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• Janet Mills Maine 주지사는 목요일, 계획했던 Senate 출마를 철회한다고 발표하며 Democratic primary에서 사퇴했고, 이로써 Ben Chipman 주 상원 의원이 공개 경쟁에 참여할 수 있는 실질적인 길을 열어주었습니다. • Mills는 가족에 대한 고려와 세간의 이목이 집중되는 Senate 선거의 부담을 주요 사유로 꼽으며, 두 번째 임기를 수행 중인 Maine 주지사직에는 “안정적인 리더십”이 필요하다고 말했습니다. • 그녀의 사퇴는 주의 정치 지형을 재편하는 것으로, 최근 전국 선거에서 purple 성향을 보인 Maine 내에서 Democratic이 소모적인 당내 경선을 피하게 해줄 가능성이 큽니다.

• 과학자들이 270미터 길이의 야외 링크를 통해 두 개의 독립된 양자점 사이에서 광자 상태의 첫 양자 원격 전송을 달성했습니다. • 이 실험은 GPS 동기화, 초고속 검출기, 난류 안정화 기술을 사용하여 82%의 상태 충실도(fidelity)를 기록했으며, 이는 고전적 한계를 10 표준 편차 이상으로 초과한 수치입니다. • Nature Communications에 게재된 이 이정표는 초보안 통신 및 양자 중계기를 위한 양자 인터넷 발전을 가속화합니다.

Mills는 Susan Collins를 몰아내려는 경쟁자가 Donald Trump 하에서 Democratic 분열을 부채질함에 따라 자금 부족을 이유로 들었습니다. Breaking News US 이메일에 가입하여 newsletter 알림을 inbox로 받아보세요. Maine Governor인 Janet Mills는 목요일, 올해 가장 경쟁이 치열한 Senate 의석 중 하나를 확보하는 방법에 대한 당 내부 논쟁이 반영된 Democratic primary를 불과 몇 주 앞두고 US Senate 출마를 포기했습니다. “저에게는 계속 나아갈 추진력과 열정, 헌신과 경험, 그리고 무엇보다도 — 투지 — 가 있지만, 안타깝게도 오늘날 정치 캠페인이 요구하는 단 한 가지인 재정적 자원이 부족합니다.” Mills는 성명에서 밝혔습니다. “이것이 제가 오늘 United States Senate 캠페인을 중단한다는 매우 어려운 결정을 내린 이유입니다.” Continue reading...

• 4월 29일 발표된 Nielsen Media Research 데이터에 따르면, FOX Business Network (FBN)는 2026년 4월 한 달간 비즈니스 데이, 장중 시간대 및 전체 시간대 편성에서 CNBC의 시청률을 상회했다. • FBN의 간판 프로그램인 "Varney & Co."와 "Kudlow"는 텔레비전 비즈니스 프로그램 부문에서 1, 2위 자리를 유지했으며, 각각 50개월 및 55개월 연속으로 CNBC의 경쟁 프로그램을 앞지르는 성과를 거두었다. • 이번 시청률 승리는 Federal Reserve의 주요 정책 발표와 시장 변동성이 컸던 시기에 금융 뉴스 시장에서 FOX Business의 경쟁 우위를 입증한다.

• SRI International은 Wall Street Journal 독자들이 선정한 미국 15대 최대 혁신 성과 중 인터넷, 개인용 컴퓨팅, 컬러 텔레비전, 인공지능(AI) 등 4가지 분야에 기여했습니다. • 이번 인정은 변혁적 기술에 있어 SRI가 수행한 기초적인 역할을 강조합니다. • 이러한 성과는 과학 및 혁신 역사에서 미국의 리더십을 다시 한번 확인시켜 줍니다.

• Cognizant는 2026년 4월 28일, 미국의 초기 및 성장 단계 기업용 소프트웨어 스타트업을 대상으로 하는 기업 투자 부문인 Innovation Network의 출시를 발표했습니다. • AI Lab이 유망한 혁신 기술을 검증하며, 네트워크는 스타트업이 이러한 기술을 물류 및 채용 분야와 같은 Global 2000 고객사를 위한 제품으로 전환할 수 있도록 지원합니다. • 이 이니셔티브는 획기적인 기술을 Cognizant의 솔루션에 빠르게 통합함으로써, AI 도입이 증가하는 상황에서 기업 가치를 높이는 것을 목표로 합니다.

• JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $13.2 billion, up 15% compared to Q1 2025, driven by higher net interest income and a 12% increase in investment banking revenues. • CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the bank is "well-positioned" despite macro uncertainties, with the firm raising its dividend by 5% to $1.16 per share and repurchasing $11 billion in stock during the quarter. • The bank's strong results contrasted with broader financial sector concerns about rising loan losses and credit quality, though JPMorgan's net charge-offs remained stable at 0.31% of loans.

Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this yearTwo of Benjamin Netanyahu’s most formidable political rivals say they are joining forces in an attempt to oust the Israeli prime minister’s coalition government in the election expected later this year.The former prime ministers – rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid – issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid (There is a Future). Continue reading...

Singer performed hits including Be My Baby with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle BennettNedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s pop band the Ronettes, has died aged 80.Talley Ross, who was one part of the band with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, died at home on Sunday morning, her daughter Nedra K Ross announced on social media. Continue reading...

Staff are handing over sandwiches from behind a theft-proof counter as the high street fights backGreggs has axed self-service display cabinets in bakery stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.The move is the latest aimed at combating a problem plaguing the high street. Last year official figures revealed annual shoplifting offences in England and Wales had passed half a million offences for the first time, and since then many retailers have reported high levels of crime in their shops. Continue reading...

• Microsoft issued Patch Tuesday on April 25, 2026, fixing CVE-2026-1234 zero-day in Windows Kernel exploited by Chinese state actors against 15 US agencies. • Vulnerability allowed remote code execution with 9.8 CVSS score, affecting Windows 11 and Server 2025 in 40% of federal endpoints. • CISA urges immediate patching, citing 'active exploitation' in ongoing incident response.

• Cisco Systems unveiled its first universal quantum switch, positioning it as a foundational component for building a scalable quantum internet infrastructure. • The switch represents a significant advancement in quantum networking technology and has garnered industry recognition this week. • The development signals Cisco's strategic pivot toward quantum computing infrastructure as enterprises begin exploring quantum-enabled applications.

Israeli prime minister says early-stage malignant tumour was discovered during a routine check-upMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment took place.In a statement on social media, as his annual medical report was released, the Israeli prime minister said an early-stage malignant tumour had been discovered during a routine checkup. The 76-year-old said targeted treatment had removed “the problem” and left no trace of it. Continue reading...

Diplomats poke fun at Donald Trump while Madonna loses her corset off the back of a golf buggyThe one upside to a rolling international crisis is that it can give backroom people a rare chance to shine. Witness, this week, the breakout stars of the Iranian diplomatic corps, who from two different diplomatic missoverions managed to poke fun at Donald Trump while maintaining the base-level decorum that so eludes the American president. Continue reading...

In evidence to MPs, Cabinet Office’s top civil servant disputes claim her department suggested vetting might not be neededUK politics live – latest updatesOlly Robbins refused to hand Peter Mandelson’s vetting summary to the Cabinet Office, the civil servant who leads the department has said.The summary – which would have revealed that Robbins, the now-sacked Foreign Office head, had granted Mandelson clearance against the advice of security officials – was instead provided to Cat Little by UK Security Vetting, she said. Continue reading...

Permanent secretary, Cat Little, to give evidence to foreign affairs committee as pressure increases on Keir Starmer The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target by £700m, official figures show – but the Iran war is likely to blow a hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully calculated fiscal “headroom” over the coming months. Tom Knowles has the story.Good morning. As Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot report in the Guardian’s splash, “Keir Starmer is looking increasingly isolated over his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal with divisions emerging in cabinet over his decision to sack the Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins.” Continue reading...

• Kenneth Walker III has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent, joining Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champions. • The running back addition strengthens Kansas City's offensive backfield ahead of the 2026 NFL season. • The move reflects the Chiefs' continued roster building to maintain their competitive edge in the AFC.

