As of November 17, 2025, major world news includes severe weather in California, political turmoil in Bangladesh, escalating China-Japan tensions over Taiwan, protests in the Philippines and Mexico, and significant…
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Europe banned new gas cars after 2035 — now it’s reconsidering
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is the eternal optimist, and for good reason. He has long pushed the European Union to roll back its lofty goal of phasing out new internal combustion engine cars, arguing that weakening the rules was a return to pragmatism and not […]
You need to listen to the searing noise pop album Forever in Your Heart
There’s something irresistible about music that sounds as if it’s coming apart at the seams. The Black Dresses are masters of barely contained chaos. All of their records feel as if they’re in danger of collapsing into pure noise at any moment. But never have […]
How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood trends and streaming culture, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it […]
Trump Sues BBC for $5 Billion Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech – 11/16/2025, 8:28:37 PM
Based on the latest reports from November 16, 2025, here are the major world news stories: Ukraine and Russia Ukraine’s Odesa has been forced onto backup power following an overnight…
How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution
Quick: tell me how old you are by telling me which app you used to download free music. Was it Napster? Kazaa? Usenet? Gnutella? WinMX? Morpheus? The Pirate Bay? Were you, I don’t know, sending your friends songs on AIM or BBM? The possibilities are […]
JPMorgan Battles $115M Legal Bill for Fraudulent Fintech Acquisition, Seeks Court Relief
JPMorgan’s Reluctance to Cover Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees: The Aftermath of a $175 Million Fraud The story of JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of Frank, a student financial aid startup founded by…
Iran Halts Uranium Enrichment as Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure – 11/16/2025, 4:24:24 PM
Key world news as of November 16, 2025, includes major developments in Iran, Ukraine, France, Venezuela, Chile, India, and more. Iran’s foreign minister announced the country is no longer enriching…
Midnight Motorbike: A Magical South Indian Journey for Sleepless Nights
Midnight Motorbike: A Lullaby of Wonder for the Sleepless, Inspired by the Whimsy of South India Some nights, sleep slips beyond reach. The air clings, thick and hot, and the…
The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence
Chimps can take in new evidence, evaluate its strength, and change their minds.