The Damascus book fair this month marked a turning point for the country, showing that books once banned are now on shelves and selling well. The event opened after Bashar al‑Assad’s regime fell, reflecting how the new government has changed Syria’s cultural rules. At the fair, readers could find
The United States is stepping up its push for artificial intelligence and maritime monitoring tools at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings held in southern China. This move is part of a larger strategy to keep U. S. influence strong in the region as tensions with China grow. A senior U.
The U. S. stock market has poured money into AI companies like Meta Platforms Inc. They plan to spend more than $3 trillion on data centers and power by 2030. That amount is far larger than the money spent on the Manhattan Project, and it comes only from private investors and lenders. This huge spe
Anthropic has announced a $20 million donation to help elect U. S. candidates who favor new rules for artificial intelligence. The money goes to Public First Action, a group that fights against federal moves to stop states from creating their own AI laws. One of the politicians they back is Republic
In today’s fast‑moving work world, computers can write emails, design sites and sift through data faster than any human. They help teams finish tasks quicker and cut costs. But when it comes to setting goals, reading emotions, or making tough calls, only people can step up. That is why leaders still
AirTags are handy for keeping track of keys, wallets, and even bikes. Most people rely on cheap disposable CR2032 button cells that last about a year, which is simple and inexpensive. Some folks try to cut costs by swapping in rechargeable LIR2032 cells, thinking they’re the same size and will fit j
Lindsay Slater Hannigan, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, blends research and coaching to help U. S. Figure Skating athletes reach their peak. She is also in Stamford, Connecticut, where she consults for NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics broadcast. Her team is small—just a handful o
The latest trailer for Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, titled “Broken Things, ” was posted by the game studio on Thursday. It offers a longer look at what players can expect before the February 18 PC release. The clip shows fresh areas inside Playtime Co. ’s factory, giving a sense that the environment is
Today feels cold and windy, but it’s not too bad. The next few days bring a gentler weather pattern with some showers. Temperatures dip slightly on Thursday, hitting highs in the upper 30s and lows around the low 20s. After that, the heat climbs again as we head toward the weekend. Valentine’s Day
Climate change feels huge, but the small steps people take add up. A study looked at four common habits: eating meat, driving cars, heating homes, and buying clothes. The researchers asked what would happen if just 10 % of people changed each habit. They used data from government sources to estimate
