SAO PAULO — Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service provider Starlink announced on Tuesday that it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order to block access to his social media platform, X. In a statement posted on X, Starlink said it will abide by Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ order, despite the fact that he […]
The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other high-ranking militants in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. This is the first time American law enforcement has formally targeted the masterminds behind the attack. The seven-count criminal complaint, filed in federal court in New York, accuses […]
In a February Super Bowl showdown in Las Vegas, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker kicked off the game with a touchback. The moment, eagerly awaited by fans in the stadium and millions watching on TV, ended with a predictable result: no return, no excitement. While past Super Bowls saw dynamic kick returns, Super Bowl […]
Over a decade ago, Thomas Derrick Hull, a clinical psychologist who researches digital health, had a bold idea. What if therapists, who are the primary providers of mental-health care in the U.S., began texting their patients instead of requiring them to come into the office? At the time, it seemed unlikely, even to Hull, that […]
In March, a group of U.K. biologists, zoologists, and chemical ecologists published the latest results of a study on group living among wild great tits. (Yes: wild great tits—birds.) In the winter of 2018, they tracked 105 great tits at two sites in the Wytham Woods, curious to test whether these small birds’ social networks […]
After eight seasons of the epic saga, fans can now enter what might be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series. Fans can now bid on a range of costumes, props, set pieces, and memorabilia from the show that ended in 2019. […]
For a work of literary nonfiction to captivate readers the way ‘s 2019 bestseller has done, it needs more than just compelling subject matter. There has to be a connection between the author and the story; readers must feel her intimate understanding of its characters and perceive the unique perspective she brings to their situations. […]
Pope Francis has embarked on his 45th and longest overseas trip as pontiff, landing in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday to begin a busy 12-day schedule. This comes despite concerns about the 87-year-old Catholic leader’s declining health. “Please pray that this journey may bear fruit,” he on X on Monday, announcing the start of the “Apostolic […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and other senior officials despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest related to alleged war crimes. Following his arrival in Mongolia on Monday evening, Putin will meet with President Ukhnaa on Tuesday. The Mongolian government stated that the two […]
Federal authorities in the United States have taken possession of a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft in the Dominican Republic. The plane, which was allegedly used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was seized due to alleged violations of U.S. sanctions. The aircraft is now in the custody of federal officials in Florida.
The U.K. government has determined that there is a “clear risk” that some exported items could be used to “commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law.”
RIO DE JANEIRO — A panel of judges from Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld a decision by one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to the court’s website. The broader support among justices is a setback for Musk and his supporters, who have accused Justice Alexandre de […]
Over 10,000 workers at 25 hotels across the United States began a strike on Monday, choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their calls for better pay, more manageable workloads, and the restoration of services cut during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UNITE HERE union, representing the striking housekeepers and other hospitality workers, reported that 200 employees at […]
Although Paris enjoyed the celebratory atmosphere of the Olympics this summer, many are not pleased with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plan to keep the iconic Olympic rings on France’s most famous landmark even after the Games end. “The decision is mine, and I have the [International Olympic Committee]’s agreement. So yes, they will stay on […]
At 41, archer proved that he’s still at the top of his game—Para Archery, that is—when he won a gold medal in Paris on Sunday, beating China’s at the men’s individual compound open and setting a new Paralympics record with 149 points scored out of a possible 150. It’s a feat 12 years in the […]
TEL AVIV, Israel — A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport. But it was ignored in some areas, reflecting deep political divisions. Hundreds of thousands of […]
HELSINKI — A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir,” initially discovered in Norway close to Russian waters wearing a harness that sparked suspicions of it being a Moscow spy, has been found dead. The Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported that the whale’s carcass was discovered floating in Risavika Bay in southern Norway on Saturday by a […]
In the first two seasons of Industry, we’ve gotten to know Rishi Ramdani, played by Sagar Radia, as a mid-level trader at Pierpoint whose foul-mouthed comments constantly push the workplace boundaries. Industry is a show that never takes its foot off the gas, and in some ways, Rishi’s absurd quips, high-strung attitude, and crude language […]
ATLANTA — Donald Trump’s campaign issued a statement Sunday from the Gold Star military families who invited him to Arlington National Cemetery. They defended the Republican presidential nominee and insisted that Vice President Kamala Harris is the candidate politicizing fallen U.S. service members. This is the latest development in an ongoing back-and-forth between Trump and […]
Actor George Clooney addressed President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, which he did 11 days after Clooney addressed the President in an opinion piece for the New York Times titled: “I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee.” In a press conference for his upcoming film Wolfs, in […]