China's Middle East Dilemma: Caught Between Economic Survival and Geopolitical Helplessness

As war erupts in the Middle East, China faces a reckoning: its strategic partnerships are fragile, its economy is struggling, and the US is proving it still calls the shots globally.

Amazon's Shopping Meltdown: What Went Wrong Thursday Evening

Amazon's massive outage left thousands unable to checkout. Here's what happened and why it matters for online retail.

Google's Canvas Finally Lands in the US: Here's What You Actually Need to Know

Google's AI planning tool Canvas is now available across the US. Here's what it does and why you might actually want to try it.

MWC 2026 Proved That Phone Innovation Isn't Dead, It's Just Weird Now

From robot phones to fire-starting handsets, Barcelona's tech show revealed a mobile future that's equal parts exciting and utterly bizarre.

Churchill's 'Special Relationship' Is Fraying: Trump, His Grandson, and a Diplomatic Crisis

Winston Churchill's grandson warns Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties. Are we watching the end of the special relationship?

Oil Hits $80 as Iran Crisis Freezes Global Shipping: What's Next for Your Gas Tank?

Crude surges 21% this week amid Middle East tensions. U.S. gas prices jump 27 cents as tanker traffic halts through critical Strait of Hormuz.

Stop Throwing Away Perfectly Good Eggs: Here's What You Actually Need to Know

That 'best by' date on your egg carton is lying to you. Here's how to tell if eggs are actually bad and how to store them properly.

Spain Stands Firm Against Trump's Ultimatum: A NATO Ally Says No to Military Bases

Spain refuses U.S. military pressure over Middle East operations, defying Trump's trade threats and defending international law.

Alibaba's New Smart Glasses Are Giving Meta Reasons to Worry

Alibaba just launched Qwen smart glasses that could shake up the AR wearables market. Here's what makes them worth paying attention to.

Nvidia's Quiet Exit from OpenAI and Anthropic Tells a More Complex Story

Jensen Huang says Nvidia is done investing in OpenAI and Anthropic. But the real reason is messier than he's letting on.

NYT Mini Crossword March 5: When Slow-Moving Creatures Trip You Up

Breaking down today's tricky Mini Crossword puzzle, including that sneaky 1-Down clue that had solvers second-guessing themselves.

Jessie Buckley's Cat Ultimatum Is Dividing the Internet (And It's Actually Pretty Funny)

Jessie Buckley's three-month-old comments about forcing her husband to get rid of his cats are causing a social media frenzy. Here's why everyone's weighing in.