Fed Signals Another Rate Increase Could Be Coming
[Here’s how to read the Federal Reserve’s economic projections like a pro.
BRICS pushes for AI cooperation, digital sovereignty
Bloc seeks greater role for Global South in AI governance, promotes open-source models and shared infrastructure Officials, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal pose … Read more
How the Fed’s Interest Rate Increase Affects Your Finances
[The Federal Reserve increased its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but mortgages and other consumer loans have already trended higher.
Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us
The winners of this year’s Nikon Small World in Motion competition showcase the wiggly, feathery, undulating beauty of invisible life.
A decade after mercury ban, toxic skin bleachers still offered on top retailers’ websites
Sellers are relisting banned products under new names, dodging bans by Amazon, Temu and TikTok Boxes of Likas Papaya Soap, Parley 24k Gold Beauty Cream, and Parley Goldie Beauty Cream. Photo/Reuters More than 20 banned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are available for purchase on third-party marketplaces run by Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop in several … Read more
Security paradox
. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian interests are pushing the region toward a major crisis. Reports of a drone attack over the holy city of Makkah are highly condemnable and unacceptable under any norms of warfare. Though the Houthis have denied the attack, it could still lead to widespread repercussions, as even the slightest strategic … Read more
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day
Born to party, air theremin and ‘ba-dee-ya.’
Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
There are now more than 100,000 centenarians in Japan, a record for a country famous for its longevity. Japan’s health ministry released data on Tuesday showing that there are now 107,677 people who are at least 100 years old, an increase of nearly 8,000 since last year. The oldest woman, Fuyo Kishimoto from Kyoto, is … Read more
What to know about the Fed’s decision.
[What to know about the Fed’s decision.
Takeaways From the Fed’s Decision to Raise Interest Rates
[Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, said the bank acted to fight inflation that ‘is too high and has been for too long.’