Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote
The military government hopes elections can bring more international legitimacy. But the generals will still rule, and opposition groups are boycotting.
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Trisomy 18 Was Once Seen as Too Lethal to Treat. Some Kids Are Now Surviving.
Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck and an incredible amount of effort.
From Yuji Agematsu, 365 Works of Art From Sidewalk Debris
Yuji Agematsu is not afraid to touch the city’s surfaces, and the refuse left by his fellow dwellers.
NBA announces regular-season games in Europe, starting from 2025-26
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will face off in two exciting regular-season games in Europe this January, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The first game will take place at the Uber Arena in Berlin on January 15, marking the first-ever NBA regular-season match in Germany. The second game will follow at The O2 in … Read more
Trump’s Fight With the Fed Won’t End With Rate Cuts
[President Trump wants the Fed to slash borrowing costs, but the central bank is unlikely to take such aggressive steps even once it begins to lower interest rates.
Chelsea agree deal with Ajax for £37 million Jorrel Hato
Chelsea have secured an agreement with Ajax for the signing of 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato for an initial fee of £37 million. The highly-rated prospect is set to sign a seven-year deal lasting until 2032, and will travel to London to undergo his medical, as reported by BBC sport. Hato, who has played both as … Read more
Edinburgh Fringe Can Bring Artists Fame, but Money’s Another Matter
The venue that hosted “Baby Reindeer” is back from the financial brink, but many performers still say the risk of taking part in the festival is too high.
Microsoft hits $4 trillion market cap
Microsoft’s market value soared past $4 trillion in after-hours trading on July 30, joining Nvidia as only the second company to reach this milestone, following a robust quarterly earnings report. The software giant’s shares surged 8%, boosting its market capitalisation to approximately $4.1 trillion. The company reported an 18% revenue increase for the fiscal fourth … Read more
Aftershocks From 8.8-Magnitude Quake Rattle North Pacific
Dozens of small earthquakes were recorded, most off the coast of Russia’s Far East. Five of them have been above magnitude 6.
Pebble smartwatches make comeback with August 2025 release
The iconic Pebble smartwatch brand is set to make a comeback, with founder Eric Migicovsky announcing that his company, Core Devices, has reacquired the Pebble trademark. Two upcoming smartwatches, previously known as Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2, will now launch as Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble Time 2, reviving the name that pioneered … Read more