Saudi Arabia played host to a high-level meeting of Arab and European Union leaders in Riyadh, with talks on the future of war-torn Syria dominating the agenda. The gathering brings together officials from Turkey, France, and the UN, as well as representatives from Saudi Arabia and other regional players. At the heart of the discussion … Read more
Park City, Utah – The historic ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain Resort came to an end after 12 days of negotiations, with workers ratifying their contract and securing a significant win for wages and benefits. However, amidst the celebrations, the community is also grappling with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that ravaged Sunset … Read more
The latest jobs report exceeded forecasts, suggesting a more robust economy than expected. According to analysts at Bank of America, this data indicates that the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle is already complete. The Labor Department reported 256,000 new jobs added last month, exceeding the forecast of 155,000. The unemployment rate also dropped to 4.1%, beating … Read more
Richard Hays, a leading New Testament theologian and former dean of Duke Divinity School, has passed away at the age of 76 due to pancreatic cancer. A prominent evangelical scholar turned advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Hays is remembered for his dramatic shift in views on same-sex relationships. Hays’s earlier work, including his book “The Moral … Read more
The US Defense Department has added CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, along with Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, to a list of companies that work with China’s military, escalating tensions between the two nations. The move affects Ford, which plans to use CATL technology at its Marshall plant in Michigan. CATL supplies … Read more
Nitish Pahwa, a business and tech writer, and Steffi Cao, an internet culture writer, are joined by Candice Lim on Slate’s podcast to discuss their personal internet dilemmas for the year. Each guest shares a question they’re unsure about, including whether or not to join Bluesky. Pahwa and Cao debate different topics, such as resisting … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) joint mission with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), BepiColombo, recently completed its sixth flyby of Mercury, providing stunning close-up images of the planet’s surface. The spacecraft successfully executed a gravity assist maneuver to steer itself towards orbit around the planet in late 2026. During the flyby, monitoring cameras attached to … Read more
A convention of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was disrupted by thousands of protesters on Saturday, blocking roads and delaying the event as the country’s election campaign heated up. The two-day gathering in Riesa, eastern Saxony, a stronghold of the AfD, began over two hours late due to protester blockades. The convention formally … Read more
Londoners took part in an annual “No Trousers Tube Ride” event, where hundreds of people, mostly men, rode the subway without pants, aiming to bring a bit of levity to the bleak winter. The unusual stunt was inspired by Charlie Todd’s brainchild, which started in New York City in 2002. The event involves people gathering … Read more
Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack is leaving his decision on whether to play another season uncertain, as he weighs the future of his football career. The 33-year-old has played 11 seasons but has never been an unrestricted free agent, with this year being the first time that change will occur in March. Mack expressed uncertainty … Read more