What Can Iowa City Teach New York About Free Buses?
The Midwestern city went fare-free two years ago, mainly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Month: December 2025
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The Bird’s Nest is experimenting with a different way to age.
Will the Oscars Make Room for ‘Difficult’ Women for 2026’s Best Actress Category?
Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence and Amanda Seyfried give great performances as women who buck convention. But some voters prize ‘likability’ above all else.
Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns
[With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
‘Sincaraz’ rivalry lights up 2025 season
Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz shake hands after the final. Photo: REUTERS Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis supremacy by carving up the Grand Slams for a second straight year, while the women’s game showcased depth and drama with four different major champions. Sinner’s dominant victory … Read more
Trump Revised Chevron’s Venezuela Deal. Maduro’s Oil Trader Profited.
A firm controlled by a businessman sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for ties to Venezuela’s autocratic president has sold millions of barrels from a Chevron-operated oil field.
Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
[Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.
PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted KARACHI: In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering allowing only 3 player retentions per franchise, while the existing franchises are demanding permission to retain 5 players. A final decision on this matter will be … Read more
Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
Alex Carey celebrates his hundred at Adelaide. Photo: AFP ADELAIDE: A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground, and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 on Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England. Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures … Read more
Thailand puts onus of ending war on Cambodia
BANGKOK: Thailand said Tuesday that Cambodia must be first to announce a truce to halt fighting between the two nations after more than a week of deadly clashes in a reignited border conflict. “As the aggressor onto Thai territory, Cambodia must announce the ceasefire first,” Thai foreign ministry spokeswoman Maratee Nalita Andamo told reporters in … Read more