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The Revolutionary War’s chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America’s 250th

Britain’s King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday. Known as the “mad king” who lost the American colonies, George’s reputation has been shaped by pop culture and historical narratives.

 

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In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.

 

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A new Swatch model is the latest example in ‘drop culture’

Swatch’s new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide. The Swiss watchmaker says there’s no shortage of the items despite weekend crowds and brawls at stores.

 

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United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall

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Rubio says preventing Iran from a nuclear weapon ‘remains the core issue’

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Trump to send envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks, Trump says

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Pentagon says it will take months to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, AP source says

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Trump offers combative social media post as ceasefire indefinitely extended

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Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone

The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there’s much lamenting about the demise of a free source that many people used to check basic facts about countries.

 

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Banksy ‘unmasking’ by media raises questions about art and identity

Banksy’s mystique is taking a hit after a report about his real name. And fans and experts are debating what that means.

 

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Rene Redzepi steps down from Noma and fine dining’s ‘brigade’ culture comes under scrutiny

The downfall of the world’s top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens.

 

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is ‘that simple.’ It depends who’s doing the talking

President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies.

 

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A ‘clown’ who wouldn’t go away: Inside Obama’s team’s blind spot on Trump

Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics.

 

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Get the love part right: It’s about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad days

Roses fade and chocolate melts. Sometimes, as the songs go, love stinks, love bites and love hurts. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, how can we get the love part right with anyone we care about — romantic partners, parents, children, pets, and even ourselves?

 

Getting to ‘no': Europe’s leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they’re increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands.

 

She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters

A woman in Canada has become a global symbol of defiance against Iran’s regime. A viral video shows her lighting a cigarette from a burning photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

 

Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia ‘garbage’

President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting.

 

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Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook

President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

 

The fallout of Epstein’s crimes spans the globe. Here’s a look at some of those paying the cost

The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the elite people and institutions that chose to get involved, cover it up — or look away.

 

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Finding the jewels and the brazen thieves in the Louvre heist is now a race against time

Experts say France’s royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre. On Sunday, thieves stole eight pieces, including crowns and necklaces, in just four minutes.

 

Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context

 

Trump’s ‘tough it out’ advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women’s pain

President Donald Trump has become the latest in a long line of men to opine on women’s pain when he told expectant moms to “tough it out” without Tylenol.

 

Trump’s signature, a symbol of presidential power, is under new scrutiny thanks to the Epstein case

Donald Trump’s signature is under scrutiny in a distinctly unpresidential matter. A House committee released Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album, which includes two documents purportedly signed by Trump.

 

The president blamed AI and embraced doing so. Is it becoming the new ‘fake news’?

Politicians are increasingly blaming artificial intelligence to dodge accountability for embarrassing situations. AI can’t defend itself, making it an easy target.

 

Trump’s envoys are ticking off other countries. The White House isn’t doing much about it

President Donald Trump’s envoys have been causing diplomatic tensions with allied countries. This week, U.S. diplomats faced backlash in Denmark, France and Turkey.

 

Trump’s order on flag burning could return the question to the Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order challenging a 1989 Supreme Court decision that protects flag burning as free speech.

 

Trump’s hot mic moment is the latest in a long global list

Hot mics have a knack for revealing unguarded moments in politics. On Monday, one captured President Donald Trump and eight European leaders chatting at a White House news conference about Ukraine.

 

Trump likes renaming people, places and things. He’s not the first to deploy that perk of power

History, it has been said, is written by the winners. President Donald Trump is working that lever of power again.

 

Missing loved ones leave those left behind with ‘ambiguous loss’ — a form of frozen grief

Families of missing loved ones face a unique and agonizing grief called ambiguous loss. Experts explain this as the pain of uncertainty when a loved one’s fate is unknown, leaving families in emotional limbo.

 

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