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Europe Has a ‘Guns vs. Butter’ Problem. War in Iran Makes It Worse.
After decades of prioritizing domestic over military spending, the continent’s leaders are trying to pivot. That is straining national budgets and could anger voters.
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King Charles to Visit U.S. as Tensions Rise Between Trump and Britain
President Trump has fired criticism at America’s longtime ally over the war in Iran, but there are hopes that the royal visit will help shore up relations.
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First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations
Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying.
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“Help Me To Find Kokumo”: A Guide To Beyond Chicago
Since its inception in Los Angeles in 2013, Beyond Fest has gone on to establish itself as the largest film festival in the United States focusing primarily on horror, science fiction, fantasy and related genres, presenting a consistently strong program of new releases (including a number of premieres), retrospective screenings, shorts programs, special guests and…
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How Instagram’s ‘PG-13’ Branding for Teens Unraveled
The social media giant, under legal pressure from the Motion Picture Association, has retreated from its use of the movie rating in its marketing.
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A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion
As the Kremlin spends heavily on censorship technology, Russians are scrambling to find new ways to circumvent the limits.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Order to End Funding for NPR and PBS
The ruling will have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding. But it could have implications for any future funding.
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Allbirds, Once Silicon Valley’s Favorite Shoe, Sells for $39 Million
Despite once being valued at $4 billion, the company that made sneakers from Merino wool struggled to capture a wide customer base and turn a profit.
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March Madness Puts Las Vegas Back in the Game
The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
