Transforming work in an AI world: Reflections from Davos 2026
At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos 2026 conference, conversations about geopolitics, technology and talent converged on a…
When Swiss food start-ups fail
About 2.5% of foodtech start-ups created in Switzerland in 2021 were liquidated by 2025. EPA/HAYOUNG JEON Switzerland promotes itself as a global…
Tropical Hotels in Costa Rica: Six Projects to Explore Climate-Sensitive Architecture in Central America
COCO Art Villas Costa Rica by ARCHWERK + Formafatal. Image © BoysPlayNice Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest…
Countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe’s most powerful rocket
VERNON, France — In a tightly controlled manufacturing hangar west of Paris, workers put the finishing touches on…
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for water shortages and wildfires
A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies,…
French artist finds happiness drawing spectators at his 17th Olympics in Cortina
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — There was only one person in the crowd at a luge event for the…
In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan
HONG KONG — In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in…
Animals dying in Kenya as drought conditions leave many hungry
KAMPALA, Uganda — Drought conditions have left over 2 million people facing hunger in parts of Kenya, with…
In the Arctic, the black carbon threat is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — As rising global temperatures speed up the melting of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean,…
Australia’s central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate Tuesday by a…
Israel’s president visits Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims’ families
MELBOURNE, Australia — Israel President Isaac Herzog started a state visit Monday aimed at consoling grieving Australian Jews…
Paul Thomas Anderson wins at 78th Directors Guild Awards for ‘One Battle After Another’
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize at the 78th Directors…