“Sexual liberation must mean freedom to enjoy sex on our terms, to say what we want, not what we are pressured or believe we are expected to want,” writes Gillian Anderson in the introduction to Want, the collection of essays about sexual fantasies she curated. It’s not a new idea – in fact, Want is … Read more
More than 400 years after her death, the truth about “the Blood Countess,” a Hungarian noblewoman alleged to have been the most prolific female serial killer of all time, remains elusive. From her castle atop a rugged peak in what is today Čachtice in western Slovakia, Elizabeth Báthory was alleged to have tortured and killed … Read more
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has issued a warning about the significant increase in expenses related to artificial intelligence infrastructure next year. Despite this, the company managed to surpass analysts’ expectations for both revenue and profit in the third quarter. The results have left investors unsure about whether the revenue generated from digital … Read more
Key points: Our country is witnessing the dedication of teachers serving in what may be the most challenging times in history. As a former educator and someone who supports education leaders across the country in building stronger relationships, I know this is truly a game-changer. The current system continues to incentivize and pressure teachers to … Read more
Jon Hopkins has teamed up with NASA for a new single called ‘Forever Held’. The song includes string arrangements by Icelandic multi-instrumentalist Ólafur Arnalds and was specifically created for NASA’s Space for Earth immersive experience, now available to the public at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, DC. You can listen to the track below. ‘Forever … Read more
Israel Patrick Kingsley serves as The Times’s bureau chief in Jerusalem. The polls clearly show that Israelis would predominantly vote for Trump if given the chance. However, regardless of the election outcome, the long-term impact is expected to be limited. Israeli society, as well as the government, currently holds stronger opposition towards Palestinian statehood and … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Chinese factory activity improved for the first time in half a year in October, providing a positive sign for policymakers as they gear up for an important fiscal package to bolster the world’s second-largest economy. … Read more
Warning: This story contains details that some may find distressing. Multiple women have taken their lives in Sudan’s central Gezira state after being raped by paramilitary fighters in the brutal civil war raging in the country, rights groups and activists have stated. The reports come after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were accused by … Read more
“ Microsoft’s cloud business played a significant role in driving overall growth for the tech giant in the latest quarter, as an increasing number of customers utilized the company’s cloud services for their AI-powered platforms and tools. Microsoft’s cloud revenue in the first fiscal quarter was $38.9 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase. A substantial … Read more
To the Editor: In his recent article on deliberative and activist speech (“How Activist Speech Threatens Educational Values,” October 8, 2024), my colleague Nick Burbules highlights the struggle many universities face in balancing free expression with campus safety. While Burbules distinguishes between deliberative and activist speech to address this challenge, there is a risk in … Read more