Why did a mysterious couple collect babies in a Los Angeles mansion? Examining a scandal that threatens to undermine the surrogacy industry.

In a new story collection, the actor and comedian injects a refreshing breeziness into a discourse that can lean toward self-seriousness.

Most Singaporeans reject the idea that race decides who belongs. But hateful views held by a minority become dangerous the moment the majority stops objecting to them, say Mathew Mathews, Teo Kay Key and Melvin Tay from the Institute of Policy Studies.

Shares of Novartis tanked on Tuesday after results from its del-desiran drug trial disappointed investors.

Eighteen maritime bodies warned Tuesday that geopolitical tensions and a growing shadow fleet threaten to undermine international shipping and weaken trade.

India’s statistical system once commanded respect, and its data on economic and social indicators was considered rigorous – that appears to have eroded• Don’t get This is India delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThere isn’t much that we Indians agree on these days. GDP numbers are no exception. Last week, India released glowing GDP numbers for the latest quarter – 7.8% growth – higher than the forecast 7%. It sparked a furore.Subhash Garg, a former finance secretary under Narendra Modi’s gover

US-Israel war on Iran and political instability in Somalia lead to pirates targeting cargo ships off Horn of AfricaThe scourge of Somali piracy targeting cargo ships and smaller dhows off the Horn of Africa has returned to levels not seen in a decade, driven by a convergence of factors including disruptions to the shipping industry caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran and a resurgence of political instability in Somalia.Since late April there have been eight hijackings by Somali pirates, in

Foreign minister Shisir Khanal tells the Guardian the world’s biggest economies need to help Nepal, which contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions Nepal is demanding $20m in climate compensation for the recent devastating floods, as a senior minister called on the world’s most polluting countries to “wake up” and accept shared responsibility for a disaster that led to the death or disappearance of more than 6,000 people.Scientists believe the climate crisis had a role to pla

More than 1,000 people confirmed dead and more than 4,000, including 36 British nationals, remain missingA British aid worker was mistakenly identified by Nepalese authorities as a rescued survivor after returning to Kathmandu on a humanitarian aid flight.Alastair Chambers, a 45-year-old former Gloucester councillor, said he flew to Nepal last week to distribute sleeping bags, food and essentials to communities cut off by collapsed bridges. Continue reading...

Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.

New features are rolling out across the Android ecosystem starting today.

FTC says firm replaces actual ad-auction results "with higher prices set by Amazon."

When the average car could only do 40 mph, this Bentley could break 100.

Comprehensive industry legislation teeters on the brink amid growing doubts the bill will cross the finish line.

A closely followed measure of artificial intelligence token prices touched fresh lows.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said, "It's beneath their office' when asked about Trump Cabinet secretaries insulting his nation's military.

Tropical Storm Edouard was expected to strengthen significantly and possibly reach hurricane force Tuesday as it moved toward the Gulf Coast.

An Evercore ISI poll shows Duolingo's AI products are being well received by users, which should allow the firm to keep dominating the language learning space.

Waymo is bringing driverless rides to three more cities, and Amazon plans to start testing in two additional U.S. markets.

For years, legacy technology has been a problem companies knew they needed to solve, but one they often struggled to tackle. The cost, complexity, and risk of replacing business-critical systems could make modernization feel like a disruption to manage instead of an opportunity to pursue. But with the rise in customer expectations and the changes…