AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filed for divorce on Thursday, seeking to end 38 years of marriage as her husband campaigns for the U.S. Senate. Angela Paxton had stuck by her husband through a decade of legal troubles that included state and…
The next generation of apps we use to find love may not look like the dating apps we’re used to. Amber Atherton, a partner at consumer-focused venture capital firm Patron, thinks artificial intelligence will dramatically change how we meet people online. Instead of swiping through profiles or scrolling through a feed, platforms in the AI…
THE INTERVIEW Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly talked with Miller about how U.S. intelligence is working to better understand what Xi is thinking. Our Subscriber+ interview has been edited for length and clarity. The Cipher Brief: What do you think it is that the American people need to understand about why China is…
Oil prices held steady on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on global economic growth, while a weaker dollar and signs of robust US gasoline demand provided some support. Brent crude (BZ=F) was trading at $70.21 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) was changing hands at $68.31….
After years of unsuccessful attempts to finance and build a public alarm network that would warn residents of Kerr County, Texas, about dangerous flooding, officials in the region, nicknamed “flash flood alley,” were going to start developing a centralized flood monitoring system this summer to help leaders and emergency managers plan ahead. On July 4,…
Hong Kong customs has seized 80kg (176lbs) of ketamine worth an estimated HK$36 million (US$4.6 million) concealed inside a truck engine shipped from the Netherlands. The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday that officers flagged a sea freight consignment arriving from the Netherlands on May 6, declared as containing 15 assorted items. The cargo…
Liverpool vs Preston North End: Streaming Details Confirmed for Pre-Season Friendly Liverpool will take to the pitch for the first time since their Premier League title triumph last season, as they face Preston North End in a pre-season friendly at Deepdale. The club has now confirmed the full streaming and broadcast details, ensuring fans across…
Ahead of the Franco-British summit at Downing Street on Thursday, the leaders said that migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats is a “shared priority that requires shared solutions”. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer bids farewell to French President Emmanuel Macron (Leon Neal/PA) Here is a closer look at the fresh plan and what…
In this week’s Fashion Briefing, a look at J.Crew’s focus on Europe, which aligns with consumers’ interests. Also, early insights from Prime Day and back-to-school, executive moves at Parker Thatch and Vuori, and news to know. Southampton and Nantucket remain staple locations for fashion brands to activate in the summer, offering valuable yet predictable opportunities…
China will eventually agree to a deal on trade with the U.S. but can’t just “cave.” America’s national security apparatus is not ready for AI. When it comes to foreign-owned land in the United States, notably purchases from China, “the devil is in the details.” These were some of the insights I got … Source…