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An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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U.S. Releases Names of Soldiers Killed in War With Iran
Six U.S. troops were killed by an Iranian drone that exploded at a military base in Kuwait.
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‘Cheap’ and ‘Appalling’: Trump’s Ballroom Plans Receive a Flood of Negative Comments
The National Capital Planning Commission received about 32,000 messages during its public comment period. Suffice it to say: Many people are not happy with the president’s ballroom plans.
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Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation
The Commerce Secretary, who misrepresented his relationship with the convicted sex offender, has volunteered to appear, the House Oversight Committee’s leader said.
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Trump Lays Out His ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran
Who will lead Iran once the war is over? “Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” says President Trump.
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Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.
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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on plans” to help them do so.
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Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers
Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.
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Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again
Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.
