JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs linked to a U.S. investigation into the enforcement of bans […]
‘The Odyssey’s’ Christopher Nolan Just Did the Unthinkable
With apologies to James Cameron, director Christopher Nolan is the king of the world. Sure, Cameron’s glossy, action-packed films crush…
Trump’s power grab for OpenAI’s new ChatGPT model, briefly explained
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting…
Why heat pumps are still so hot in the US
These stats are especially striking at this moment, because a key tax credit for heat pumps just ended with the…
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…
Democrats keep saying they want a dude. What about Mamdani?
After two successive women lost the race for president — and with the GOP increasingly…
Trump says Cuba is “next.” What does that mean?
People on a motorbike watch a damaged car being towed by a tow truck, with…
Democrats’ midterm chances depend on these House candidates — not the socialists
The political world is in a frenzy over left-wing challengers’ wins in New York City’s…
The Books the Most Powerful People in A.I. Are Reading
‘Good to Great’ by Jim Collins In Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the…
Why the DSA and socialists are on the rise in US cities
Democratic socialists won big in New York’s primaries Tuesday, as two members of the Democratic…
Russian Illegal Alien Among 10 Gotaways Arrested in South Texas near Border
A Texas Department of Public Safety brush team working the border region in Starr County…
Watch Live: House Hearing on the Devastation of Sanctuary Policies
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement holds a hearing on the devastating…
‘Masters of the Universe’ – Big Action, Bigger Identity Crisis
Travis Knight’s “Masters of the Universe” is a mighty mixed bag, full of rousing action…
‘Star Wars’ RIP? ‘Mandalorian’ Plummets, ‘Backrooms’ Soars
The weekend’s box office numbers doubled as a baton-passing moment. Out with the old –…
Esther Wojcicki on Mother’s Day and Raising Successful Kids
Esther Wojcicki (2nd L), Anne Wojciki (2nd R) and Janet Wojcicki (R) attend the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 […]
Peter Buffett Interview: Money, Inheritance & Warren Buffett’s Shadow
Peter Buffett attends at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 14, 2008 in New York City. Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images For V-Day (Editor’s note: This interview […]
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 […]
Why Provenance Matters More Than A.I. Detection
The first response to generative A.I. was to hunt for fingerprints. But as detection tools struggle with false positives and false negatives, societies are returning […]
New US tariffs: Why Trump is targeting 60 trade partners over forced labor
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your […]
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 to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, […]
‘Citizen Vigilante’ Shoots to No. 1 on Prime Video Chart
Stephen L. Miller blames the “Streisand Effect” for Prime Video’s number one movie purchase. And it makes perfect sense. Miller, who goes by @redsteeze on […]
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 the opening event for this week’s Eurovision Song Contest on […]
That Charlie Kirk Roast Joke Wasn’t Out of Line
[ad_1] The comedy roast is bleeping sacred. The term “roast” has a specific meaning in the culture. A specific purpose, too. Anything goes. Anything. Goes. Repeat as necessary. And it’s…
Sampaguita’s Spirit Illuminates the ASEAN Summit
[ad_1] Rooted in the core values of love, honor, dignity, and healing, the Spirit of Sampaguita—Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ distinguished brand of service—was brought to life during the 48th ASEAN…
November in mind: Trump works in a midterm campaign pitch into a primetime address
[ad_1] President Trump promised a speech Thursday night on pitfalls in election security. He did that, but only after offering a full-throated commendation of his second-term agenda that served as…
Geoengineering still faces major engineering challenges
[ad_1] Some researchers are starting to look into how nations or companies would go about trying to cool the planet—and there’s a lot to figure out. My colleague James Temple…
Mindanao’s Biggest Hotel Is About to Open: 519-Room Hotel 101-Davao Welcomes Guests on July 30, 2026
A new hospitality landmark is about to rise in Southern Philippines as Hotel101-Davao officially opens…
Geoengineering still faces major engineering challenges
Some researchers are starting to look into how nations or companies would go about trying…
Iran Calls Trump ‘Delusional’ After He Claims Hormuz a ‘New U.S. Territory’
Iranian officials fired back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday, calling him “delusional” and declaring…
Four-hour ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel play earns ovation despite rocky start
A new stage adaptation set in George R.R. Martin’s fantasy universe finally found its footing…
“Chapter Two”: Grand Westside Manila Bay Toasts Two Years of Hospitality
Grand Westside Manila Bay celebrates its second anniversary with Chapter Two, a month-long event focused…
Serena Williams’ Venture Firm Is Building Its Own Grand Slam Portfolio
Serena Williams during her Ladies’ Singles match against Maya Joint of Australia on day two…
Venezuela’s leader to defend her country’s claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before U.N. court
CARACAS — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday where she…
Why the Philippines Is the World’s No. 1 Place to Retire — Retirement Board Index
The Philippines Named World’s No. 1 Retirement Destination by Retirement Board Index The Philippines has…
Max Brooks: Western Europe’s Immigration Problem ‘Is Guilty Honkies’ Like in U.S.
During the online “Overtime” segment of Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” author and Atlantic…
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…
Roundtables: Can AI Learn to Understand the World?
Listen to the session or watch below AI companies want to build systems that understand…
Why California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up
Here’s how the system works: The state’s climate regulations require the transportation fuels industry to…
‘Power Ballad’ – Catchy, Mature Music Drama Misses a Beat
Director John Carney may have peaked with “Sing Street,” but we still need his brand…
Tom Homan Tell Critics: Feds Arrest 2,000 Migrants Per Day
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is arresting 2,000 migrants per day, immigration czar Tom…
CrowdStrike President on How Claude Mythos Rattles Cybersecurity
Industry leaders are racing to understand how tools like Mythos could compress the timeline of cyberattacks. Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images Few A.I. models have […]
Joint call by the President of the ICRC, the Director-General of WHO and the International President of MSF
Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 on health care in armed conflicts. The situation is even worse compared to 10 […]
Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons
The Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Robert McElroy, on Wednesday removed a well-known priest as an exorcist of the archdiocese after he made public […]
Meta’s Alexandr Wang Calls Muse Spark an ‘Appetizer’ in A.I. Push
Wang says Muse Spark is an early step, not Meta’s final answer in the A.I. race. Courtesy Bloomberg In early April, Meta unveiled Muse Spark, […]
Democratic socialists chalk up another win in Colorado
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado House primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly […]
WHO Member States continue negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex
WHO Member States have advanced negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, a central component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, while agreeing […]
Jensen Huang Eyes CPU Boom as Agentic A.I. Reshapes Chip Market
Jensen Huang is positioning CPUs as the next growth engine beyond GPUs. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Nvidia’s astronomical rise to the world’s most valuable […]
Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO’s African […]
Squatters take over home of murdered California professor, family attorney says
Squatters allegedly broke in and established residency in the home of a slain University of California, Berkeley, professor, who was shot dead in Greece last […]