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Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive
A vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking the latest security incident in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The U…
Every Word My Employee Writes Reeks of A.I.
# Corporate AI Detection: When Employee Writing Triggers Workplace Suspicion Managers across corporate America face a new dilemma. An employee submit…
How The Times Covers ‘60 Minutes’ and Other Journalists
# How The Times Covers '60 Minutes' and Other Journalists The New York Times media beat operates in a tension zone. Its reporters cover other newsroo…
Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running
A federal court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to keep an aging coal-fired power plant operating in Michigan, ruling that the executive or…
McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country
McClatchy Company, one of America's largest newspaper operators, announced sweeping layoffs across its portfolio of regional publications on Wednesday…
TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration is considering a policy shift that would permit PreCheck members to carry water bottles through airport sec…
Kimmel says interview with Senate candidate Talarico won't air on ABC amid FCC threats
Jimmy Kimmel Live will not air an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate Brandon Talarico after ABC determined broadcasting the segment woul…
The U.S. Open Has Been Quietly Releasing Tickets for Its Popular Tournament
The U.S. Open tennis tournament has begun releasing hundreds of face-value tickets through Ticketmaster, marking a routine practice by the United Stat…
Hit TV show 'South Park' becomes 'South America' in apparent reference to Trump's geographic name changes
# South Park's Latest Satire Targets Trump's Geographic Rebranding via Tech Giant Mockery The animated series South Park pivoted its identity to "Sou…
Politics News Site NOTUS Rebrands as The Washington Sun
Politics news outlet NOTUS announced a rebranding to The Washington Sun after abandoning its original plan to resurrect The Washington Star, a storied…
WYouth, New Magazine for Teens, Debuts With Justin and Hailey Bieber Cover
Sara Moonves, president and chief creative officer of Condé Nast's W magazine, has launched WYouth, a new publication targeting teenagers. The debut i…
'Everyone has an AI secret': This artist has spent a year collecting and sharing hundreds of anonymous AI confessions
Olivia Tai's "What We Tell AI" project reveals a growing cultural phenomenon: widespread, often hidden reliance on artificial intelligence for deeply …
Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Striking Vehicles
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft overran its landing at Miami International Airport on Tuesday, colliding with ground vehicles and injuring five people…
The C.E.O. Teaching Future Generations About 9/11
Elizabeth Hillman took over as CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in 2022, stepping into a role that extends far beyond traditional institutional leade…
E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Frozen Blueberries Are Up to 17, F.D.A. Says
The Food and Drug Administration confirmed that illnesses tied to E. coli-contaminated frozen blueberries have climbed to 17 cases across multiple sta…
Meet the CISO: A new front line star in the AI cybersecurity war
The escalating war between artificial intelligence systems and cybersecurity threats has elevated the Chief Information Security Officer from a back-o…
What Led to Maria Bartiromo’s Downfall at Fox News
Fox News removed Maria Bartiromo from air this week after years of editorial pressure following her coverage of Dominion Voting Systems. The decision …
Authors Wrangle With Publishers Over $1.5 Billion Anthropic A.I. Settlement
Anthropic faces a $1.5 billion settlement with authors whose books were used without permission to train Claude, the AI company's flagship chatbot. Th…
Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination
Maria Bartiromo, Fox News' prominent financial markets host and a fixture at the network for two decades, has publicly denied reports claiming her emp…
Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of 'my money' to help Republicans in midterms
Donald Trump pledged to spend up to $500 million of personal funds to support Republican candidates in the 2024 midterm elections, a commitment that w…
Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian
# Judge Considers Dismissal of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charge Against Olympian A federal judge is evaluating whether to dismiss a vandalism charge …
WBNA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA Commissioner since 2019, announced her retirement effective at the end of 2026. The decision concludes a seven-year tenure m…
How Gloria Steinem and Ms. Magazine Transformed the Publishing Industry
Gloria Steinem's 1971 launch of Ms. Magazine fundamentally restructured the publishing business by rejecting the prevailing assumption that women read…
Former Labor Secretary Stoked Dysfunction and Toxicity, Department Report Finds
The U.S. Department of Labor's inspector general released findings that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer misused departmental funds on perso…
F.C.C. Asks Court to Toss ABC Suit Over Broadcast Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals to dismiss ABC's lawsuit challenging the agency's authority to str…
The Athletic Says Dianna Russini’s Relationship With Mike Vrabel Violated Its Standards
The Athletic, owned by The New York Times Company, determined that a romantic relationship between former reporter Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel, hea…
Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come
Southwest Airlines moves into the premium airport lounge market for the first time, launching facilities in four U.S. cities and signaling a strategic…
Bill Simmons’s Co-Hosts Are Tired of His A.I. Antics
Bill Simmons, founder of the media company The Ringer, faces internal pushback from co-hosts over his use of artificial intelligence to generate comme…
Supreme Court lets Trump build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to proceed with construction of a White House ballroom while allowing a lawsuit challenging th…
Pennsylvania Gambling Addicts Hope that ‘Skill Games’ Will Go Bust
