Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley
A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
Nadia Afgan says actors hide financial stress behind curated images on social media
Actor Nadia Afgan discussed the pressures facing young actors in an interview, criticising the trend of moving into expensive residential areas to keep up appearances. Reflecting on the financial strain many young actors put themselves through, Nadia said the profession was far harder than it looked. “Our job isn’t easy; it’s very difficult. I think about … Read more
Carse dropped from England squad
The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident England’s Brydon Carse has been dropped from the second Test against Pakistan after a nightclub incident. Photo: AFP LONDON: Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is investigated by the … Read more
The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universe
The difference is that this new system is not built for understanding language; it is built for physics Accelerated Understanding Inc’s co-founders Anima Anandkumar and Benedikt Jenik pose for a picture, in Pasadena, California, US, August 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A research duo, once pitched to lead the Jeff Bezos-backed Project Prometheus, on Tuesday unveiled what … Read more
The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows
[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets has drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.
Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Deported By Trump Finds New Home
Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
This A.I. Start-Up Aims to Reverse the Backlash Against Data Centers
[Emerald AI, now valued at $1.05 billion, uses software to keep power demand at the computing facilities from getting out of control.
Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war
US president’s approval rating sinks to 33% as gas prices climb, midterm elections approach US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS At an impromptu press conference last week, United States President … Read more
Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?
[Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
A Chinese A.I. Lab May Test the World’s Cybersecurity With a Model
In July, an unreleased OpenAI model went rogue and demonstrated remarkable hacking abilities. This week, a lab called Z.ai will release a similarly powerful system to everyone.