How a decade-long unlawful voting case is reshaping the debate on election integrity
An alleged pattern of unlawful voting by an immigrant has prompted experts to warn that perception of the system is as important as its security
Alessandro Bianchi
Why Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera ignited criticism
Timothée Chalamet’s town hall comment about ballet and opera has prompted pushback and a broader discussion about how these art forms connect with the public
Brady Bunch house earns historic designation after owner’s preservation campaign
The Studio City house that appears in The Brady Bunch opening credits is now a protected Los Angeles landmark after a focused campaign by its owner to preserve its pop-culture legacy
Mercedes opens new regulations era with a 1-2 in Melbourne
Mercedes claimed the season opener in Melbourne with George Russell first and Kimi Antonelli second, while the grid carries notable penalty-point totals and Valtteri Bottas avoids a past grid drop
Local politics in Japan still show a wide gender gap, experts find
A local politics index released on International Women’s Day shows limited gains for women across Japan’s prefectures, with Tokyo leading and several areas slipping from 2026 levels
How The Wizard of the Kremlin stirred controversy after filming in Riga
Jude Law takes on the role of Vladimir Putin in a controversial film shot in Riga that critics praised and government officials denounced
Alan Trustman obituary: Harvard lawyer turned screenwriter behind Bullitt and The Thomas Crown Affair
Alan Trustman moved from law to screenwriting and penned two landmark 1968 films before turning to business, teaching and novels
What to watch for as Canada competes at the Milan‑Cortina Paralympic Winter Games
Preview Canada’s roster, top medal contenders and the wider issues surrounding the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Paralympics
How Ukraine is sending experts and interceptor systems to defend against Shahed drones
Ukraine has been asked to provide specialists and interceptor systems to help U.S. allies defend against Iranian Shahed drones as diplomats weigh rescheduling a trilateral meeting with Russia
Hong Kong leaders express confidence despite Middle East conflict
Major Hong Kong property figures voiced calm about the economic fallout from the Middle East clashes, arguing the city’s role as a financial gateway and haven for capital will help absorb shocks
Supreme Court designation of the Russian Antiwar Committee as a terrorist organization explained
The Supreme Court ruling designates the Russian Antiwar Committee as a terrorist organization, escalating legal pressure on exiled critics and widening the scope of criminal liability
Do ai copilots move the needle on retention and revenue or just add noise?
I take apart the hype around ai productivity tools and show which metrics actually matter for sustainable growth
Why ai productivity tools are not the golden ticket for sustainable growth
I’ve seen too many startups fail because growth doesn’t hide poor unit economics; here are the numbers and practical lessons for founders and product managers
Could Trump’s strikes on Iran bring regime change or repeat old mistakes?
An analysis of how the U.S. strikes on Iran and President Trump’s calls for regime change echo past interventions and why achieving stable political transformation is difficult
Shipping disruptions and electronic warfare rise after U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury strikes
Following U.S.-Israeli strikes under Operation Epic Fury, commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz encountered physical attacks and widespread GPS and AIS disruption, prompting reroutes and safety alerts
When ai is real product lever not just a buzzword
I question the ai hype with hard business metrics, case studies and practical steps for founders and product managers