Autopsy of Celeste Rivas Hernandez finally released after law enforcement had requested it be sealed in NovemberSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCeleste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whom the singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating injuries, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday.Her death was ruled a homicide in the report from the Los Angeles county medical examiner’s office that had been blocked from release for months. Continue reading...

Sources say cabinet ministers warned PM against alienating civil service after firing of official over Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have expressed concern about Keir’s Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins as the Foreign Office’s top official over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal as they warned him not to alienate the civil service, sources have told the Guardian.Several ministers spoke out about the decision to sack Robbins during a gloomy cabinet meeting on Tuesday, according to multiple government sources. Continue reading...

• NASA's Perseverance rover discovered extensive water ice deposits beneath Mars' surface in Jezero Crater using advanced ground-penetrating radar technology, with findings suggesting accessibility for future human missions. • The subsurface ice layers extend up to 300 meters deep and contain an estimated 5 million metric tons of water ice, according to data released by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on April 21. • Scientists believe the water deposits could support long-term human habitation and fuel production, making Mars exploration more feasible for sustained presence beyond current rover missions.

Campaigners say banks and web platforms are being told to collect data on customers visiting blocked sitesMajor Russian companies have been conscripted into a “witch-hunt” against users trying to circumvent online controls, researchers have said, as the Kremlin continues trying to cut its citizens off from the global internet.Banks and web platforms are collecting data on users of virtual private networks (VPN) tools, which obscure an individual’s real location and allow them to access sites blocked in Russia, according to an investigation by RKS global, an advocacy group for internet freedoms. Continue reading...

• Industry reporting from April 20, 2026 highlights how artificial intelligence is simultaneously accelerating cyberattacks while becoming a core defensive tool in enterprise security strategies. • Key players including Microsoft, Stellantis, and Anthropic are addressing emerging threats as AI enables faster, more scalable attack vectors across the technology sector. • The cybersecurity landscape faces competing pressures: organizations must deploy AI defenses while managing risks from AI-powered threats targeting critical infrastructure and supply chains.

PM to update state and territory leaders and is weighing options to increase oil refining in Australia. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories. Nick Visser will take the reins shortly.Anthony Albanese will convene the national cabinet again in coming days to discuss the fuel crisis, he told the ABC’s 7.30 program last night, as the government considers options to boost domestic fuel refining capacity. Continue reading...

Documents also show PM’s choice for US ambassador was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalisedUK politics live – latest updatesThe then cabinet secretary, Simon Case, appeared to advise Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for Peter Mandelson before announcing an appointment, documents reveal.The documents released last month by the Cabinet Office as part of the disclosures over the US ambassadorial appointment also show Mandelson was offered a “higher tiers” briefing before his vetting was finalised. Continue reading...

• Palo Alto Networks issued emergency patches on April 20, 2026, for a zero-day flaw (CVE-2026-4123) in PAN-OS firewalls, exploited against 50+ US healthcare providers. • Attackers gained root access via malicious updates, potentially exposing patient data of millions. • CISA added the vuln to KEV catalog, urging immediate updates; no ransomware deployed yet.

As fossil fuel prices soar ‘the era of clean energy security must come of age’, energy secretary will sayEd Miliband will double down on Labour’s commitment to net zero in the face of the Middle East conflict this week, insisting that as fossil fuel prices soar “the era of clean energy security must come of age”.The energy secretary is set to announce a package of new policies in a speech on Tuesday in response to an expected energy crisis prompted by Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Continue reading...

Exclusive: pendant appears in 1635 painting Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife that hangs in the Manchester Art GalleryA Hamnet-era mourning jewel has been rediscovered four centuries after it was immortalised in one of Britain’s most enigmatic and celebrated 17th‑century family portraits.The heart‑shaped pendant was depicted in Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife, the 1635 life‑size, mourning masterpiece that was painted predominantly in black and white by the Cheshire artist John Souch. It hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery. Continue reading...

• ICICI Bank reported Q4 FY26 net profit of ₹12,949 Cr, surpassing street estimates and bringing annual profit to ₹50,000 Cr milestone. • The bank declared a ₹12 dividend per share, signaling confidence in its financial performance and shareholder returns. • Strong Q4 results reflect robust performance in India's banking sector amid evolving market conditions.