Stan Douglas and the Double Life of Images
One of the most intelligent artists in North America finally gets the retrospective he deserves.
Month: July 2025
UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections
Listen to article The British government said Thursday it would allow 16 year-olds to vote in general elections, a landmark change giving the UK one of the lowest voting ages worldwide. The ruling Labour Party pledged to lower the age from 18 ahead of winning power last year. It is among several planned changes to the democratic … Read more
Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City
In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.
Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies
[President Trump said Japan and South Korea would face tariffs of 25 percent unless they reached an agreement with the United States. Other countries received notice of higher levies.
Conquering Soccer and Arming Warlords
The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of Manchester City, a top English soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.
Chase Announces Annual Fee Increase to Its Sapphire Reserve Credit Card
[The price jump is part of an ongoing shift for credit card companies and airlines toward premium rewards and high-end travelers.
Here’s How Congress Is Wading Into Crypto Regulation
The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. One of the measures is about to clear Congress and become law.
Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.
Kennedy unveils autism research plan using Medicare and Medicaid data
Listen to article HEALTH: US federal health agencies will develop a national database of autism patients enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr said on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at supporting research into the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and could later expand to include other chronic conditions, … Read more
‘Thunderbolts*’ redefines the charm of superhero lineups
KARACHI: For someone who had sworn off Marvel films (minus some reluctant watches every now and then), I wasn’t sure what to expect as I walked into the theatre to watch Thunderbolts*. To tell the truth, I was busy juggling a cup of soft drink and a tipping bucket of popcorn to do a last-minute … Read more
