The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.
Month: January 2025
Meta and Microsoft Double Down on Huge A.I. Spending, Despite DeepSeek Threat
Both Meta and Microsoft committed to huge investments in artificial intelligence, despite new Chinese software outperforming American rivals at a lower cost.
Pause on U.S. Funding Spreads Fear of H.I.V. Spike Across Africa
Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t […]
Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.
The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in […]
After Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up
The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with […]
Rescuers in Japan Try to Reach Driver Trapped in Sinkhole For Days
Emergency workers have been hampered by unstable ground since Tuesday, when a truck and its driver were swallowed north of Tokyo.
How to Travel With Babies and Toddlers
Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable.
Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.
The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in […]
Shell and Equinor Oil and Gas Production Is Blocked at Sites Off British Coast
A court ruling requires the British government to consider the potential climate impact of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea.
Oil Companies Embrace Trump, but Not ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’
Oil and gas executives welcomed President Trump’s early moves on energy policy, but many said they did not plan to increase production unless prices rose […]