Pennsylvania's unregulated "skill games" industry faces potential extinction after a state court ruled against the machines in late August. The decisi…
40,000 Pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Reported Stolen in California
Pabst Brewing Company reported the theft of 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from a California location, marking a significant loss for the Mil…
The Case of the Truly Incorrigible Cubicle Yakker
# The Office Etiquette Crisis: When Workplace Norms Collide With Digital Dysfunction The modern workplace has become a minefield of awkward interacti…
National Park Service backs Trump’s 250-foot arch despite ‘adverse effects’ on historic sites
The National Park Service has endorsed a controversial 250-foot arch monument planned near historic sites, even after internal findings documented adv…
Mark Walter's insurer Delaware Life sees two banks pause sale of its products amid probes
Mark Walter's Delaware Life Insurance Company faces a significant setback as two major banks have halted the sale of its annuity and insurance product…
Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says
Walmart will pay $50 million to settle opioid litigation, marking another milestone in the U.S. government's push to hold major retailers and pharmacy…
Trump Updates $15 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times
Donald Trump escalated his legal battle with The New York Times by filing an updated complaint in his $15 billion libel lawsuit against the publisher.…
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico teams with Mark Cuban on plan to break up healthcare 'monopolies'
James Talarico, the Texas Democratic Senate candidate, joined forces with entrepreneur Mark Cuban to roll out an aggressive healthcare antitrust propo…
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
California lawmakers have approved legislation that expands access to plug-in solar technology, joining nearly a dozen other states in legalizing the …
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
Dolly Parton has built a philanthropic empire that rivals her music career in scope and impact. The country music icon has donated an estimated $130 m…
Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of Chinese state-sponsored hacker group: Court documents
A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group successfully infiltrated networks across critical U.S. infrastructure, targeting federal agencies including th…
States sue to block Trump-backed USPS mail-ballot rule after Supreme Court setback
A coalition of states is mounting a legal challenge against a Trump-backed rule that would reshape how the U.S. Postal Service handles mail-in ballots…
Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too
Dolly Parton's business acumen rivaled her songwriting talent, positioning her as a rare entertainment executive who built a diversified empire while …
Sen. Darline Graham, Trump's pick for South Carolina Senate, wins GOP primary
Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's senior Republican senator and longtime Trump ally, secured his party's nomination in Tuesday's primary against Repres…
Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport
A worker at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport died following an accident involving an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, accordin…
Forbes and Shook Research Suspend Rankings Amid Investigation of $6 Million Payment
Forbes has suspended its widely watched annual rankings following an investigation into a $6 million payment from Shook Research founder Mark Shook to…
Trump goes all in on Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, as primary losses pile up
Donald Trump's endorsement strategy in Republican primary races continues to show mixed results as he doubles down on backing Sen. Lindsey Graham in S…
California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing 'lack of good faith'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a scheduled Monday meeting with Paramount representatives, citing what he characterized as a "lack of g…
Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, the former White House senior advisor and son-in-law to Donald Trump, as the 2024 midter…
Maker of Clear Eyes Recalls Nearly 40,000 Bottles Over Contamination Risk
Prestige Consumer Healthcare has recalled approximately 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief drops due to potential sterility contami…
Harvard Is Selling a $699 Course Taught by A.I. Clones of Its Faculty
Harvard Business School has launched a paid bootcamp course priced at $699 featuring AI avatars trained on the likenesses and teaching styles of its f…
Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked an injunction that would have halted Trump's White House renovation project, permitting construction of a ne…
Overlooked No More: Patricia Douglas, Who Challenged Hollywood’s Culture of Abuse
Patricia Douglas's 1937 lawsuit against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer stands as one of Hollywood's earliest legal challenges to institutional abuse, predating t…
Meghan of Sussex Eyes Role in Netflix Show ‘The Gentlemen’
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in early-stage discussions to join Netflix's crime drama "The Gentlemen" for a potential third season, according to two …
'A delicate dance': JD Vance says economic pressure is the best way to achieve Washington's objectives in Iran
Vice President JD Vance outlined a sanctions-focused strategy toward Iran, asserting that economic pressure represents the most effective tool for ach…
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections
Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers is emerging as a rare bipartisan political issue heading into the 2024 midterm elections, with fewe…
Seattle Times Columnist Resigns After Paper Scrapped Trans Sports Column
Matt Calkins, a veteran sports columnist at the Seattle Times, resigned after the newspaper declined to publish his column addressing transgender athl…
The New York Times Loses Defamation Lawsuit in Alabama
The New York Times lost a defamation case in Alabama state court, with a jury awarding $9.25 million in damages to a University of Alabama basketball …
Lloyd Robertson, Unflappable Canadian Broadcaster, Dies at 92
