The Mathematician Crushed Between OpenAI and Anthropic Over a Math Problem
Tristan Buckmaster was on the path toward an important proof when one of the A.I. giants used its staggering resources to get there first.
An Artist Inspired by Men Behaving Badly
In a new show at David Kordanky Gallery, the Iranian American painter Tala Madani plumbs the lives of her characters with absurd humor and a strange tenderness.
Sri Lanka set for Pakistan tour
Sri lanka’s Dushan Hemantha celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Travis Head during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 16, 2026. PHOTO:AFP Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan in October and November 2026 for a multi-format … Read more
China’s Xi to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi in 1st India trip since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend, marking his first trip to India in seven years, China’s Foreign Ministry … Read more
Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
Syria, Kuwait condemn Netanyahu’s incursion into Mount Hermon in occupied Syrian territory
Damascus says visit to Mount Hermon violates sovereignty, urges halt to Israeli incursions, return to 1974 deal A photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Kuwait on Thursday condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s illegal entry into Syria’s Mount Hermon and called on the UN Security … Read more
‘Call My Agent! The Movie’ Review: A Billet-Doux to Cinema
The gang gets back together in this genial comedy that picks up five years after the events of the show’s final season.
Qatar open Asian Games with basketball win
The continental showpiece gets underway ahead of its September 19 opening ceremony TOKYO: The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men’s basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 43 … Read more
England turn screw in 3rd Test against Pakistan
Hosts reach 299-6 at lunch on day two, putting the visitors under growing pressure in the third Test LONDON: Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence stepped on the gas as England tightened their grip on the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Thursday, aiming to wrap up a series whitewash in double-quick time. The home … Read more
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.