Humanoid robots have been everywhere lately. They’re running half-marathons in Beijing. They’re chasing wild boars off the streets of Warsaw. They’re getting put to work […]
‘My Dinner with Andre’ Made Conversation Cinematic
Louis Malle’s “My Dinner with Andre” (1981) begins with the line, “The life of a playwright is tough.” It’s uttered…
WNBA Admits Security in Atlanta Was Wrong for Asking Mother and Daughter to Cover ‘XX-XY Athletics’ Shirt
Both the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream criticized security at the Atlanta Gateway Center Arena for telling a mother and…
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
JUNEAU, Alaska — Three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak…
Why is frozen yogurt so popular in 2026? The reason is a little bleak.
Like embellished denim and indie sleaze, frozen yogurt is back. The signs of the froyo…
Meat companies say they’ll change after investigations but almost never do.
In 2019, Animal Outlook — an animal protection nonprofit — exposed cruelty at a salmon…
Fox’s Roku Deal Is a Bet on Owning the Front Door to Streaming
Murdoch’s Fox is betting that the next phase of streaming won’t be won by making…
GameStop’s Activist Investor CEO Ryan Cohen Makes $56B Bid for eBay
The activist investor aims to apply his cost-cutting playbook to eBay’s ongoing turnaround. Courtesy GameStop…
How A.I. Is Changing Wimbledon Beyond the Baseline
As Wimbledon unfolds, the world’s attention naturally turns to rivalries, upsets and championship runs. But…
The strait, nukes, Lebanon: Trump’s latest ceasefire deal leaves a lot unresolved
One should never underestimate President Donald Trump’s ability to use sheer obfuscation to extract “victory”…
Police Sorry For Cuffing Dying Teen Henry Nowak, Murderer Found Guilty
A Sikh man who claimed to have been the victim of a racist attack has…
Moreno on ‘The Tiger’: Abelardo De La Espriella ‘About Law and Order’
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) described Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative candidate running for president…
Four Dems in Close House Races Backpedal Support for Trans Athletes
Four Democratic candidates in competitive House races are running ads casting themselves as defenders of…
Vibe Shift: Pro-Hamas Mobs, Palestinian Flags Absent from Eurovision Opening Event for First Time in 2 Years
Israeli singer Noam Bettan and his entourage received a warm welcome in Vienna, Austria, during…
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 […]
How A.I. Pressure Is Reshaping Corporate Innovation
While corporations tighten spending amid geopolitical instability and A.I. disruption, the conditions for sharper, faster innovation may actually be improving. Unsplash+ Something notable is happening […]
Stanford Economist Erik Brynjolfsson’s Mindful Take on A.I.’s Impact
From student anxieties to vibe-coding, Brynjolfsson frames A.I. as a tool that amplifies intention rather than replaces workers. Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Unfinished […]
Spotify’s First Quarter Under New Co-CEOs Highlights Growth Strain
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 […]
Your family’s $300 stake in OpenAI
In some ways, Altman’s plan is old news. He wrote about a more radical version of this back in 2021, proposing that all companies above […]
CNN’s Tapper: House Dems Haven’t Given ‘Cohesive Plan’ to Legislate if They Win Majority
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper stated that House Democrats “have not presented any sort of cohesive plan for how you […]
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia ‘Transitioning Out’ of Role
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is reportedly “transitioning out” of her role after receiving criticism regarding her legal background, Fox News reporter Aishah Hasnie […]
Anthropic found a hidden space where Claude puzzles over concepts
Anthropic also found that the J-space can sometimes give remarkable insights into an LLM’s decision-making. In one striking example, researchers testing Claude Opus 4.6 asked […]
Comey indictment is ‘not just about a single Instagram post,’ acting attorney general says
[ad_1] Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday the government has more evidence than an Instagram post supporting charges that former FBI Director James Comey threatened President Trump. [ad_2]
The Hamptons Season, A.I. and the Business Value of Being There
[ad_1] The easier it becomes to communicate digitally, the more valuable physical proximity becomes for building relationships that drive business. Unsplash+ Every July, a familiar migration begins. Investors head to…
