Why the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging
[Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.
Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.
Experts say that after childbirth, intrusive thoughts are common and mostly benign. Lindsay Clancy’s story provides a disturbing exception.
Sri Lanka name women’s squad for Asian Games
Chamari Athapaththu will lead the 15-member squad. Photo: AFP Sri Lanka have named a 15-member squad for the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, with captain Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the side following their runners-up finish at the Women’s Asia Cup. The squad retains several players from Sri Lanka’s recent Asia Cup campaign … Read more
Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from error
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in the 60th minute at Old Trafford on Sunday to make it four wins … Read more
Pakistan, Canada to resume FIPA talks
[ Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and High Commissioner of Canada Tarik Ali Khan discussed FIPA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada will resume negotiations on the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) in the first week of October, with both sides seeking to address outstanding issues and conclude the agreement, according to a … Read more
A Corruption Case Spawns Memes and Indignation Among Ukrainians
A colorful undercover recording draws attention in a country worried that graft threatens the war effort, and its future.
Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks
[Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.
Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.
The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers
“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Ready to Make a Meal of Broadway
The actress, last onstage over four decades ago, had a “terrifying” desire to return to the stage. “Other Desert Cities” will be her Broadway debut.