Sept. 23: NASA could launch a mission to map the solar system’s boundaries.
Sept. 23: NASA could launch a mission to map the solar system’s boundaries.
Month: August 2025
After Katrina’s Deadly Waters, Therapists Brought Watercolors
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, an art program helped displaced children process their emotions. Twenty years later, their creations still have power.
PSX ends week on positive note
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the week on a bullish note on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index advancing 1,274 points to settle at 148,618, up 0.86% day-on-day. The rebound came after a volatile week, fueled by expectations of flood rehabilitation-related spending and cyclical sector recovery. Market participation surged, with trading volumes rising … Read more
U.K. Court Overturns Ruling on Hotel at Center of Asylum Seeker Debate
The decision was a temporary reprieve for the government but will intensify a political battle over how Britain should house tens of thousands of asylum seekers.
Costa Brava, Spain: Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop
Much of Salvador Dalí’s work was inspired by the Costa Brava’s natural splendor. This less-explored stretch of the Mediterranean is as bewitching as ever.
Smiling figurine rumored to be ‘portrait’ of a Viking
Denmark’s National Museum has unveiled what it calls the first true “portrait” of a Viking. The remarkably detailed 10th-century figurine challenges popular notions of the Norse as wild, unkempt warriors, instead revealing a figure of refinement and style – and with a smile. Denmark’s National Museum unveiled Wednesday what it described as the first “portrait” of … Read more
Indian actions intensified flood crisis in Pakistan, say officials
Flooding in Pakistan from water flowing downstream from India was exacerbated by New Delhi’s suspension of Indus Waters Treaty and the collapse of gates on an Indian barrage, Pakistani officials said on Friday. Torrential monsoon rains have ravaged both India and Pakistan this week, with more heavy downpours forecast for the weekend. On Friday, floodwaters … Read more
Finland’s Air Force Will Stop Using the Swastika on Flags
The Air Force is phasing out its use of the symbol, which dates to its foundation in 1918. An official said that it had sometimes caused “awkward situations.”
Weapons to Start Flowing to Ukraine Under European Deal With Trump
A package of U.S. cruise missiles is among the first shipments of purchases by NATO allies to be sent to the embattled country.
‘The Queen of Versailles’ Puts Her Life in the Hands of a ‘Wicked’ Diva
A 2012 documentary asked if Jacqueline Siegel was a benefactor or victim of American greed. A new musical starring Kristin Chenoweth raises doubts.
