DefenseNews

Lebanon and Israel talks set to begin in Washington

April 15, 2026
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon are set to begin today in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic engagement between two parties technically at war since 1948. The U.S.-brokered talks will be conducted through their respective ambassadors in the United States, attempting to halt the Israeli bombardment in Lebanon through a diplomatic settlement. Lebanon had…
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ComputersNews

Microsoft explains why it killed Windows phone activation

April 15, 2026
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Microsoft officially ended telephone activation for Windows on December 3, 2025, requiring users to activate through an online portal instead. PCWorld notes discrepancies between Microsoft’s actions and some support documentation that still references the discontinued telephone method. The new digital workflow requires an internet connection and…
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GamingNews

Rumours Suggest GTA 6 Could Lean Heavily Into User-Generated Content, But That’s Not What I Want from GTA Online

April 14, 2026
If recent rumours are to be believed, GTA 6 will lean hard into user-generated content. In a conversation with PC Gamer, HipHopGamer said that “we’re living in a time where UGC is a major thing”, and that the latest Grand Theft Auto could reportedly “produce millionaires”. Now, the fact that Rockstar’s upcoming release could involve user-created elements isn’t…
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CryptoNews

Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $75,000 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Short Squeeze

April 14, 2026
NewsPublished:Apr 13, 2026, 7:54 PM Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $75,000 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Short Squeeze Bitcoin pushed toward the $75,000 level on Monday, April 13, 2026, as traders covered short positions following President Trump’s order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending the price from a morning low of $70,741 to intraday highs above $74,900. Listen to…
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