Month: May 2025
Fortnite’s Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.
The actors’ union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of [Read More…]
Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode’ Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search
The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product.
Elon Musk Suggests He Will Spend ‘a Lot Less’ on Political Donations
The world’s richest person, who spent more money than anyone else last year as he helped elect President Trump, has indicated lately that he wants [Read More…]
Ukrainians Brace for a Longer War as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call
President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle [Read More…]
EU Plans New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease-fire
The European Union has now targeted Moscow’s fleet of covert oil tankers and plans more restrictions, as the Trump administration’s approach to the war shifts.
Israel’s Allies Denounce Its New Gaza Offensive
Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war “disproportionate” and “egregious.”
In Trump Call, Putin Notches a Diplomatic Win, With an Economic Caveat
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the [Read More…]
In Trump Call, Putin Notches a Diplomatic Win, With an Economic Caveat
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the [Read More…]
U.S. Says It Wants Trade, Not Aid, in Africa. Cuts Threaten Both.
President Trump’s slashing of foreign assistance threatens road and energy projects that diplomats and experts say align with U.S. priorities.
Gulf Deal-Making Spree Also Benefited Elon Musk and His Family
The world’s richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on Trump’s tour of the Gulf.