Kundig is one of many architects designing houses to withstand extreme weather events—as well as fires—which have become especially severe during this period of climate change. And he is one of many architects proving that resilient houses need not look like bunkers. Kundig, who cofounded Olson Kundig Architects in 1986, says, “People come to us … Read more
When I first matched with my now-husband on a dating app, his profile said he was from Belgium. At the time, I assumed he spoke French. I had been studying Spanish for a few years, and in the language-learning community, there is a joke that the best way to learn a language is to date … Read more
Mobileye has pitched itself as an autonomous vehicle technology supplier. Now, it wants the operator label, too. The Intel subsidiary and publicly traded company said Tuesday it plans to launch a robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027, marking an expansion beyond its supplier strategy. Mobileye didn’t name the U.S. city. However, the Israeli-based … Read more
CBS has struck a deal to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., an undisclosed amount after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” used the famed Vince Guaraldi composition “Linus and Lucy” in the late night talk show’s May finale. As part of the licensing agreement, Lee Mendelson Film Prods. will donate those proceeds to Chef … Read more
MIAMI — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government. Envioscuba.com announced it has stopped taking orders as round after round of U.S. sanctions aim to … Read more
Getting cast in a Steven Spielberg movie is a big deal for any actor. For some, it can lead to awards season acclaim. For others, it signals an arrival in Hollywood, a sign that they’ve finally made it in the business. For Courtney Grace, the role represents the biggest opportunity she’s had — and a … Read more
A day after Gregory Bovino revealed he was exploring a 2028 presidential run last week, the former U.S. Customs and Border Patrol commander-at-large joined a prominent white nationalist’s podcast to renew his call for over 100 million people — roughly a third of the United States’ population — to be deported. “What I’m for, above and … Read more
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a B-52 bomber crash that killed eight Monday in California. Here is what we know. When and where did the crash occur? The crash occurred during a “routine test mission” just after 11 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base. “Immediately after takeoff, it crashed and burst into … Read more
The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday as it battles inflation caused by the Middle East war — even after Washington and Tehran agreed a peace deal. The central bank for the world’s fourth-largest economy raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 1.0 percent, the highest since 1995 … Read more
The tech world is both in awe of and fearful of vibe coding. On one hand, tech giants are all in on these AI-assisted coding tools. They’re touting efficiency gains, listing it as a need-to-have in job descriptions, buying their employees subscriptions, and even investing in vibe-coding startups themselves. In the latest news from the … Read more
Brendan Sorsby won’t be playing football for Texas Tech this fall after all. It’s not because the transfer quarterback has been permanently banned by the NCAA for wagering on college sports — an injunction issued by a Texas judge last week appeared to clear the way for Sorsby to play for the Red Raiders in … Read more
It appears using AI as a cover story for cutting jobs is fast falling out of fashion. Unlike many of his tech industry peers who have cut thousands of jobs this year citing the need to restructure their teams to make the most of AI, Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev conspicuously made no mention of AI … Read more
ATHENS — Senior Greek officials in the scandal-hit ruling party of conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are discussing whether to call an early election in the fall rather than waiting until next year. Support for Mitsotakis’ ruling New Democracy has fallen sharply since the last general election in 2023 amid surging inflation, revelations about high-level … Read more
As singer-songwriter Andrew Bird welcomed “The Pitt” composer Gavin Brivik to the stage at Largo at the Coronet, the room seemed to hold its breath in anticipation. Then, the reverent sound of a looping violin broke the silence. A pair of acoustic guitars chimed in, and suddenly we were transported to a fictional Pittsburgh hospital … Read more
When filmmaker James Keach signed on to direct Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, a new documentary about the Allman Brothers Band’s co-founder, he admits he knew the group’s music but wasn’t fully versed in the history. Then he had a conversation with his wife. “‘You have to do this movie,’” Keach recalls her … Read more