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Vanity Fair
June 1, 2026
In Bring Me the Beauties, a 1980s New York Cult Sheds Light on Today’s “Cultish Society”
Director Chris Smith and former model Hoyt Richards talk to Vanity Fair about the new HBO docuseries, which traces Richards’s entanglement w...
Astronomy
June 1, 2026
June 2026: What’s in the sky this month? Venus and Jupiter have a spectacular conjunction, and the Moon occults Venus
Mercury reaches greatest elongation, Venus and Jupiter have a spectacular conjunction, and the Moon occults Venus.
Vanity Fair
May 29, 2026
How Kelly Klein Ended Up With Wallis Simpson’s Pearl Earrings
The jewelry was purchased for the fashion designer Calvin Klein’s then wife, who wore the pricey pearls to the 1989 CFDA Awards.
Astronomy
May 29, 2026
Observe spring’s star clusters
This season may be best known for galaxies, but some impressive clusters are also within view for you to enjoy.
Vanity Fair
May 28, 2026
2026 Midterms: Races to Watch Featuring Jon Ossoff, Spencer Pratt, Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico, Ken Paxton
A British ex-Fox News host faces a billionaire class traitor in California, and there’s a proxy war for the future of the Democratic Party i...
Time
May 28, 2026
How TIME and Statista Determined World's Growth Leaders of 2026
How TIME and Statista determined the World's Growth Leaders of 2026
Time
May 28, 2026
World's Growth Leaders of 2026
TIME and Statista name the 1000 strongest-growing global companies
Time
May 27, 2026
100 Million People Could Qualify for a Piece of Google’s $135 Million Settlement. Here’s What to Know
Here's who may qualify for a piece of the settlement, and how to claim payment.
Time
May 27, 2026
How Pope Leo’s Call to ‘Disarm’ AI Clashes With Trump’s Tech-First Agenda
Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" never mentions Donald Trump. But on autonomous weapons, regulation, and more, it reads like a point-by-point...
Vanity Fair
May 27, 2026
Spencer Pratt Interview: The ‘Hills’ Star Talks to Vanity Fair About His Mayoral Campaign
What began as a social media crusade against the current administration has evolved into a campaign attracting big-money donors from both po...
Vanity Fair
May 26, 2026
Zohran’s Tech Czar Is Undaunted
New York City’s new chief technology officer, Lisa Gelobter, on TikTok, “bureaucracy hacking,” and why her department can pull off what DOGE...
Vanity Fair
May 26, 2026
Who Is Christopher Olah, the Anthropic Cofounder Welcomed by Pope Leo?
The pontiff delivered a fiery screed against AI—as Olah, the company’s interpretability research lead, sat just a few seats away.
Time
May 26, 2026
AI Tools Are Transforming Muslim Worship. Religious Scholars Are Conflicted
From Quran memorization apps to AI imams, Muslims worldwide are navigating the benefits and spiritual risks of artificial intelligence in fa...
Time
May 26, 2026
Sam Altman Says AI ‘Jobs Apocalypse’ He Once Predicted Probably Won’t Happen. What Changed?
The OpenAI CEO reversed his own dire predictions about AI and employment, but layoffs keep coming.
Vanity Fair
May 26, 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's Legal Enforcer, Can’t Escape One Wild Case From His Past
The acting AG has a lot of legal priorities under Trump, including doling out $1.8 billion that could go to January 6 insurrectionists. But...
Time
May 26, 2026
Pope Leo Uses First Major Papal Text to Warn About Dangers of AI
The 42,300-word encyclical urges greater regulation of artificial intelligence.
Time
May 22, 2026
A Tale of Two Anthropics
Anthropic wants developers to build faster with Claude. It also wants policymakers to understand that AI may soon be too powerful to control...
Astronomy
May 22, 2026
From the Editor, July 2026: See it for yourself
Space exploration is not just something we watch others do. It is an endeavor we can join from our backyards.
Astronomy
May 22, 2026
How to buy your first telescope
Here’s all you need to know to get started in our amazing hobby, including telescopes, binoculars, mounts, and more.
Astronomy
May 22, 2026
Hidden wonders of the universe
These objects showcase the deep sky, with targets for every observing level.
Astronomy
May 22, 2026
The best comets this century
Observers and imagers live for comets. Here are the top 20 from the past quarter-century.
Astronomy
May 21, 2026
How to read the July digital issue of Astronomy magazine
Here’s how subscribers can read the July 2026 digital issue of Astronomy magazine via our website and our iOS app.
