Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela?
A major increase in U.S. naval forces in the south Caribbean Sea has been underway since President Trump signed a directive targeting some cartels.
Month: August 2025
How Southwest’s New Seating Policy Will Affect Plus-Size Travelers
[Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded.
TikTok’s UK content moderation jobs at risk in AI shift
Social media platform TikTok announced on Friday it will restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting several hundred jobs at risk as it shifts to AI-assisted content moderation. The move is part of global restructuring plans by TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, which also affects moderator jobs in South and Southeast Asia, notably in … Read more
Scientists Split Giraffes Into Four Species. Three Are In Trouble.
A reassessment of the iconic species has “some dramatic implications for how we view giraffe conservation across Africa,” a new study concludes.
How to Train for Push-Ups
Push-up challenges are trending. Before you try for 100 reps, focus on getting the exercise right.
Tiébilé Dramé, Voice for Rights in Mali, Is Dead at 70
A former foreign minister, he founded an opposition political party and then served in the government as an unflagging negotiator with northern rebels.
Floods in Buner turn wedding prep into tragedy, claiming 24 family members
Two days before his wedding, Noor Muhammad had a long phone call with his mother, just hours before devastating floods in Pakistan killed her along with 23 family members and relatives. “I cannot explain how happy she was,” he said, standing by the rubble of his family’s large 36-room house, perched on the bank of … Read more
Red Lobster Is Betting on Black Diners With Its Brand Comeback
[Are nostalgia, a new chief executive and seafood boil bags enough to save the seafood chain after more than 60 years?
Trump Says Intel Has Agreed to Give U.S. a 10% Stake in Its Business
The president’s comments follow his calls for the resignation of Intel’s chief executive this month.
Trump Signals Fourth Delay of TikTok Ban
[The short-form video app has until mid-September to change its ownership structure or face a ban in the United States, after a number of deadline extensions from President Trump.
