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Celebrated Photographer Steve McCurry Picked the Winners of This Photo Contest

21 April 2026 at 22:01

A triptych of photos: left, a person climbs a rope ladder in a misty forest; center, an Indigenous child holds colorful feathers, gazing ahead; right, a person with painted skin stands among a crowd, looking at the camera.

All About Photo (AAP) has announced the winners of the 2026 All About Photo Awards, marking the 11th anniversary edition of The Mind’s Eye competition. The annual program highlights international photographic work spanning documentary, conceptual, and fine art practices. This year’s selection was judged by acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry.

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Iran ceasefire extended indefinitely, Hormuz blockade to continue: Trump

21 April 2026 at 21:52
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was extending a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely a day before it was set to expire, even as plans for a fresh round of talks between the two countries fell apart. Read More
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  • OpenAI Claims ChatGPT Images 2.0 Can Think Kate Garibaldi
    OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, a significant update to its image generation system that expands its role from a creative tool into a more fully realized visual workflow platform. Available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, the new model is designed to handle more complex, real-world tasks with greater accuracy, flexibility, and control. [Read More]
     

OpenAI Claims ChatGPT Images 2.0 Can Think

21 April 2026 at 21:30

A vibrant collage surrounds the phrase "Create Everything at Once," featuring art, science, nature, photography, maps, a butterfly, a camera, anatomical drawing, cultural artifacts, and handwritten notes in various languages.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, a significant update to its image generation system that expands its role from a creative tool into a more fully realized visual workflow platform. Available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, the new model is designed to handle more complex, real-world tasks with greater accuracy, flexibility, and control.

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Fujifilm Will Offset 100% of its Electricity Usage in the US and Canada With Renewable Energy

21 April 2026 at 21:13

Rows of solar panels in a large field under a bright sky, with the word "FUJIFILM" in bold white letters overlaid across the center of the image.

Fujifilm has announced that it will offset 100 percent of its group companies' electricity usage in the United States and Canada using renewable energy certificates (RECs) from a new Texas-based solar energy project.

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Inside Leica’s Chicago Flagship: Where Gallery, Retail, and Community Converge

21 April 2026 at 20:16

Modern retail store interior with a light wood counter in the center, minimalist shelves, large windows letting in natural light, and a circular, layered chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Trees are visible outside.

Leica Camera AG has opened a new flagship store and gallery in Chicago, marking a milestone moment that aligns with two major anniversaries: 50 years of Leica Galleries and 20 years of Leica retail. The launch reflects the company’s continued shift toward experiential spaces that combine photography, culture, and community.

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Photographers Are Testing the New WideluxX F10 Panoramic Camera Now

21 April 2026 at 20:04

A person wearing a black cap holds a Widelux panoramic film camera up to their face, preparing to take a photo outdoors.

The reborn WideluxX camera is inching closer to market, as SilverBridges has now revealed that the first WideluxX production run is in the works and that fully working prototypes are in the hands of photographers right now.

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Adam Pankratz: Reconciliation law will be David Eby’s downfall

21 April 2026 at 20:03
Though no one in British Columbia’s current NDP government will say it, it’s clear that David Eby’s days as premier are numbered. He has backed himself into a corner from which there can be no escape, despite his preference to protect his own political skin at the expense of the prosperity of British Columbians.  Read More

John Ivison: Avi Lewis’s NDP senses the right spots to attack Carney’s left

21 April 2026 at 19:32
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney once levelled the bizarre charge that the first thing then NDP leader Ed Broadbent would do if elected to replace him would be to nationalize high-end menswear retailer Harry Rosen. Read More
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  • Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney preparing to fail in Trump negotiations Tasha Kheiriddin
    Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Sunday video was a master class in crisis communications. He reminded Canadians of his credentials managing tough times. He described the urgent challenges Canada faces. He explained what he is doing to tackle them. He promised not to “sugarcoat” anything. He appealed to Canadians’ patriotism. And he promised to keep us posted: bookmark this YouTube channel for the next episode.  Read More
     

Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney preparing to fail in Trump negotiations

21 April 2026 at 18:32
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Sunday video was a master class in crisis communications. He reminded Canadians of his credentials managing tough times. He described the urgent challenges Canada faces. He explained what he is doing to tackle them. He promised not to “sugarcoat” anything. He appealed to Canadians’ patriotism. And he promised to keep us posted: bookmark this YouTube channel for the next episode.  Read More

Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci Detail Chaotic Family Trips as In-Laws

21 April 2026 at 19:35
Emily Blunt, Stanley TucciEmily Blunt and Stanley Tucci know to gird their loins for a family reunion. In addition to costarring in The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 movie, the castmates...

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