President Trump is defending a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran, outlined in a US-Israel memorandum of understanding. Both Trump and VP Vance assure US taxpayers won't fund it, suggesting regional partners and investors. Democrats and some Republicans criticize the plan, linking it to domestic needs.
Американский стартап Firestorm разработал мобильную установку для 3D-печати дронов на линии боевого соприкосновения. Система, размещенная в морском контейнере, способна производить до 50 дронов в месяц. Ранее сообщалось об использовании 3D-печати для БПЛА в Армии США.
The National Academies of Science, a prestigious scientific body, is facing increasing political pressure from Republican politicians regarding its reports on climate change. Concerns stem from a chapter on climate change in a manual for judges and an upcoming report on attributing weather events to human-driven climate change, with fossil fuel companies worried about potential liability.
Ten years after its release, Paul Feig's Ghostbusters reboot is being re-evaluated not as a casualty of "IP wars" and online misogyny, but as a warm, inclusive, and dazzling piece of art. Despite initial vitriol, the film's legacy is shifting towards its positive portrayal of female friendship and its moral message.
France faces backlash over justice system failures after an 11-year-old girl, Lyhanna, disappears and is found dead; suspect had prior allegations of preying on adolescents.
A tense call between Trump and Netanyahu regarding Israel halting attacks on Hezbollah has ignited fierce criticism from Israeli political rivals, who accuse Netanyahu of caving to Trump on national security. Trump reportedly used expletives, calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and warning of international isolation.
Labor's proposed capital gains tax changes aim to increase tax on investment income, arguing it's unfairly taxed compared to wages. The plan introduces an inflation-linked discount and a 30% minimum tax rate, with complex implications for various investors, particularly small businesses and startups.
Australia's Labor government proposes changes to capital gains tax, aiming to tax investment income more like wages. The plan introduces an inflation-linked discount and a 30% minimum rate, impacting various investors, small businesses, and startups differently.
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is facing controversy after a video clip surfaced online, allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. The footage, reportedly from a travel vlog by Arshdeep Singh, has sparked reactions due to India's strict vaping regulations. The incident occurred during the team's journey to Hyderabad for an IPL match.
A defense startup just raised $82 million to put drone factories inside shipping containers and bring manufacturing to the front lines.
A secret letter from senior Iranian officials to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, urging meaningful nuclear negotiations with the US amid severe economic crisis, has leaked and sparked a political firestorm. The document signed by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, President Pezeshkian, and Foreign Minister Araghchi warned of unsustainable economic conditions. Trump claimed Iranian officials were 'fighting like cats and dogs' over negotiations, prompting coordinated unity messages from Iranian leaders rejecting hardliner-moderate labels.
Candace Owens is facing intense backlash after a viral clip and post accused her of urging followers to find details about Charlie Kirk’s burial. Critics say the move crosses ethical lines and invades private grief, while supporters argue she is pursuing information she deems important. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about boundaries, responsibility, and how far public figures should go in the digital age.
