‘The Odyssey’ Hired Their Viking Ship. They Say It Came Back Damaged.
A Swedish Viking center said its vessel was used in the filming of Christopher Nolan’s epic but needed repairs when it was returned. Now, the center is seeking compensation.
China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age
China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.
Hong Wang Twirls in Fractal Dimensions of Three
The young mathematician won a prestigious Fields Medal for her work on the so-called Kakeya conjecture.
Women of a Certain Swagger, and Their Art Visions
The Jewish Museum highlights unsung textile, ceramic and fashion designers at the renowned Wiener Werkstätte — the Vienna Workshops — of the early 20th century.
Six terrorists killed, several arrested including suicide bombers in Balochistan’s Mastung: state TV
ISPR says forces have intensified operations in Balochistan, further tightening noose around terrorist networks Six terrorists were killed and several others arrested, including male and female suicide bombers, on Thursday during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out by security forces in the Khad Kocha area of Balochistan’s Mastung district, according to state media. The intelligence-based … Read more
F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak With 72 Cases
The Food and Drug Administration has identified a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened at least 72 people, according to an update posted to the agency’s website late Wednesday. The additional outbreak comes in the midst of the nation’s worst year on record for the intestinal illness, which is caused by a parasite transmitted … Read more
Movie Theaters Embrace the Bewilderingly Lucrative Business of Buckets
[Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, “collectible concession vessels” could make one chain more than $100 million.
US House passes $1T defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
Republicans say the $1 trillion defence bill funds the Iran war, new weapons, troop pay rises and military housing The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, July 22, 2026. REUTERS The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats’ concerns about its huge price tag, … Read more
Even as War Rages, Investors Bet Oil Will Be Cheaper in a Few Months
[Futures contracts reflect an expectation that low inventories and midterm elections are likely to push the Trump administration to try to ease tensions with Iran.
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel After Attacks in Red Sea
The price of Brent crude soared after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. President Trump warned that the U.S. would hold Iran directly responsible for further attacks by the group.