McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country
[The owner of The Miami Herald said subscriber interest did not support its current level of investment. One employee called the layoffs a “blood bath.”
Bayeux Mania
Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
Junaid Khan takes fans behind the scenes of ‘The Nostalgia Tour’ in Houston
Singer and actor returned to Houston after 15 years for a concert celebrating Pakistan’s pop and rock music Singer and actor Junaid Khan has offered fans a glimpse into The Nostalgia Tour, a live concert that brought five prominent names from Pakistan’s music scene together on one stage in Houston, Texas. Held at Warehouse Live … Read more
TIFF targets younger audience with indie premieres
TORONTO: TORONTO The Toronto International Film Festival is turning its focus towards independent cinema in an effort to attract younger audiences increasingly seeking films and experiences beyond mainstream Hollywood offerings. The festival opened its 51st edition on Thursday with nearly 300 films, as studio-backed big-budget productions have taken a back seat at major international festivals, … Read more
Permanent five members clash in UN Security Council about Iran sanctions snapback
Security Council votes 11-2 in favour of adopting the provisional agenda, with two abstentions The five permanent members of the UN Security Council clashed on Thursday during a high-stakes session about the legal validity of international sanctions against Iran. SCREENGRAB The five permanent members of the UN Security Council clashed on Thursday during a high-stakes … Read more
Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.
Could A.I. Really Kill All Humans?
After an Anthropic researcher quit, warning that the A.I. race is “gambling with our lives,” Cade Metz joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what’s at stake.
TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints
[Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.
‘The Fix’ Review: A Head-Spinning Mission to Iran
In an action film that won’t win any plaudits for sensitivity, Zachary Levi plays the leader of a Special Operations group that tries to recover hidden cash in Tehran.