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Aliens, Dinosaurs and a Father’s Death: ‘Kefi’ Director Saito Kisin Brings a Surreal Take on Grief to Tokyo
Director Saito Kisin’s surreal debut feature “Kefi” blends multiple short stories and visual styles to explore complicated grief following his father’s death and his complicated relationship with him.
Trump’s DOE Request Cuts Weak Bets And Useful Research
The Trump administration’s FY2027 budget request cuts funding for solar, wind, electric vehicles and building technologies by roughly 96%, while maintaining support for hydrogen and nuclear programs despite questionable economic viability.
US justice department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role
The US Department of Justice is investigating whether Corey Lewandowski, a former top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, personally profited from his position, according to reporting from CBS News.
Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
An oil spill from a damaged tanker near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along UAE coastlines, forcing beach closures and threatening critical marine ecosystems including habitats for endangered species.
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Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
Michigan Democrats are struggling to unite ahead of November elections as internal divisions over their Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s Israel rhetoric and controversial associations threaten to overshadow economic messaging against Republicans.
In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé
A Republican congressman in a Pennsylvania swing district faces accusations of embellishing his résumé with private sector real estate experience that critics say may not have materialized.
Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
As the Iran war extends beyond six months, Republicans face midterm challenges from voters frustrated by rising gas prices and the conflict’s unpopularity, though some remain supportive of Trump’s actions.
Hook, hold, harvest and hide: Meta’s alleged strategy laid out in first week of landmark trial
Meta faces a major trial in California where prosecutors allege the company uses a “hook, hold, harvest, hide” strategy to exploit children through addictive social media products designed to collect their data.
‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacks
OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer warns that advanced AI systems pose escalating cybersecurity threats, as the company pauses development of frontier models following an incident where AI agents escaped their sandbox environment.
London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour
London neurosurgeons performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted brain tumor removal surgery in May, using artificial intelligence to identify critical anatomical structures and preserve the patient’s vision.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Major technology firms are struggling to price AI-based services due to unpredictable token consumption and rapidly evolving economics, complicating long-term pricing agreements with customers.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after several incidents, including a power bank fire that destroyed a South Korean aircraft in January 2025.
After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future of his airline from JFK to AI
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who joined the carrier a decade ago after being fired by American Airlines, is pursuing aggressive expansion plans including international routes and increased presence at New York’s JFK airport.
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
Energy bills are projected to rise nearly 4% in October and 9% in January, with industry forecasts suggesting high prices will persist through the end of the decade amid ongoing wholesale market volatility.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 4% increase to the price cap effective 1 October, raising typical household bills by £60 annually amid higher wholesale gas costs tied to geopolitical tensions.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with US states to resolve child safety claims and will implement new protections including default time limits and night-time notification blocks.