Latest Tech: CBS News Valentine’s Day poll: Most Americans think they are romantic, but what is it that makes them so?

Latest Tech: CBS News Valentine’s Day poll: Most Americans think they are romantic, but what is it that makes them so?

Are you romantic? Most Americans think they are, at least somewhat. And when it comes to what they think makes someone romantic, it’s some of the little everyday things that people can do that come to mind first. And how romantic people think they are is a good indicator of how likely they are to … Read more

Latest: Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig drops Republican bid for open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

Latest: Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig drops Republican bid for open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is ending his Republican bid for an open U.S. Senate seat representing Michigan just over four months after launching his campaign, he told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Craig was seen as one of the more high-profile candidates to enter the race when he announced his … Read more

Latest: Biden condemns Trump’s Nato comments as ‘dumb, shameful, dangerous and un-American’

Latest: Biden condemns Trump’s Nato comments as ‘dumb, shameful, dangerous and un-American’

Biden: Trump ‘bows down to a Russian dictator’ Here’s a fuller account of what Joe Biden just said about Donald Trump’s role in Republicans opposing the national security package approved today by the US Senate but set for an uncertain future in the US House, where the far right enjoys a modicum of control through … Read more

Latest: Russia gearing up for decade-long duel with West, Estonia warns

Latest: Russia gearing up for decade-long duel with West, Estonia warns

The report notes a significant rise in military production in Russia, including of artillery and armored vehicles, that is enhancing Moscow’s ability to continue fighting. That surge could outpace Ukraine’s output unless the West escalates artillery production and delivery, Estonian intelligence finds. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Russia could maintain its current … Read more

Latest: United Airlines had to ground a whole fleet of planes because of an old law about the ‘No Smoking’ sign

Latest: United Airlines had to ground a whole fleet of planes because of an old law about the ‘No Smoking’ sign

After causing a stir by mysteriously grounding its new Airbus A321neo planes on Monday, United Airlines wants people to know the decision has nothing to do with safety and isn’t even that exciting. Rather, it has to do with the aircrafts’ “No Smoking” signs, which are required by a 1990 law to be operated by … Read more

Latest: Ready to (Re) Launch? Harry and Meghan’s Shiny New Website Goes Live

Latest: Ready to (Re) Launch? Harry and Meghan’s Shiny New Website Goes Live

Never ones for talking down their achievements, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched a slick new website claiming they are “shaping the future through business and philanthropy.” The website, which went live late Monday, is fueling longstanding rumors the couple are looking to reinvigorate their struggling brand after being dropped by Spotify last year, … Read more

Latest: China eyes Russia’s Far East as Putin’s ‘History Lesson’ backfires

Latest: China eyes Russia’s Far East as Putin’s ‘History Lesson’ backfires

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “history lesson” during his interview with journalist Tucker Carlson has prompted some Chinese nationalists to demand the return of the port city of Vladivostok. On Weibo, an X-like Chinese social media platform, nationalists have scrutinized Putin’s long reflection on Russia-Ukraine relations and how it relates to their own territorial claims. Putin … Read more

Latest: The transition to cashless economies faces hurdles

Latest: The transition to cashless economies faces hurdles

Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from South China Morning Post, The Economic Times, and Times of India The News Tourists in China have trouble making simple payments. An Indian lawmaker warned of “ticking time bombs.” Cuban small businesses are bracing for impact. Countries have been transitioning to prioritize digital payments for years, and the move … Read more