‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence
All three parties want to break away from the UK. Photo: John Swinney/X Leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh nationalist parties on Monday declared their right to choose whether to remain in the United Kingdom (UK) or not at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff. All three parties — the Scottish … Read more
Legionella Bacteria Found in Cooling Tower at Yankee Stadium
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Bronx has killed one person and infected nine. A Yankees spokesman said that its towers were cleaned on Sunday, and the city has not asked that games be postponed.
Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
The government’s decision to increase prices by as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.
China state newspaper blasts Anthropic’s calls to slow AI as ‘Cold War’ tactic
US lawmakers seek new AI rules after Anthropic researchers warn rapid advances could threaten human survival An AI humanoid companion robot. PHOTO:EDUREX ACADEMY Warnings from researchers at leading US artificial intelligence developer Anthropic that increasingly powerful models could escape human control and even lead to the extinction of the human race, have drawn attention in China, … Read more
A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco
It was a stressful Tuesday morning in San Francisco, and Christina Lacourte went to her son’s bedroom to roust him for school. The door was locked, so she had to wrangle it open with a coat hanger. Inside, she saw her son in his bed, under the neon storefront “Open” sign he had wanted for … Read more
Faisal Kapadia on his Indian roots, leaving Strings and finding music again
Singer opens up about his family, Bollywood memories and starting over as a solo artist at 50 Faisal Kapadia appeared in an exclusive interview with Faidoon Shahryar. PHOTO: Screengrab For Faisal Kapadia, India has never simply been a neighbouring country. It is woven into the story of his family, his childhood memories, his marriage and, … Read more
Religious leadership must play active role in ending wars, global peace: Ashrafi
Says leadership of all religions must jointly strengthen narrative of peace, justice Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi addressing a press conference. PHOTO: APP Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of the International Tazeem-e-Harmain Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, on Monday called for an active, … Read more
As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
Global AI stocks fall as industry chiefs call for slowing development
[ AI selloff hits an industry increasingly reliant on debt and circular financing as borrowing costs continue to rise Wall Street’s elite tech index, the Nasdaq 100, slid 1.2% to a six-week low in early trading as chip stocks, which have led the AI sugar rush, fell the most. PHOTO: PIXABAY AI-linked stocks plunged worldwide … Read more