Voters in Slovenia head to the polls Sunday in a close race between the current prime minister, a liberal reformer, and a right-wing leader aiming for another term. Neither side looks set to win a full majority, leaving smaller parties to decide who governs next. The vote follows weeks of sharp cam
In March 2022, a small Ukrainian town saw families fleeing artillery fire. A broken bridge was the only path out of danger, and soldiers helped carry the wounded across twisted concrete. Among those watching was a reporter who had spent years following displaced people in distant lands, from Central
The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl
Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra
The body’s first line of defense relies on sensors that detect danger signals. One such sensor, cGAS, normally lives in the cell’s fluid part but also shows up in surprising places such as the nucleus, tiny nuclear fragments called micronuclei, mitochondria, and even on the cell surface. When cGA
A new film project is set to bring the classic board game to the big screen. Amazon Studios and MGM have teamed up to adapt Hasbro’s Game of Life, a game that has entertained families for decades. The partnership suggests the studios see potential in blending nostalgia with modern storytelling. The
The new DLSS 5 promise from Nvidia has stirred a storm among players and creators. Earlier versions of the technology helped boost game speed and clarity, but this update dives deeper into real‑time AI to overhaul lighting and textures. Nvidia markets it as a leap toward Hollywood‑style visuals, cla
For the first time, Spain’s royal family has openly talked about the country’s colonial past. During a recent visit to Madrid’s archaeology museum, King Felipe VI admitted that colonial laws often failed to protect Indigenous people. He pointed out that forced labor, stolen land, and violence were r
The head of the Catholic Church sat down with a British writer who claims that a well‑known religious community is hiding serious problems. The meeting took place on Monday in the heart of Vatican City. The writer, who has published a book last year about the organization, asked the pope to start an
Populism is no longer just a story about workers left behind by big tech and automation. Recent elections show that fear of everyday life is pulling voters toward leaders who promise simple fixes. Economic worry spreads far beyond factories. Many people feel trapped by rising costs, uncertain jobs,
