Iran’s Capital Running Dry in Historic Water Crisis
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Iran’s Capital Running Dry in Historic Water Crisis

A sharp decline in rainfall and reduced inflow to Tehran province’s dams have left a major reservoir with enough water to supply the capital for less than two…

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Ukraine Moves to Revamp Military Service
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Ukraine Moves to Revamp Military Service

The country will introduce fixed-term military contracts to try to attract recruits and ease the strain on soldiers after years of fighting. Source link

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Winter Weather Map Shows ‘Big-Time Cold Front’ Set to Hit US
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Winter Weather Map Shows ‘Big-Time Cold Front’ Set to Hit US

Parts of the U.S. could see a “significant” cold snap early next week, according to forecasters. Why It Matters “There definitely appears to be a significant cold spell…

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Dick Cheney Dies at 84, and Anonymous Ballroom Donors Face Scrutiny
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AI Arms Race Accelerates as OpenAI Taps Amazon for Massive Cloud Power
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AI Arms Race Accelerates as OpenAI Taps Amazon for Massive Cloud Power

On Monday, Amazon announced a partnership that will allow OpenAI to use the company’s cloud computing services to run AI systems for products like the popular ChatGPT. OpenAI…

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At the Gun Range
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At the Gun Range

Blast waves may be damaging shooters’ brains. The Times has a new investigation on how it happens. Source link

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What Is the HIRE Act? Plan for 25% Tax on Outsourcing Sparks Alarm in India
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What Is the HIRE Act? Plan for 25% Tax on Outsourcing Sparks Alarm in India

A GOP lawmaker has proposed legislation that would impose a 25% excise tax on payments for outsourced services, aiming to encourage companies to keep jobs in the United…

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Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84
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Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84

A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the nation’s No. 2 job under President George W. Bush and was an architect of policies in an era of…

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Dick Cheney Dead at 84: Latest Updates as Former VP Dies
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Dick Cheney Dead at 84: Latest Updates as Former VP Dies

Dick Cheney was vice president under George W. Bush. Follow Newsweek for the latest updates. Source link

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Conventional Wisdom: Election Day Morning Edition
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Conventional Wisdom: Election Day Morning Edition

Originally a staple of Newsweek‘s print edition, Conventional Wisdom used arrows to track whose stock was rising or falling in the political circus. We’re reviving it in the digital…

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