Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic. ...
Another House Republican loser, and three other primary takeawaysAnother House Republican loser, and three other primary takeaways
The News Another Republican congressman got tossed out by his party. Another member of the Democratic Socialists of America won where Democrats weren’t expecting. And a few of the president’s chosen candidates flopped. Very few of Tuesday’s primaries were for seats that will be competitive in November; a special election ...
‘Why do you never buy a round?!’ 20 mortifying money conversations with friends – and how to handle them‘Why do you never buy a round?!’ 20 mortifying money conversations with friends – and how to handle them
Whether it’s paying for dinner, going on holiday or sharing a taxi, friendships can be fraught with financial frustrations, which are very rarely aired. Here’s how to break the taboo Summer is the season of socialising, from alfresco drinks to weddings to group holidays. It can get expensive – and ...
How architect Paul Revere Williams fought racism and changed the face of Los AngelesHow architect Paul Revere Williams fought racism and changed the face of Los Angeles
Creating homes for Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and Lucille Ball made Williams a star. A trio of new exhibitions shows he belongs among the 20th century’s greats When you fly into the Los Angeles airport LAX, a spindly space-age contraption is the first thing that greets your eyes outside the ...
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential electionSacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended. ...
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a dealTrump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal. ...
Meta social media addiction trial opensMeta social media addiction trial opens
Meta rejected claims that its apps were designed to addict young users, as a trial began Tuesday that could reshape the social media giant’s businesses. Brought by 29 US states, the lawsuit argues Facebook and Instagram knowingly contributed to negative health outcomes for minors. The outcome could result in billions ...
Baidu posts fifth consecutive revenue drop as AI bet sputtersBaidu posts fifth consecutive revenue drop as AI bet sputters
Chinese search giant Baidu posted a fifth consecutive quarterly revenue drop on Tuesday, sending its stock sliding, as it shells out to keep pace with domestic AI peers. Baidu is pivoting to become an “AI-first company,” its CEO said, tripling its quarterly capex as it ploughs cash into compute. But ...
New Chinese shopper turns to prestige beauty and hamburgersNew Chinese shopper turns to prestige beauty and hamburgers
China’s deepening economic slowdown is reshaping domestic consumption for high-end handbags and humble burgers. Recent earnings releases point to stronger sales for prestige beauty brands like Estée Lauder, while companies such as LVMH reported largely flat demand for traditional luxury staples like handbags. The shift reflects the tastes of a ...
China’s ‘physical AI’ takes center stageChina’s ‘physical AI’ takes center stage
The World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing on Wednesday coinciding with humanoid maker Unitree going public in Shanghai, as the world faces a new “China shock” from advanced AI technology, experts said. While earlier economic disruption to the West centered around traditional manufacturing, Chinese policymakers are honing in on ...