[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry

Snippet: China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350463/chinese-trucks-could-go-100-electric-halving-road-transport-oil-use-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry

Snippet: China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350463/chinese-trucks-could-go-100-electric-halving-road-transport-oil-use-industry

[2026-04-17 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: DOST pushes electric jeepney conversion as fuel costs rise

Snippet: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing to convert traditional jeepneys to electric-powered jeepneys, noting that the shift would be both environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient for drivers. In an interview with _The Manila Times_ on April 17, 2026, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said conversion to electric vehicles should be seen 'positively' but acknowledged that Filipinos’ cultural attachment to traditional jeepneys may pose a challenge.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-dost-pushes-electric-jeepney-conversion-as-fuel-costs-rise/2322733

[2026-04-17 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Arrest of Co big win for PH in fight against corruption, says senator

Snippet: Sen. Win Gatchalian tells _The Manila Times_ that the arrest of former lawmaker Elizaldy Co is a big win for the Philippine government as he can tell all on the flood control scam. Gatchalian flew to Legazpi City as guest speaker of the BIOTA @60 for sustainable world gathering of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines National Convention and Scientific Sessions on April 17, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-arrest-of-co-big-win-for-ph-in-fight-against-corruption-says-senator/2322715

[2026-04-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: DOST turns over mobile command vehicle to Muntinlupa to boost disaster response

Snippet: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on April 17, 2026 turns over the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle with Triage Technology (MoCCoV) to the city government of Muntinlupa, which aims to improve the city’s disaster response. The fully equipped mobile incident command center is designed to address threats and emergencies, including natural disasters and large-scale events.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-dost-turns-over-mobile-command-vehicle-to-muntinlupa-to-boost-disaster-response/2322687

[2026-04-17 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ by spending extra month in orbit

Snippet: The Shenzhou-21 astronauts were embroiled in drama last year after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350472/chinas-space-station-crew-maximise-opportunities-spending-extra-month-orbit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:02 UTC+10:00] [European Space Agency] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ by spending extra month in orbit

Snippet: The Shenzhou-21 astronauts were embroiled in drama last year after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350472/chinas-space-station-crew-maximise-opportunities-spending-extra-month-orbit

[2026-04-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found on-screen chemistry in The Christophers

Snippet: They could hardly seem more different in real life and play bitter foes in The Christophers, but McKellen and Coel gel magnificently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350244/how-ian-mckellen-and-michaela-coel-found-screen-chemistry-christophers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Ian McKellen] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found on-screen chemistry in The Christophers

Snippet: They could hardly seem more different in real life and play bitter foes in The Christophers, but McKellen and Coel gel magnificently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350244/how-ian-mckellen-and-michaela-coel-found-screen-chemistry-christophers

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A $2,700 ‘girls’ weekend like no other’ where you got to meet Meghan for an hour? In this economy?

Snippet: How much is Meghan making from this? Why is she appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef? Why has she joined an AI fashion discovery platform? Maybe a better question is, why the hell not?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/17/a-2700-girls-weekend-like-no-other-where-you-got-to-meet-meghan-for-an-hour-in-this-economy

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

Snippet: WhatsApp is deeply embedded in everyday clinical communication in Israeli hospitals despite regulatory warnings and privacy risks, a study recently published in the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research found.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893349

[2026-04-17 18:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hangeul exhibition to open in France in July

Snippet: Writing museum maps global future with research institute

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719974

[2026-04-17 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Drone Attack On Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery Unleashes Fire So Large It Can Be Seen From Space

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine have continued trading blows on key oil and energy sites, with the latest being a drone attack targeting Russia's Tuapse Oil refinery, which unleashed a fire so large it can be picked up by satellites in space.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/drone-attack-russias-tuapse-oil-refinery-unleashes-fire-so-large-it-can-be-seen-space

[2026-04-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Spacecraft touches down in Gyeongbokgung for Royal Culture Festival

Snippet: A hanbok fashion show unfolds on a space station-like stage set along the “king’s road”: a DJ mixes traditional Korean music with electronic dance beats, dancers join hands and move in a widening circle to a hip-hop rhythm as they sing “Ganggangsullae.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719788

[2026-04-17 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Neanderthal children in central Europe may have hunted turtles for materials, not for food - study

Snippet: Neanderthals in central Europe hunted pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) not for food, but for their shells, according to a study published in Scientific Reports in March.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-893182

[2026-04-17 12:52 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Protest is not a flaw in democracy and fear cannot be made law. The NSW supreme court ruling upholds these truths | Shamikh Badra

Snippet: Closing public space does not produce ‘social cohesion’. Instead it produces accumulated tension

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/17/anti-protest-laws-democracy-nsw-supreme-court-ruling

[2026-04-17 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

Snippet: The BBC's Rebecca Morelle spoke with Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman about the historic mission around the Moon, including the moment the crew named a newly spotted lunar crater after his late wife Carroll. Wiseman's two daughters were in Nasa's mission control room for the moment which he described as "unbelievably powerful".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cq6jpp2e5d6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Shanghai reduces faecal bacteria presence in hotels to less than 1%

