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Season Two of Netflix’s “The Gentlemen” Finally Finds Its Footing
When season one of “The Gentlemen” debuted in 2024, it felt as if Guy Ritchie’s return to form didn’t quite know what it wanted to be. Part sequel to his 2019 film of the same name, part original crime drama, the series often felt like it was spinning in circles, with characters falling into tired…
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Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds
The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.
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Scientists Find More Than 1,000 DNA Variants Linked to Personality Traits
More than one million genomes helped identify DNA variants linked to extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism and more. Researchers measured how those traits influenced how people lived.
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Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.
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Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel
The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.
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Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs
Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said its board had approved a “comprehensive” overhaul.
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Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71%, Their Highest Level Since July 2025
Higher costs for home loans have put a squeeze on the housing market, adding pressure to consumers already struggling with elevated inflation.
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Maria Bartiromo Is Out at Fox News
The host, who appeared on Fox Business and Fox News, had been with the network for more than 12 years.
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Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the U.S. war with Iran.
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Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary
The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.