Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?
[High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.
Iranian American Group Files Suit Alleging Iran War Is Unconstitutional
In a federal lawsuit filed on Thursday, an advocacy group asked a federal judge to declare that the seven-month war in Iran was never declared or authorized by Congress.
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
What if the A.I. Stock Market Rally Is Just Getting Started?
[Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.
Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.
‘Never After Dark’ Review: Ghostbusting in Japan
A traveling psychic comes up against a formidable new adversary in this gruesomely sinister ghost story starring the “Shogun” actress Moeka Hoshi.
Hayatabad Toll Plaza underpass inaugurated
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses supporters during a rally at Haider Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Wednesday inaugurated the Hayatabad Toll Plaza Underpass, a Rs1.6 billion project completed in just 90 days to improve traffic flow and ease congestion in Hayatabad and adjoining areas. … Read more
Rise of vapes, e-cigarettes fuels new nicotine risks for Pakistan’s youth
Pakistan has witnessed a dangerous shift in the way young people are being targeted by the tobacco industry. Once dominated by conventional cigarettes and smokeless forms like naswar and gutka, the market has expanded to include e-cigarettes and vapes among other new nicotine products. These products, often disguised in colourful packaging and sweet flavours, are … Read more
A Mortgage Servicer Sent a Letter About an Address Change. Was It Deed Theft?
[A letter arrived in the mail from PNC Bank about an address change on a mortgage account. Was a deed theft scheme in process?
How Yemen’s Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat
Yemen’s 2011 turmoil helped the Houthis gain ground and forge ties with Iran and Hezbollah Houthi fighters stand in front of what they say is a downed Saudi jet, at a location given as Yemen, in this still image from a handout video released on September 16, 2026. Houthi Military Media/ Handout via REUTERS A … Read more