Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change. Source link
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Ukrainians Fend Off Another Russian Mass Drone Attack
A major Russian overnight air attack on Ukraine killed at least seven people and injured dozens more, targeting Dnipro and other areas across the country. More than 660 drones and missiles were launched, the majority shot down, according to the Ukrainian military. Source link
Letters to Sports: Lakers looking Smart while Luke is no fluke
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Today I watched as Shohei Ohtani, the day after pitching seven innings, go 0 for 5 with two strikeouts while grounding into a double play. The sample size, at this point, has to be large enough for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers’ management to discuss the elephant in the room with their lead-off…
Can AI agents protect our privacy?
AI agents are rapidly transforming the internet, but this transformation comes with increased privacy risks, which can be mitigated by designing AI agents to protect user data and enforcing strong privacy laws. Source link
Pompeo casts doubt on renewed US-Iran talks: ‘I’m not optimistic’
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he is “not optimistic” about U.S. and Iranian officials reaching an agreement to end hostilities when they meet for another round of indirect peace talks in Islamabad on Saturday. “Look, I don’t fault them [U.S. officials] for trying to go engage in diplomacy, get an outcome,……
Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors. Source link
Russia-Iran Partnership Is ‘Reshaping Modern Warfare’
WASHINGTON– Iran’s war effort extends beyond the Middle East. By supplying Russia with drones and enabling its long-range strikes in Ukraine, Tehran has already become an active participant in a major war on European soil — a development that analyst Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, says represents…
Xbox’s weirdest studio is on a roll
For a while there, it seemed like Double Fine might be struggling under the Microsoft corporate umbrella. The game studio led by Tim Schafer is beloved for offbeat titles like Brütal Legend and Broken Age, but after being acquired by Microsoft in 2019, its only new release for years was a long-awaited sequel to Psychonauts….
Plot Twist newsletter: How to take a prizewinning photograph
Krishna Sheth, our director of photography, muses on the art of the perfect shot Source link
London Marathon 2026: Route map, elite fields, British athletes, weather, records & coverage
The 46th London Marathon is set to be another record-breaker, with more than 59,000 people expected to complete the 26.2-mile course on Sunday. The 2025 event set a world record for the number of finishers, despite hot conditions, with a total of 56,640 entrants completing the distance. Before this year’s race, organisers confirmed discussions are…