Iran Cease-Fire Does Little to Convince Netanyahu’s Critics in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already declared victory over Iran once, in June last year. Few Israelis believe that the goals he set this time will be met, either.
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GoPro is cutting 23 percent of its workforce
GoPro has announced plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce in an effort to return to profitability, after struggling with increased competition and declining revenue. The cuts, announced in a Form 8-K filing, are expected to amount to 145 jobs, roughly 23 percent of GoPro’s 631 employees, and could cost GoPro as much…
Kartik Aaryan takes legal route to protect his identity, flags online misuse
Actor Kartik Aaryan has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging unauthorised commercial use of his personality across multiple online platforms, in a move that underscores growing concerns over digital misuse of celebrity identities. According to reports, the actor has filed an intellectual property (IP) suit seeking protection of his name, image, likeness, and other identifiable…
Dawn Staley: Time to ‘turn the page’ on Final Four skirmish with Geno Auriemma | NCAA Tournament 2026
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament. Staley released a statement on South Carolina’s X account on Tuesday in which she expressed her respect for Auriemma and said the two have spoken…
Iran War Live Updates: Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory
Global relief at the pause in fighting was tempered by uncertainty over what happens next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it did not include its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Health experts warn of rising measles cases in undervaccinated communities
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. It feels increasingly difficult to go a day without hearing about yet another outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease. In 2024 pertussis, also known as whooping cough, suddenly seemed to be everywhere. Last year the nation recorded the most measles cases since…
Block introduces Managerbot, a proactive Square AI agent and the clearest proof point yet for Jack Dorsey’s AI bet
Block today unveiled Managerbot, a new AI agent embedded in the Square platform that proactively monitors a seller’s business, identifies emerging problems, and proposes actionable solutions — without the seller ever having to ask a question. The product marks the most tangible manifestation of CEO Jack Dorsey’s controversial bet that artificial intelligence can fundamentally reshape…
Maxine Peake Set As 2026 Guest Of Honour
The Sheffield DocFest has announced the first part of its 2026 lineup. The festival runs from June 10 to 15. Maxine Peake will serve as the festival’s 2026 Guest of Honour, and she will travel to the festival for an in conversation session with filmmaker Paul Sng (Tish) about how working-class voices are represented in…
Why You Can’t ‘Flick a Switch’ to Get Oil and Gas Flowing Out of the Persian Gulf
Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.
Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.