product manager told BI she created 6 AI employees to increase her productivity.
  • Vivi Mengjie Xiao said her productivity soared — but so did her exhaustion.
  • The content creator also said the future of work may look like one-person companies.

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A plume of smoke rises above Tehran after a strike on March 3.
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on Tehran on March 3. The US and Israeli war on Iran has upended the global economy.
  • The director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, outlined the Iran war's impact.
  • Kristalina Georgieva said it's already "baked" into the economy.
  • "We are going to see some drag of this crisis over the year," Georgieva said.

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Macie Strum traveled across Asia, Australia, and Europe — certain cities made her feel calm and one gave her anxiety.
  • Over the past two years, Macie Strum traveled across Asia, Australia, and Europe before settling in Sarajevo.
  • As someone who struggles with anxiety, she found three places that helped her feel calmer and more at ease.
  • Ho Chi Minh City was the opposite — it left

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A suspect attacked the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday.
  • The suspect arrested in the attack on Sam Altman's home is facing eight charges.
  • He participated in a Discord server for PauseAI, a group against the development of frontier AI models.
  • PauseAI said the suspect had "no role" in the group and condemned the attack.

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