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Members of Japan Vocal Quartet Monaki Cherish Their Uniquness
Vocal quartet Monaki made their debut on April 8 with the single “Honmayade Nandeyanen Shirankedo” (It’s for real! What the heck? But I don’...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Sanrio Fans Flock to New Japan Museum Showcasing History of Company Behind Iconic Characters Including Hello...
KAI, Yamanashi — Fans flocked to a museum that looks back at the history of Sanrio Co., the company behind Hello Kitty and other globally po...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Japan Mayor in Kyoto Prefecture to Take Maternity Leave; First Municipal Leader in Nation to Do So
KYOTO — The mayor of Hachiman, Kyoto Prefecture, said Thursday that she will go on maternity leave this summer, becoming the first sitting h...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Japan's PM Insists Efforts to Tackle Rising Price on Way, During Party Leaders’ Debate
Steps to combat rising prices fueled by the situation in the Middle East were the main topic of discussion during the ordinary Diet session’...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Castle Keep Seating to Be Offered for Fireworks Festival in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture
OKAZAKI, Aichi — The government of Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, announced Wednesday that seating in the keep of Okazaki Castle will be availab...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Garbage Bags Sell Out as Naphtha Shortage Spurs Panic Buying
Concerns over an insufficient supply of naphtha have led to excessive stockpiling of municipality-designated garbage bags in various locatio...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Tochigi Murder-Robbery Suspect Tried to Flee to S. Korea
Yokohama, May 21 (Jiji Press)—A key suspect in last week’s high-profile robbery-murder case in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture apparently attempt...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Nikkei Rebounds above 61,000 after 5-Day Fall
Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged past 61,000 to snap a five-session losing streak on Thursday am...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (5/22-5/28)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View the PDF now by clicking on the following...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Conference Plans Tax Credit System with Benefits Linked Solely to Income
A working-level meeting of the National Conference on Social Security has compiled a summery of discussions to introduce a refundable tax cr...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Party Leaders’ Debates in Diet: 45 Minutes Insufficient to Dig Deep into Policies
The purpose of debate between party leaders is supposed to be for the prime minister and opposition leaders to discuss the nation’s fundamen...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Public Toilets for Women: Work to End Long Waiting Lines as Soon as Possible
The situation in which long lines form at public toilets for women, forcing them to practice endurance, has become a human rights issue. Rel...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Fashion of Japan’s Imperial Family Reflects Sentiments, Spurs Trends
Affordable clothing and accessories worn by members of the Imperial family — such as earrings crafted by artisans affected by the 2024 Noto...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Harbor Seal Pups Delight Tourists in Hokkaido; Pups, Mothers Can Be Seen Until Beginning of June
SAPPORO — Breeding season is underway for harbor seals around Cape Erimo in the town of Erimo, Hokkaido, where adorable pups can now be seen...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
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The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Japan’s Takaichi Gifts Glasses to Lee before Returning from South Korea
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi returned from a two-day visit to South Korea on Wednesday on a government flight, landing at Haneda Airport in...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Man Arrested for Causing Drunk Driving Accident in Fake Undercover Police Car
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 23-year-old man from Toda, Saitama Prefecture, on Tuesday on suspicion of dangerous driving re...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Sapporo Ramen Event Thrives; 10 Popular Shops from across Japan Until May 31
Sapporo Ramen Show, an event featuring popular ramen shops nationwide, is currently being held at Odori Park in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. The even...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Nikkei Average Jumps over 2,100 Points in Morning
Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly soared over 2,100 points in morning trading Thursday, led by p...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Trump to Speak with Taiwan's President in a New Challenge for US-China Relations
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprece...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
China's Xi May Visit North Korea as Early as Next Week, Yonhap Reports
SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reporte...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Iran Is Consolidating Control of Hormuz with Island Checkpoints, Diplomatic Deals
DUBAI, May 20 (Reuters) – The tanker crew gathered their courage and carefully navigated along a route designated by Iran, hugging the coast...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Republicans Mull Dropping $1 Billion Security Money Request for the White House and Trump's Ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House comple...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Woman Dies after Falling into an Uncovered Maintenance Hole in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A 56-year-old woman fell into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York City street and died, police and utility officials...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Japan’s Emperor Meets with U.N. Chief Guterres
Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has held a meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Imperial Palace i...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan to Begin World's First Trial Sales of Artificially Hatched Eels To Assess Consumer Demand
The world’s first sale of eels that have been produced by artificially hatching them from eggs will begin on a trial basis from May 29.
Astronomy
May 20, 2026