Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency on Tuesday reversed a change that had made some of its claims far more difficult to fact-check. In early […]
Month: March 2025
EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts at US-funded media
BRUSSELS — European Union government ministers on Tuesday debated ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy […]
EU Commission to decide whether to scrap AI liability rules by August
The European Parliament remains divided about whether to keep the liability rules for AI systems. ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission will decide whether to definitely scrap […]
Trump Administration to Confront Countries With New Tariff ‘Number’
The Trump administration plans to confront countries around the world with a reciprocal tariff “number” on April 2, a figure that will reflect what the […]
Canada’s new prime minister announces Australian radar purchase while visiting edge of Arctic Circle
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced a multibillion-dollar radar purchase from Australia and an expansion of military operations in the […]
Whale pee transports thousands of tonnes of vital nutrients around the world’s oceans, study finds
“Because of their size, whales are able to do things that no other animal does.” ADVERTISEMENT Whales are not just big, they’re a big deal […]
Judge Orders Education Dept. to Restore Some Grants to Schools
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Education Department to restore some federal grants that were terminated as part of the Trump administration’s purge of […]
San Francisco Giants Sells Stake to Private Equity Firm Sixth Street
Private equity likes the long ball The San Francisco Giants, one of Major League Baseball’s most successful franchises, have sold about 10 percent of the […]
Italian architect Stefano Boeri wins MIPIM Awards 2025 for vertical forest in Utrecht
Stefano Boeri has been promoting urban forestation through his design, which incorporates greenery into high-rises. ADVERTISEMENT Italian architect Stefano Boeri and his studio have won […]
Trump Tests Democrats’ Resolve to Oppose vs. Their Desire to Compromise
Over a short stretch on Tuesday morning, top Democrats showed why their reeling party still cannot agree on the best way to seize back power […]