Inflation slowed sharply — but it may not last
Annual inflation hit 3.5% in June, down from May's more than three-year high — but the resumption of the conflict…
Why your favorite international artist might be reconsidering their next U.S. tour
The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
U.S. to instate Strait blockade. And, states sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The United States plans to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz today. And, several states are suing to…
Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the…
Trump’s National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. has been extended several times. Now, it's set to last…
‘The Trojan Teddy Bear’: The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says…
The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as…
Platner’s voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have…
Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the…