As More Americans Turn to Cannabis, Problem Use Is Increasing
A growing number of Americans report they are unable to quit or cut down.
North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting
[Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.
Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media
Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.
In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.
Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
[The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.
California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
Shekhar Kapur says AI could put blockbuster filmmaking within anyone’s reach
Indian filmmaker believes AI dismantling traditional barriers to cinema; could empower new generation of storytellers Indian Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has weighed in on artificial intelligence’s growing role in cinema, arguing that the technology could soon make blockbuster-scale filmmaking accessible to anyone with a desktop computer. Speaking to Variety India, Kapur said the cost and logistics … Read more
Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
The 50-year-old succeeds Pape Thiaw and takes charge of the national side for the first time Senegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach. Photo: REUTERS DAKAR: Senegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country’s football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who … Read more
Pakistan issues ‘strong demarche’ to US over ‘irresponsible’ remarks by ambassador in India on IIOJK status
FO says Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory awaiting final disposition Foreign Office. Photo: File Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US charge d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a “strong demarche” over US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and his remarks describing the disputed territory as … Read more