The summer heat in Asia is turning fields into dry patches, making it hard for farmers to plant and grow crops. \\ A strong El Nino wave is expected to make the drought worse, especially in places that rely on monsoon rains. \\ Farmers in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia are already strugg
The Hartford is shedding its mutual fund division for about $1. 9 billion, a move that will let the company zero in on its core insurance and employee‑benefit offerings. The transaction, slated to finish early next year, will transfer Hartford Funds’ $160 billion in assets and its 400‑person team
The Cleveland Museum of Art has partnered with London’s Royal Academy to bring a fresh look at how the French Riviera inspired world‑class artists. The show, called “Painting the French Riviera, ” will first open at the Royal Academy on October 2 and stay there until January 31, 2027. After that, th
The idea of a group of specialists reviewing cancer data is not new, but how it actually helps patients with ovarian cancer has been unclear. In a recent study, researchers looked at real‑world outcomes for two types of serous ovarian cancer: the aggressive high‑grade form and the slower low‑grade v
The night was a mix of music, gossip and politics. A West Los Angeles restaurant turned into a buzzing hub for those who want to see a different kind of mayor. Spencer Pratt, once known from reality TV, moved into the second spot behind Mayor Karen Bass in a primary that could lead to a runoff.
The NBA Finals began with a splash of star power in the Frost Bank Center, even though it isn’t the usual Madison Square Garden spot. Fans and friends of the game had a mix of familiar faces that made headlines. First, film director Spike Lee and comedian Tracy Morgan appeared together at the venue
The last week’s tech gathering in Culver City drew thousands of Hollywood insiders to learn how artificial intelligence can help film. Most talks celebrated the promise of AI, but a conversation with Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Loti AI, offered a different view. Loti scans the web for unapproved deepfakes
The Senate race in Maine is about more than past wins. Senator Susan Collins seeks a sixth term, but voters must ask if she can act boldly now. Collins helped bring the state forward in many ways, yet her recent choices raise doubts. Her vote to confirm Justice Kavanaugh proved a mistake th
The story starts with a sister who left her husband after three years of marriage. About a year later, the man she was seeing moved in with her and the kids. He often swears around a nephew and has threatened to hit his aunt if she says something he doesn’t like. He also makes many mean or insulting
The next Swedish election on September 13 looks set to hand power to the centre‑left opposition, a new survey from the national statistics office suggests. The four main parties on that side now enjoy 55. 2 % support, up from 48. 9 % in 2022. In contrast, the governing coalition led by Prime Mini
