On the southern edge of Penang Island in Malaysia stands a temple unlike almost any other in the world. Visitors who step inside expecting a typical place of worship are often surprised to find live venomous snakes coiled around wooden beams, resting near shrines and draped across branches placed throughout the temple. Known simply as…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp speaks at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Palantir reported first-quarter results on Monday that sailed past analysts’ expectations, and also issued guidance that topped estimates. Here’s how the company did compared to analyst estimates as compiled by…
Prediction market platform Polymarket issued an apology for allowing users to place bets on the fate of American pilots aboard a U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A two-seater F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down on Friday, according to a…
An increasing number of Americans are turning to balance transfers and personal loans to consolidate and manage debt. It can save them money in the short term, but without a change in spending habits, that strategy is likely to fail, experts say. “If they didn’t fix whatever issues were causing them to overspend and charge…
Elon Musk’s journey to becoming the world’s first trillionaire will likely be powered by rockets rather than cars, as SpaceX now accounts for nearly two-thirds of the Tesla CEO’s wealth. Musk became the first person ever to top the $800 billion mark this week, with his net worth now around $845 billion, according to Forbes….
Dr. Kumar Vishvas needs no introduction. A renowned Hindi poet, author, television personality and former politician, Vishwas is among India’s most recognisable literary faces. He is noted for his impactful stage performances, patriotic poetry and political commentary. The man has built a huge fan following through kavi sammelans. But when he is not hosting or…
For the Democratic Party, the road to Maine’s Senate primary is paved in dread. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. All Graham Platner had to do was glide into Tuesday’s election to clinch the state’s Democratic Senate nomination, since Gov. Janet Mills abruptly suspended her campaign…
Amid ICE arrests and detentions, attendance has dropped and churches have closed. ‘You’re deporting the future of American Christianity,’ a Latino evangelical leader said. Source link
Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival whom party leaders had condemned for antisemitic comments as Democrats look to compete in a district Republicans redrew to their benefit. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content….
European companies that import semiconductors from Asia are tapping into backup stores and paying more for deliveries as the Iran war causes disruption to air freight routes through the Middle East, industry insiders have told CNBC. The Iran war has caused turmoil to cargo routes as shipping and airports have been targeted since the war…