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Donald Trump’s attempt to influence the US Federal Reserve could pose a “very serious danger” for the world economy, the head of the European Central Bank has warned.Christine Lagarde, the president of the ECB, said Trump undermining the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank would have an impact for the US and other countries.Steps by the US president to remove the Fed chair, Jerome Powell, or the governor Lisa Cook would be a “very serious danger for the US economy and the world economy,” Lagarde told the French broadcaster Radio Classique.“If US monetary policy were no longer independent…

Rokid executive Liang Guan wearing Rokid Glasses. Liang Guan/Rokid (via LinkedIn)Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysRokid Glasses are a competitor to Meta Ray-Bans but offer several more advanced features.The company launched a pre-order marketing campaign via Kickstarted and raised over $1 million in pre-orders in the first 3 days.The AI glasses are likely to appeal to tech early adopters who value features over multiple style selections.The popular Meta Ray-Bans smart glasses are about to get a lot more competition, including from big tech companies like Samsung and Google. However, Rokid Glasses are shaping up to be…

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker might not have the name recognition of some MLB power hitters, but he’s hit the ninth-most home runs in the league since the start of the 2023 season. He’s three homers shy of his third season of 30 or more home runs in a row, and he’ll match up with Cardinals righty Sonny Gray on Monday. Gray has given up 10 home runs over his last eight starts, which is why Rooker is one of our top MLB home run picks for Monday.He’s still priced as high as +450 in the MLB HR odds and is…

Gerrymandering is the practice of redrawing the boundaries of political districts to favour certain parties or politicians.On Friday, Texas governor Greg Abbott signed a new redistricting bill with a gerrymandered map that will heavily favour Republicans – and California governor Gavin Newsom plans to retaliate by doing the same in his state for Democrats.Irresepective of the politics of gerrymandering, however, the ruse conceals some interesting maths. Such as – given a certain distribution of voters, how do you draw a map that makes the minority party win the majority of districts?It’s exactly this question that underlies today’s puzzles.In each of…

Vancouver is a place of balance, where city meets sea, mountains meet metropolis, and quiet open spaces and colorful communities collide. No matter the season or your reason for visiting, Vancouver has something for everyone. Adventure lovers can cycle the scenic Stanley Park seawall, hike through forested trails, paddle along the coastline, or hit the slopes in the winter. Those looking for a more relaxed pace can browse stylish boutiques, unwind at a spa, or sip cocktails at trendy local hotspots. With a mix of urban delights, natural sites, diverse culture, and world-class cuisine, Vancouver is a choose-your-own-adventure destination, and…

Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” celebrates 26 weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart, surpassing “Good Luck, Babe!” as her longest-running hit on the radio tally. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: (Exclusive Coverage) Chappell Roan performs onstage during Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 02, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation)Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation Chappell Roan made a name for herself with her breakout smash “Good Luck, Babe!” The tune, which is not attached to a full-length and which was actually released…

For a group that’s known as being “beast idols” (more on that later), Monsta X have a tender quality that comes across even in a bland hotel conference room that’s too small to contain their energy. Though they are in the hot seat answering questions about their decade together and the non-stop work ethic that got them here, they are thoughtful, funny, and impeccably polite.  Earlier this morning, the K-pop group released their latest EP, The X, which is a clever play on their group name and the Roman numeral for 10, which is the number of years they’ve been…

Europe will defend the Ryder Cup later this month with 11 of the 12 players who saw off the United States in Rome two years ago after Luke Donald unsurprisingly opted for experience with his wildcard picks. Europe’s captain has turned to Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Victor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg, Jon Rahm and Matt Fitzpatrick to complete his team for Bethpage. Donald confirmed his choices on Monday, five days after his US counterpart Keegan Bradley had done likewise.Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Rasmus Højgaard had already automatically qualified for the European side. In what…

September 1, 20252 min readThe Primal Pull of People WatchingOur social voyeurism may have deep evolutionary rootsBy Clarissa Brincat edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Whitworth Images/Getty ImagesThe human fascination with watching others—whether through reality TV, Instagram stories or overheard drama—is often dismissed as nosiness. But new research suggests this impulse may be a social survival tool dating back millions of years.To explore the origins of social curiosity, Laura Lewis, a comparative and developmental psychologist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her colleagues studied how human children between four and six years old from San Francisco’s Bay Area and…

new video loaded: Hundreds Killed as Powerful Earthquake Rocks AfghanistanBy Monika Cvorak•September 1, 2025Injured people were airlifted from mountainous communities after a 6.0-magnitude quake. The death toll was expected to rise.Recent episodes in InternationalInternational video coverage from The New York Times.International video coverage from The New York Times.Show more videos from International