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‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting
Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The “To Catch a Predator” host's copycats are even more reckless.
Nepal PM urges climate justice after ‘Himalayan tsunami’ devastates country
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah brought a stark warning from the Himalayas to the UN General Assembly on Thursday, saying catastrophic floods that killed at least 1,400 people in his country laid bare the human cost...
Warsh's regime change at the Fed pushes ahead – and meets resistance
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is driving rapid change in some areas, while his emerging policy framework suggests further rate hikes remain possible.
How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone
The built-in tools on your phone—as well as some inexpensive apps—let you share whatever you’re doing with others.
Africa needs its own AI solutions, not borrowed ones, says expert
Africa should focus its use of technology on solving its own real challenges rather than copying the systems and priorities of other parts of the world.
Sudan’s farmers are ready to return – private investment could get them there
The war in Sudan has devastated the economy and agricultural production, but a UN-backed plan aims to mobilise private sector investment to help farmers return to their fields.
Africa and Europe’s Shared Gray Zone
Russia’s operations against European states are testing how much disruption NATO will tolerate before imposing greater costs on Moscow. Drone incursions,
See which incumbents have the biggest cash advantage in the tightest U.S. House races
Incumbents hold commanding cash advantages in many of the U.S. House 2026 midterm election races expected to help decide control of Congress.
16 Products From Women Designers You Need to Know
From electric trucks to health trackers, women designers are guiding consumer tech to a better place.
Who Killed Paulina Borsook’s Career?
A quarter-century ago, Borsook published a wildly prophetic, penetrating book about Silicon Valley called Cyberselfish. Then she disappeared.
Security Council LIVE: Rising tide of forced displacement
At a time when war, climate crises and man-made disasters continue to displace millions around the world, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees briefed the Security Council on Friday.