Snippet: Luxury hotels clean up their act after filthy sanitation practices, including using the same sponge to clean cups, toilets and showers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349626/how-shanghai-reduces-faecal-bacteria-presence-hotels-less-1?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Centre for Disease Control and Prevention] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Shanghai reduces faecal bacteria presence in hotels to less than 1%

Snippet: Luxury hotels clean up their act after filthy sanitation practices, including using the same sponge to clean cups, toilets and showers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349626/how-shanghai-reduces-faecal-bacteria-presence-hotels-less-1

[2026-04-17 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing

Snippet: Topic:Space Exploration

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/artemis-astronauts-praise-moonship-performance-heat-shield/106574892

[2026-04-17 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Space Nuclear Power Initiative Sends Reactor Companies Flying

Snippet: An announcement from the administration's Science and Technology Director, Michael Kratsios, regarding the establishment of the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power sent reactor development companies higher over the following trading days.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/space-nuclear-power-initiative-sends-reactor-companies-flying

[2026-04-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Diamond coating nearly doubles Chinese AI data centre’s cooling efficiency

Snippet: Chinese scientists are combining diamond and copper, both of which are effective heat conductors, in a bid to leap the ‘thermal wall’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350290/diamond-coating-nearly-doubles-chinese-ai-data-centres-cooling-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Academy of Sciences] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Diamond coating nearly doubles Chinese AI data centre’s cooling efficiency

Snippet: Chinese scientists are combining diamond and copper, both of which are effective heat conductors, in a bid to leap the ‘thermal wall’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350290/diamond-coating-nearly-doubles-chinese-ai-data-centres-cooling-efficiency

[2026-04-17 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coachella set to be trashed by dust storms — and it could cost California billions: study

Snippet: Music fans from across the globe flocked to Indio, Calif. for the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and they were greeted by a dust storm.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/coachella-dust-storms-could-ultimately-cost-california-billions/

[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Got allergies? Trendy drink could help you stop sneezing, says new study

Snippet: Have sneezing fits finally met their matcha?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/health/got-allergies-trendy-drink-could-help-you-stop-sneezing-study/

[2026-04-17 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Artemis II astronauts give high marks to their moonship

Snippet: The Artemis II astronauts fielded questions in a press briefing at Johnson Space Center, discussing their journey around the moon and back

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nasa-artemis-moon-astronauts-e5f210b79bd269e9d402ef291623f5e9

[2026-04-17 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ultra-luxe Yosemite glamping experience just launched — but space is limited and stays start at $370 a night

Snippet: Roughing it just got a serious upgrade.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/yosemite-adds-new-glamping-experience-for-visitors/

[2026-04-17 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean study in 2004 helped pave the way for GPU-powered AI

Snippet: Graphics processing unit acceleration, deemed essential for modern artificial intelligence training, can find its roots in a 2004 study led by two Soongsil University professors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719063

[2026-04-17 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings makes shock exit, sending shares tumbling

Snippet: Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/media/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-makes-shock-exit-sending-shares-tumbling/

[2026-04-17 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Netflix Plunges After US Revenues Miss, Dismal Q2 Guidance, Hastings Stepping Down As Chairman

Snippet: After staging a powerful rebound in the past two months, when first weak Q4 earnings sent the stock plunging to multi-year lows, which however was offset by the end of the company's expensive pursuit of HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery , and which sent the stock almost 50% higher from $75 to $108,moments ago Netflix reported Q1 earnings which were mixed but guidance was especially poor and rekindled the same fears as those unveiled three months ago, and coupled with the news

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/netflix-plunges-after-us-revenues-miss-dismal-q2-guidance-hastings-stepping-down-chairman

[2026-04-17 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: BreastScreen SA did not get ethics approval or consent before needle study, ombudsman finds

Snippet: BreastScreen SA has apologised to almost 100 patients. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/breastscreen-sa-did-not-get-ethics-approvals-before-studies/106570768

[2026-04-17 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Atlas is approaching modern healthcare in an experience-driven economy

Snippet: In today’s economy, healthcare providers are increasingly being chosen for the experience they provide. Research from Modern Healthcare indicates that many healthcare patients are shifting to a digital-first model, focused on individual needs and preferences to offer more convenient and personalized care.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-atlas-is-approaching-modern-healthcare-in-an-experience-driven-economy/

[2026-04-17 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST retools farmers, extension agents in smart agriculture tools and weather data to improve productivity in Caraga

Snippet: BOOSTING the local farmers' capabilities in improving their productivity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga region introduced them to a capacity-building training on the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines, or Sarai Mobile Applications and Automatic Weather Station (AWS) installation and maintenance, recently in Butuan City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/dost-retools-farmers-extension-agents-in-smart-agriculture-tools-and-weather-data-to-improve-productivity-in-caraga/2322338

[2026-04-17 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Exact location of Shakespeare’s ‘missing’ home finally discovered

Snippet: To be or not to be? That may be the only question left, as a longstanding Shakespearean mystery is now solved.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/science/shakespeares-missing-london-home-located/

[2026-04-17 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Redondo Beach residents issued warning about handling baby owls that fall from palm trees

Snippet: If you’re strolling through the Los Angeles neighborhood Redondo Beach and suddenly spot a fluffy baby owl hopping or sitting on the ground, resist the urge to help it. Local animal services officials are urging residents to leave the young owls alone and give them space.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/science/redondo-beach-residents-warned-to-not-touch-baby-owls-they-find/

[2026-04-17 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why do nearly 20% of Americans believe they’re ‘basically psychic’?

