Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.
Could A.I. Really Kill All Humans?
After an Anthropic researcher quit, warning that the A.I. race is “gambling with our lives,” Cade Metz joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what’s at stake.
TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints
[Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.
‘The Fix’ Review: A Head-Spinning Mission to Iran
In an action film that won’t win any plaudits for sensitivity, Zachary Levi plays the leader of a Special Operations group that tries to recover hidden cash in Tehran.
Israeli whistleblowers detail Gaza civilian toll in Venice film
‘NAZA’ refers to expected civilian deaths in strikes, Israeli officers draw Holocaust parallels in testimonies Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose during a photocall for the documentary “Naza” in Competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 10, 2026. Photo: Reuters Mass civilian deaths were routinely built into Israeli military … Read more
A Succession Battle Erupts Over a Late Ugandan Monarch
Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed him, but the royal family has objected.
Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking Age Coin Hoard
Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?
[Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
How to Do a Fall Reset, According to Artists, Chefs and Writers
We asked artists, designers, chefs and writers how they’re embracing the seasonal shift and preparing for upcoming projects.
Rizwan, Imam questioned by NCCIA
Pakistan batsmen Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at Lahore on Thursday. They were questioned as part of an investigation into alleged dressing room leaks and their activities during Pakistan’s England tour, sources familiar with the matter said. The duo remained at the NCCIA office for around two … Read more