Why an A.I. Bubble Might Not Be a Bad Thing
[As fears spread over a possible artificial intelligence bubble, some tech investors say: Bring it on.
Execution Nation
The United States is an outlier in the West. We look at why the country clings to the death penalty.
Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters.
Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.
Veteran actor and music composer Khalid Nizami passes away at 79
Nizami passed away in Karachi on Wednesday after battling a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of art Veteran actor, comedian, and music composer Khalid Nizami passed away at the age of 79 in Karachi on Wednesday after a prolonged illness, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned several decades and left a … Read more
UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other FIFA competitions to private investors The UEFA logo is pictured at the headquarters ahead of the announcement—REUTERS European football’s governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to … Read more
SBCA caught napping as records drown
KARACHI: Hundreds of land and building records stored at the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) headquarters were damaged after sewage water flooded the authority’s record room, raising serious concerns over the safety of citizens’ property documents. The SBCA has ordered an inquiry against three officials and warned that they will be suspended if found guilty … Read more
US Senate rejects attempt to limit military action against Iran
US Senate blocked a bid to curb military action on Iran, leaving the president’s authority unchanged The vote revealed minor fractures within both parties. Three Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voted in favor of the measure, while Democrat John Fetterman joined the Republican majority in voting against it. Kentucky’s Republican Sen. … Read more
Spain Mobilizes Military as Thousands of Migrants Cross Into Ceuta
The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.
‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.
The Movies That Get Dancers on Their Feet
Savion Glover, Honey Balenciaga and other artists from the world of performance share their favorites, from era-defining musicals to art-house dramas.