A Waymo self-driving taxi made an illegal U-turn in California, but police couldn’t issue a ticket since no driver was inside, raising questions of legal responsibility.
Switzerland has agreed with the U.S. not to manipulate its currency, affirming its role as a trusted financial partner while preserving flexibility in monetary policy.
OpenAI has introduced instant checkout in ChatGPT, partnering with Etsy and Shopify to enable purchases directly within conversations.
Indian doctors removed 50 objects — including spoons and toothbrushes — from a man’s stomach, linking the case to psychological distress.
Meta launches paid ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK, charging £2.99 web or £3.99 mobile, amid privacy regulations.
Bali’s reputation as paradise meets reality with overtourism, traffic, and pollution, leaving some travelers disappointed amid environmental strain.
CoreWeave secures a $14B deal to supply Meta with GPU computing power, marking a pivotal moment in the AI infrastructure race.
The U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on all foreign films, with Trump framing the move as protection for American cinema against global competition.
YouTube will pay $24.5M to settle a lawsuit over Trump’s 2021 account suspension, ending the case but keeping wider questions about online speech unresolved.
A new study shows positive self-descriptions like “active” or “organized” predict longer lifespans. How we see ourselves may guide the way we live—and how long we live.
Zaanse Schans will introduce a €17.50 entry fee to ease over-tourism. Locals hope to protect heritage, but critics question whether paradise can survive behind a paywall.
House prices in England rose 2.8% in the year to July 2025, ONS reports. A small figure on paper, but one with outsized impact on affordability and inequality.
EA’s $210/share acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners sparks debate: is gaming still about players, or just shareholders?
Zhao Dian, with five degrees, left stability to live homeless by choice, rejecting academic pressure in search of freedom and joy.
At 18, Zach Yadegari built Cal AI into a $30M app empire, rejecting Ivy League paths and calling college a "vacation." His success raises deeper questions about youth and ambition.
YouTube settles Trump's suspension lawsuit for $24.5M, with $22M directed to the National Mall Trust for a White House ballroom renovation.
U.S. launches "Project Firewall," a crackdown on companies misusing H-1B visas. The goal: protect American jobs by banning rule-breaking firms from the visa program.
Following a failed White House summit, a government shutdown is imminent. VP Vance blames Democrats, who cite "very large differences," revealing a deep political stalemate with no resolution in sight.
Snoop Dogg returns to commentate at the 2026 Winter Olympics, blending humor, culture, and narrative to turn competition into shared storytelling.
Afghanistan’s internet blackout exposes the fragility of global connectivity, raising questions about reliance, resilience, and human bonds in a digital-first age.
Mexico urges U.S. to consider economic impacts of 100% tariffs on heavy vehicles, stressing shared supply chains and regional interdependence.
The U.S. may impose 100% tariffs on British pharmaceuticals, raising concerns over healthcare costs, supply chains, and trade relations.
The U.S. Department of Energy will release $625M to expand coal-based power generation, sparking renewed debate about energy security vs. climate goals.
Switzerland is considering investments in U.S. gold refining, aiming to expand its global influence and strengthen transatlantic supply chains.