3 h. ago In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research

Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.

Science

4 h. ago Night of Modern Art History, Night of Spectacle at Sotheby’s

At $236.4 million, a portrait by Gustav Klimt is the second most expensive painting at auction, while Maurizio Cattelan’s golden toilet drew $12.1 million.

Politics

5 h. ago Solid gold toilet snapped up for US$12.1 million at New York auction

Solid gold toilet snapped up for US$12.1 million at New York auction  South China Morning Post

Economics

7 h. ago At $236.4 Million, Portrait by Klimt is Second Most Expensive Painting Sold at Auction

The portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, looted by the Nazis and spared from a blaze, was a highlight of the Sotheby’s inaugural sale in its new home.

Economics

10 h. ago Historic Auction Celebrates 232 Years of the Penny with 2025 Three

Historic Auction Celebrates 232 Years of the Penny with 2025 Three-Coin Sets Featuring 24-Karat Gold Cent  U.S. Mint (.gov)

Culture

13 h. ago ‘Structural Change’ About to Make New Housing More Expensive in Seattle

‘Structural Change’ About to Make New Housing More Expensive in Seattle  The Urbanist

Politics

13 h. ago The ‘Structural Change’ About to Make New Housing More Expensive in Seattle

The ‘Structural Change’ About to Make New Housing More Expensive in Seattle  The Urbanist

Politics

13 h. ago AFOSI uncovers fraud scheme involving Chinese forklifts sold as “Made in America”

AFOSI uncovers fraud scheme involving Chinese forklifts sold as “Made in America”  osi.af.mil

Politics

14 h. ago This Is Hilarious! Blake Lively's Very Expensive Lawyers Just Called Out By The Judge! Take A Stinging Loss!

Finally! Some good news! Blake Lively… [...] Read More... The post This Is Hilarious! Blake Lively's Very Expensive Lawyers Just Called Out By The Judge! Take A Stinging Loss! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

17 h. ago Disney teaches a robot how to fall gracefully and make a soft landing

Bipedal (two-legged) robots are sophisticated machines, but they are not the most graceful when things go wrong. A simple push, fall or an obstacle can send them crashing to the ground, often resulting in expensive damage to sensitive components such as cameras.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Not surprising’: WA crowned as most expensive state to dine out, new study finds

‘Not surprising’: WA crowned as most expensive state to dine out, new study finds  MyNorthwest.com

Politics

22 h. ago Trump’s ‘new’ healthcare idea is a painful prescription for working Americans

President Donald Trump's healthcare proposal to send money directly to people for health insurance could push millions into expensive, high-deductible plans.

Politics

22 h. ago LIZ PEEK: Why every 'affordable' promise from Democrats ends up costing you more

Democrat-run cities like New York and San Francisco rank among America's most expensive, while Republican-led areas maintain lower living costs. That is very telling about "affordability."

Politics

32 h. ago Atherton's priciest listing of 2025 hits market at $57.5 million on street where Google's ex

Atherton's priciest listing of 2025 hits market at $57.5 million on street where Google's ex-CEO sold  The Business Journals

Economics

32 h. ago Washington 5th most expensive state to retire in, study shows

Washington 5th most expensive state to retire in, study shows  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Politics

32 h. ago 'San Francisco kicks ass': Rock legend hits Golden Gate Park before sold

'San Francisco kicks ass': Rock legend hits Golden Gate Park before sold-out concert  SFGATE

Events

33 h. ago After Hundreds of Gazans Arrive on Mystery Flights, South Africa Asks How

A little-known group sold passage to desperate Palestinians who didn’t know their destination, catching the South African government by surprise.

Politics

40 h. ago COP30: Zambia's forest communities need finance for solar power so they don't have to cut down trees to pay for it

Across rural Zambia, small solar home systems and lanterns have transformed daily life. Between 2018 and 2022, more than 1 million small solar devices were sold across the country. These range from tiny solar lanterns to home kits capable of powering radios, TVs and phone chargers.

Economics

43 h. ago Trump Joins Congressional Rebellion Against Him, Washington Spirit Head to Finals, and Plans to Paint EEOB White Hit Snag

Trump Joins Congressional Rebellion Against Him, Washington Spirit Head to Finals, and Plans to Paint EEOB White Hit Snag  Washingtonian

Politics

44 h. ago 'We haven't sold our soul to the devil': Switzerland's trade deal with the U.S. divides opinion

'We haven't sold our soul to the devil': Switzerland's trade deal with the U.S. divides opinion  CNBC

Politics