The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, is among the delegation of CEOs that met with US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday. The maker of AI chips is hoping the meeting between the two world leaders will lead to a lifting of restrictions on sales to China. Also in this…
Sonny Rollins, a sublime tenor saxophonist and one of the last iconic figures of the golden age of post-World War II jazz, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y. Diagnosed years ago with pulmonary fibrosis, he was 95. His death was announced on his website. Rollins survived virtually all of his contemporaries from the…
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. and Iran have signaled progress in talks to end the war, but the combatants remain at loggerheads over Tehran’s enriched…
The Maldives is one of the worldβs most beautiful tropical destinations, famous for crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, luxury resorts, and vibrant marine life. Spread across the Indian Ocean this island nation offers countless stunning beaches perfect for relaxation, snorkeling, diving and romantic holidays. Here are the top 10 beaches to visit in the…
Solo travel has become one of the most popular ways to explore the world. Whether you are looking for adventure, self-discovery, cultural experiences or peaceful relaxation, choosing a safe destination is extremely important. The safest countries for solo travelers usually offer low crime rates friendly locals, excellent public transport, clean environments and strong tourism infrastructure….
Hotel rooms in Los Angeles and other FIFA World Cup host cities could sit empty, despite high expectations that the global sporting event would be a boon to the city. The soccer tournament, which has sold more than 5 million tickets so far, has historically triggered a surge of international and domestic tourism and infused…
The Lakers hired former New Orleans Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas to fill one of two new assistant general manager roles, The Times confirmed Monday. Ramadas previously worked as the vice president of basketball operations and strategy for the Pelicans and will be involved in managing the salary cap, analytics and data for the Lakers, who…
France’s utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a β¬1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years.Β Built in 1971, the two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43 years in operation following a string…
The endlessly exploitable Spider-Man is back in βSpider-Noir,β a retro tale set in a recognizable New York in an inconsistent 1933 (to judge by a preponderance of cultural referents). There is a comic-book precedent for this version of the character, called simply the Spider, though research tells me that, costume and superpowers aside, he is…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords en masse to normalize relations with Israel as he tries to negotiate an agreement to end the war with Iran. Pakistan rejected the proposal. None of the other countries has so far…