FEMA Denies Disaster Claims, Leaving States Fending for Themselves
President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening.
Month: October 2025
Johnson & Johnson Sued in U.K. Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims
More than 3,000 people in Britain have joined a lawsuit accusing the company of knowing that its baby powder contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos.
Windup Watch Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary in New York
[Now in its 10th year, the Windup Watch Fair has become a go-to destination for independent brands and watch enthusiasts, with nary a Rolex in sight.
Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA) announce nominations for third edition in Dubai
The Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISAs) will return for their third edition on November 22 at Dubai’s Festival Arena, following a four-year hiatus. Nominations for 22 out of 24 categories were announced on Wednesday, covering work across film, television, music, fashion, and digital content. The jury, announced on October 9, includes Something Haute Managing Editor … Read more
Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia
AUSTRALIA: A wide-open Australian MotoGP is all about the fight to be world championship runner-up, with Alex Marquez on the cusp of sealing the deal at a notoriously unpredictable circuit missing the entire front row from last year. Prime among those absent this weekend is Marquez’s older brother Marc, the 2024 winner at Phillip Island … Read more
Israel to reopen Rafah crossing as ceasefire violations continue
Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of the US-mediated ceasefire. A row over the return of bodies of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza retains the potential … Read more
Punjab launches whistleblower drive to trace illegal Afghan residents
Over 65,000 Afghans deported as Punjab intensifies crackdown on illegal residents Children playing outside Afghan refugee camp. Photo: File The Punjab government has announced a whistleblower system to identify and report illegal Afghan residents, part of a renewed push to deport undocumented migrants in the wake of deadly border clashes with Afghanistan. During a meeting … Read more
Renting a San Francisco Apartment in the A.I. Boom? Good Luck.
The artificial intelligence gold rush has pushed San Francisco’s residential rents up by the most in the nation, as A.I. companies lease apartments and offer rent stipends to employees.
N.Y. Democrats Urge Hochul to Reject Pipeline Over Climate Concerns
Ten members of Congress wrote in a letter to the governor that a gas pipeline proposed for New York Harbor runs counter to the state’s emissions reductions goals.
Inside the Reporting on Assad’s Top Officials Who Fled Syria
New York Times reporters compiled a wide array of clues to uncover what happened to Bashar al-Assad’s key enforcers after the fall of the regime.