A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books
A summer reading insert recommended made-up titles by real authors such as Isabel Allende and Delia Owens. The Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer have apologized.
New North Korean warship is damaged at launch ceremony as leader Kim looks on
A new North Korean warship was damaged in a “serious accident” during a launch ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Thursday.
Member of N. Irish rap group Kneecap, accused of displaying Hezbollah flag, charged with terrorism offense
A rapper from Northern Ireland who has criticized Israel’s war in Gaza was charged with a terrorism offense after he was accused of displaying the
Cattle washed onto beaches in widespread Australia floods
A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate.
Ramaphosa survives mauling by Trump over ‘white genocide’
Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it “uncomfortable” to watch.
Carney says Canada in talks to join Trump’s Golden Dome defence system
PM Mark Carney’s office says there are “active discussions” on the Golden Dome, but it’s too early to say how Canada would join or pay
Gunman kills Mexico City mayor’s top aides in roadside attack
The mayor’s private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute.
US Justice Department ends post-George Floyd police reform settlements
The Trump administration has also announced it will rescind reports that found patterns of discrimination in policing.
Tottenham defeat Manchester United to win Europa League final
Brennan Johnson scores the only goal as Tottenham beat Man Utd to lift the cup and qualify for the Champions League.
Pro-Palestinian Columbia alumni torch diplomas
Columbia University alumni burned diplomas and police arrested protesters outside a commencement ceremony.
Trump falsely claimed US spent $350B on military aid to Ukraine
“We gave you $350 billion for military equipment,” Trump said to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in February 2025.
Warren Buffett did not send more than $500M to Ukraine — but his son did
Howard Buffett has warned against U.S. “fatigue” in supporting Ukraine.
RFK Jr. calls WHO “moribund” amid US withdrawal; China pledges to give $500M
China is poised to be the next big donor to the World Health Organization after Trump abruptly withdrew the US from the United Nations health