From gold to water, California’s wealth was built on extraction. The AI boom is reviving an old question: who pays the price? I was a fourth-grader in the public schools of California when I first learned about the Gold Rush. I remember our teacher, Mrs Dyer, passing down the story ...
Day: June 15, 2026
Ariana Grande review – glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stageAriana Grande review – glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stage
Crypto.com Arena, Los AngelesThe pop star’s first tour in seven years brought the house down with emotive ballads and clubby bangers delivered with saucy wit If faced with the choice to erase one’s most painful memories or live with them forever, à la Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, you’d ...
12 Father’s Day gadget gifts your dad won’t stop talking about, based on raves from 15 dads12 Father’s Day gadget gifts your dad won’t stop talking about, based on raves from 15 dads
Skip the token tie and get him a gift he’ll still be telling people about years from now Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Socks, underwear, ties, another personalized mug. Dads and grandpas of all ages know the drill when it ...
Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 – liveCôte d’Ivoire v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 7pm ET/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Contact Beau 2 min It’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit. If you prefer Celsius … good for you. Caicedo sends an ambitious effort well wide, almost as if to send a warning rather than to ...
Swiss voters reject 10 million population capSwiss voters reject 10 million population cap
Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show. ...
Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and IranOil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said. ...
Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platformsStarmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
The prime minister promises “bold action” ahead of Monday’s announcement on restrictions for children. ...
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley “was a giant of the Labour movement”. ...