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Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive
The latest strike happened ahead of an expected meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials in Oman to sign an agreement for shipping through the strait.
As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers
President Trump has been at the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.
Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure
Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure
Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
Taxing high earners to help fund Social Security gains bipartisan attention — what it could mean for benefits
With Social Security due to reach a funding shortfall in six years, more lawmakers are opening up to the idea of taxing high earners to help fund the program.
Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
How Israel’s destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent
With lost livelihoods, destroyed homes and little security, many displaced Lebanese are facing an entrenched reality.
Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.
Brandon Johnson to Seek Second Term as Mayor of Chicago
Despite low popularity ratings, Mr. Johnson said he wanted to double down on his progressive agenda and focus on improving life for working-class residents.
The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS
The bloc struggles to translate its economic weight into geopolitical sway. But there may be a silver lining to it.
A Hydrogen Retrofit That Cuts Ship Emissions Now, Not By 2050
A San Francisco startup's hydrogen retrofit cut fuel use 24% and emissions 28% on an 8,500-mile voyage—proof, its backers say, that ships don't need to for cleaner fuel.
The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop
The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.