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In 2002, Martin Woodtli decided to move his mother, who had Alzheimer’s, from Switzerland to Thailand.He had spent years watching the disease slowly change his family. When his mother was first diagnosed, his father stepped in to care for her.Woodtli had already quit his job in social services to help…
A new AI model from China is generating the kind of buzz not seen since DeepSeek’s R1 announced China as a serious threat to American chatbot hegemony over a year ago.Silicon Valley’s online echo chamber has been alight with intrigue in recent days over z.AI’s new open-source model. Called GLM…
Amazon wants you to believe Prime Day is when the savings get serious. Sometimes that’s true. And sometimes that giant “50% off” badge is a magic trick — and the thing disappearing is your money. Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 through 26, kicking off just after midnight Pacific on…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Webb, author of Puddle Jumpers. It has been edited for length and clarity.My parents were hippies who gave me a lot of freedom. I was homeschooled, and we traveled frequently. At 10 or 11, I was making friends in dusty…
Rivian’s future may ride on a five-seat SUV with animatronic-looking headlights.The R2 — Rivian’s new midsize SUV that launched to customers on June 9 — hits the sweet spot on paper: It (eventually) starts at $44,990, delivers around 300 miles of range across trims, and competes in America’s best-selling new-vehicle…
FIRE’s pros and consFinancial independence doesn’t have to come at the expense of enjoying life.My colleague Kathleen Elkins has for years covered the FIRE lifestyle, short for financial independence, retire early. It’s a world traditionally defined by people who aggressively save and invest, building nest eggs large enough to escape…
One night after work in Dublin, Maahir Sharma watched an AI agent that he built call hotels in the United States and negotiate room rates on his behalf.The project wasn’t part of his job. It was one of many AI experiments he pursues outside work to stay current in an…
The toys are back in town.Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” has dominated the worldwide box office since its theatrical debut on Friday. The film, directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, grossed an estimated $160 million domestically and another $152 million internationally.The initial domestic box office numbers surpassed Universal…
The West’s long-standing approach to air defense — relying heavily on advanced jets, expensive missiles, and the ability to shoot down just about whatever comes its way — is being strained by a new era of cheap drones and mass air attacks, a top NATO commander warned.New air threats able…
Modern parenting advice seems to be to limit how much you praise your child. I disagree.Nothing really prepares you for parenting a 2-year-old. Toddlers are known for their developing independence and language, as well as their strong emotions. I should know, I have one living with me.These rapid developments can…
