Space hotels are coming

April 23, 2026

today’s big question

How will a Hungary without Orbán impact Ukraine?

Both countries look forward to a future beyond ousted authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán

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the explainer

Why the Justice Department has beef with the meatpacking industry

President Donald Trump has been pushing for the Department of Justice to open an investigation

quote of the day

‘Patel’s job is to fight actual crime, not to chug beers in locker rooms, file SLAPP suits against the press or baselessly investigate journalists.’

Freedom of the Press Foundation Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern to The New York Times about FBI Director Kash Patel, after the agency investigated the Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson for writing about him. She reported that Patel used government resources for transportation and security expenses for his girlfriend.

in the spotlight

The 6 most surprising corporate pivots

Allbirds is the latest company to switch up its entire business plan

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under the radar

Space hotels offer billion-star service

Several startups have their eyes on the skies

Picture of the day

Bird’s-eye view

A woman sits on a bench in Pardisan Park overlooking Tehran. Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks, claiming the Islamic Republic is “collapsing financially” because of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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