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France to start intercepting small boats in the Channel after pressure from UK
France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK. The change in policy comes…
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The Best Jokes of 2025
One of my favorite jokes requires a little setup. It’s from the first “Naked Gun” movie, from 1988, starring Leslie Nielsen as the…
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The most popular social media platform isn’t TikTok or X
Social media has become inexorably intertwined with our daily lives, but not all platforms are equally popular. For every cultural…
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The Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Is a Joke. Big Oil Knows That.
What do judicial ethics codes have to do with climate deception? It all comes down to simple math. Every year, the Supreme Court receives…
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The Quick and Shameful Death of Biden’s Biggest Policy
In late 2024, an operative for the right-wing gotcha group Project Veritas clandestinely filmed his Tinder date with a 29-year-old EPA…
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Bari Weiss’s Big Secret Is That She’s Boring
“Those people don’t actually represent our values, and they don’t think that they represent the values or the worldview of the vast…
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There’s No Doubt About It: The Great MAGA Crack-Up Has Begun
Everywhere you look, in other words, Trump and his people are wrecking the country. He doesn’t know what to do about the economy.…
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Black Friday design deals you don’t want to miss
After Thanksgiving, brands will bombard you with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. It can be overwhelming to know what to buy.…
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Stanley McChrystal says leaders must have good character and strong convictions
What does it mean to be a courageous leader in 2025? Stanley McChrystal, retired four-star general in the U.S. Army, joins futurist and…
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What we still don’t know about weight-loss drugs
Unfortunately, the company found that the drug did not appear to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in the volunteers who took…
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AI is tranforming spacecraft propulsion—and may lead to nuclear-powered rockets
Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets into space—and that number is set to grow dramatically with ambitious…
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Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser Yermak
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have begun searching the apartment of President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak. One…
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Hong Kong fire: Fury and questions after deadliest blaze in decades
Video shows how fast fire spread in Hong Kong high-rise Shock is giving way to anger in Hong Kong after a massive fire ripped through a…
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The new rules of work: How AI is reshaping human value
AI is rapidly changing the world around us, from the way we engage online to how we work. But while the technology is able to complete an…
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Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
Wyre Davies,BBC Wales Investigatesand Ben Summer,BBC Wales Investigates Former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP David Coburn told the BBC when we…
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'Magnum P.I.' Fans Will Love This Free-to-Watch Mystery Series That Mixes Money and Murder
There was a time when television mysteries didn’t feel like homework. Before every case file required a chalkboard full of trauma…
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‘Stranger Things 5’ Star Cara Buono on Karen’s Big Action Scene and Her Private Backstory for the Character: ‘She’s a Functioning Alcoholic!’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 1 of “Stranger Things.” Not even on the fantastical “Stranger Things”…
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National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC
One of the two members of the National Guard who were shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died, US President Donald Trump said. Sarah…
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Reeves’ budget calms markets and party but leaves Britons unhappy
BRITONS reacted overwhelmingly negatively to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, the first opinion poll since it took place…
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Reeves’ UK budget calms markets and party but leaves Britons unhappy
Britons reacted overwhelmingly negatively to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, suggesting little relief for the Labour…
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Judge asks Justice Department about protection of Epstein victims
A federal judge has asked the Justice Department to provide information on what materials are subject to protection and how it will…
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'Hang in there': Agonising wait for hundreds missing after Hong Kong blaze
Koey Lee,BBC News Chinese, Hong Kong, Abel U,BBC News Chinese, Hong Kongand Grace Tsoi,BBC World Service, Hong Kong Video shows how fast…
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Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Wins Top Honors at Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi claimed dual honors at the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, with his Cannes Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an…
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Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US
President Vladimir Putin has doubled down on his core demands for ending the war in Ukraine, saying Russia will lay down arms only if…