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What a Potential Apple-Intel Deal Says About Trump’s Pull Over Big Tech
Talks about a potential investment by the iPhone maker raise further questions about the chip giant, which now has close ties to Washington.
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There Are More Robots Working in China Than the Rest of the World Combined
China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker.
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South Korea’s New Tattoo Law Legalizes the Practice
For years, tattoo artists had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open.
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Runway Safety Bed Stops Skidding Plane in Virginia
The concrete bed stopped a commercial flight that lost control during landing. The safety system slows a runaway aircraft by collapsing under its weight.
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Democratic Report Says Disorder at DOGE Jeopardized Americans’ Data
Members of a Senate panel described a haphazard working and living environment that involved transferring sensitive information to servers “without any verified security controls.”
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How Trump Twists Data to His Benefit
To President Trump, the veracity of statistics and scorekeepers turns on a dime. Linda Qiu, a New York Times reporter, explains Trump’s approach to government data.
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Princess Awesome vs. the United States of America
A children’s clothing company has become the face of a legal battle over President Trump’s trade policy, after years of struggling with the challenges of domestic manufacturing.
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Trump Administration Eyes More Mass Layoffs if Government Shuts Down
The president’s top aides told agencies to prepare for potential firings if Congress cannot extend funding before the end of Sept. 30.
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Taylor Budowich, Longtime Trump Aide and Deputy Chief of Staff, to Depart the White House
Taylor Budowich, a longtime Trump aide, played a large role in the president’s political operation after he left office in 2021.
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Uncharted Journeys: Discovering Hidden Gems Beyond Tourist Maps
As someone who’s spent a fair amount of time clumsily unfolding gigantic paper maps and desperately trying to fold them back (spoiler: I never managed), I’ve come to appreciate the beauty of veering off the well-trodden tourist paths. There’s a certain thrill in discovering a hidden café or an unexpected alleyway that isn’t drowning in…