Within the U.S. Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%. While officials say that extra $2.1 billion will allow the Army to “keep a technological advantage,” congressional leaders have expressed concern that it could come at the expense of accountability. During the Army’s congressional budget hearing,…
US President Donald Trump says the latest Iranian peace proposal includes demands he ‘can’t agree to’. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with Iran’s latest peace proposal, saying “they’re asking for things I can’t agree to”, and cautioning against ending the conflict too early, only for…
Happy Friday, readers! Here at Lit Hub, we’re still catching joy where we can nab it. With apologies for a weekend off here and there, we’re back to report on the sweet things that are making us smile. Calvin Kasulke is taking heart in the long haul. “As a consistent but not at all competitive…
By watching their peers, dolphins learn to capture fish in empty conch shells, then ferry the shells up to the water’s surface in order to eat. Octopuses can master experimental tasks by watching their tankmates in the laboratory. Crows follow the cues of others in their flock to attack specific humans who have harassed fellow…
If you are in your 50s, 40s or even late 30s and feel as though things are rapidly heading south, might I point you in the direction of Apex, the 95-minute action movie that launched last week on Netflix and is currently parked at No 1 on both sides of the Atlantic. You may think…
Jerome H. Powell said on Wednesday that he would stay on as a governor at the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends May 15, citing lingering legal threats against him and the central bank as part of a pressure campaign by President Trump for lower borrowing costs. “After my term as chair ends…
The United States is considering a new proposal from Iran to end the ongoing war amid a fragile ceasefire between the longtime adversaries. The offer focuses on reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz while postponing a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme, arguably the most contentious issue between Tehran and Washington. Recommended Stories list of 3…
Stephan Lewandowsky, a cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol in Britain, wrote by email: My research has shown that A.I. can be used to tailor political messages to people with different personalities, and that tailored messages have a slight persuasive edge over untailored messages. So on that basis alone I think A.I. will be…
The timing for Ganni’s push upmarket was perhaps unfortunate. In the past two years, consumers have become more sensitive to price and value, reassessing what they expect at different price points. While Ganni’s elevation strategy seems to have targeted a grown-up millennial Ganni girl, this cohort is also facing a cost of living squeeze, which…
Opponents, including an al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces. Former enemies in Mali, including an al-Qaeda-linked group, have join forces to target military sites. The defence minister has been killed. Russian mercenaries backing the government have come under attack. What are the implications of this unrest? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Oluwole Ojewale – Regional co-ordinator for West…
