The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine
Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.
Month: February 2026
‘A.I. Literacy’ Is Trending in Schools. Here’s Why.
[Artificial intelligence companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.” What that means varies from school to school.
‘The Inquisitor’ Review: Barbara Jordan Is Speaking
This whirlwind biographical documentary puts Barbara Jordan, the esteemed congresswoman and professor who died in 1996, front and center as a voice of moral authority.
Northern Pakistan faces rising glacier flood risks amid winter heat
Daytime temperatures are 3–5°C above normal, while nighttime were 1–3.5°C above the 1981–2010 climatological average Northern Pakistan is experiencing below-average rainfall and snowfall this winter, raising concerns over accelerated glacier melt and potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said in a statement on Monday. According to the PMD, reduced precipitation … Read more
Iran warns of ‘ferociously’ respond to any US attack, even limited strikes
Tehran’s response comes after Trump threatened that he was considering limited strikes against the country Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond “ferociously”, after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country. The United States has built up forces in the … Read more
Homeownership Is Out of Reach for Many Americans, Despite a Buyer’s Market
[A growing split between low-to-middle-income families and wealthy households is changing who has access to homeownership now.
Women’s Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist Has Her Brothers’ Eccentric Support
The three brothers of Haley Winn, a defender for the U.S. squad, gained a spotlight for the colorful ways they cheered on their sister’s dream.
U.K., Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump’s New Tariffs
[Many important U.S. trading partners are facing higher duties after President Trump, reacting to a Supreme Court setback, set the rate on a new set of global tariffs at 15 percent.
‘A.I. Literacy’ Is the New Drivers’ Ed at This Newark School
Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.
Momina Iqbal’s ‘Maryam Nawaz for Karachi’ remark goes viral
A video clip of Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal speaking about Karachi is rapidly circulating on social media, in which she expresses her wish for Maryam Nawaz’s presence in the city to help bring improvement. During a show, she said, “Right now, by the grace of God, the situation in Punjab is quite good.” In the … Read more