Power couple Jay-Z, Beyoncé have $57M mortgage — are they ‘broke billionaires’ or is something else going on?

Why bother with a mortgage when you have billions of dollars? Why even fill out a loan application for that matter when you can simply pay cash for any home on the market? go here.

2027 Porsche 911 Speedster Test Mule Poses for the Camera With 911 GT3 Bits and Bobs

Originally known as option M503 during the days of the 964 series, the Speedster is a low-roof version of the Cabriolet we all know and love. Inspired by the 356 Speedster from the 1950s, the 911 Speedster will return to Porsche's lineup for the 2027 model year with a low-swept windshield. read more.

Thailand seals border with Cambodia after military clashes kill at least 12 people

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Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodian military targets as deadly border dispute escalates

Boy survives Vietnam tourist boat sinking that killed dozens by sheltering in air pocket

A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on July 19, 2025, resulting in at least 37 fatalities. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized due to heavy rain and storm conditions. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 11 people rescued and 34 bodies recovered. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, especially during stormy weather.
CNN - VN Express reported that the Wonder Sea was caught in a storm around 1.30 p.m. local time (2.30 a.m. ET), which caused it to capsize.

Most of the passengers were from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi and traveling as families, according to VN Express, which reported the eldest passenger as 53 years old and the youngest as just 3. Over 20 children were on board, VNExpress said.


34 bodies found after tourist boat capsizes during storm in Vietnam

Meet the woman who became a United Airlines pilot at 50 after 20 years as a journalist and brand executive

The Independent - And after a 20-year career as a journalist and brand executive, she eventually became a United Airlines pilot at the age of 50 and today is one of only around 150 professional Black female pilots in the United States. That’s less than one percent of all pilots in the country.

Explosions ring out in Tehran despite Trump's order to Israel to stop strikes

Japan Times - Explosions rang out in Tehran on Tuesday despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying Israel had called airstrikes off at his command to preserve an hours-old ceasefire.

Swiss fencers apologize for Israel scandal at award ceremony

Die-Welt - The Swiss fencing team wins silver behind the Israeli team at the European Junior Championships in Estonia. Afterwards, the Swiss cause a scandal at the award ceremony. After heavy criticism, the four young fencers are now publicly apologizing.

EDITORIAL: Lessons from Fukushima nuke disaster must not be forgotten

The Asahi Shimbun - About 16 kilometers south of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant sits an exhibition center dedicated to preserving the memory of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

EDITORIAL: Fuji TV has long way to go to recover trust after sex assault

The report also said network executives at that time immediately decided the problem was a “private matter” between the two individuals and their response to the attack was slow. read more

An AI Customer Service Chatbot Made Up a Company Policy—and Created a Mess

Wired - When an AI model for code-editing company Cursor hallucinated a new rule, users revolted.

Princess Akiko of Japan makes a rare public appearance as she attends the Grand Prix

The Japanese royal was on hand to present Max Verstappen with his first-place trophy on Sunday, bringing a regal air to the Suzuka Circuit read more

Elon Musk's 9 p.m. all-hands Tesla meeting shows what he can get away with

Business Insider - Yet, Elon Musk's recent last-minute after-hours all-hands with Tesla workers was a reminder that the company's front man — perhaps singularly free from the norms other chiefs abide by — can get away with a lot.

Moment serial burglar was snared by trip wire and bucket in Home Alone style booby trap

The moment a serial burglar was thwarted by shrewd victim with a Home Alone style booby trap has been caught on camera. read more

Decrypting the Symbolism in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

From PlayStation references to America's political divide, Serena's Crip walk to that "Gloria" jacket, here's a look at what the Grammy and Pulitzer-winning rapper's show was really saying. read more

Arctic sea ice levels second lowest on record for January: U.S. data

Japan Today PARIS - The sea ice in the Arctic was the second lowest on record for January last month, according to a U.S. analysis released Tuesday, with areas around Greenland seeing temperatures well above average.

Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, and claimed that Canada would “cease to exist” without its trade surplus with the United States. read more


Canadian ambassador to U.S.: Canadians ‘perplexed’ and ‘confused’ by Trump’s tariffs

Japan Airlines top executives to get pay reduction over pilot drinking incident

Senior executives for Japan Airlines are to receive reduced salaries as a consequence of two pilots being involved in a drinking incident in December 2024. read more

Polestar Argues Proposed U.S. Ban on Chinese Auto Tech Could Crush the Brand in America

Road & Track - The Chinese-owned company says the proposed ban would "effectively prohibit" the sale of its models.

What sparked the Palisades fire? A beloved hiking trail may hold the grim answers

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts have long been drawn to Skull Rock north of Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. click here

• 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid packs plug-in hybrid power
• Peak power matches output of former E 63
• U.S. pricing starts at $89,150, including destination

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