Clock Ticks Down to Europe’s Ban on Russian Gas Tankers
Europeans say they fear a rising dependence on American energy even with a looming Jan. 1 deadline to end liquefied natural gas imports from Russia.
Why It’s Best to Keep Politics Out of Your Investment Strategy
[Despite the blurring of lines between big business and the Trump administration, investing in broad index funds instead of stocks with political ties looks like a better bet.
FinMin says drug pricing should ensure access to essential medicines
[ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs the eighth meeting of the cabinet committee on drug pricing. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday said drug pricing decisions should ensure patients’ access to essential medicines while balancing the sustainability of pharmaceutical supply and affordability. Chairing the eighth meeting of the cabinet committee on drug pricing, … Read more
How a Romare Bearden Masterpiece Inspired August Wilson
An August Wilson classic wouldn’t exist without a Romare Bearden masterpiece. Here’s how the two are intertwined.
Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death
Latin America’s deep-seated inequalities prevailed over the grimly equalizing force of the Venezuela earthquakes, and set even the dead apart.
TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says
EU charges TikTok again under Digital Services Act, marking fourth allegation in two years over content rules TikTok should adjust the default settings of minors’ public accounts so that the content is by default only visible to TikTok users accepted by the children, the Commission said.. PHOTO: PEXELS ByteDance’s social media platform TikTok has been … Read more
If You Dislike Summer, Here’s How to Get Through It
If you need help staying positive in the midst of heat waves and out-of-office disruptions, start with these tips.
Debt Collection Suits Have Risen Sharply. There’s Help for Consumers Being Sued.
[Consumers are being taken to court in droves for delinquent credit card and other bills. New legal protections and even A.I. could be a lifeline.
Trump returns to White House correspondents’ dinner after April attack halted gala
Rescheduled gala moved to Waldorf Astoria hotel, advance team implementing comprehensive security plan US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang attend the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC on April 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States President … Read more
OpenAI Models Go Rogue + Kimi K3 Freakout + A.I. Superforecasting
“The story that we’re talking about in this segment was science fiction until Tuesday, OK?”