Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.
Archaeologists have discovered a 1775 ditch and artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill at the monument site in Boston. The dig, inspired by an old map, has unearthed musket balls, tea cups, and tobacco pipes, offering a tangible connection to the American Revolution.
Pinterest unveiled 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI app for conversational shopping and product discovery. It aims to leverage the company's 'Taste Graph' for personalized recommendations, moving beyond keyword searches to a chatbot-like interface. The company also introduced AI ad tools for marketers.
Ahead of the Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup match, fans are celebrating a unique 'brotherly love' rooted in a 2018 World Cup upset. This camaraderie reflects deeper cultural and economic ties between the two nations, fostering a sense of shared identity beyond the game.
El Niño has arrived, raising alarms about record global temperatures. Meteorologists warn of enhanced heat waves, dry conditions, and economic impacts due to disrupted ecosystems. A strong El Niño event, with a 63% chance of being very strong, could significantly impact global temperatures and weather patterns worldwide, affecting continents and marine life.
At the G7 summit, President Trump promoted his tentative Iran agreement, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz reopening. He also discussed the Russia-Ukraine war with leaders and urged Russia to make a deal.
Despite President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, commercial ships face uncertainty regarding the speed of resumption and Iran's commitment to free passage. Over 1,500 ships are currently awaiting exit.
