Judge Awards $250,000 to Musician Who Fled Trump-Led Kennedy Center Gig
[The center had sued Chuck Redd when he canceled a free concert last year, citing the addition of the Trump name to the venue. But a judge dismissed the case.
Federal debt hits Rs83.6tr
SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar in the last fiscal year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s debt, excluding loans from the International Monetary Fund … Read more
Total Eclipse
If you’re in Europe, get ready to gaze at the sky. But not without the right glasses.
Deported from the U.S., Trapped in a Prison in Africa
Roberto Mosquera, a Cuban immigrant who has lived in the U.S. since 1980 and completed a prison sentence in 1996, was arrested by ICE last year and sent to a prison in Eswatini, a country in Africa he’d never heard of. After a hunger strike, Mosquera obtained a phone and talked with Nicholas Casey of … Read more
Fakhar’s ton guides PCB Greens to victory in Champions Cup
Left-handed batsman hits 20th List A century to anchor five-wicket win on opening day A masterclass from left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman illuminated the opening day of the National Champions Cup 2026-2027 as PCB Greens successfully tracked down a 277-run target to defeat PCB Whites by five wickets at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Fakhar’s … Read more
Lawyer alleges lapses in murder probe
A picture of Advocate Jibran Nasir. — PHOTO VIA X KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir has alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key evidence including the victim’s smart watch, the guesthouse DVR and his mobile phone, and demanding a criminal inquiry against three police officers. Speaking … Read more
Spotify Will Label A.I. Artists and Avoid Promoting Them
The new label, which will begin to be applied next month, is an effort by the streaming service to be more transparent about A.I.-generated music on its app.
Searching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquake
Our Colombia-based reporter Genevieve Glatsky witnesses the search for survivors after a five-story apartment building in the city of Cali collapsed in an earthquake.
1 in 4 children in Punjab stunted
A seminar organised by UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with Punjab health authorities to mark world breastfeeding week. — UNICEF Punjab has recorded a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children from 36 per cent in 2018 to 27%, while wasting has dropped from 15% to 10%. However, the fact that more than one in … Read more
Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.