Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92 17. April 2026 (21:56) A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.(New York Times)
The Politically Charged Art of Celeste Dupuy-Spencer 17. April 2026 (21:48) Her vivid paintings examined religious fundamentalism and events like the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. She died this month at 46.(New York Times)
Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media 17. April 2026 (19:37) The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.(New York Times)
Stocks Extend Rally as Tensions Ease Over War in Iran 17. April 2026 (19:03) The S&P 500’s rise on Friday caps a striking three-week streak, powered by investors’ optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strong corporate earnings.(New York Times)
