America has always been drawn to an unelected elite. Meet the courtier class | Nancy Isenberg
From Hamilton to the ‘Epstein class’, we have long been fascinated by a charismatic yet shadowy set of power brokers. American aristocracy is alive and wellAmericans remain awed by the extravagance of the super-rich, oddly enticed and generally accepting…
Beyond screens: Mercedes-Benz’s new holographic heads-up display
After pioneering the passenger screen, Mercedes has designs on the windshield.
Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For?
The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.
Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions data
Demand for individual applicant records as part of purported civil rights review fails on procedural groundsA federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit on Monday filed by the Trump administration seeking individual applicant records from Harvard,…
Judge orders Iowa to permit Satanic Temple holiday event at state capitol
Federal court says group likely to win its free speech claim and tells officials to approve application within seven daysA federal judge ordered state officials in Iowa on Monday to permit a local Satanic Temple organization to hold a holiday event in…
Giannis says Dončić could be best scorer of all time as Lakers star pours in 42 against Heat
Slovenian is averaging 38.3 points a game this seasonAntetokounmpo offers high praise to fellow All-StarGiannis Antetokounmpo has offered high praise to his fellow All-Star Luka Dončić after the Los Angeles Lakers star went on another scoring tear on…
Rahm was not ‘willing to follow’ LIV 2.0 path
Jon Rahm says he left LIV Golf because there were "too many unknowns", it was "going away from team golf" and becoming "more of a regular tournament".
Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts
Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts saySome of the millions of Americans who collectively owe billions of dollars for medical expenses have seen their debt forgiven in recent…
Citizen-led ballot initiatives seek to limit electricity firms’ political donations in Michigan
One motion considers reining in political spending while another proposes to municipalize the grid in sign of anger with datacenters and high billsTwo citizen-led ballot initiatives seek to rein in Michigan’s powerful electric utilities as residents say…
First Thing: US goes to polls in vote that will define the last years of Trump’s presidency
Democrats are hoping to seize control in the Capitol and rein in the president’s power. Plus, a peacock that loves admiring itself in the mirror a little too muchDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. Americans are heading…