Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
'I was locked up in one of China's 'fat prisons' and the rules were horrifying'
TL Huang checked herself into one of China's notorious 'fat prisons' where she endured hunger, sleep deprivation and exhaustion that left her ill in hospital, all while under lock and key
Inflation ticked up in December as falling gas prices helped offset food and housing costs
Prices rose 2.7% in December, a sign that inflation continues rising but in line with the pace seen in recent months.
Japan’s Princess Kako falls victim to Grok AI’s ‘put her in a bikini’ deepfakes craze
Grok-generated deepfake images of Japan’s Princess Kako, the niece of Emperor Naruhito, in a bikini circulating online have renewed scrutiny on Elon Musk’s X chatbot.
Since the AI assistant started allowing users to manipulate any posted image, a nudification trend has gained traction online, with people asking Grok to generate sexualised deepfakes using prompts such as “put her in a tiny bikini” or even “undress her”.
Princess Kako, second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, became the latest...
China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it
A Chinese phone application called “dead or alive” that helps users check in daily has become a top-ranked app, reflecting the trend of solo living among the country’s young people.
The sileme app, or “Dead or alive” in English, is a wordplay from China’s food delivery giant Ele.me (are you hungry), which was recently rebranded by its owner Alibaba Group Holding to Taobao Shangou.
Alibaba is the owner of the South China Morning Post.
The simply designed and functioning app costs eight yuan...
Trump turns to progressives for ideas on affordability
Trump is turning toward unlikely allies as he rolls out a new agenda to try to address affordability concerns and position Republicans for the midterms: progressives.
Supreme Court weighs state ban on transgender student-athletes
The Supreme Court considers whether states can ban transgender athletes from taking part in girls' and women's school and college sports.
Inside Health
Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.
Inside Health
Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.
Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant
Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.
Alpine release reserve driver Doohan
Alpine release Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan before the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Alpine release reserve driver Doohan
Alpine release Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan before the 2026 Formula 1 season.