Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading
A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.
Read More
Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World
In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.
Our extinct Australopithecus relatives may have had difficult births
Illustration of a female Australopithecus sediba carrying an infant JOHN BAVARO FINE ART/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Childbirth was difficult and dangerous for our ape-like ancestors, much as it is for women today. A new study of the pelvises of Australopithecus suggests that labour exerted powerful forces on their pelvic floors – meaning Australopithecus mothers risked perineal…
After Miami beats Milwaukee, Giannis praises ‘Heat culture’
The Milwaukee Bucks are six games out of the final play-in spot in the East with 17 games to go, and they are chasing some of the league’s hottest teams in Charlotte and Atlanta. Milwaukee’s loss to Miami on Thursday was its seventh loss in eight games, and they are 1-4 since Giannis Antetokounmpo returned…
Steven Spielberg says he’s ‘never used AI’ in any of his films
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg spoke out against the use of AI technology when used in creative endeavors in an interview at the SXSW conference in Austin on Friday. Asked how he viewed AI’s utility as part of the filmmaking process, Spielberg said, “I’ve never used AI on any of my films yet,” to which the…
‘Train Dreams’ Producer Ashley Schlaifer On Making An Oscar Nominee
Come Sunday, the team behind Train Dreams will finally learn the results of their four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. And, for producer Ashley Schlaifer, it’s been a very long road to this moment. The Clint Bentley-directed film premiered at Sundance in 2025, was snapped up by Netflix and went on to win Best Feature,…
Coding After Coders: The End of Computer Programming as We Know It
In the era of A.I. agents, many Silicon Valley programmers are now barely programming. Instead, what they’re doing is deeply, deeply weird.
Israel Drops Leaflets on Beirut with Reminders of Gaza War
Leaflets dropped over the capital referenced Israel’s “success in Gaza” and urged Lebanese citizens to disarm Hezbollah.
You’ll now have to fork out for an additional subscription if you want to watch 4K content on Prime Video
Amazon is the price of its ad-free Prime Video subscription and locking 4K UHD streaming behind this new tier. Starting April 10 for US customers, a rebranded Prime Video Ultra subscription will cost $5 per month, up from $3 per month. For that extra $2, you get a download capacity increase from 25 to 100,…
Falcons GM not ready to commit to Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa as QB1
The Atlanta Falcons made significant offseason changes, from new coach Kevin Stefanski all the way to a roster revamp on the offense. Atlanta released veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and added former Miami Dolphins No. 5 overall pick Tua Tagovailoa on a one-year, minimum deal. With 2024 No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. suffering an ACL injury…