What if reality TV made a show that combined Squid Game with The Hunger Games to bloodthirsty effect? That’s the premise of The Running Man, which is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name and focuses on America’s most popular and most deadly TV show. If that sounds like a certain Korean…
U.S. infrastructure is barely getting a passing grade, and one of the fastest growing problems is climate change. Airports are flooding, bridges are melting from extreme heat, and telecommunications are getting slammed by increasingly extreme weather. In 2023, at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, historic rainfall turned runways into rivers, shutting down operations and stranding passengers….
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump’s landmark tax and spending legislation moved a step closer to becoming law on Tuesday after the US Senate ended days of haggling and narrowly passed the so-called big, beautiful bill. The…
For decades, the theory of “peak oil” shaped global thinking: At some point, oil production hits a ceiling — after which supply enters irreversible decline. The oil doesn’t disappear, but it becomes harder, more expensive, and less profitable to extract. Expansion halts. Efficiency tightens. Growth ends. Now, it’s time to ask a similar question about…
Sure, watchOS 26 is bringing Apple’s Liquid Glass looks to your wrist, a ‘Workout Buddy’ to give you a vote of confidence or a nudge to hit a personal best during a workout, and a bunch of new Messages features. All that is cool, but it’s one of the more basic updates has me the…
US President Donald Trump is closing in on his goal of ramming $4.5tn of tax cuts through Congress, in a massive bill that would slash healthcare spending and drive up government borrowing. The bill was passed by the Senate on Tuesday after a tiebreaking vote cast by vice-president JD Vance broke the deadlock. It must…
Day-one protection for workers against unfair dismissal has been delayed until 2027 under a new timeline for the government’s Employment Rights Bill. The measure was supposed to be implemented in 2026 but following concern from businesses about the bill, unfair dismissal protection as well as guaranteed flexible working and a ban on ”exploitative” zero-hours contracts…
WHEN BEN SHELTON was a young player making big strides under the guidance of his father, former professional Bryan Shelton, he wanted nothing more than to test himself against his dad. His father, though, was not so keen. “My dad never let me play against him,” Shelton told ESPN. Expanding in an on-court interview at…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 1, 2025 The EU’s ‘Green Claim’ directive is designed to regulate the sustainability claims made by brands and combat greenwashing. But as the parliamentary debate under way since January was about to end, the European Commission has withdrawn its support for the text. Before specifying its position. Shutterstock After…
LG, Samsung and Sony have dominated the OLED TV market for years, with LG and Samsung offering the best overall bang for your buck and Sony delivering a premium picture and superior sound, but at an inflated price. Cut to 2025, and the battle for the title of best OLED TV has never been more…
