4 Takeaways From Ratcliffe’s CIA Confirmation Hearing
Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA said he would restore meritocracy, counter China, and invest in offensive cyber, while defending warrantless wiretaps. John Ratcliffe,...
Jill Biden Says She’s Disappointed With Calls for Biden to Drop Out of 2024 Race
‘Let’s just say I was disappointed with how it unfolded,’ Jill Biden said in an interview with The Washington Post. First Lady Jill Biden...
Hong Kong police launch first mobile forensics lab to solve crimes faster
Hong Kong police have launched their first mobile forensics laboratory, equipped with advanced technology to speed up response time to crime scenes and evidence...
North Korean nuclear weapons Kim Jong-un’s ‘insurance policy’ to stay in power, Rubio says
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, on Wednesday called North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un a “dictator” but backed a “broader”...
For good or ill, AI is changing modern love
I was out dining with friends around 7pm one night. All of a sudden, my phone started blowing up with dozens of messages from...
Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Deal, Now Awaiting Netanyahu Cabinet Approval
Qatar’s prime minister laid down the general terms of the six-week cease-fire, which includes swapping 33 hostages for an unspecified number of prisoners. Israel...
Bessent, Burgum, Zeldin, Turner to Face Confirmation Hearings: Here’s What to Know
Trump tariffs and energy policies will be at the center of Jan. 16 confirmation hearings. The U.S. Senate will continue its slate of high-stakes...
Space version of China’s NearLink wireless module ‘cuts latency to microseconds’
Chinese scientists have sent the world’s most powerful wireless communication protocol into space, slashing transmission delays from milliseconds to microseconds. Advertisement A space version...
Japan man offers ‘passionate praise service’ on street to pay off debts, earns US$60 daily
A Japanese man with gambling debts of six million yen (US$38,000) has fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a street performer by offering a...