A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes

What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani

The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility

It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say

A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce.

Pope Leo Blesses the Sagrada Familia

Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the Sagrada Familia basilica’s newly completed central tower on Wednesday.

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16

The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

A Very Different World Cup

With a host country actively at war with a participating nation, this year’s tournament is set to be unlike any other.

Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?

Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?

Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The ban’s benefits may fall to the next generation.