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new video loaded: Robot Finishes Half Marathon Faster Than Human World RecordA humanoid robot named Lightning ran a half-marathon race in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — faster than the human world record for the distance.By Christina Kelso and Zach WasserApril 19, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on April 19, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Eric Holder, who served as Attorney General under former President Obama. Good to have you here. FMR. ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER: Good to be here. MARGARET BRENNAN: So, you’ve been working on redistricting. You’re chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Voters out in Virginia are set to make this decision about redrawing districts in a way that would advantage Democrats. As I understand it, it’s not just you.…

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called an urgent meeting with state and territory counterparts as he eyes ways to rein in federal spending on the ballooning National Disability Insurance Scheme.The NDIS costs taxpayers $50bn per year and is expected grow to $100bn within a decade.Health Minister Mark Butler will announce the overhaul of the NDIS on Wednesday.“We have all got a stake in this,” Mr Chalmers told a press conference on Monday.“We have all got an interest in making sure that we provide that high standard of care in a way that we can afford in a sustainable way so that…

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US markets and global assets moved sharply on Friday as investors reacted to a flurry of geopolitical and market developments, including fresh optimism around a potential US-Iran deal, a surge in Bitcoin, a steep drop in crude oil prices, and continued strength in Nvidia shares.Trump signals Iran nuclear halt as deal optimism buildsSentiment improved after US President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, raising hopes that a broader agreement to end the war could be within reach. He described the potential moratorium as “unlimited” and indicated that talks over a lasting deal could take…

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Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  April 19, 2026 XRP has blasted through the $1.40 range for its strongest weekly…

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The Cursor logo arranged on a smartphone in New Hyde Park, New York, Nov. 20, 2025.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence startup Cursor is in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC.Andreessen Horowitz is slated to co-lead the new investment round, in which Nvidia and Thrive Capital are also expected to participate, said the source, who was not authorized to publicly speak on the investment. Those three firms have all previously backed the AI coding startup.Bloomberg News…

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Washington — U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is “never going to take an approach of trust” with Iran as U.S. officials are expected to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks in the coming days.”Any deal that comes out of this will have to absolutely be verifiable and be enforceable,” Waltz said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”President Trump said earlier Sunday that U.S. representatives would travel to Pakistan for the talks with Iran. Iranian state media reported Sunday that Iran has not decided whether it will take part in the talks with…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has called for FIFA to cover the full rail cost for New Yorkers attending the World Cup, as NJ Transit train ticket prices are set for $150 to get to MetLife Stadium for matches.Schumer released a statement on Sunday, calling on FIFA to pay the full fair, which is astronomically higher than the regular cost to travel from Penn Station to the Meadowlands, while understanding that “FIFA is set to rake in approximately $11 billion in revenue off the tournament while New York fans are being hit with…

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