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How Reading Shaped James Marriott’s Life and Our Civilization
James Marriott, a columnist for The Times, has published a book arguing that declining literacy rates threaten to usher in a "post-literate" society with diminished…
Shriver: I dread writing my new novel about trans ‘fad’
Novelist Lionel Shriver revealed her unease about writing a new book centered on the transgender debate, hoping the topic might seem outdated by its publication.…
Dickens can tell Hegseth why he’s wrong
Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood attack, is expected to face execution, with U.S. Secretary of War Pete…
The latest Gen Z insult? ‘You are a Larper’
At a recent gathering, younger generations redefined the term “Larper” from live-action role players to describe individuals who adopt exaggerated or inauthentic personas in daily…
In the Nineties I partied like Kate Moss
A former 1990s London bar worker turned journalist describes the era's nightlife as marked by spontaneous socializing, heavy drinking, and a lack of digital distractions.…
Post-dated cheques are worthless — voters need clarity on policies
UK political parties unveiled competing fiscal pledges at recent conferences, though analysts warn many lack credible funding plans amid rising public spending pressures. With projected…
Cancel culture like lynchings I saw as child, says Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch compared her childhood experiences of lynch mob violence in Nigeria to the modern rise of online cancel culture, warning that both…
Future of humanity shouldn’t rest in Sam Altman’s hands
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is leading rapid AI development largely driven by private companies with limited government oversight, sparking debates about the adequacy of…
Could The Celebrity Traitors tempt workers back to the office?
UK employers are leveraging the BBC reality show "Celebrity Traitors" to spark in-person discussions and strengthen workplace social bonds as part of renewed efforts to…
Harold Wilson’s ‘white heat of technology’ apparatchiks
Peter Jost’s 1966 report, commissioned under British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, established tribology as a vital discipline for improving machinery efficiency by studying friction, wear,…
Where banking regulation offers a useful analogy
Anthropic and OpenAI plan to launch initial public offerings with governance models designed to address the unique societal risks posed by advanced AI technologies. Experts…
A Trump whaling age adage
Ruchir Sharma criticized President Trump's positive economic claims, arguing that the reality is more complex and could hurt the Republican Party in upcoming midterm elections.…
How to pay for social care
The UK government is considering an automatic enrolment social care premium funded by a 1% income tax increase to help finance the projected £17 billion…
Take time to think about what you're voting on
California voters are preparing to decide on key measures including Proposition 16, which would require voter ID, Proposition 40’s proposed wealth tax on billionaires, and…
Advice Column: Navigating Friendship and Family Challenges
A longstanding group of friends has experienced tension as new romantic relationships among members challenge their tradition of partner-free Labor Day retreats. This shift highlights…
The problem with your AI therapist
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are increasingly used for mental health support but often fall short of providing the empathetic and nuanced care that human therapists…
Mamdani and moral obscenity
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after his social media post marking the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians focused…
Waffling at the UN: OpenAI, Anthropic and selling Artificial Intelligence
Leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic addressed the United Nations Security Council to call for international cooperation and regulatory standards to manage AI development and mitigate…
I went to Uganda and saw the authoritarian future
Uganda, under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is intensifying repression by using advanced foreign surveillance technologies to suppress opposition and curtail civil liberties. This crackdown underscores a…
I went to Uganda and saw the authoritarian future
Uganda has significantly expanded its surveillance network using advanced technologies from China, Russia, Israel, and Canada to closely monitor and suppress opposition figures ahead of…
MoC Seminars Explore Esoterica of Prophetic Hadiths
The Ministry of Culture concluded its seminar series at Lusail University with a session led by Prof. Bashar Awad Marouf on the historical recording and…
Lawmakers not solely to blame for loss of gloss
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council president Rita Fan acknowledged that the current 90-seat legislature may be more costly than a smaller assembly, raising questions about the…
The barbaric spectacle America once condemned is now its own
The Pentagon will livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad on December 3, marking the first federal execution by this method since…
Letters to the Editor on Russia’s Plague Lab, Cleaner Cars, and Public Lands
A technician at Russia’s Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute died from pneumonia of unknown origin, leading Moscow to enforce contact tracing and hospital restrictions amid calls…
The dads who are speaking up about the Cornell rape allegations
Following a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit at Cornell University, an increasing number of fathers in the U.S. have begun openly discussing consent, respect, and healthy…
After a lifetime of disappointments, reader is ready to give up on mom
A woman shared her ongoing emotional struggles with her distant mother, who resents motherhood and now refuses to help care for her pets, the last…
Legalizing weed, betting was meant to kill black market
Despite widespread legalization, illegal markets for sports betting and recreational marijuana in the U.S. have persisted and even grown, fueled by high taxes and regulatory…
Lethal Injection Execution Method Is Not Kinder Than Firing Squad
Tennessee's recent failed lethal injection attempt to execute Christa Pike, coupled with plans to live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik…
College Football Season Brings Surprises and New No. 1 Team
Oklahoma upset No. 1 Texas with a last-second field goal despite offensive struggles, while UCLA and South Carolina also secured notable victories against major rivals.…
AI isn’t the only thing threatening your jobs
The Government Accountability Office report reveals that a growing number of gig economy workers rely on public assistance as companies increasingly use contingent labor models…