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• 科学者たちは、270 Meters の open-air link を介して、2つの独立した Quantum Dots 間で初となる光子状態の teleportation を達成した。 • この実験では GPS synchronization、ultra-fast detectors、および turbulence stabilization が使用され、古典的限界を10標準偏差以上上回る 82% の state fidelity に到達した。 • Nature Communications に掲載されたこのマイルストーンは、ultra-secure communication や quantum relays のための quantum internet を前進させるものである。

• 元 FBI Director James Comey は2026年4月29日、貝殻のソーシャルメディア投稿を通じて Trump 大統領の生命を脅かしたとされる DOJ の起訴を受け、当局に出頭し出廷した。 • 検察側はその投稿が脅迫を象徴していたと主張しており、政治的緊張が高まる中で迅速な連邦政府の措置が取られた。 • この事件は Trump 同盟者と元政府高官の間で激化するレトリックを浮き彫りにしており、2026年の midterm の動向に影響を与える可能性がある。

Nearly 1 million Californians supported push by Republican Carl DeMaio but it faces historic opposition from DemocratsCalifornia voters will decide in November whether to require photo identification to cast a ballot, making California the latest battleground in a long-running effort by conservatives to push voter ID laws that have been bolstered in recent years by Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded accusations of widespread voter fraud.Nearly 1 million Californians signed on to support the ballot measure championed by Carl DeMaio, a Republican state representative from San Diego. Continue reading...

Former US ambassador and Labour peer joins a long line of people who have gone out to meet awaiting paparazzi head-onFor a man at the centre of a storm that has rocked the political establishment, Peter Mandelson has spent the week looking remarkably relaxed. Day after day, as MPs have grilled civil servants over who knew what when about the former US ambassador’s security vetting, and police continue to investigate serious allegations over his own conduct, Mandelson has stepped out of his Regent’s Park mansion and pottered across the road to take his dog for a walk.Smart-casually dressed in jeans and a jumper and holding in front of him a plastic ball-thrower, he has set off for the park like a weekending solicitor on his way to an egg and spoon race. There have been occasional small smiles for the photographers at his gate, but no comment. The message appears to be: I am insouciant, normal. Not in prison. Continue reading...

Georgia players celebrated championship at White HousePresident shakes hands of men, not women in videoFormer tennis star Navratilova leads criticismA White House photo celebrating a champion women’s sports team has drawn backlash due to the positioning of Donald Trump and a group of men, who overshadowed the female athletes by lining up in front of them.The University of Georgia women’s tennis team was one of several collegiate teams to visit the White House on Wednesday to mark a recent championship win. In a photo shared by press aide Margo Martin, a group of six men, including Donald Trump, took up the front row of a stage setup, with 11 women standing in the background largely obscured. Continue reading...

• Researchers at the University of Washington created an artificial photosynthesis prototype converting sunlight directly into storable chemical fuels with 13% efficiency, surpassing previous laboratory records of 8-10%. • The system uses engineered nanostructures and novel catalysts to split water and fix carbon dioxide, producing methanol as a liquid fuel suitable for existing energy infrastructure, detailed in Nature Energy on April 21. • The breakthrough could enable large-scale production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels without competing for agricultural land, addressing both climate and energy security challenges.

Fraudsters send emails claiming storage is full or nearly full, then trick people into clicking on links that can expose bank and personal detailsFor a while you’ve been getting messages from Apple saying “your iCloud storage is full”. They say you have exceeded your storage plan, so documents are no longer being backed up, and photos you take aren’t being uploaded.You have been resisting Apple’s efforts to get you to pay a minimum of 99p a month for more storage. But it seems that you can’t keep putting off the inevitable: you have received an email which says your iCloud account has been blockedand your photos and videos will be deleted very soon. To keep them you need to upgrade immediately, it says. Continue reading...

