Jimmy Kimmel will survive his latest self-inflicted wound. He’s a comedian, albeit barely, so saying the “wrong” joke shouldn’t be a fireable offense. Even though […]
Liberal Film Critics Torch Woke ‘Ladies First’
Sacha Baron Cohen should have been a free speech warrior. After all, the British actor broke out after “Borat,” the…
Farage’s Reform UK Lays Out Plans to Dismantle British Deep State
Nigel Farage’s insurgent Reform UK party has laid out plans to dismantle the British Cabinet Office — the beating heart…
The Download: the tech reshaping IVF and the rise of balcony solar
1 After years of insults, Anthropic and SpaceX have teamed upAnthropic will tap SpaceX’s GPUs to meet surging demand. (Axios)+…
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 19 May 2026
At the World Health Assembly today, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented his report on…
Americans hate the economy. This is the real reason why.
Americans’ doom and despair about the economy is mounting. In fact, by one measure, the…
Steve Huffman on How Reddit Powers A.I. and Rebuilds Itself With It
Steve Huffman says Reddit supplies key training data for A.I. while using it to improve…
FDA’s approval of Otarmeni, the first gene therapy for hereditary deafness
In a lab room, a toddler, deaf from birth, sits while a tone plays. There’s…
The New Branding Challenge Facing FIFA 2026 and LA28
Multi-country hosting, social media and political polarization are forcing global sporting events to rethink how…
The sublime, feral pleasure of Reddit’s Girl Dinner Diaries
In an age where it feels like we should all know less about each other,…
Goodbye, Stephen Colbert – ‘The Vax Scene’ Cringe-fest
Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” exits stage far Left on May 21. Good riddance. It’s…
Left-Leaning NJ.com Shreds Bruce Springsteen’s Hypocrisy
The Boss didn’t get a hometown discount. Instead, Bruce Springsteen got flattened by a news…
‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sinks ‘Star Wars’ to Kiddie-Level Lows
If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all. In that spirit, the puppet…
A-list Director to Tackle U.S. Rescue of Downed Pilots in Iran
Michael Bay gets lots of grief from film critics. Often, they have a point. Bay’s…
Mark Zuckerberg Signals Leaner Future as Meta Doubles Down on A.I.
Mark Zuckerberg is trimming headcount while pouring billions into A.I. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Meta’s upcoming 10 percent staff layoff is just […]
Apple’s Tim Cook Shares His Advice for Incoming CEO John Ternus
Cook passes the baton to Ternus with guidance as Apple hits new financial highs. Courtesy Apple When former Apple CEO Steve Jobs passed the reins […]
SAT Inequality and Access to Test Prep Explained
The debate over standardized testing often centers on fairness, but it overlooks a more fundamental issue: unequal access to preparation. Unsplash+ On March 14, millions […]
The Real Stakes Behind Musk’s Showdown With Sam Altman
Elon Musk (left) and Sam Altman in 2015. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Vanity Fair With the trial underway for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI CEO […]
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ last-ditch bid to force new map
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned aside Virginia Democrats’ long-shot attempt to overturn state courts and force the use of their preferred congressional district map […]
‘Wizard of the Kremlin’ – Year’s Biggest Disappointment So Far?
Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is a disappointment on its own but even more so when you compare it to the filmmaker’s earlier […]
Global health gains face threat of reversal
The world is falling short on health targets, with progress uneven, slowing, and in some areas reversing, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report, […]
Google Investment Chief Ruth Porat Breaks Down Its $190B A.I. Bet
Ruth Porat (right) speaks at the Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2026 Summit with Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan in New York City on May […]
Spotify’s First Quarter Under New Co-CEOs Highlights Growth Strain
[ad_1] A soft forecast rattles investors despite user gains, as Spotify’s new co-CEOs Alex Norström (left) and Gustav Söderström (right) bet on content expansion to sustain growth. Photos by Bryan…
Global commitment on display as countries negotiate key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
[ad_1] Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a weeklong round of negotiations on draft annex for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) – a key component of…
WATCH: 200 Firefighters Quell Massive Blaze at USF Laboratory
[ad_1] A two-alarm fire erupted inside a lab at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg on Saturday, and video shows green flames coming out of the building. The…
My friend is obsessed with AI. What can I do?
