U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
[Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
F.D.A. Advisory Panel Endorses Controversial Cancer Blood Test
The panelists expressed reservations about the evidence supporting Grail’s Galleri test, which is designed to detect cancers early.
On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)
Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.
Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
[Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore the press credentials for the employees of the three news outlets.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Trying Something On
Meta’s C.E.O. talks for the first time about his style evolution.
Can China help Pakistan? myth and reality
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is struggling to revive its economy. Despite all efforts and claims, the economy continues to deteriorate. Economic growth is not returning to track. Debt is increasing, rising day by day. Social and development indicators are deteriorating. As a result, the country is searching who can help and how. In this situation, it … Read more
China, US agree on strategic stability, trade and AI cooperation
Two countries reach eight ‘deliverables and understandings’ during the Chinese president’s state visit to Washington The statement from Beijing came as the US forces were pursuing another Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, and if seized, it will be the third ship intercepted since Dec. 10. PHOTO: REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President … Read more
In a New Anthropic Lab, A.I. Turns to Biology
Scientists at the company announced their first finding: a group of enzymes whose function is unknown.
Paris cheers the power of Celine Dion
Singer returns to the stage after six years, moving fans as she battles stiff person syndrome Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on stage at the Plenitude Arena in the La Defense district of Nanterre, near Paris, France, September 12, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters Celine Dion made an emotional return to the stage after a six-year absence … Read more
Czech Republic beat Ukraine to win BJK Cup
The strong Czech Republic side knocked Great Britain out in the quarter-finals. Photo: AFP SHENZHEN: Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova delivered a first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2018 for the Czech Republic with victories over Ukraine in the final in Shenzhen on Sunday. The top-10 duo made history for their nation earlier this … Read more