The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls
In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.
Here’s Your New House. It Comes With Friends.
[Fresh pies. Book groups. Puzzle challenges. Developers of master-planned communities see fear of social isolation and desire for friends as a business opportunity. Welcome to Amity Lane.
Anthropic’s Blacklisting by the Pentagon Was Legal, Federal Judges Rule
The Pentagon had “ample support for its conclusion” that the A.I. company’s products could pose a national security risk, according to a Washington appeals court.
TikTok and Instagram Creators Have Turned NYC Into an Unofficial Soundstage
[The streets of New York are a backdrop for countless TikTok and Instagram videos.
Evicted 87-Year-Old Woman Urges Spaniards to ‘Fight’ to Avoid Same Fate
María del Carmen Abascal, whose case has become a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis, appeared in a video from a hospital bed after being removed from her apartment.
‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
Ed Sheeran has not performed solo after opening acts cancelled due to Macklemore incident
The claim that a viral clip shows Ed Sheeran performing after his opening acts cancelled is false. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB Several users and journalists have been sharing a video across social media platforms since September 16, 2026, claiming it shows Ed Sheeran performing after his opening acts pulled out of a tour following the Macklemore … Read more
Prannoy slams ‘sad’ Asian Games setup
NAGOYA: India badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy has criticised Asian Games organisers for putting on a “sad” event for athletes and arranging a “cruel” competition schedule for his sport. Prannoy, who won a men’s team bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, said the lack of a dedicated athletes’ village had taken away the joy of mixing with … Read more
K-P abuzz with talk of political change
PTI-led set-up in flux as Centre-province rift widens Governor’s rule, emergency under consideration PTI might PESHAWAR: Political uncertainty deepened in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Sunday amid growing tensions between the federal and provincial governments, with the Centre considering governor’s rule and emergency as possible options, while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is also weighing its options in response. … Read more
Suicide Rate Dropped Slightly in 2024, C.D.C. Finds
Suicide deaths have often fluctuated over the years but a sustained downward trend remains elusive.