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🍏 iOS 18 to Introduce Standalone AI Features Not Dependent on Cloud Servers

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlights Apple's strategy for its initial AI offerings in iOS 18, which will work without cloud processing to protect privacy, advancing capabilities in existing apps like Siri and Safari without including a proprietary AI chatbot. IOS is exploring future cloud AI options with tech giants like Google and OpenAI. Gurman stresses, 'That means there's no cloud processing component to the company's large language model.

📉 Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Phone Maker Amid iPhone Shipment Decline' 

In Q1 2024, Apple's iPhone shipments dipped 10% to 50.1 million, trailing behind Samsung after Android competitors intensified the market race. Global smartphone shipments surged by 7.8% to 289.4 million, with Samsung reclaiming the top spot by launching the Galaxy S24 series, which saw an 8% sales increase in its initial weeks.

🎵 Federal Bill May Mandate AI Training Song Disclosure

Rep. Adam Schiff's new bill, the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act, mandates AI companies to disclose copyrighted works in training models or face financial penalties. This applies to all models, new and existing, with disclosures required 30 days before release. Supported by various creative industry groups, the bill emphasizes ethical AI use. Schiff states saying, "We must balance the immense potential of AI with the need for ethical guidelines and protections." 

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

📈 Americans Spend an Extra $1K Monthly Due to High Inflation

U.S. inflation continues to rise, with families paying $227 more monthly than last year, a $1,069 increase since before the crisis. March saw a 0.4% CPI rise, totaling 3.5% annually, propelled by escalating housing and gasoline costs, with economic strain hitting low-income Americans hardest, deepening credit dependency, Lisa Sturtevant of Bright MLS warns, "Inflation has not just stalled, but it is moving in the wrong direction." 

🛢️ Oil Prices May Surge Above $100 Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

Oil prices might exceed $100 due to Iran's attack on Israel, stoking regional conflict fears and threatening oil supplies. Disruptions could worsen if the Strait of Hormuz key for global oil transit is closed, possibly driving prices to $130. President Biden reinforced America's commitment to Israel's security. Andy Lipow President of Lipow Oil Associates warned, "Any attack on Iran's oil facilities or closure of the Strait of Hormuz would significantly elevate oil prices."   

WORLD

🚀 GOP Divided on Ukraine Aid as Iran's Attack on Israel Raises Concerns of US Overextension

Iran's attack on Israel heightens GOP discord in Congress over aid to Ukraine, as debates surface about U.S. military resource allocation among allies, including Taiwan. Senator JD Vance underscores the challenge, stating the U.S. is "stretched way too thin" to assist everyone. Ukrainian President Zelensky stresses the urgency with a "wake-up call" plea for Western support.

🌍 Israel Conflict Expands to 16 Nations as Biden Administration Denies War Claims

The Middle East conflict has expanded to 16 countries, with Iran launching direct strikes on Israel. Despite deploying air defenses and aircraft in multiple countries,  The U.S. media downplays the conflict's scale, even as regional tensions intensify. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder emphasizes, "So far, there is not ... a wider regional conflict."

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

🏆 Scottie Scheffler Clinches Second Masters Victory

Scottie Scheffler shone at the 2024 Masters, clinching victory with a standout back-nine performance. After a tight early race, Scheffler broke away with a pivotal birdie on the ninth and continued his dominance by outplaying his rivals who struggled with critical errors. Reflecting on this win, Scheffler stated, "I feel like I'm playing really good golf right now.”

🏆 Bayer Leverkusen secures Maiden Bundesliga Title, Dethrones Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen secured their first Bundesliga title with a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, breaking Bayern Munich's 11-year hold and setting a record with 29 unbeaten games. Florian Wirtz's hat trick highlighted their 43-game unbeaten run. Xabi Alonso reflected, "Perhaps it’s healthy for the Bundesliga, also for German football, for another team to win." 

OTHER NEWS

🎤 Leading media outlets call on Biden and Trump to agree to presidential debates.

CBS News and 11 major outlets urged Biden and Trump to commit to 2024 debates, stressing their critical importance. Despite the GOP's debate ban, Trump indicated readiness to participate and challenged Biden at a rally: "Anytime, anywhere, any place." Biden's willingness hinges on Trump's conduct, with a sharp remark: "If I were him, I'd want to debate me too."

🌪️ Severe Weather Threatens 70 Million in Northeast and Midwest

Approximately 70 million Americans brace for severe weather in the Northeast and Midwest, facing intense thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. Escalating from Sunday to Tuesday it will affect areas from Pittsburgh to NYC and the Dakotas to Texas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) warns, "Residents should remain vigilant as these storms can develop rapidly and have severe consequences."  

🚭 Vaping Linked to Elevated Heart Failure Risk 

An outbreak in 2019 linked to vaping caused over 2,800 hospitalizations and 68 deaths. Recent research, including a study presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting, suggests a 19% increased risk of heart failure in e-cigarette users aged 18 and older.  Yakubu Bene-Alhasan of MedStar Health states. "I think this research is long overdue, especially considering how much e-cigarettes have gained traction." 

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On April 15, 1912, the Titanic, having collided with an iceberg, shattered into pieces and descended into the depths of the sea. Tragically, over 1,500 souls aboard, comprising passengers and crew, were lost to the unforgiving embrace of the ocean's abyss.

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