Lloyd Robertson, the longest-serving news anchor in North American television history, died at 92. The Canadian broadcaster spent 41 years anchoring C…
Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
Donald Trump announced a broadening economic campaign against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries and entities that support the Islami…
Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar
Moderna and Merck stock prices surged on positive late-stage trial results for their jointly developed melanoma vaccine. The combination therapy, whic…
Columnist Ross Barkan Apologizes Amid Plagiarism Scandal
Ross Barkan, a columnist who has contributed to New York magazine and The New York Times, issued a public apology after facing plagiarism allegations.…
Samsung Electroncis to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme, media reports
Samsung Electronics plans to announce a shareholder return program exceeding $72 billion, according to media reports. The South Korean tech giant inte…
Bonds bounce on US buybacks, but relief may be brief
US Treasury bonds rallied sharply as the Federal Reserve executed the first phase of its quantitative easing program, purchasing longer-dated securiti…
Elon Musk in a post on X says some of his Trump posts ‘went too far’ and that he regrets them
Elon Musk posted on X that some of his recent posts supporting Donald Trump crossed a line and that he regrets them. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX …
Duolingo started at buy with $222 price target at Seaport
Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage of Duolingo Inc. with a buy rating and a $222 price target, signaling confidence in the language-learning…
Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
South Korea and the United States agreed to cut their joint military exercises in half, a significant de-escalation move that reflects diplomatic pres…
California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages
California Attorney General Rob Bonta framed the state's antitrust case against Meta as fundamentally different from a damages-seeking lawsuit, emphas…
Trump says no talks scheduled with Iran as he teases action in Hormuz Strait
Former President Donald Trump claims the United States maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing vessel attacks and minimal commercial…
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
A cargo vessel sustained damage in the Hormuz Strait after an attack, injuring crew members, as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran following …
It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
Canada faces a Tuesday midnight deadline to strike a trade deal with the Trump administration or face additional U.S. tariffs that would compound econ…
Paramount Asks States to Shoulder Costs of Delaying Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount Global has requested that states contribute to the financial burden created by delays to its planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros…
Mark Cuban and Other Founders Wade Into Wealth Tax Debate
Mark Cuban and other wealthy entrepreneurs have stepped into the contentious debate over California's proposed billionaire tax, expressing concern abo…
Pembina: Do Not Sleep On This Boring Buy
Pembina Pipeline Corporation trades at a significant discount to peers despite delivering consistent cash flows and a healthy 6.5% dividend yield. The…
Dollar jumps 0.5% to 0.8890 francs
The U.S. dollar surged 0.5% to 0.8890 Swiss francs, marking a sharp move in the dollar-franc pair during today's trading session. The advance reflects…
Germany flash manufacturing PMI rises to 4-month high of 43.2
Germany's manufacturing sector showed tentative improvement in early 2025, with the flash purchasing managers index climbing to 43.2 in January, reach…
Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
A top U.S. Navy commander acknowledged mental health challenges aboard the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier during a recent visit, responding to reports o…
AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez disclosed she has been saving money to freeze her eggs, drawing attention to a procedure that carries substantial out-of…
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington
A viral post on X escalated into a geopolitical misinformation incident that temporarily rattled financial markets and diplomatic channels. The false …
2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’
An air traffic controller in Phoenix prevented a potential aviation disaster by catching a critical error in real time. Two aircraft were simultaneous…
The Cutthroat Wearables Battle Is About More Than Tracking Your Fitness
Google, Apple, and Samsung are leveraging their wearable ecosystems to penetrate healthcare delivery systems, moving beyond consumer fitness tracking …
Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens
The Swiss franc and Japanese yen surged against the dollar on safe-haven demand after DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, unveiled a …
What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
Tax season 2024 brings shifts that directly affect household finances, particularly for e-commerce sellers and electric vehicle buyers. The IRS expan…
The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared
The equity risk premium, the traditional reward investors demand for holding stocks instead of safer bonds, has evaporated. This shift marks a pivot i…
Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter
Nvidia holds a $21 billion stake in SpaceX through its investment vehicle, a position that materialized by the end of Q2 2024. The chipmaker's exposur…
Regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is intensifying oversight of prediction markets, specifically targeting "mention markets" that allow users to…
FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
The FDA classified a massive egg recall covering nearly 20 million units as Class I, the agency's most severe safety category. The recall, initiated i…
Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93
Hiroshi Okuda, the former Toyota president who engineered the company's transformation in the 1990s, died at 93. His tenure as chief executive fundame…
Google Turns On Gemini A.I. for Students Using Its Classroom App
Google expanded Gemini AI access to younger students in its Classroom app, lowering the age threshold beyond 18-year-olds. The search giant now automa…