• The Athletic and New York Times launched an internal investigation into NFL reporter Dianna Russini after photos surfaced of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a Sedona, Arizona resort this week. • Photos showed the pair together, prompting questions about journalistic ethics; Russini stated they were part of a group of six friends and that interactions with sources off-site are common. • Executive editor Steven Ginsberg called initial images misleading, but new details from Page Six raised further concerns, leading to review of her coverage.

• A high-profile US celebrity duo fueled marriage rumors today with an Instagram post asking 'Are those wedding bells getting louder???', captioned by The Image Direct. • Fans speculate on A-list identities amid surging engagement in celebrity gossip. • The tease aligns with rising interest in Hollywood weddings during awards season buildup.

Model posted picture of herself naked and pregnant, standing ‘in her full power’, to celebrate Mother’s Day It is a black-and-white photograph of a heavily pregnant Erin O’Connor touching her baby bump with an expression of maternal bliss on her face.For the 48-year-old model, who has worked for Dior, Versace, Alexander McQueen and Chanel, it conveys the “abundance of life being right there” under her fingertips when she was pregnant. Continue reading...

• Iran-linked hackers posted private messages and photographs belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel in what appears to be a cyber retaliation operation amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. • The breach represents a significant security incident targeting senior U.S. intelligence leadership during heightened Middle East conflict. • The incident underscores growing cyber threats and Iranian capabilities to penetrate U.S. government security systems.

The Handala Hack Team published more than 300 emails from Kash Patel’s inbox between 2010 and 2019Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxIran-linked hackers have broken into the personal email inbox of Kash Patel, FBI’s director, publishing photographs of him and other documents on the internet, the hackers and the bureau said on Friday.On their website, the hacker group Handala Hack Team said Patel “will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims”. The hackers published a series of personal photographs of Patel sniffing and smoking cigars, riding in an antique convertible and making a face while taking a picture of himself in the mirror with a large bottle of rum. Continue reading...

Jonathan Horn scooped best sports feature prize for a series on AFL, while Chris Hopkins won for pictures of a cancer sufferer caring for her son Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSports writer Jonathan Horn and photographer Chris Hopkins have won Melbourne Press Club awards for their work for Guardian Australia.Guardian Australia was recognised with eight nominations in a range of categories in the 31st annual Quill awards, which were presented in Melbourne on Friday night. Continue reading...

• Backstage at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti were spotted in candid chats while winners like Amy Madigan paused to celebrate and pose for photos. • The area revealed emotional reactions and conversations away from the main stage cameras during Hollywood's biggest night. • These moments provided an intimate glimpse into the excitement, contrasting the on-stage glamour.

Megan Fox unveiled striking new photos marking her entertainment comeback, but fans fixated on an 'odd detail' in her bold styling that sparked viral debates. Bored Panda notes the images amassed over 5 million likes within hours, with comments questioning a hand tattoo alteration. The post reignites interest in Fox's projects amid streaming release rumors. Her return signals heightened celebrity news cycle ahead of awards season.

Megan Fox unveiled striking new photos on Instagram March 13, prompting fans to dissect an 'odd detail' in her dramatic return to the spotlight amid personal life rumors. Bored Panda reports thousands commenting 'Still can’t get over this' on the images showcasing her transformed look. The post gains traction pre-Oscars, tying into celebrity style scrutiny. Fox's move highlights ongoing social media influence in US entertainment culture.

Adobe reported Q1 2026 earnings on March 13 beating top and bottom lines but faced declines in annual recurring revenue for its traditional stock photo segment due to AI-generated imagery competition. AI disruption battered the segment, leading to a tough post-earnings stock reaction. ARR imagery revenue fell notably as users shift to generative tools. This underscores AI's transformative pressure on creative software markets.

Adobe reported Q1 2026 earnings beat on top and bottom lines but faced pressure in its traditional stock photo segment battered by AI-generated imagery, disclosed March 13, 2026. Annual recurring revenue in imagery declined due to generative AI disruption. CEO Shantanu Narayen noted market momentum persists for core products despite challenges. This highlights ongoing AI transformation in creative industries.