US economic data may still be humming along, but consumer companies like Nespresso say they’ve had to try harder to convince shoppers to pony up hundreds of dollars for coffee makers. “We really know about our consumers that they’re facing pressure and impact on their wallets as gas prices rise,” ...
An ‘ageless’ new novellaAn ‘ageless’ new novella
by Colm Tóibín. Deep in the Pyrenees mountains, a young man, Miquel, struggles in the wake of his mother’s death in a snowstorm — a tragic event that was at the center of Tóibín’s 2006 novella, . One year after her passing, Miquel wrestles with grief, desire, and the weight ...
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billionNvidia to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion
Nvidia has agreed to buy AI firm Hugging Face for $12.9 billion in a move that expands the chipmaker’s capabilities beyond hardware and up the AI stack. Hugging Face — the AI company at the center of a hacking incident earlier this year that raised cybersecurity concerns — has exploded ...
Far-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from GazaFar-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from Gaza
Itamar Ben-Gvir claims proposal for illegal forced displacement of 2 million people is ‘realistic’ and ‘concrete’ Israel’s far-right national security minister has set out a plan for the illegal forced displacement of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, to force them abroad. Speaking in the run-up to close-fought Israeli elections, ...
Flock Taught Cops How to Surveil No Kings ProtestersFlock Taught Cops How to Surveil No Kings Protesters
Flock taught cops how they could surveil the No Kings protests and “small parades” using a mix of Flock’s technology and law enforcement’s own databases in a webinar last year. As Flock publicly downplays the power of its automated license plate camera network and highlights its use to solve violent ...
US commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claimsUS commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claims
President said Howard Lutnick had Venezuela operation on his mind when he was discussing Iran war on CNBC Donald Trump has claimed his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, erroneously stated that no Americans had been killed in the war with Iran because he was thinking about a previous US operation, in ...
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures Iran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new ...
The Ceuta border breach was leapt on by Europe’s right. That doesn’t absolve Spain | María RamírezThe Ceuta border breach was leapt on by Europe’s right. That doesn’t absolve Spain | María Ramírez
The government’s sluggish response has been disastrous for everyone involved – and for Sánchez’s message on immigration More than a month after an estimated 72,000 people suddenly crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, the city remains in chaos and the damage inflicted on the Spanish government is ...
Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breachSpain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross border Europe live – latest updates Spain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has ...
I own six guns. Here’s how to talk to conservatives about firearmsI own six guns. Here’s how to talk to conservatives about firearms
In rural America, guns are a fact of life. But even conservatives agree that properly locking them up is crucial in preventing deaths I have six guns in my house. The first was a vintage Winchester 12-gauge. It was the winter of 1990, and my husband and I had just ...