Trump Vows to Make Venezuela Rich. It Will Take More Than U.S. Cash.
History suggests that the price of oil and a wider distribution of wealth are as important as foreign investment.
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Australian Open 2026 preview: Schedule, where to watch, favorites and odds to win
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka received the top seeds in the upcoming Australian Open, the first major of 2026 in men’s and women’s tennis to kick-off a robust schedule. However, four-time grand slam champion Jannik Sinner (-125 at FanDuel Sportsbook) appears to be the favorite in the minds of others. The Italian is going for…
Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine
The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.
Three ways to become calmer this New Year that you haven’t tried (yet)
BORUT TRDINA/Getty Images Plans to sign up for a marathon or start a rigid exercise regime may be typical January fare. But what if, instead, you committed to something significantly more low-key to help you feel good in 2026? Making a goal out of becoming calmer may not seem grand enough for this time of…
bitchy | Princess Kate’s 2025 ‘Together at Christmas’ concert was a huge ratings flop
One of the craziest parts about the British media’s obsession with the Duchess of Sussex is that they’ll spend weeks or months screaming about one particular thing, and then they go radio silent when there’s a similar story about the Princess of Wales. Here’s one of the biggest examples. For the past year, the British…
Why Banks Are So Worried About a 10% Credit Card Rate Cap
President Trump revived a campaign promise to cap interest rates, but it is unclear how he would make that a reality.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an insurrection charge after his failed attempt to put his country under martial law in 2024.
These invisible factors are limiting the future of AI
Why data centers and language-only models threaten the next decade of innovation. AI is no longer just a cascade of algorithms trained on massive amounts of data. It has become a physical and infrastructural phenomenon, one whose future will be determined not by breakthroughs in benchmarks, but by the hard realities of power, geography, regulation,…
High school basketball: Boys’ and girls’ scores from Wednesday
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYSCITY SECTIONAMIT 61, Lake Balboa College 44Animo Bunche 47, Annenberg 46Bernstein 69, Hollywood 49Bert Corona Charter 47, Valley Oaks CES 31Birmingham 75, Taft 56Bravo 77, Lincoln 67Cleveland 72, Granada Hills 47Crenshaw 71, Dorsey 49Downtown Magnets 77, Central City Value 46Eagle Rock 58, LA Wilson 55El Camino Real 55, Chatsworth 53Fairfax…
Six the Musical reveals new West End queens
They’re about to make Her-story! Global sensation Six the Musical has confirmed the new cast of queens who will be reigning in the West End from February 24. The cast will be made up of some familiar faces alongside some fresh new talent. Adrianne Langley (Titanique) will be playing Catherine of Aragon, with Marisha Morgan…