Dario Amodei on the Risk of an A.I. Bubble, Regulation and A.G.I.
[The Anthropic chief executive spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.
Month: December 2025
Biyouna, Algerian Star With Tart Tongue Onscreen and Off, Dies at 73
For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.
Starting With Formaldehyde, Trump Administration Reassesses Chemical Risks
A draft memo from the E.P.A. assumes a safe threshold exists for formaldehyde, upending earlier findings that there is no safe level of exposure to the carcinogen.
History Colorado Center Rejects Painting, Citing Campaign Finance Law
A Colorado museum cited state law while rejecting an artwork with unflattering depictions of politicians. Free speech groups called the decision censorship.
Bringing $3b investment back to PSX
["Only Pakistan's stock market is booming." This is the line echoing across business circles still recovering from a decade of painful economic stabilisation. And yet, the KSE-100's rise from the low 40,000s to nearly 170,000 – over 300% return in just a few years – cannot be dismissed as a coincidence or speculation. It is … Read more
Does religion help or hinder progress? A tale of two states
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk Is religion a force for national development, or does it stand in the way of progress? This question continues to divide public discourse across continents. Some see religion as the bedrock of moral order and social cohesion, … Read more
Louvre Heist Was Caught on Film, Officials Say, Rebutting Earlier Account
Investigators said that a security camera recorded thieves preparing to burgle the Louvre, but that guards didn’t watch the feed in time. The museum’s director had previously said the camera was facing the wrong way.
Holiday spending shows effects of an uneven economy
[Discount and higher-end retailers have reported stronger sales from consumers who are hunting for the best deals and long-lasting items.
Like Trump, Benjamin Franklin Sought to Annex Canada
A book revives the largely forgotten story of how one of America’s most famous founding fathers tried to make Canada a part of his new nation.
5 Books to Help You Through a Breakup
We asked psychologists, therapists and dating coaches to share the books they recommend.