Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world’s largest economy?
Month: August 2026
Gandhi’s handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
The collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.
Black war hero’s family decries Trump’s ‘shock’ move they weren’t told about
A Black war hero’s family denounced President Tweety McTreason’s reported move to rename the USS Doris Miller. On Thursday, CNN revealed that the Navy is
Sean Duffy flops as viewers reject his much-delayed reality show: report
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has struggled to attract viewers to his controversial road trip reality show after months of delays. According to a Thursday report
They survived 9/11; 25 years later, their bonds remain unbroken
September 11, 2001, will be remembered as one of the darkest days in American history. As the 25th anniversary approaches, National Geographic, in collaboration with
Roblox must make changes after failing to block adults creeping on kids
Despite making changes last fall to help block adults from messaging unknown children, Roblox is still failing to stop adults from creeping on kids in
Flock Cameras. Canoodling Lawyers. How Much Surveillance Are We Comfortable With?
Americans say they hate prying cameras. But they can’t look away.
New Jersey teen drops claims against Meta, Google, and Snap weeks before trial
A 15-year-old from New Jersey has dropped her case against Meta, Google, and Snap seven weeks before it was due to be heard in Los
OpenAI ships a Messages plugin that summarises who you talk to and what about
The ChatGPT desktop app can now read your iMessage history and send messages on your behalf. OpenAI shipped the integration this week for Macs running
Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media
Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.
‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers
Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast.
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town
Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The crucial waterway’s operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.