[ad_1] In February, the TikTok creator Brittany Panzer posted a video over five minutes detailing the unraveling of her friendship. There was no disagreement, no blowup, not even ghosting. Panzer…
The Supreme Court preserves access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now
A common abortion drug survived a second brush with the Supreme Court, leaving it accessible…
Donald Trump Jr. Marries Bettina Anderson in Florida Ahead of Private Bahamas Ceremony
President Donald Trump’s oldest son married his fiancé on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida,…
Singapore Tourism Board and Universal Music Singapore Forge Global Multi-Year Partnership to Boost Tourism
A three-year Memorandum of Understanding will amplify Singapore’s global appeal through international artist-led moments and…
Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Global Drinks Brands
A year after tariffs reshaped global trade, drinks brands are confronting a more fragmented, price-sensitive…
‘Mandalorian’ Faces Even More Box Office Woes?
Can things get any worse for “The Mandalorian and Grogu” mere days before its theatrical…
WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have progressed work on the Pathogen Access…
Man Jailed for Anti-Charlie Kirk Posts Receives Over $800K Settlement
A former police officer who was jailed after making social media posts attacking Turning Point…
The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn
It’s not certain whether this activity falls within the US legal definition of “fair use”—an…
‘Pressure’ Reveals Untold Weather Battle That Shaped D-Day
The most consequential battle of World War II almost got rained out. That stunning truth…
Prosecutor says bullet that hit Secret Service agent came from suspect’s shotgun
The federal prosecutor leading the case against Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of attempting…
Horror Has Never Been Hotter … But Why?
The Force may be strong, but it could be taken down by an indie horror…
WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public…
‘Over Your Dead Body’ – Nasty, Desperate and Sporadically Funny
Jorma Taccone’s “Over Your Dead Body” stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving as an unpleasant…
‘Ruthless’: Kimmel Joke Normalizes Trump Assassination Attempts
The Fellas don’t bruise easily. The four “Ruthless” hosts have all done their time in…
Singapore Airlines Teams Up with Eastwest Bank to Offer New Premium Travel Deals
Singapore Airlines (SIA), in partnership with EastWest, recently launched an enticing promotional campaign called “Unforgettable Getaways.” This limited-time offer provides EastWest credit cardholders with exclusive […]
The Download: making drugs in orbit and NASA’s nuclear-powered spacecraft
1 Sam Altman claims Elon Musk tried to seize control of OpenAIAltman said Musk initially wanted 90% of the equity. (AFP)+ And that control should […]
After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis
After three years of war, Sudan now accounts for the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 34 million people needing aid, 21 million lacking health services, […]
Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin: DHS suffering ‘morale issues’ after record shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his department’s workforce is diminished and key projects are behind schedule after a record 76-day shutdown that ended Thursday.
Florida AG Sues Jacksonville over Alleged Registry of Guns in City Buildings
On Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville over the alleged compilation of a registry of guns brought […]
One day after Iran deal breakthrough, Trump taps brakes, says negotiators shouldn’t rush
President Trump on Sunday defended a potential peace deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see the regime agree to give […]
It’s time to address the looming crisis in entry-level work.
Supervising AI systems in their work is now a much more relevant skill. So understanding the outputs AI systems produce will become very important. To […]
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center Is Going All-In On Art With a New Residency
LaToya Ruby Frazier’s The Liberty Portraits: A Monument to the 2024 Champions at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone. Photography by […]
Duffy: Once the Strait Opens You’ll See ‘Immediate Relief’ on Gas Prices
On Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that once the Strait of Hormuz is open, consumers will see “immediate relief” in […]