‘One of the World’s Most Critical Digital Bottlenecks’: How the Iran War Could Threaten Global Internet Access
A satellite view showing the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the topography of the Middle East. —Constantine Johnny—Getty...
Here’s how we used AI to find gambling ads in televised sports
The Washington Post used AI to analyze 50 televised sports games for references to betting. Here’s how we did it....
Do You Know What a Luthier Is? He’s One of the Best.
Good morning. It’s Tuesday. We’ll find out about an instrument maker whose violins, violas and cellos are in the hands...
Set Up Your Phone’s Always-On Display So You’re Unlocking It Less Often
How many times do you think you check your phone a day? The number is probably much higher than you’d...
ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
State prosecutors on Monday charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with assault in the January shooting of a...
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
Congress may require owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars to pay an annual fee to cover their share...
DeepSeek and China’s AI boom are increasingly powered by state money
One of the world’s most contentious AI companies just took its first outside investment. The check came from the Chinese...
Inside a cargo ship braving gunfire to escape the Strait of Hormuz
Before chancing the treacherous waters of the Strait of Hormuz, the all-Filipino crew of 23 had been stranded at anchor...
The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms
By trying to do a little less this season, “Saturday Night Live” arguably did its job better. During its 50th...
Chinese oppression is a personal affront to all people
In the summer of 2024, I began working with former Kansas Gov. and Sen. Sam Brownback on a book—it was...
