Full steam ahead? Venting tends to get a bad rap, given that it’s associated with anger and negative energy. But mental health experts believe it’s also necessary — as long as it’s done right. “Venting is what I call letting out the steam, because, by definition, it’s a physics term where you have pressure in … Read more
Way mo’ than they bargained for. Passengers using a popular driverless taxi app were trapped inside the fully autonomous vehicle as it parked in the middle of traffic on “one of the scariest streets in Austin,” according to a report. Waymo ride-hailers in the Texas city drove right into a “Black Mirror” episode when their … Read more
The world’s eyes are on “Conclave.” That includes both the secretive process to pick a new pope, which will begin sometime between May 5 and 10, following the death of Pope Francis, and the Oscar-winning movie about the centuries-old Catholic ritual starring Ralph Fiennes. Viewership of the 2024 film, which was nominated for Best Picture … Read more
The White House is considering slashing its steep 145% tariff on Chinese imports, in some cases by more than half, to ease heated trade tensions with Beijing, according to a report. President Trump’s massive tariff on China – which could raise prices on goods in the US and hamper company earnings – will likely be … Read more
Family and friends of Shiri Bibas, who was kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023 and murdered in Hamas captivity, marked what would have been her 34th birthday on Wednesday with an emotional tribute on an Instagram page dedicated to her memory. “Our Shiri was supposed to celebrate her 34th birthday today. Shiri, we see you every time we close … Read more
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed Wednesday that he expects India to strike the first bilateral trade deal to avoid President Trump’s suite of “reciprocal” tariffs — with any potential agreement with China “put to the side” for now. Bessent told a roundtable of about a dozen reporters that trade talks with India were … Read more
The tooth fairy is headed to Montecito. Meghan Markle, 43, returned to the Big Apple Wednesday to attend the glitzy Time100 Summit at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan, and shared that her 5-year-old son Prince Archie is about to lose his first tooth. The Duchess of Sussex was dressed in a tan linen suit … Read more
It’s a divisive issue. Sitting next to your soulmate aboard a flight might seem like a no-brainer, but a few oddball couples prefer to be apart — and not just when they’re having a marital spat. Travel advisor Nadia Henry, who goes by Sparkle professionally, said she likes sitting away from her husband purely out … Read more
No, it’s not a fever dream. A deadly disease that toppled ancient civilizations is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, posing a significant threat in certain parts of the world. “Despite advances in vaccination and treatment strategies, typhoid fever continues to affect millions annually, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality, and there continue to be large-scale … Read more
Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is planning to raise about $500 million at a pre-money valuation of $8.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The company has begun preliminary discussions with potential investors about the funding round, according to the report. Terms of the funding round are not yet … Read more