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As Debt Piles Up, Countries See Fiscal Relief as Political Leverage
With developing nations crushed by unaffordable borrowing and Washington on the sidelines, some leaders are brokering debt forgiveness deals.
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BP, Once a Hunter in the Oil Industry, Is Now Prey. What Went Wrong?
The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not subside.
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How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads
A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume heads for performers. They cost from $2,500 to $3,500.
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G.O.P. Toils to Lock Down Senate Votes as Debate on Policy Bill Enters Third Day
Republican leaders were pushing for a final vote to pass their marquee tax cut and domestic policy legislation, but had yet to resolve major issues after an all-night session of voting and negotiations.
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Colin Allred Will Run Again for Senate in Texas
After losing to Ted Cruz last year, Mr. Allred is planning his second statewide run and looking for a stronger political climate for Democrats.
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With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower
A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on an endorsement by President Trump to clear their field.
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Elon Musk Promises a New Political Party if Republicans Pass Trump’s Policy Bill
The billionaire and former Trump adviser suggested that if the domestic policy bill passed, he would swiftly form a new “America Party” and back primary challenges to Republicans.
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Bush, Obama and Bono Commend USAID Staff Members on Their Last Day
Two ex-presidents and a rock star thanked the outgoing workers of a doomed agency.
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How Streaming Changed the Way We Experience Movies Forever
Remember when Friday nights meant grabbing some popcorn, slipping on your comfiest pair of sweats, and heading to the local video rental store? Those days of wandering the aisles, clutching your precious membership card like it was the key to hidden treasure, are long gone. Streaming has swooped in like a superhero, forever changing the…
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Large AI Model Developers in Focus for New York
What Happened? On June 12, 2025, the New York State legislature passed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, which awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature or veto. The RAISE Act addresses developers of “frontier” AI models—those large AI models that cost over $100 million or use massive compute—and it aims to reduce the risks of “critical harm,”…
