Government
Meet Nigel Farage’s top election rival: Count Binface
The joke candidate is running against the Reform Party leader in a special election boycotted by major parties.
Sam Klebanov
Travel
Solar eclipse is Europe’s star tourism magnet
Tourists are flocking to Spain and Iceland to see the moon block the sun this evening.
Tech
Zuck’s manifesto argues for decentralized AI
Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay arguing AI development shouldn't be controlled by a handful of labs.
Finance
Supporting kids doesn’t end with adulthood
Half of parents with adult kiddos helped at least one of them financially in 2025, up from 45% in 2023, according to a Savings.com survey.
US Economy
America lost its job growth streak last month
The economy lost jobs last month for the first time since February.
Tech
Meta’s model is the latest AI to go rogue
Yet another AI has tried to hack an outside company during cybersecurity testing.
Travel
Australian airline will charge for overhead bin use
Jetstar is following the example of other low-cost carriers in charging for carry-on and framing it as a win for passengers.
Business
McD’s replaces its US head after value deals flop
The Golden Arches said its recent promotions rollout fell short.
Business
McD’s replaces its US head after value deals flop
The Golden Arches said it fell short in its promotions rollout last quarter.
International
Why the US bought a bunch of Japan’s yen
The US Treasury made the rare move of helping stabilize the Japanese currency.