The Seine is so dirty, Olympic athletes can't swim in it
High levels of E. coli in the Seine River postponed the 2024 Olympics men's triathlon. The French government had put $1.5 billion into cleaning it.
US suggests Venezuela's president is clinging on illegitimately after a disputed vote
Nicolás Maduro was declared victor in Venezuela without the release of voting totals and in contradiction of an exit poll.
Arsonists sabotage trains ahead of the Paris Olympic Games
Paris trains came to a halt, delaying athletes and tourists ahead of the Olympics opening ceremonies. Authorities are looking for the arsonists.
A naval chief described purposefully wrecking a ship to mess with China
China says Taiwanese working in the mainland 'need not worry' after it suggested a death penalty for 'independence die-hards'
On June 21, China sparked alarm in Taiwan after floating prison sentences, or even execution, for supporters of declaring independence.
Retiring at 50 has long been a guarantee for parts of China's working class — until now
Women in China's working class get to retire at 50 and collect pension checks, but the country is realizing it can't sustain payments for long.
China finally agrees with Trump on something — they both think Kamala Harris can't win
Despite polling on par so far with Biden, Harris is relatively unknown in China, where people see Trump winning as a foregone conclusion.
Adidas pulled an ad with Bella Hadid, who is Palestinian, after Israel objected and claimed she's antisemitic
Israel has criticized an Adidas campaign with Bella Hadid inspired by the 1972 Olympics, during which Palestinian militants killed 11 Israelis.
Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity
Iran funds gender-affirming surgeries. While that may seem progressive, BI's investigation reveals a darker reality behind its transgender policy.
Friends of US journalist Evan Gershkovich describe his life before he was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
A North Korean defector was made a minister in South Korea, likely irking Kim Jong Un, experts say
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Ukraine just showed its low-cost, lightweight drones can destroy a Russian helicopter, Russian sources say
Russian military bloggers reported that an MI-8 helicopter was destroyed in Donetsk by Ukrainian first-person drones after months of close shaves.
TikTok's parent company just had a crazy case of food poisoning in Singapore that left their whole office smelling like vomit
The Singapore Food Agency said 130 individuals had gastroenteritis symptoms after having lunch at ByteDance's staff canteen.
I floundered in white-collar jobs until I found my calling as an electrician in my 40s
Rachel Hoobing worked white-collar jobs after going to college, but switched to a trade in her 40s.
Meet Jensen Huang, the Nvidia CEO who is now one of the world's richest people
Jensen Huang runs Nvidia, the world's hottest chip maker. The company's stock surge means he is now worth more than $100 billion.
McDonald's says its $5 meal deal is just the tip of the iceberg
McDonald's CEO discussed its $5 value meal and its plans to address the chain's value problem amid rising prices and customer dissatisfaction.
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11 US housing markets most at risk from climate change — with annual homeowners insurance premiums up to $10,473
The climate crisis is hitting the US housing market hard, with extreme weather causing skyrocketing home insurance costs in these 11 cities.
Simone Biles went to therapy right before winning gold at the Olympic team final
Simone Biles is making a huge comeback from the Tokyo Olympics, where she withdrew from multiple events after experiencing "the twisties."
See inside Pinterest's quirky Dublin office, which has a pub and a workspace resembling a Celtic forest
Pinterest's eye-catching office space reflects local culture and helped boost office attendance by 55%.
Reddit's CEO says Microsoft, Anthropic, and Perplexity scraping content is 'a real pain in the ass'
Reddit partnered with Google in a $60 million annual deal to use the social media platform's content to train Google's AI.
Michael Douglas calls Mallorca his 'second home' and plans to spend his semi-retirement there
Michael Douglas said he plans to spend half the year in Spain and instructed his agent only to call him for a "very special role."
Companies are using sneaky software and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
"Love Is Blind" was supposed to be a different kind of dating show. But contestants say being on the series was traumatic: "It literally ruins lives."
A hacker ripped me off for $10,000. The scam turned out to be brilliant — and terrifying.
Verizon, Chase, and the police were all useless when my identity got hacked. Then Psycho Bunny came to the rescue.
Sorry, homebuyers. Houses aren't getting cheaper.
Buyers may wince at higher rates. The economy may be wheezing. But there just aren't enough homes for sale to sink prices, Zillow's Skylar Olsen said.
A Rivian customer waited 3 years for his dream car. It died within days.
Two days after it arrived, Chase Merrill's electric R1S SUV was bricked in the snow. The company said it would cost $2,100 to transport for repairs.
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Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
The US is sending less natural gas to Europe, complicating Europe's plans to cut off Russian gas
Last year, Europe still imported about 15% of its total gas supply from Russia, with about 9% coming from pipelines and 6% as liquid natural gas.
Tesla's biggest competitor just announced a collab with Uber
Uber drivers could get discounts on 100,000 electric vehicles in various markets, and the companies are working on self-driving technology.
Hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thrus are set to be AI-run by the end of this year
Taco Bell's parent comapany is taking a rapid approach to rolling out new AI tech in drive-thru lanes across hundreds of franchises.
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The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
Best Cheap Travel Insurance of August 2024
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Speculation mounts that a US-Russia prisoner swap is in the works
Recent disappearances from Russian prisons have fueled talk of a potential prisoner swap. Neither Russian nor US officials have confirmed a swap.
Blake Masters, a close ally of JD Vance and Peter Thiel, just lost another election
Blake Masters lost to Abe Hamadeh despite winning a last-minute dual endorsement from Trump after JD Vance became the VP pick.
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