Morris Waxler, F.D.A. Official Who Switched Stance on Lasik, Dies at 88
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm.
Month: January 2026
‘Marty Supreme’ | Anatomy of a Scene
“Hello, I’m Josh Safdie. I’m the co-writer, co-editor, and director of “Marty Supreme.” This is when the dream is very much alive during the first act, and we’re seeing Marty in the role that he sees himself. And I talked to Timmy about what it means to be winning. And I said, I need that … Read more
AJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry dies at 71
President Asif Ali Zardari expresses grief, describes Chaudhry’s services to politics as ‘invaluable’ AJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry. Photo: File Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday due to prolonged illness. Chaudhry also served as the prime minister of AJK from 1996 to … Read more
How to Get Your New Year’s Resolutions Back on Track
Experts share their best advice to help you recommit to your goals.
Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen
A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The opening of the border was seen as progress in the cease-fire.
Art for All: A Smithsonian Museum Spreads Its Bounty for America’s 250th
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will loan scores of modern and contemporary masterworks in storage to museums in 50 states.
Rose stretches lead at Torrey Pines
LOS ANGELES,: Justin Rose carded a sizzling 65 on Friday to push his lead to four strokes at Torrey Pines, where Brooks Koepka made the cut in his PGA Tour return. England’s Rose followed up a 10-under first round on the North Course with an arguably more impressive seven-under effort on the tougher South Course, … Read more
Explosion occurs at Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas
Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami warns US and Israel against an attack, says country’s forces on high alert An aerial view of the Iranian shores and Port of Bandar Abbas in the strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. Photo: Reuters An explosion occurred at Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, Iranian media reported, … Read more
Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives
Pierre Poilievre, a populist who led the Conservative Party to defeat last year, was retained as its leader on Friday, despite his dismal poll numbers.
The Latest Way to Create an Isolated Retreat: Buy a Whole Village
[Wealthy buyers and tourism entrepreneurs are acquiring abandoned European villages — school, church and bar included.
