Little Victories
We tend to confine our parties to milestones and cultural events, but there are countless micro-occasions worthy of commemorating.
Month: July 2025
Saving for College Once Felt Essential. Some Parents Are Rethinking Their Plans.
[Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options.
Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America
The debate over whether to install turf over grass fields has become a referendum on sports, health, the environment and the use of scarce public resources.
Dry Taps, Empty Lakes, Shuttered Cities: A Water Crisis Batters Iran
After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, Tehran is at risk of running out of water in several weeks, the government warned.
In Russia, Corruption Cases Follow Battlefield Failures
Officials in three of the five Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been accused of embezzling funds for border defenses.
Pumping Iron Is Their Secret to Aging Well
Greysteel, a gym outside Detroit, teaches barbell lifting for older people. Some are well into their 80s and 90s.
Can My Boss Bring His ‘Situationship’ to Hang Out All Day at the Office?
[Plus, what to do when someone’s taking a leisurely lunch in the pumping room.
Chuck Mangione dies in his sleep at 84
American two-time Grammy-winning jazz flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione, best known for his 1970s cross-over hit Feels So Good, died this week at age 84 at his home in Rochester, New York, reported Reuters. The prolific musician and composer — whose career spanned five decades and 30 albums — died in his sleep on Tuesday, a local funeral … Read more
Senators decry judicial overreach
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday took exception to the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) move to issue stay orders on matters under discussion in parliamentary committees. Terming it a serious breach of privilege, the lawmakers called for the matter to be referred to the Senate’s Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges. They also urged … Read more
Removal of Castro and Guevara Statues Ignites Outcry in Mexico City
The Cuban Revolution leaders joined forces in Mexico in 1955. A local mayor removed a memorial to them, drawing protests and condemnation from Mexico’s highest office.
