Iran Seeks U.S. Clarification After Trump Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said a history of contradictory messaging meant that President Trump’s rebuff might not be a final position.
Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, announced a global ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya. This decision is part of an intensified crackdown on alleged foreign interference, with Meta accusing these outlets of employing deceptive tactics to manipulate public opinion and evade detection. The ban follows … Read more
Here’s Your New House. It Comes With Friends.
[Fresh pies. Book groups. Puzzle challenges. Developers of master-planned communities see fear of social isolation and desire for friends as a business opportunity. Welcome to Amity Lane.
Floods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers rise
10 workers missing after avalanche buries base camp, authorities warn of flash floods as 117 houses damaged Damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing … Read more
Assefa misses women’s world record at Berlin Marathon
BERLIN: Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women’s world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.Assefa was on track to break the record and accelerated in the final 10 kilometres, but faded in the … Read more
Netanyahu’s UN broadside draws sharp backlash
Officials, political figures, Israeli voices push back on Netanyahu’s attacks, defence of Gaza war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the United Nations General Assembly podium last week to lash … Read more
Job Titles Are Out. Now We’re All ‘Members of the Technical Staff.’
[Use of the generic title has risen by 50 percent in the last year among employees at Anthropic, OpenAI and other A.I. companies, an analysis found.
27 killed in mass shootings in South Africa overnight
These were the latest deadly incidents at bars or taverns in a nation with one of the world’s highest murder rates.
Why Won’t My Co-Workers Acknowledge My Birthday?
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WhatsApp rolls out fun filters and backgrounds for video calls
WhatsApp is rolling out new features designed to make video calls more engaging and fun. The messaging app has introduced filters and backgrounds, allowing users to add a personal touch to their video calls, whether it's a one-on-one conversation or a group call. Although these features are already available on competitor apps like Zoom, WhatsApp … Read more