Month: April 2025
Google Parent Alphabet Reports 12% Increase in Revenue
Google’s parent company, which is battling the government to stay intact after losing two antitrust cases, also said quarterly profit rose 46 percent.
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan
After a militant attack in Kashmir, the Indian government said it was suspending its participation in a treaty that governs most of the water used [Read More…]
Saying ‘Thank You’ to Chat GPT Is Costly. But Maybe It’s Worth the Price.
Adding words to our chatbot can apparently cost tens of millions of dollars. But some fear the cost of not saying please or thank you [Read More…]
Should We Start Taking the Welfare of A.I. Seriously?
As artificial intelligence systems become smarter, one A.I. company is trying to figure out what to do if they become conscious.
Man Shot and Killed by Police at Toronto Airport
The police said that the man had displayed a firearm. The shooting caused a partial shutdown of Canada’s busiest airport.
The Cybercriminals Who Organized a $243 Million Crypto Heist
How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.
Zelensky’s Red Line on Crimea Tied to Political Realities at Home
In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices on the latest American peace plan.
Why the Winner of Canada’s Election Could Be Decided by Greater Toronto
The Conservatives had enjoyed a lead over Liberals in the region largely because of rising housing and food costs. But President Trump’s tariffs have shifted [Read More…]
After Pope Francis, Progressive Christians Feel Vulnerable
Catholics and Protestants who saw Pope Francis as a guiding moral figure are losing their voice.
Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills 9, Ukrainian Officials Say
The overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital was the deadliest since last summer, and comes as the United States has threatened to walk away from the [Read More…]
