Airbnb’s Joe Gebbia is Trump’s Chief Design Officer. Some Peers Are Skeptical.
Joe Gebbia wants to make government services more “satisfying.” Some peers in the design industry are skeptical.
Month: August 2025
Sonu Nigam credits Atta Ullah Khan Esakhelvi for his career breakthrough
KARACHI: In a recent interview with Bollywood entertainment journalist, Faridoon Sheharyar, renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam revealed that his career gained significant momentum when he delivered his rendition of Acha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar Ka, originally by Atta Ullah Khan Esakhelvi. Sonu credited his success to the legacy of Esakhelvi. “He is a beautiful … Read more
NZ rugby player who suffered multiple concussions dies aged 39
WELLINGTON: A New Zealand rugby player who had wanted his brain to be studied after suffering from the effects of multiple concussions has died aged 39, police said Wednesday. Shane Christie, a former Maori All Blacks player, had campaigned for greater awareness in rugby of the impact of repeated blows to the head. After retiring … Read more
Wolves inflict more woe on West Ham, Leeds crash out League Cup
LONDON: Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen fired Wolves to a 3-2 League Cup win over West Ham on Tuesday as Premier League Leeds and Sunderland crashed out on penalties to lower league opposition. Wolves have reportedly rejected a £50 million ($67 million) bid from the Magpies for Larsen, who could prove to be a replacement … Read more
‘Mentally exhausted’ Gauff struggles through at US Open
NEW YORK: Former champion Coco Gauff stumbled into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, squeezing past Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in an error-strewn three-hour battle. Third seed Gauff punched her ticket to the second round after overcoming a litany of self-inflicted errors to win 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 7-5 in a match that lasted … Read more
Macron Defends Call for Palestinian Statehood in Letter to Netanyahu
President Emmanuel Macron of France also pushed back against accusations by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he had not done enough to protect French Jews from antisemitic attacks.
On the Ground With a Top Mexican Cartel
A Times reporter shares her experience with the Sinaloa Cartel, which relies on drivers, packers and other operatives to smuggle fentanyl into the United States.
Amazon faces lawsuit over misleading movie sales
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in Washington federal court, against Amazon, targeting its practice of selling digital movies as “purchases” when customers are actually buying limited-time licences. The suit alleges that Prime Video misleads consumers into believing they own the content, while access can be revoked at any time. It also refers to … Read more
Sinner, Swiatek romp through at US Open as Gauff struggles
NEW YORK: World number one Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as women’s draw favourite Iga Swiatek swept into the second round. Italian star Sinner waltzed to a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Czech world number 89 Vit Kopriva, needing just 1hr 38min to advance … Read more
Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement
NEW YORK: Pop singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday, prompting congratulations from across the sports world. The celebrity couple, who made their relationship public in 2023, were congratulated by the Chiefs, with whom Kelce has won three Super Bowl crowns, most … Read more
