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May 31, 2025

Historic hotel in Japan’s Nikko renovates to tempt overseas guests
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — A 150-year-old hotel in the historic Japanese town of Nikko is planning a makeover in a bid to lure more business from the waves of overseas tourists heading into the country. Established in 1873, Nikko Kanaya Hotel is the oldest resort hotel still running in Japan, but currently only around 10% of its guests are travelers from…
Britain’s first ‘space factory’ blasts into orbit on test mission
A British-built manufacturing satellite successfully launched into orbit on its first test mission. Cardiff-based startup Space Forge launched the probe — called ForgeStar-1 — aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday. The launch marks the first time the UK has sent a spacecraft into orbit to produce new…
Trump administration exploring $30 billion civilian nuclear deal for Iran
The Trump administration in recent days has explored possible economic incentives for Iran in return for the regime halting uranium enrichment, including releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, according to three sources familiar with the discussions. The tentative proposal would also allow Iran to receive assistance from regional countries to enable Tehran to…
Switzerland leads the world in deep tech investment, report finds
Switzerland pours more of its venture capital into deep tech than any other country, according to new data. The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025 found that 60% of all Swiss venture funding between 2019 and 2025 went to deep tech — far surpassing any other nation. The capital represents a big bet on cutting-edge science…
Inside the Bezos’ wedding ceremony in Venice
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Inside the Bezos’ wedding ceremony in Venice 02:59 UP NEXT See the Celebrity Co-Hosting With Jenna for Week of June 30 00:23 Carson Daly Shares the 1 Item From His Dad He’ll Pass to His Son 00:15 Liza…
Big Beautiful Bill AI moratorium unites unlikely group of critics
As Senate Republicans rush to pass their hodgepodge tax and spending package — the Big Beautiful Bill — controversy has arisen around an unusual provision: a 10-year moratorium on states passing their own laws regulating artificial intelligence. Congress has been slow to pass any regulation on AI, a rapidly evolving technology, leaving states to write…
In a win for Trump, Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Warning for beachgoers about umbrella safety amid freak accident in N.J. 01:42 Now Playing In a win for Trump, Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions 02:41 UP NEXT There’s Good News Tonight: Three men get new hearts and find friendships 01:31…
Nebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress
WASHINGTON — Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican who represents a key battleground district in Nebraska, is planning to announce his retirement from Congress, according to two sources familiar with the situation. He is expected to make a formal announcement as soon as next week, when the House is poised to vote on President Donald…