Apple CEO Transition
According to Apple, “Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO”, the company said Cook will move to executive chairman and Ternus will assume the role on September 1, 2026, in a planned *succession* that reshapes Apple leadership. ([apple.com](https://www.apple.com/cm/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/?utm_source=openai)) [Apple](https://www.apple.com/cm/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/)
Norway Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban
According to Reuters, “Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16”, Oslo will present a bill this year that would make platforms enforce *age‑verification*, a move likely to intensify global debates on child privacy and regulation. ([streetinsider.com](https://www.streetinsider.com/Reuters/Norway%2Bgovernment%2Bplans%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bban%2Bfor%2Bchildren%2Bunder%2B16/26361103.html?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/norway-government-plans-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16-ce7f59ded18ef720)
Intel Rally on AI Demand
According to AP, “Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records”, the chipmaker’s blowout Q1 results and rising AI data‑center demand sent shares up about 24%, highlighting renewed *CPU* relevance in AI infrastructure and market sentiment. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/75bd462d6795062bed788709d647dc68?utm_source=openai)) [AP](https://apnews.com/article/75bd462d6795062bed788709d647dc68)
DOJ drops Powell probe
According to AP, “Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh,” the DOJ said Friday it will close its criminal investigation into Powell over the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation, removing a major political obstacle to a May leadership transition. Keyword: probe. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/28d04cc0d99cda25cea69931f65e25d3)
Intel’s AI-fueled surge
According to Intel, “Intel Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results :: Intel Corporation (INTC),” the company beat Q1 revenue and non‑GAAP EPS forecasts and guided Q2 above estimates, sending shares sharply higher as investors repriced CPU demand tied to AI data centers. Keyword: AI. [Intel](https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1767/intel-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results?cs=1)
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