Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure

 Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure

The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East

The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

Iranians are feeling the strain of the war, which has made a longstanding economic crisis worse.

After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality

 After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality

The Mamdani administration released more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the air quality around the World Trade Center site in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos

 Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos

After losing in two courts and winning in another, Missouri officials said they planned to forge ahead with using a congressional map that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

 Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows (Thanks to Sonia for this one)

U.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam

Students in Singapore and parts of China had the highest scores on the test known as PISA. Scores for American students were near a 25-year low.

The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border

 The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border (Thanks to Ali for this one)

Germany’s Far Right Tops Key State Race, but Falls Short of Power

 Germany’s Far Right Tops Key State Race, but Falls Short of Power 

The Alternative for Germany party is projected to finish first in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. But lacking a majority, without the help of other parties it cannot become the first far-right party to govern a state since 1945.

Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority

Ulrich Siegmund, center, the lead candidate for the far-right party Alternative for Germany, celebrated after polls closed on Sunday. Credit Tobias Schwarz/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Woman who fatally shot man during confrontation over Florida parking space won't be charged

 Woman who fatally shot man during confrontation over Florida parking space won't be charged (Thanks to Natalie for this one)

A Florida woman who fatally shot a man in the parking lot of a Walmart during a confrontation over a parking space won't face charges, prosecutors announced Thursday.

The Broward County State Attorney's Office said Florida's "stand your ground" law makes the shooter, who said she was acting in self-defense, immune from prosecution in connection with the June 30 shooting in North Lauderdale. 

 

US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news

 US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news (Thanks to Harper for this one)

 

The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?

 The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here? (Thanks to Lucy for this one)

Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout (Thanks to Aliya for this one)

The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations in an interview with a Boston TV station.

 

 

Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

 Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more (Thanks to Jaclyn for this one)

Online scammers have been on the rise, especially with the advent of AI. The scammers are using fake identities to gain personal information and even money. In fact, there has been a loss of $15.9 billion dollars due to online scams in 2025, which is a 25% increase since 2024. 

 

 

Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with built-in camera, AI technology

 Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with built-in camera, AI technology (Thanks to Kabir for this one)

The CameraJet uses a camera and AI to identify gaps between teeth.

 

What Do You Lose When You Stop Writing and Use A.I.?

 What Do You Lose When You Stop Writing and Use A.I.? - The New York Times

Many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills. The findings join a growing body of research suggesting that frequent A.I. use can degrade critical thinking. 

Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal

 Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal - The New York Times

The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.

He Said He Was the World’s Healthiest Man. Then Came a Stunning Diagnosis

 He Said He Was the World’s Healthiest Man. Then Came a Stunning Diagnosis. - The New York Times

Bryan Johnson, the longevity guru, wants to live forever. But the big question is why.

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92

 Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92 - The New York Times

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

2 People Are Killed and 2 Officers Are Hurt in Minneapolis Shooting; 19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting

 2 People Are Killed and 2 Officers Are Hurt in Minneapolis Shooting - The New York Times

The authorities said the suspect was also dead. Residents were warned to stay away from the downtown apartment building where the violence erupted.

19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting

A 19-year-old man forced his way into a Waynesboro, Virginia, elementary school Wednesday morning and was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the school library, police said.

Westwood Hills Elementary School evacuated as police swarm school after 'shooting incident' reported

Erika Kirk says Tyler Robinson trial ruling is 'important step' for justice over Charlie Kirk assassination

 Erika Kirk says Tyler Robinson trial ruling is 'important step' for justice over Charlie Kirk assassination (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)

 Fall Movie Guide 2026: Here are the film releases through November | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)

About 80 people were rescued during Grand Canyon flooding, officials say

 About 80 people were rescued during Grand Canyon flooding, officials say | AP News (Thanks to Lexie for this one)

NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade

 NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade 

Bill Gates: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.

The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.
We need a plan to ensure that the good outweighs the bad.

 

 

Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit

 Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.

 

What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.

 What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.

 

NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, levies $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard probe

NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, levies $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard probe 

 

Dolly Parton Bucks County Tribute: Pink Bridge, AMC Screenings

 Dolly Parton Bucks County Tribute: Pink Bridge, AMC Screenings

Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You

 Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. - The New York Times

Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.

A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk; Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say

 A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk - The New York Times

Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say - The New York Times

The Geely M9: A Mercedes at Honda Civic prices.

The Polestar 4 and 5. The 5 will not make it to the U.S.

Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China; Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting

 Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China - The New York Times

A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting - The New York Times

The meeting, which China and Russia are attending, is focused on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.

China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power. - The New York Times

Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge - The New York Times

U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine

U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine - The New York Times

The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. ⛽😔

 The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know : NPR

The $65 Billion deal comes with a host of challenges and change of priorities when it comes to Venezuela.

Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction

 Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction - The New York Times

Army Secretary Resigns

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars - The New York Times

Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

 Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar

FILE PHOTO: Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel speaks at the Boston College Chief Executives Club luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 4, 2022. REUTERS/Katherine Taylor/File Photo

Woman Stabs 2, Killing One, in Times Square and Is Shot Dead by N.Y.P.D.

 Woman Stabs 2, Killing One, in Times Square and Is Shot Dead by N.Y.P.D. - The New York Times

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Live Updates: Duane Davis Found Guilty in Rap Star’s Killing

 (2) Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Live Updates: Duane Davis Found Guilty in Rap Star’s Killing - The New York Times

Take 10 Seconds to Read This Ezra Pound Poem. Think About It All Day

 Take 10 Seconds to Read This Ezra Pound Poem. Think About It All Day. - The New York Times

Unpacking the Famous Words in the Declaration of Independence

 Unpacking the Famous Words in the Declaration of Independence - The New York Times

“The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem,” Walt Whitman wrote, but the nation was conceived in prose. Other countries have national holidays that commemorate feats of revolutionary or military glory. This one celebrates a document. The Declaration of Independence was a charter and a manifesto, yes, but in essence it was a memo, a hastily drafted, feverishly edited, hand-copied piece of committee work. A masterpiece, too.

The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government

 The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government - The New York Times

Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the “Chinese Beverly Hills”?

Apple Makes Another Attempt at AI...this time with Google and Nvidia

Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistant - The New York Times

The iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.

Apple Is Attempting AI (Again) With a Smarter Siri. Here’s Everything Coming to iOS 27. | Reviews by Wirecutter

Apple partnering with Google and Nvidia for most advanced AI model

Nvidia Finally Lands Apple as an AI Customer - Barron's

NVIDIA RTX Spark vs. Apple M5 Pro: The Unified Architecture Battle

Anthropic Tops OpenAI to Become the World’s Most Valuable A.I. Start-Up; What AI Agents are doing; Who will thrive in the Hybrid-A.I. Workforce

 What Are A.I. Agents Actually Doing? - The New York Times

In the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force, Who Will Actually Thrive? - The New York Times

Anthropic Tops OpenAI to Become the World’s Most Valuable A.I. Start-Up - The New York Times

Opinion | The A.I. Classroom Is Quiet. Way Too Quiet. - The New York Times

OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Companies Rush to Wall St. - The New York Times