Snippet: One in five Americans believes they’re basically psychic (19%), according to new research.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/why-do-nearly-20-of-americans-believe-theyre-basically-psychic/

[2026-04-17 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: There’s only one way to resolve the Taiwan question

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638520-china-taiwan-peace-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-17 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Burkina Faso junta dissolves dozens of civil society groups

Snippet: Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved around 100 civil society organizations in a sweeping move that further tightens control over civic space in the Sahel nation.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/burkina-faso-junta-dissolves-dozens-of-civil-society-groups/

[2026-04-17 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Animal fans worry over baby elephant Linh Mai —shunned by her mother ahead of zoo debut

Snippet: Elephants have problematic moms, too.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/science/baby-elephant-linh-mai-shunned-by-her-mother-fans-relate/

[2026-04-17 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

Snippet: First it was the juice cleanse, then keto, then Whole30. Now it’s the social diet, where you consume content — and not much else.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/health/unlikely-social-media-diet-hack-really-works-to-cut-cravings-study/

[2026-04-17 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "It's Really Illiquid": Goldman COO Warns Retail About Private Credit And The "Perception Of Liquidity"

Snippet: Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy event in Washington, D.C., President and COO of Goldman Sachs John Waldron warned that some managers have oversold how easy it is to get money out—especially to retail investors, who’ve helped balloon the market into a $1.7 trillion behemoth just as the space faces growing scrutiny and tighter conditions, according to Semafor.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/its-really-illiquid-goldman-coo-warns-retail-about-private-credit-and-perception-liquidity

[2026-04-17 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marikina opens heritage building beyond shoe legacy

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Marikina City on Thursday opened its new Heritage Building in San Roque, creating a space that highlights the city’s history and identity beyond its long-known shoe industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/news/national/marikina-opens-heritage-building-beyond-shoe-legacy/2322196

[2026-04-17 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: First black hole ever discovered emitting ‘dancing jets’ as powerful as 10,000 suns

Snippet: Scientists have quantified the energy produced by the first black hole ever discovered, revealing that it spews “dancing” jets that shine as bright as thousands of suns and travel 335 million mph — half the speed of light, per an illuminating study in Nature Astronomy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/science/black-hole-jets-discovered-as-powerful-as-10000-suns/

[2026-04-17 00:21 UTC+10:00] [Evolution] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds

Snippet: Scientists suggest red hair and fair skin were favoured for vitamin D efficiency in study focused on whether human evolution plateaued after advent of agriculture

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/16/red-hair-gene-favoured-natural-selection-study

[2026-04-17 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: 美國人對中國的看法有所好轉 但「競爭對手」定位仍佔主導

Snippet: （德國之聲中文網）皮尤研究中心（Pew Research Center）基於今年1月和3月的調查發現，越來越多美國人對中國持正面看法。調查顯示，27%的美國受訪者對中國評價積極，這一比例較去年上升6個百分點，較2023年幾乎翻倍。

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/zh-hant/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%E4%BA%BA%E5%B0%8D%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E7%9A%84%E7%9C%8B%E6%B3%95%E6%9C%89%E6%89%80%E5%A5%BD%E8%BD%89-%E4%BD%86%E7%AB%B6%E7%88%AD%E5%B0%8D%E6%89%8B%E5%AE%9A%E4%BD%8D%E4%BB%8D%E4%BD%94%E4%B8%BB%E5%B0%8E/a-76812370

[2026-04-16 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Early humans may have begun eating elephants, large animals 1.8 million years ago - study

Snippet: Humans systematically butchered and consumed elephants as early as 1.8 million years ago, marking a shift in human evolution towards hunting large animals, according to a new study published in the journal eLife.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-893220

[2026-04-16 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lockheed Martin secures $850M to advance Trident II SLBM as tensions with Iran continues

Snippet: The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth an approximate $850 million to continue advanced design and development work on the Trident II sea-launched ballistic missile.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-893241

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Qingzhou robotic craft tests space debris capture and clean-up

Snippet: Robotic cargo spacecraft reported to have also conducted a suite of in-orbit experiments designed to sustain long-duration missions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350337/chinas-qingzhou-robotic-craft-tests-space-debris-capture-and-clean?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Nasa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Qingzhou robotic craft tests space debris capture and clean-up

Snippet: Robotic cargo spacecraft reported to have also conducted a suite of in-orbit experiments designed to sustain long-duration missions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350337/chinas-qingzhou-robotic-craft-tests-space-debris-capture-and-clean

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Paying for a funeral would force more than half of Americans into debt: study

Snippet: A funeral is one of the few costs in life that’s guaranteed – but more than half of Americans admitted they would be forced to borrow money to afford a burial service, according to a new survey.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/paying-for-a-funeral-would-force-more-than-half-of-americans-into-debt-study/