Chris Wallace, a CBS News Scion, Is Advising Its New Owner
[The longtime news anchor recently began working for a financial firm connected to CBS’s new parent company and has spoken with the network’s owner, David Ellison, several times.
Month: August 2025
What to Know About Plague After a New Case in California
It is not just a scourge of the Middle Ages. Plague still exists, though it is rare. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself.
Five Free Movies to Stream Now
This month’s films, including Sidney Lumet’s last feature and Abel Ferrara’s grimy portrait of New York, examine the underbelly of society.
Stocks and Bonds Rise After Powell Suggests Interest Rate Cuts Could Be Imminent
[Investors’ expectations of lower interest rates were reflected in the major stock indexes and lower government bond yields.
Pak’s javelin thrower Yasir Sultan grabs bronze in Korea
Pakistan’s emerging javelin thrower Yasir Sultan won a bronze medal at the Asian Throwing Championships in Mokpo, South Korea. Although the 27-year-old bagged a bronze medal at the championship, he was unable to achieve his main goal, which was to qualify for the World Athletic Championships 2025, scheduled to take place next month in Tokyo.Yasir’s … Read more
Move Over, Mouse Ears: For Disney Adults, There’s a New Obsession
[Tiny stuffed animals that use magnets to stay perched on your shoulder have become a must-have accessory for some theme park superfans.
OpenAI to launch first India office in New Delhi this year
ChatGPT parent OpenAI will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, deepening its push in its second-largest market by user numbers. OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft has been established as a legal entity in India and has begun hiring a local team, the company said in a statement shared with … Read more
British Government to Rescue Another Ailing Steel Maker
The move, which comes after a court-approved liquidation of Speciality Steel, is meant to preserve jobs and domestic manufacturing.
Why Do Insurance Companies Send Letters Denying Prior Authorization By Mail?
[They often deny coverage via snail mail. Here’s what happened when my family got a note like that 36 hours before cancer surgery.
Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a Romanian essay film about television ads, a raucous action-comedy from South India, a Swiss drama about a middle-aged woman’s sexual explorations and more.
