From Improv Class to Mayor-Elect: Zohran Mamdani’s Cultural Influences
In an interview, he revealed the Indian ragas, indie movies, comedy shows and museums in the city that stayed with him.
Month: December 2025
Max Verstappen vows to bounce back
Optimistic: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen before the race at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Photo: REUTERS ABU DHABI: Max Verstappen said he had never driven better than this season after conceding the Formula One title to McLaren’s Lando Norris at Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Red Bull’s four-times world champion won under the Yas Marina … Read more
Russian military plane crashes during test flight after repairs
TASS said seven people were on board, but their fate after the crash remained unknown A file image of Russian AN-22 military transport aircraft. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS A Russian military plane crashed on Tuesday during a test flight after repair work, the defence ministry said. TASS state news agency reported seven people were on board … Read more
Alex Karp Defends Palantir’s Work With ICE
[Palantir’s chief executive rejects claims that President Trump is a fascist as “stupid.”
Lithuania Declares National Emergency Over Suspicious Balloons From Belarus
Hundreds of weather balloons sent to Lithuania this year have disrupted flights and stirred alarm in a sabotage campaign against a NATO state.
Angst Turns to Anger in Hollywood as Netflix Hooks Warner Bros.
[Much of the entertainment capital fears that Netflix’s deal will lead to more job losses and theater closings and fewer boundary-pushing movies.
Microsoft announces $17.5 bn investment in India, its ‘largest ever’ in Asia
Microsoft said the move follows Nadella’s earlier pledge of $3bn for India’s AI and cloud buildout A view of Microsoft office in Brussels. PHOTO: PEXELS Global technology giant Microsoft announced on Tuesday plans to invest $17.5 billion to help build India’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it “our largest investment ever in … Read more
His Group Made World-Class Measurements of Atomic Elements
Yuri Ralchenko led one of the oldest teams at the National Institute for Standards and Technology. The fate of some experiments hangs in the air.
Raul Malo, Lush-Voiced Frontman of the Mavericks, Dies at 60
As the group’s singer and principal songwriter, he brought an expansive, Latin-inflected sound that breathed new life into country music.
Environmentally Friendly Coffee
[Here’s what to know about your daily brew and the environment.
