Wednesday Briefing: China’s Economy Grows Despite Tariffs
Plus, “Severance” picks up top Emmy nominations.
Five EU states to test age-check app to protect children online
Listen to article Five EU countries including France will test an app aimed at preventing children from accessing harmful content online by checking users’ ages, the European Commission said Monday. Several European nations have ramped up the pressure on the bloc to better protect minors online through more stringent measures, with some going as far as to … Read more
Third Interstellar Object, Comet 3I/ATLAS, Is Traveling Through Solar System
3I/ATLAS, earlier known as A11pI3Z, is only the third interstellar visitor to be discovered passing through our corner of the galaxy.
Why So Many Women Feel Pain During Their C-Sections
Susan Burton, reporter and host of the podcast “The Retrievals,” talks about the alarming number of patients who report feeling significant pain during their C-sections.
Playing Maya's mom in 'Parwarish' opened a floodgate of traumatic stories: Bakhtawar Mazhar
Bakhtawar Mazhar – it is a name that will be on your lips if you, like so many others, have been enraptured by Parwarish, the drama turning the spotlight on the younger generation aching for control and independence. As Sadia – or ‘Maya’s mom’, as she has been lovingly crowned by viewers online – Bakhtawar … Read more
China Is Spending Billions to Become an A.I. Superpower
[Beijing is taking an industrial policy approach to help its A.I. companies close the gap with those in the United States.
Starc rips through WI in day-night Test
KINGSTON: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced a devastating opening spell as the West Indies were demolished for 27, the second-lowest score in Test history, to suffer a humiliating 176-run defeat on the third day of the third and final game at Sabina Park on Monday. West Indies also registered an unwanting record with most … Read more
Retailers denounce harsh tax measures
Listen to article LAHORE: The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), which represents the country’s organised retail sector, has voiced concerns over harsh tax measures and enforcement practices, particularly those introduced through the Finance Act 2025. “Retail chains in the formal sector have worked tirelessly for years to adopt technology, ensure transparent sales reporting and contribute significantly to … Read more
Evidence Supports War Crimes Allegations in Darfur, I.C.C. Prosecutor Says
The International Criminal Court has “reasonable grounds to believe” war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed, the court’s deputy prosecutor said.
Bitcoin Price Soars Past $120,000 at Outset of House’s ‘Crypto Week’
[The cryptocurrency has extended its rally as lawmakers consider legislation that would bring digital tokens further into the mainstream.