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Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide

Crime Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide April 18, 2026 / 12:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide, his lawyer confirmed Saturday.In turn, Canadian prosecutors will withdraw all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, lawyer Matthew Gourlay told The Associated Press in an email. "T...

Three people sentenced to jail for car insurance scam using bear suit in California

State investigated claims of bear attacks on cars, unconvincingly backed up by video of person in bear suitWhen it comes to the California department of insurance, don’t poke the bear.That is the lesson three individuals in Los Angeles learned recently when they were sentenced to jail time for an insurance fraud scheme in which they staged attacks on high-end vehicles by having a person dress up in a bear costume – then pretending that person was an actual bear. Continue reading...

Morocco Launches Digital Platform to Modernize Expropriation Compensation Process

Agadir – Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment and Water has signed a partnership agreement with Deposit and Management Fund (CDG) to operationalize a digital platform dedicated to compensation procedures related to expropriation. Minister Nizar Baraka and CDG Director General Khalid Safir signed the agreement in Rabat on Friday, April 17.  According to an official statement, the deal is aimed at modernizing public administration and improving the quality of services provided to citizens.  “This...

Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots

Two brothers from Texas are bridging the gap between the Bible and artificial intelligence (AI), creating a new platform designed to give families a safe alternative to Silicon Valley’s secular chatbots.Peter and Thomas Cooney created Acutis AI, a faith-based AI chatbot grounded in 2,000 years of Catholic teaching. The pair said the idea arose when they began questioning the source of modern chatbots’ moral frameworks, turning to their Catholic faith and its centuries of scholarly work on ethics...

How JLL is Embracing Artificial Intelligence | C-Suite Saturdays

With a legacy spanning 243 years, JLL is now navigating a landscape transformed by Artificial Intelligence. JLL President and Global CEO Christian Ulbrich joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how the firm stays ahead of the curve. (Source: Bloomberg)

This US state is first to pause data centre construction: Why this legislation is big

Maine has become the first US state to temporarily halt new, large data centers, pausing expansion for 18 months. This move addresses concerns over the AI industry's environmental impact and rising utility costs. While other states debate similar measures, Maine's decision could spark federal political tension, as the Trump administration opposes state-level tech regulations.

UAE weather: Highs of 33ºC in Dubai, Abu Dhabi; fair to partly cloudy skies

Temperatures in the UAE are will slightly increase on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with highs of 33ºC expected in Dubai and the Capital, Abu Dhabi, as per the National Centrl of Meteorology (NCM). The mercury may rise to reach 38ºC in Gasyoura.The highest temperature recorded over the country on Saturday, April 18, was 36.7°C and it was in Al Ain's Um Azimul at 15:30pm UAE Local time.On Sunday, skies in general will be fair to partly cloudy. There will be light to moderate southeasterly to northeaste...

Wheat harvest goes high-tech, but at a cost

The growing use of modern harvesting machinery is rapidly transforming wheat farming in Khanewal district, offering efficiency and time savings but also creating new economic challenges for farmers and labourers. Khanewal is among the major wheat-producing districts of Pakistan, where traditional harvesting practices have long been a defining feature of rural life. In the past, fields would be filled with labourers cutting wheat manually with sickles, often working for days to complete the harv...

Aldi launches pressure washer for garden cleaning that's £45 cheaper than Argos

Aldi launches pressure washer for garden cleaning that's £45 cheaper than ArgosShoppers can save £45 on patio and garden cleaning this spring as Aldi launches a budget pressure washer for just £34.99LifestyleShania King-Soyza15:47, 18 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 3 ImagesAldi launches new gardening gadget(Image: Getty)As the weather warms and flowers begin to burst into life, people across Britai...

U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million

Crime U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million in virtual currency from victims across U.S. By Cara Tabachnick Cara Tabachnick News Editor Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on justice and human rights issues. Contact her at cara.tabachnick@cbsinteractive.com Read Full Bio Cara Tabachnick April 18, 2026 / 10:19 AM E...

Bindi, tilak, hijab all welcome: Lenskart releases new style guide after backlash

Bindi tilak hijab all welcome Lenskart releases new style guide after backlash

China is building a satellite town near Beijing. Here's when it opens

China is building a satellite town near Beijing Heres when it opens

One's a convicted rapist. The other tried to slash his ex's throat. But BOTH have now been allowed to stay in Australia after a bid to deport them FAILED

One's a convicted rapist. The other tried to slash his ex's throat. But BOTH have now been allowed to stay in Australia after a bid to deport them FAILEDTribunal allows foreign criminals to remain in Australia Immigration minister wanted to deport themREAD:  Convicted Colombian coke dealer dodges deportation and walks free By WAYNE FLOWER, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:17, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 14:17, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

Everyone said AI would kill apps. Instead, new app launches are soaring. According to a new analysis from market intelligence provider Appfigures, worldwide app releases in the first quarter of 2026 were up 60% year-over-year across both Apple’s App Store and Google Play. That percentage was an even higher 80% when looking at the iOS App Store alone. In April 2026 so far, the total number of app releases is up 104% across both stores compared to the same time last year, and up 89% on iOS.

Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

A Hong Kong woman has lost nearly HK$4.9 million (US$625,800) in three months after being cheated by bogus “investment experts” in an online scam. The victim was lured into contacting the scammers after seeing a post on social media advertising high-return stock investments, police said. She was then instructed to download an app via an online messaging service. Believing the scheme to be genuine, the victim transferred about HK$4.86 million in more than 40 transactions between January and April...

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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Science & TechnologyChina humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leapsBy Reuters -Apr 18, 2026BEIJING: More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed ​to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. Over 70 teams, almost five times as many as ‌last year, will be competing in the 21 km (13 miles) race in Beijing that includes paved...

Google makes Gemini’s notebooks feature free for all

The feature can now be found on Gemini, where a new “Notebooks” section appears in the side panel, just above Gems and Chats.

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution April 18, 20267:31 AM ET John Ruwitch An electric vehicle is seen at NIO battery swap station on March 9, 2025 in Yantai, Shandong Province of China. Tang Ke/VCG via Getty Images/Visual China Group hide caption toggle caption Tang Ke/VCG via Getty Images/Visual China Group BEIJING - Take a road trip in an electric car, and you know the juicing up routine. You pull off the highway, park at a charging station, plug...

iPhone 18 Pro launching soon, new cherry colour and everything else to expect

iPhone Pro launching soon new cherry colour and everything else to expect