Russia Appears Unfazed by Trump’s Ukraine War Ultimatum
Russian officials and commentators have shown little indication that Moscow is about to change course under new pressure.
Trump Escalates Tariff Threats, Showing Little Interest in New Trade Deals
[The president’s supporters portray him as a top dealmaker. But, at least for now, far more trading partners have gotten stiff tariffs than trade deals.
Heat Warnings Issued for Parts of Eastern Canada
Warnings were issued for southern Ontario and southwest Quebec as hot and humid weather is expected to linger through Thursday.
Social Security Email Says Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Taxes on Benefits. Does It?
[The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually does.
Nvidia C.E.O. Treads Carefully in Beijing
Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive, is trying to balance his company’s interests as the United States and China compete for supremacy in artificial intelligence.
This Golden Fungus Is Spreading Wildly in North America’s Forests
The golden oyster mushroom, a tasty species native to Asia, has proliferated in states around the Great Lakes and may crowd out native species, a new study shows.
How Exercise Fights Anxiety and Depression
Decades of research have established that movement has a positive effect on mental health.
Israeli forces kill 18 in Gaza
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 18 people on Tuesday, including two women who were shot near an aid distribution point in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. The war since October 2023 has created dire humanitarian conditions for Gaza’s population of more than two million, displacing most residents at least … Read more
One more snorting menace
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Praise be, Peppa Pig’s parents have welcomed a brand new baby! Is it possible for anyone of sound mind to be able to contain their joy upon getting word of this auspicious occasion? Perhaps not – but let us see if we can carry on amid all this excitement. For those of you … Read more
Merlier wins Tour de France stage nine
CHATEAUROUX: Tim Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France at Chateauroux on Sunday after a heroic long-range escape from Mathieu van der Poel was caught in the final kilometre. There was no change atop the overall standings with Tadej Pogacar now holding a 54sec advantage over Remco Evenepoel in second with French starlet … Read more