Lovable CRO Ryan Meadows on Vibe Coding’s Explosive Growth
[ad_1] Ryan Meadows is steering Lovable’s go-to-market strategy as demand for A.I. coding tools surges. Courtesy Lovable As interest in “vibe coding” spreads rapidly, so is the footprint of Lovable, a Swedish…
Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
[ad_1] LONDON — Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the…
Argentine freed from Venezuelan prison urges pressure to release remaining prisoners
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine Nahuel Gallo, who spent 448 days imprisoned in Venezuela, called…
‘A Force of Nature’: Brexit Giant Ann Widdecombe Dies Aged 78
Brexit leader Nigel Farage has hailed the life of “force of nature” Ann Widdecombe, the…
Larry David’s ‘Life’ Shows Trump Derangement Syndrome’s Cruel Side
Larry David is a comedy institution. Period. David earned that distinction by co-creating the classic…
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…
Midterms 2026: Why Trump’s economic pitch is “I love the inflation”
President Donald Trump has spent years testing the boundaries of what politicians can say publicly.…
‘Breadwinner’ Broadsided by YouTube Horror Sleepers
Nate Bargatze can do no wrong on a comedy stage. The squeaky-clean comic sells out…
Encouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrants
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a major shift in how countries are responding to…
2026 Chicago Socialism Conference Features Covid Masking Requirements
The 2026 Chicago Socialism Conference is requiring all attendees to wear N-95 or K-95 masks…
Nolte — JD Vance’s Mom Blasts Abdul El-Sayed Over Racial Smears About Her Family: ‘That Man’s an Idiot’
Egyptian-American Muslim and Democrat Michigan Senate nominee Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed (aka Abdul El-Sayed) has been…
Shape-shifting mirrors on NASA’s new space telescope could unveil Jupiters like our own
“I hope it’s remembered for it being that critical stepping stone for … finding Earth…
The Download: Claude’s inner workings, and the future of world models
When Anthropic announced last week that it had found a new window into its models’…
Are AI chatbots making us lose control of our brains?
This week I’ve been at SXSW London. There’s been music, film, and a lot—and I…
How A.I. Trading Agents Are Changing Market Behavior
As A.I. gains autonomy in trading, the real insight lies in what it teaches us…
Humanoid robots: Can Tesla and other companies deliver on the hype?
Humanoid robots have been everywhere lately. They’re running half-marathons in Beijing. They’re chasing wild boars…
Candidate Melat Kiros: Socialism Delivered Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness; ‘Nothing More American’
There is “nothing more American” than socialism, and it has proven to deliver life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Colorado congressional candidate Melat Kiros […]
Egypt Offers Saudi Arabia Support Against Houthis as Turkey and Pakistan Go MIA
The Egyptian National Defense Council announced that it had agreed to offer “all necessary and possible forms of support to Saudi Arabia” against the Iran-backed […]
Glycol vapors could stop respiratory pandemics
It’s hard to imagine modern life without glycols. They are used in cosmetics, fog machines, and food. As you read this, you’re almost certainly wearing […]
The AI Hype Index: Unsexy AI
It feels bad enough when an open letter signed by leading economists warns that AI might steal your job. The fact it may soon be […]
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lets Miranda Off the Hook
It could have been worse. Delayed sequels often suggest desperation, if not creative failure. For every exception like “Top Gun: Maverick” we’re punished by that […]
Is Media Running Cover for ‘Supergirl’ Box Office Numbers?
“Supergirl” is a dud. The film earned a mediocre 57 percent at Rotten Tomatoes, but the bad reviews are scathing and the raves are anything […]
Top D.C. Police Officials Facing Termination Over Crime Data Investigation
Several top officials in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. are facing termination regarding an investigation “into the manipulation of crime data,” according […]
Why Public-Sector A.I. Depends on Better Data Integration
Governments are investing heavily in A.I., but many still lack the connected data infrastructure needed to make those systems reliable and fair. Unsplash+ The U.K. […]
Implementing advanced AI technologies in finance
Just as critical is reframing AI’s role. “AI as a means to an end, as opposed to AI being the end,” says Ranga Bodla, VP […]