The A.I. Trade Secrets War + Economists Say ‘We Must Act Now’ + HatGPT
“I don’t know if the public understands this, but these companies hate each other.”
As Blazes Spread Near Paris, Extreme Heat Is Changing How France Fights Fires
Until recently, France’s forest fires were mostly in the south. This week, fires are raging much farther north. France is having to rethink its firefighting strategy.
Aamir Khan claims ‘3 Idiots’ character wasn’t based on engineer Sonam Wangchuk
Indian actor Aamir Khan clarified that his character Rancho, also known as Phunsukh Wangdu, in 3 Idiots was not inspired by activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike. Khan addressed the rumours at the London Indian Film Festival. Speaking to the media, he said that the character he portrayed … Read more
PMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides across Pakistan from July 18-25
Met Office says monsoon currents from Arabian Sea ‘continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country’ A man braves the rain as he makes his way through a flooded section of the road amid heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Matmo, in Haikou, Hainan province, China October 5, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) … Read more
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Hits Bridges and a Port in Country’s South, Iranian Media says
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the latest round of attacks had “hit dozens of Iranian military targets” but made no mention of civilian infrastructure.
When a World Cup Team Needs a Trim, the Barbershop Comes to Them
[Maram Hammadi, who grew up playing on dirt fields in Iraq before opening a barbershop outside Seattle, heard Egypt needed a barber. He cleared his books.
Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight
[Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente.
The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine
A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.
Xi Jinping of China Pitches ‘Openness’ in Push to Shape the Path of A.I.
[Xi Jinping said that the development of artificial intelligence systems should be a “symphony of global collaboration.”
A Mathematical Tribute to the Soccer Ball
As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated icosahedron.