Autocrats Move Quickly to Fill Void as Trump Retreats From U.N.
As President Trump pulls back U.S. funding of the United Nations, countries like China, Russia and Qatar are seeking to influence the body’s work on human rights and labor.
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Bill Maher Voices Support For Jimmy Kimmel, Takes Shots At ABC
This week, Bill Maher walked out in front of his live audience to a standing ovation, as the Real Time with Bill Maher host addressed ABC‘s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, comparing it to his own cancellation over two decades ago by the same network. “I know why you’re happy tonight: I’m still on,” the…
Walmart Marketplace’s rapid growth came with fakes, scams
When Mary May started buying from third-party sellers on Walmart’s online marketplace, she said she assumed the products she was purchasing were the same as the ones she’d long bought in stores. So in late March when she said she saw a “ridiculous sale” on her favorite Neuriva brain supplements on Walmart‘s marketplace, she bought…
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
‘Etymology Nerd’ Adam Aleksic on How Internet Culture Is Transforming the Way We Talk
This episode was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American‘s board of editors. Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. If you’ve ever heard a youth say “skibidi” and lamented the downfall of the English language, today’s episode might surprise you. Our guest is Adam Aleksic,…
What is ‘tariff hacking’—and can it help keep prices down?
Retailers are rethinking their supply chain strategies amid Trump’s trade war. Here’s what that means for consumers. Businesses are currently facing a “tariff tsunami,” not to mention global economic uncertainty as the ripple effect of President Trump’s tariffs impact and reverberate through the supply chain worldwide, according to Forbes.
‘I wanted it pretty bad!’: USA’s Noah Lyles wins 200m gold in Tokyo – video | Noah Lyles
Lyles pulled ahead of teammate Kenny Bednarek heading into the straight then held him off down the stretch to capture his fourth title in a much-awaited final. Lyles finished in 19.52 seconds for a 0.06-second winning margin over Bednarek, who led the final at the halfway point. Lyles has now matched Usain Bolt with four…
“Lola Tung looked amazing at a ‘TSITP’ event in Paris this week” links
I love Lola Tung, and what a dress! [Go Fug Yourself] I tapped out of The Summer I Turned Pretty at the start of Season 2, but I love that so many people are invested in it. [LaineyGossip] JD Vance jokes about murder and war crimes. [Buzzfeed] Thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. [Socialite Life] Recap…
What U.S.-Korea Ties Mean on the 75th Anniversary of the Incheon Landing
Incheon, the site of a crucial battle of the Korean War, has a singular place in South Korea’s modern history and in its ties with the United States.
Atmospheric hydrogen is rising, which may be a problem for the climate
Hydrogen can indirectly warm the atmosphere AXA/ESA Levels of hydrogen in the atmosphere have jumped by 60 per cent since pre-industrial times, underscoring the dramatic impact fossil fuel burning has had on the planet’s atmospheric composition. Although hydrogen is not a greenhouse gas, it has an indirect warming effect through reactions with other molecules. The…