In retrospect, the 2018 World Cup in Russia looks like a gentle genuflection, a dainty little bow before its strongman leader. Vladimir Putin and his Russian project of gradual conquest were most definitely centered and validated eight years ago: the tournament showcased his nation and awarded its leader prominence of place. This summer, we will…
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.
[CLIP of NASA’s Artemis II splashdown: “Integrity about to complete a journey spanning 694,481 miles from its launch from the Kennedy Space Center back on April 1st, and a trip around the moon.”] Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. For our weekly science news roundup, you’re listening…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house may have been the target of a second attack after San Francisco Police Department arrested two suspects for a reported shooting in the Russian Hill neighborhood. The SFPD said in a press release that police officers responded to a “suspicious occurrence of possible shots fired” at around 5:56 AM ET…
13 April 2026 Nicole Kidman is training to become a death doula. Nicole Kidman is training to be a death doula The 58-year-old actress noted the idea “may sound a little weird” but she was inspired to help support people and their loved ones during their final days because of her and her sister Antonia’s…
Goldman Sachs on Monday posted first-quarter results that topped expectations on record equities trading results and higher-than-expected investment banking revenue. Here’s what the company reported: Earnings: $17.55 per share vs. $16.49 LSEG estimate Revenue: $17.23 billion vs. $16.97 billion expected The bank said profit climbed 19% from the year-earlier quarter to $5.63 billion, or $17.55…
The Philadelphia Phillies (7-8) begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (7-8). The Phillies have lost four of their past five games. The Cubs avoided a three-game sweep by the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-6 victory on Sunday. Javier Assad is scheduled to start for the Cubs against the Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez. How to…
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors including Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
Today, I’m talking with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, which is a fancy new media company that’s been around for just about five years now. Puck hires big stars and gives them newsletters that are all mostly part of a subscription bundle. These newsletters are often must-reads in their categories — everyone in Hollywood reads…
Amul, the iconic Indian dairy brand known for its insightful topicals, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle following her sad demise on April 12, 2026. The tribute, shared on social media, beautifully encapsulates the singer’s immense contribution to Indian music and her universal appeal. Amul Topical for Asha Bhosle…
