The News The Senate’s rules were made “by a heroin addict with a socket wrench.” In a gridlocked chamber, “doing nothing is very hard … you never know when you’re finished.” John Thune did everything but “bark like a dog” to get a deal with Democrats. One of those lines ...
Month: May 2026
Singapore-washing isn’t over. Manus may have just done it wrong.Singapore-washing isn’t over. Manus may have just done it wrong.
The News Chinese authorities’ decision last week to block Meta’s purchase of the AI startup Manus has sparked outcry over Beijing cracking down on its cutting-edge businesses, purportedly sent chills through the country’s tech sector, and prompted fears that China may be walling its best entrepreneurs from leaving. In this ...
A new kind of van life: $180 to camp for seven months – and a real taste of freedomA new kind of van life: $180 to camp for seven months – and a real taste of freedom
As the US sees rapidly housing costs, nomads flock to the public lands of Quartzsite, Arizona, where a person can legally live for more than half a year This story was produced in partnership with Re:Public Lands Media, an independent, non-profit news organization. Sign up for Re:Public’s newsletter. *** Continue ...
‘Pocket-sized symbol of colonial loot’: how New York’s mayor revived Koh-i-noor diamond debate‘Pocket-sized symbol of colonial loot’: how New York’s mayor revived Koh-i-noor diamond debate
Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion King Charles should return diamond to India has reopened old wounds It may not be the biggest or most precious jewel ensconced in the Tower of London, but few diamonds have a legacy to rival that of the Koh-i-noor. Likely to have originated in southern India, the ...
Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out warBowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war
The US and Iran’s determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy. ...
Middle East crisis live: ‘We have not even begun’, Iran warns US amid escalation in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live: ‘We have not even begun’, Iran warns US amid escalation in strait of Hormuz
Iranian speaker says ‘new equation of the strait of Hormuz is in the process of being solidified’ Donald Trump sends warships to break Iran’s strait of Hormuz blockade US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo on Thursday will include a “frank conversation” about the Trump administration’s policies, ...
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 peopleExplosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. ...
Dispatch exec departs amid uncertaintyDispatch exec departs amid uncertainty
The Scoop One of the top leaders at The Dispatch is out amid broader questions about the media organization’s future. Mike Rothman, who joined the right-leaning digital outlet as its president in 2025, is leaving the media company, two people familiar with the move told Semafor. Rothman’s departure from the ...
US to announce Norway’s inclusion in Pax Silica group with aim to counter ChinaUS to announce Norway’s inclusion in Pax Silica group with aim to counter China
The US this week plans to announce that Norway will become the 15th country to join Pax Silica, a consortium of countries that is trying to counter China’s influence in critical minerals, tech, and AI. “Norway is home to the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and the depth of that ...
Concierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran warConcierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran war
Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee Gulf The embattled luxury concierge service co-founded by Queen Camilla’s nephew Ben Elliot embarked on what appeared to be an inopportune hiring spree in the Middle East and Asia before wealthy individuals began ...