China’s rapid pivot toward homegrown AI technology underscores a central truth: Restricting access to advanced chips may stall progress in the short term, but it can also spur innovative solutions. As Washington tightens controls, Beijing appears more determined than ever to develop its own AI capabilities.

A recent Dear Abby column tackles the fears of a reader who has chosen not to have children yet worries about growing old without support. Abigail Van Buren delivers a clear message that parenting is never a guarantee of future care.

In a significant step toward India’s goal of self-reliance in defense, several top aerospace and defense firms responded to the AMCA project’s Expression of Interest before the September 30 deadline. The project aims to develop an indigenous stealth fighter jet, planned for production by 2029.

In her 1977 book, Eve Babitz invites readers to cook a French omelet at home if they crave a special dinner, reminding us that small choices can reveal greater insights. Through this lens of synchronicity—Carl Jung’s “acausal connecting principle”—the article reflects on how everyday actions connect to broader themes in life and literature.