Authors Wrangle With Publishers Over $1.5 Billion Anthropic A.I. Settlement
[The tech giant must pay $3,000 per pirated book that it used to train its chatbot. Many authors fear they could lose funds to others in the book business.
Secret Dossier Adds to Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Sudan
The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain an edge in the country’s devastating civil war.
Gold, silver prices decline after two days of stability
[ A seller arranges gold bracelets at a jewelry shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand. Photo: REUTERS/file Gold and silver prices declined in international and local markets on Saturday after remaining unchanged for two consecutive days. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $36 per ounce to $4,430. According to rates shared … Read more
US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks
Bessent to reportedly lead US side in first bilateral AI discussions with Beijing since Trump’s return to office Visitors stand near a sign of artificial intelligence at an AI robot booth at Security China, an exhibition on public safety and security, in Beijing, China June 7, 2023. REUTERS The United States and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned … Read more
Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches
A deadly campaign of Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes has escalated since the last U.S.-brokered negotiations stalled in February.
Can Art Revitalize a Small Mountain Town in North Carolina?
In North Carolina’s Lost Provinces, residents see the arts as a pathway to sustainability and maintaining community.
Pakistan set for Korea tour
Same FIH Hockey World Cup squad to feature in three practice games before Asian Games Pakistan hockey team’s sudden omission from prestigious Azlan Shah Cup has dismayed fans and critics. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan will travel to South Korea on Saturday with the same squad that represented the country at the 2026 FIH World Cup, the … Read more
Gohar calls for football reset
Senior coach and former international urges merit, stability and stronger player development Gohar Zaman says Pakistan football needs to break away from short-term fixes. Photo: Instagram KARACHI: Pakistan’s senior football coach and former international Gohar Zaman on Saturday said that the country’s football needs to break away from short-term fixes, stressing it rather needs a … Read more
Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?
[The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
3 Drugs Older People May Be Overusing
Not all older people need these medications, and they can carry increased risks.