Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel., Read MoreContinue Reading
AI companions borrow from social media’s playbook for getting us hooked. But they offer something new: the illusion of intimacy. That could open a new legal front.Continue Reading
“The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.” So goes the unofficial state anthem, written in 1941 by June Hershey and famously performed by country music legend Willie Nelson. But Nelson, 93, now worries those stars may become harder to see in his hometownContinue Reading
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged, despite stubbornly high inflation and recent signaling that rate hikes are back on the table. In a 9-3 vote, Fed officials kept the central bank’s key interest rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, where it hasContinue Reading
The U.S. may be losing its sheen as a second home for foreign nationals, as international buyers retreat from the U.S. housing market. A report released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that international buyers purchased 67,100 existing homes from April 2025 through March 2026. That isContinue Reading
July isn’t over, but retailers are already clearing beach towels and sunscreen from their shelves to make room for binders, lunchboxes and backpacks. For American families, the 2026 back-to-school season is arriving earlier and carrying a heavier price tag. A new analysis published Monday by the Groundwork Collaborative and TheContinue Reading