The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan
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The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan

Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs. Source link

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Ukraine War: Why China is the Friend Russia Has Needed
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Ukraine War: Why China is the Friend Russia Has Needed

Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine turned Russia into a pariah state in the West overnight. The Russian president had assumed he could topple the Ukrainian government within days. But as his…

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The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War
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The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War

The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out. Source link

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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo Leads Norway to Record Olympic Medal Haul
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo Leads Norway to Record Olympic Medal Haul

Norway, led by the cross-country skiing sensation Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, topped the medal table for the fourth straight Winter Games. Source link

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How the Times Weather Team Tracks Big Storms: More Data, Less Hype
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How the Times Weather Team Tracks Big Storms: More Data, Less Hype

When making forecasts, our reporters aim to visualize severe weather possibilities rather than focus on the most dire predictions. A possible blizzard this weekend is the latest test.…

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Inside Iran’s Preparation for War and Plans for Survival
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Inside Iran’s Preparation for War and Plans for Survival

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures possible war and assassination. Source link

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Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter ID Bill
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Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter ID Bill

Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling…

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NBC Sparks Outrage With USA, Canada Coverage Before Olympic Gold Medal Game
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NBC Sparks Outrage With USA, Canada Coverage Before Olympic Gold Medal Game

For the second times this week, the United States and Canada will take the ice for a gold medal. Just a few days ago, the United States women’s…

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Ukraine Has Passed a Point of No Return
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Ukraine Has Passed a Point of No Return

Shelter Finds Dumped Dog Clutching Glove Then Realizes Why She Won’t Let Go
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Shelter Finds Dumped Dog Clutching Glove Then Realizes Why She Won’t Let Go

A dog who was abandoned outside a shelter refused to leave the gate as she waited for her owner to come back. When shelter volunteers finally managed to…

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