Russia’s Elite Is Souring on the War. Putin Doesn’t Seem to Care.

Some prominent hawks argue the war is bringing diminishing returns and outright victory is beyond reach.

‘Like Two Cats Circling’: Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom Weigh a 2028 Showdown

They claim to be friends, but many expect a gloves-off brawl should the two California Democrats decide to run for president.

Anthropic Urges Global Pause in AI Development, Flags ‘Self-Improvement’ Risk

The $1 trillion startup warns artificial-intelligence models are nearing capability to improve without human intervention

U.S. Cities Dust Off Statues They Hid Away in 2020

A monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is back up in Charleston, S.C., and a giant Columbus awaits a return in Ohio’s namesake capital

Cuba’s Most Prominent Political Prisoners Are a Rapper and a Visual Artist

Grammy award winner Maykel ‘Osorbo’ Castillo and performance artist Luis Manuel Otero have been jailed since mass protests in 2021

GOP-Led House Votes to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

Effort to constrain White House comes as war has morphed from heavy bombing campaign to fragile ceasefire

The Autism-Therapy Business Is Booming—and So Is the Billing Abuse

Insurers warn of fraud and exorbitant charges from providers, including one that stuck a parent with a surprise $911,400 bill

$3.6 Million an Hour – and Other Ways to Measure Elon Musk’s Fortune

Millions of houses, thousands of jets, every NFL and NBA team - imagine the things a trillionaire could buy

U.S. Presses Neutral Oman to Pick a Side and Cut Ties With Iran

Country is losing its footing as an Arab state trusted by both sides

Soccer Glory in France Spurs Violence Again—and Political Backlash

President Emmanuel Macron says the country has had enough, as mass celebrations repeatedly spiral into chaos

Ebola Outbreak Is Now Third Largest in History. Here’s What to Know.

Vaccine developers are moving quickly as a rare Ebola strain spreads in a volatile region of Democratic Republic of Congo

Will Volkswagen’s Massive ‘Made for China’ Bet Pay Off?

The automaker has spent billions developing cars ‘in China, for China.’ It is about to find out if the Chinese will buy them.

Trump Pushes to End Lebanon Conflict in Hope of Unlocking a Deal With Iran

The president has been briefed that an end to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah is key to finding a lasting settlement with Tehran

‘The American School of Spies’ Review: Digging Up Relics and Intelligence

Archaeologists working on the ‘Greek Desk’ uncovered Nazi secrets, sabotaged enemy infrastructure and helped prepare for D-Day.

Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking

The billionaire philanthropist was once ranked the world’s most admired man—but the revelations of his Jeffrey Epstein ties are eroding efforts to burnish his reputation

Why Do We Prefer One Hand Over the Other? Scientists Have New Clues

New research links right-hand bias with evolutionary brain development and upright walking

AI Has Made Memory Chips More Valuable Than Oil

Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix are cheap despite their $1 trillion valuations if long-term contracts stabilize the sector

The U.A.E.’s Secret Role in the War Involved Dozens of Strikes on Iran

The attacks were conducted in coordination with the U.S. and Israel and went on for weeks

Inside Putin’s $26 Billion Quest for Longevity

From mini-pigs and organ printing to cryotherapy and genetics, Russia’s president has turned antiaging research into a Kremlin priority

Bezos’ Blue Origin Loses Rocket in Explosion on Launchpad

Space company says all personnel are accounted for and safe; the New Glenn rocket was being prepared for a coming mission