Month: August 2025
Tourists Go to Siquijor Island in the Philippines for ‘Magic’ Healing
Siquijor, in the Philippines, it trying to capitalize on a centuries-old association with the occult.
Rising Cost of a Day at the Beach Angers Italians
For Americans, the price of eggs became a rallying cry for consumers beaten down by high prices. For Italians, it’s the cost of beach umbrellas.
Ex-Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Sabotaging Company’s Computer Network
The man, a former software developer for Eaton Corporation, wrote malicious code that crashed servers on the company’s network in 2019, prosecutors said.
Elon Musk’s X Agrees to Settlements With Thousands of Former Employees
The settlements are an about-face for the billionaire, whose company fought with former workers over whether it owed them severance pay.
Nvidia Is Making a New Chip for China Amid Debate on AI Exports
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, said he plans to ask the Trump administration’s permission to sell a more powerful chip to Chinese companies.
Trump Says Intel Has Agreed to Give U.S. a 10% Stake in Its Business
The president’s comments follow his calls for the resignation of Intel’s chief executive this month.
Iran Extends Government Shutdowns Amid Soaring Heat and Power Cuts
Amid suffocating temperatures, the Iranian authorities are closing public offices and cutting water and electricity as the country struggles with an energy crisis.
Canada To Drop Some Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, Carney Says
Canada’s leader said he would follow the United States in dropping tariffs against American goods covered by the existing free trade agreement.
‘No Meeting Planned’ Between Putin and Zelensky, Top Russian Diplomat Says
It was the clearest sign yet that President Trump’s push for an imminent summit was faltering.
Global Monitors Confirm Famine in Part of Gaza. What Does That Mean?
A panel of food security experts have determined that part of Gaza is suffering from famine, and that it could spread to the rest of [Read More…]
