Why China Is Requiring Ninth Graders to Read ‘Jane Eyre’
The Victorian heroine has long been celebrated in China for her independence and insistence on equality.
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges
OpenAI said its models accessed SEC and Census Bureau data during research but found no evidence of breaches OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration created on June 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two months after OpenAI disclosed the accidental hacking of Hugging Face, the ChatGPT maker is still working to understand the full scope of … Read more
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Catherine Ringer, French Pop Icon of Eclectic Style, Dies at 68
With her guitarist-partner, Fred Chichin, she formed Les Rita Mitsouko as a band that embraced a more multicultural France.
Can Tech Companies Like Google Really Put Data Centers in Space?
Google is preparing to launch a satellite that can run its A.I. technologies from the heavens. But this is just a first step.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after his ‘Free Palestine’ comments sparked controversy Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following controversy over the rapper’s comments supporting Palestine during a recent performance. A spokesperson for Messina Touring Group, the promoter for Sheeran’s U.S. tour, confirmed … Read more
Messi scores but Miami suffer Columbus defeat
Lionel Messi leaves the field after Inter Miami’s costly defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Argentina superstar Messi curled in a superb free-kick … Read more
Kazakh race walker’s Asian Games gold stripped
Kazakh race walker Yasmina Toxanbayeva's Asian Games gold medal has been annulled following disqualification from the women's marathon event for wearing unsanctioned shoes. Toxanbayeva crossed first in the event on Sunday in three hours, 22 minutes and 20 seconds, nearly four minutes ahead of China's runner-up Danzengquzong, but the results remained provisional pending a protest. … Read more
Hayden Panettiere Was Found Surrounded by Drugs, Report Details
The actress had completed a stint in rehab before she died last month from an overdose, the coroner’s office said. Her death was ruled an accident.
Oil heads higher as US-Iran peace talks in stalemate
[Oil prices rebounded more than 1% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected a peace deal from Iran to resolve their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, keeping tensions in the Middle East elevated. Brent crude futures rose $1.32, or 1.27%, to $105.64 a barrel by 0536 PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate … Read more