What we are reading April 29, 2026
News from around the web covering topics you might have missed, including a new boss at Apple.
A DOGE Affiliate Is Now in Charge of the US Government’s ID Platform
Greg Hogan will oversee Login.gov as the government seeks to integrate driver’s license and passport information into the service, making what one insider calls “a national ID.”
Vittoria Elliott
Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Apple announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus will become Apple’s next CEO.
King Charles Hails U.K.-U.S. Bond as ‘More Important’ Than Ever But Splits From Trump on Key Issues
In a rare royal speech to the United States Congress, King Charles III celebrated the intertwined histories of the two nations but had pointed criticisms for some of Trump’s actions.
Brian Bennett
Spring housing market stalls as war, high mortgage rates keep buyers sidelined | CNN Business
The war in the Middle East — and the economic uncertainty it has fueled — is clouding what is usually the hottest season for home sales, leaving some sellers facing a dwindling pool of buyers.
Samantha Delouya
Let’s Use AI to Build a Better World Rather Than Allow AI to Define Our Future
The world must actively use AI across every industry and every country to create a more sustainable future.
Jennifer Jordan-Saifi
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