Fed Risks a Recession if It Doesn’t Cut Rates Rapidly, Stephen Miran Warns
[Stephen I. Miran, the newest member of the central bank’s Board of Governors, thinks some of his colleagues are too worried about inflation.
Month: November 2025
Fed Governor Defends Call for Big Rate Cuts
[In a wide-ranging interview, Stephen I. Miran discussed why he thinks concerns about inflation are overblown and his worries about the economy if the Federal Reserve does not rapidly lower interest rates. Here is a full transcript.
Spurned by Trump, Carney Begins Thawing Canada’s China Connection
The meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, came after a long period of tension and estrangement.
What TikTok’s ‘Bird Theory’ Says About Relationships
Experts weigh in on whether those viral TikTok tests are a real litmus for a couple’s connection.
Swedish muralist Domi Forrest brings myth-inspired art to city
‘It’s my first time working with assistants, as I usually travel and paint alone’ Swedish mural artist Domi Forrest has brought her unique fusion of mythology, nature, and human connection to Pakistan, where she is creating two large-scale murals for the World Culture Festival in Karachi. “This is my first time working with assistants, as … Read more
Chinese Honglian hybrid rice delivers impressive yields in Pakistan
China’s Honglian hybrid rice has shown promising results in Pakistan, with the three varieties H13, H14, and H15 achieving yields of 11.3 tons per hectare, 12.3 tons per hectare, and 10.8 tons per hectare, respectively. Among them, H14 stood out for its large panicles and high grain count, boosting yields by over 12% compared with … Read more
E.P.A. Retreats From Plans to End the Energy Star Program
[The agency has faced blowback from business leaders and Republicans over plans to end the popular energy efficiency program.
Yasir Tufail’s journey as NASA’s troubleshooter
He worked on James Webb Space Telescope, Landsat and TRMM satellites and received various awards during his career Born in a small village of Gujrat Pakistan, Yasir Tufail worked on many challenging projects at NASA. PHOTO: YASIR TUFAIL Born in a small village near Gujrat, Yasir Tufail fell in love with the stars while gazing … Read more
This Genetically Engineered Fungus Could Help Fix Your Mosquito Problem
In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them.
There’s a New Work Friend in Town
[And it’s Max Read.
