Hantavirus Outbreak Is Resurrecting Covid-Era Misinformation Tactics
Experts say A.I. tools have made it even easier for influencers and others to spread false messages online.
Month: May 2026
Claire Maurier, the Narcissistic Mother in ‘400 Blows,’ Dies at 97
A landmark of New Wave cinema, “The 400 Blows” brought her enduring global attention. She later appeared in “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Amélie.”
Population may hit 390m by 2050
ISLAMABAD: In the next 25 years, Pakistan’s population may explode to 390 million, marking an increase of 62%, of which 256 million people will be in the market looking for jobs that is more than the existing total population, reveals an official report launched on Tuesday. Even in the case of using contraceptive methods to … Read more
A Shift in Ukraine
The Russian military’s progress has slowed to a crawl and Vladimir Putin appears to be under increasing pressure.
Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host
[It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.
Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?
Mr. Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, said on Tuesday that he worried Elon Musk wanted control of the A.I. lab.
Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says
The U.N. documented 880 deaths from strikes carried out by Sudan’s military or its paramilitary enemy, the Rapid Support Forces, between January and April.
In Tuscany, an Artistic Sculpture Hub Thrives
Pietrasanta, in the Tuscan region of Italy, has become an international sculpture hub that bursts with activity, especially in summer.
Bangladesh hammer Pak in Dhaka Test
Bangladesh players celebrate after Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul powered the hosts to a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Dhaka. Photo: FILE Bangladesh produced a ruthless all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, extending their recent dominance over the visitors with a third … Read more
Why Keir Starmer Remains in Deep Peril After Staving Off Calls for Resignation
Prime Minister Keir Starmer seemed to have won a temporary reprieve on Tuesday after daring his rivals to challenge him, but the underlying problems with his leadership remain.