An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail America’s Debt. But Not Solve It.
[The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether — and to what extent — the technology reshapes the labor market.
Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
80% of Americans think US involvement in Iran ‘will go on for an extended period of time’, according to poll US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month, Nathaniel Rai, the child saved by Williams, and Nathaniel’s family members … Read more
Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions
LONDON: Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with their new status. For the first time since the 2004-05 season, Arsenal will start a campaign as English champions when they host promoted Coventry in … Read more
Babar ruled out of first Test
Pakistan captain Babar Azam will miss the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday due to finger injury, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday, leaving Salman Ali Agha to lead the visitors in the series opener. Babar was struck on his right hand during Pakistan’s practice match in Kent and has since developed … Read more
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses
[The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.
Saudi Arabia resumes oil loadings, sales from inside Strait of Hormuz
Resumption of Saudi exports could help ease the tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel Oil tankers and cargo ships in the contested waters of the Strait of Hormuz—ANADOLU Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading from inside the Strait of Hormuz last week and has more tankers waiting to load as the state … Read more
Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors
[The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.
The Blackout That Could Devastate America
The power grid relies on thousands of aging, hand-built transformers. If enough fail, the blackout could last years.
Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.
India set Sri Lanka 372 to win Galle test
India’s captain Shubman Gill runs between the wickets during the fourth day of the first Test. Photo: AFP GALLE: India were all out for 193 in their second innings, setting Sri Lanka a victory target of 372 on day four of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. India claimed a first-innings lead of 178 … Read more