Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia
Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.
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NBA moves closer to launching European men’s league with Fiba | NBA
The NBA confirmed Monday that it would begin pursuing teams and ownership groups for a new professional European men’s league it hopes to launch in partnership with Fiba. The prospective league would feature permanent teams and additional spots up for grabs via an annual qualification pathway. Clubs in Fiba-affiliated domestic leagues around Europe could qualify…
Sam Altman-backed ID app World adds crypto, chat features
World’s app now includes a messenger with color-coded speech bubbles to indicate user verification status.
After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large
A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.
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Carly Kay is the Fall 2025 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Christie Joins American Gaming Association To Help Beat Back Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is bringing in someone with a little bit of sports betting knowledge in its fight against prediction markets offering sports contracts: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Christie led the charge as governor in bringing what ended up being Murphy v. National College Athletic Association to the United States Supreme…
The Indie Game Awards snatches back two trophies from Clair Obscur over its use of generative AI
The Indie Game Awards has stripped Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of two major awards, including Game of the Year and Debut Game. This is due to developer Sandfall Interactive’s use of generative AI, . This looks to be fairly cut and dry. The awards ceremony that any game that uses generative AI in the development…
THE COMBS TWINS ARE 19! HERE ARE 19 FUN FACTS ABOUT JESSIE AND D’LILA
Sean “Diddy” Combs and the late Kim Porter’s twin daughters, Jessie James and D’Lila Star Combs, officially turned 19 yesterday. From fashion runways to family moments, the twins have grown up in the spotlight while carving out their own identities. Here are 19 fun facts to know about the Combs twins. 1. They were born…
15 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Globalization
The evidence suggests that international trade is being reshaped and rebalanced—but isn’t collapsing.
More Abducted Nigerian Children Released, Government Says
A spokesman for the Nigerian government said the “remaining” students taken from a Catholic school had been freed, but the local diocese said that only a “second batch” had been released.