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Donald Trump’s proposed 250ft arch in Washington received preliminary approval from the National Capital Planning Commission despite public opposition. The commission deferred a decision on applying height-limiting federal laws to the project, which would be built on a traffic circle at the Virginia end of the Memorial Bridge.

Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to prevent President Trump from constructing an arch near Arlington National Cemetery, a site where 400,000 service members, veterans, and their relatives are buried. The lawsuit challenges the proposed structure's proximity to the cemetery.

Valve's SteamOS has gradually increased Linux's share in PC gaming, growing from under 1% to over 5% since 2021, challenging Microsoft's Windows dominance. Unlike past direct efforts, Valve's approach of running Windows games on Linux via word-of-mouth has proven more effective.

Aven, a Silicon Valley fintech, is launching a Bitcoin-backed credit card with interest rates ranging from 7.99% to 11.99%, offering credit lines up to $1 million over 10 years. The card requires overcollateralization with Bitcoin, and rates vary based on the collateral percentage pledged. Competitors like Ledn, Salt Lending, and Arch also offer similar crypto-backed loans with varying terms.

Framework, a modular PC maker, is teasing Linux-related products for an April 21st event. The company's video references Linux with penguin imagery, Arch meme, and distro logos. It also expanded to four new countries.