South Korea’s Leader and Trump Find Common Ground: Kim Jong-un
At the White House, President Trump and Lee Jae Myung praised each other’s eagerness to talk to North Korea’s leader — even if he doesn’t want to talk to them.
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An incredible Denisovan skull is upending the story of human evolution
DNA evidence indicates that a skull unearthed in Harbin, China, belonged to a Denisovan Hebei GEO University One of the biggest mysteries in human evolution has just been solved. In 2010, a groundbreaking genetic analysis revealed that east Asia was once home to a previously unknown group of enigmatic ancient humans. We knew them as…
Cardinals’ Willson Contreras throws bat toward umpire, plunks own coach after heated ejection vs. Pirates
Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras inadvertently struck hitting coach Brant Brown with his bat after being ejected from Monday night’s win against the Pittsburgh Pirates (box score). Contreras, who was tossed during the bottom of the seventh inning after arguing balls and strikes, appeared to toss his bat toward first-base umpire…
How to turn your emotions into allies—not enemies—at work
We shouldn’t aim to subordinate our emotions to reason or vice versa, but we should aim for a careful collaboration between the two. Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our performance, enhance our leadership effectiveness,…
bitchy | Princess Kate debuts her new honey-blonde hair for a ride to church in Scotland
The Prince and Princess of Wales were in Scotland over the weekend. They’re actually called the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, although very few outlets have actually called them by their Scottish titles. According to the Telegraph, the Wales/Rothesay family arrived in Balmoral for “the bank holiday,” meaning (I assume) that they arrived…
European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.
Emmet Sheehan and Andy Pages power Dodgers to victory over Reds
The Dodgers continued their season-long celebration of last year’s World Series triumph by handing out championship rings Monday. The 49,702 people who bought tickets got replicas while Gavin Lux, who played for the Dodgers last season and is now with the Cincinnati Reds, got a real one. If the team hopes to win more jewelry…
Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasia’s largest startup competition in history sends four winners to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What started as 485 applications from across 27 countries — including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, UAE, the U.K., Ukraine, the U.S., Uzbekistan, and Vietnam — has culminated in…
Doja Cat’s ‘Jealous Type’ Breaks Spotify Records With Historic Debut
Doja Cat’s new single “Jealous Type” has rewritten the record books. Released on August 21, 2025, the track stormed Spotify with 3.17 million first-day streams, debuting at No. 14 on the platform’s Global Top 50 and No. 8 in the U.S.—the biggest solo opening for a female rapper in the streamer’s history. That milestone puts…
What to Know About the Fed’s Lisa Cook and Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Trump administration officials have accused the Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud. She has not been charged with any wrongdoing.