Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media
Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.
In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.
Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
[The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.
California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
Shekhar Kapur says AI could put blockbuster filmmaking within anyone’s reach
Indian filmmaker believes AI dismantling traditional barriers to cinema; could empower new generation of storytellers Indian Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has weighed in on artificial intelligence’s growing role in cinema, arguing that the technology could soon make blockbuster-scale filmmaking accessible to anyone with a desktop computer. Speaking to Variety India, Kapur said the cost and logistics … Read more
Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
The 50-year-old succeeds Pape Thiaw and takes charge of the national side for the first time Senegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach. Photo: REUTERS DAKAR: Senegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country’s football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who … Read more
Pakistan issues ‘strong demarche’ to US over ‘irresponsible’ remarks by ambassador in India on IIOJK status
FO says Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory awaiting final disposition Foreign Office. Photo: File Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US charge d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a “strong demarche” over US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and his remarks describing the disputed territory as … Read more
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Joy to Your Day
Walk-up songs, a shopping app and a despair antidote.
Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.
A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’
Loudoun County, Va., hosts more than 250 data centers that bring in huge tax revenues. But some officials and residents worry the county has become too dependent on that cash.