Monsoon Rains Bring Mumbai to a Standstill
On track for more than 48 inches of rain in August, India’s financial capital is expected to surpass the record set in 2020.
Month: August 2025
Shearer accuses Isak of pouring ‘flames on fire’ of Newcastle row
LONDON: Newcastle great Alan Shearer has accused wantaway striker Alexander Isak of pouring “flames on the fire” of his row with the Magpies by accusing the club of breaking promises. The Sweden international, who was the second-highest goalscorer in the Premier League last season, has not featured for Newcastle in pre-season or their opening game … Read more
Drone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members, Injures 6 Others
A drone intended for attacking gang members detonated at a police base, raising questions about how the deadly operations are conducted.
Fewer People Are Reading for Fun, Study Finds
From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend.
Game must go on: Akram on Ind-Pak clash
Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has said that whether or not India faces Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, cricket must continue. Speaking on the Stick With Cricket Podcast, Akram addressed the controversy surrounding the tournament schedule. “Asia Cup schedule is out, there is backlash. But we in Pakistan are calm. We will … Read more
Italians Pay Final Respects to Pippo Baudo, Their ‘King of Television’
For some five decades Pippo Baudo was the face of Italy’s national broadcaster, RAI. His death on Saturday unleashed a wave of accolades and tears.
What Russia Is Doing to Grab Ukrainian Land While It Still Can
As negotiations over the war carry on, President Vladimir V. Putin is pushing hard with tactics that have evolved over three and a half years.
Onionlike Space Explosion May Be a New Type of Supernova
The rare blast peeled back the inner layers of a dying star, offering clues to how the elements that make up life on Earth were forged.
Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer
Researchers are seeing an uptick in cases, as they have every summer since the pandemic began. Here’s why.
Trump’s Tariffs Push U.S. Businesses Into ‘Survival Mode’
[A 90-day pause on additional tariffs on China offers no relief to American companies already facing extraordinarily high import taxes imposed by President Trump.
