How the Prius Traces Its Lineage to a 1900 Car From Ferdinand Porsche
[The Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus had a generator that recharged a battery, and it even had regenerative braking. Sound familiar?
Live Updates: Firefighters Battle Raging Wildfires in France and Spain
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee or take shelter from fast-moving blazes, with another heat wave forecast to hit Europe this week.
Meet Jeffrey Epstein’s Girlfriend, Who Stands to Inherit Much of His Estate
[Karyna Shuliak, 37, is a complicated and unusual figure in the disgraced financier’s world who has been trying to blend into obscurity since his death.
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Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
Flags flutter during the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting, in Abidjan Ivory Coast, May 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS An impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas, the African Development Bank’s top climate expert told Reuters. Forecasters are warning that the El Niño weather pattern — which often drives severe droughts, … Read more
A Son of Wealth Finds His Calling in a High-End Grocery Store
[How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.
Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
Kids (and Adults) Are Obsessed With Squishy Toys and Fidget Trading
[Kids are making, trading and hunting for squishies, or squeezable, malleable blob toys that come in a variety of forms.
Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.
In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.