Science teacher Eva Acton with Sam O’Farrell, from Drumcree, on left, and on right, Connor Cassidy, whose project is the cleverly-titled ‘Gaitkeeper’.

(RNS) — Timothy Snyder, a historian of the Holocaust and Eastern European tyranny, has a tip for dealing with authoritarianism: “Don’t obey in advance.” So, when the university that granted me my ...

Microsoft has cut its sales targets for its agentic AI software after struggling to find buyers interested in using it. In some cases, targets have been slashed by up to 50%, suggesting Microsoft ...

A photo is circulating on social media that appears to show President Donald Trump using a walker, but it is AI-generated. The image was originally posted on X by Democratic strategist Keith Edwards, ...

The end of year recaps can be dizzying. But they’re also full of gold. By Sam Sifton I am the host of The Morning. The lists are coming. The lists are here. Spotify and Apple Music pushed out their ...

The Transportation Security Administration is flagging passengers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders. The Transportation Security ...

The European Union has unveiled plans to use billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to help cover Ukraine’s war needs over the next two years. But Belgium is pushing back following the ...

Plus, Wham!'s "Last Christmas" hits a new No. 2 high. By Gary Trust Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” jingles all the way back to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping four spots for ...

This year's Spotify Wrapped is officially here! Starting Dec. 3, Spotify users can now see personalized lists synthesizing their 2025 listening habits that includes their top artists, songs, albums ...

Our film critics watch a lot of movies in a year. By December, their viewing slates span international standouts, festival favorites, studio blockbusters, and plenty more in between. Below, Justin ...