Mamdani Commits $43 Million to Jump-Start Effort to Stop N.Y.C. Flooding
The money will go to an agency responsible for addressing the effects of climate change in the city, including the operation of flood gates.
8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Intel shares jump on upbeat forecast as AI demand fuels turnaround
Intel lifts Q3 revenue forecast, raises 2026 capital spending to $20 billion from $18 billion on AI demand Computer motherboard and Intel chip appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS Intel shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Friday after the chipmaker issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, signalling that the artificial intelligence boom … Read more
South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’
A South Korean court awarded $644 million to Roh Soh-yeong, who had sought much more from her ex-husband, Chey Tae-won, the head of the conglomerate behind SK Hynix.
China Has Come Through Trump’s Trade War in a Good Position
[Despite threats from President Trump, the overall average weighted tariff on Chinese goods remained about the same, and is now lower than countries like Brazil and Canada.
Clock Ticks Down to Europe’s Ban on Russian Gas Tankers
Europeans say they fear a rising dependence on American energy even with a looming Jan. 1 deadline to end liquefied natural gas imports from Russia.
Why It’s Best to Keep Politics Out of Your Investment Strategy
[Despite the blurring of lines between big business and the Trump administration, investing in broad index funds instead of stocks with political ties looks like a better bet.
FinMin says drug pricing should ensure access to essential medicines
[ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs the eighth meeting of the cabinet committee on drug pricing. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday said drug pricing decisions should ensure patients’ access to essential medicines while balancing the sustainability of pharmaceutical supply and affordability. Chairing the eighth meeting of the cabinet committee on drug pricing, … Read more
How a Romare Bearden Masterpiece Inspired August Wilson
An August Wilson classic wouldn’t exist without a Romare Bearden masterpiece. Here’s how the two are intertwined.
Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death
Latin America’s deep-seated inequalities prevailed over the grimly equalizing force of the Venezuela earthquakes, and set even the dead apart.