Edward L. Deci, 83, Dies; Found Self-Determination as a Key to Happiness
His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to flourish.
Month: February 2026
A Final Run With Jeff Galloway, the Man Who Helped Americans Finish Marathons
The distance running icon, who died Wednesday at 80, taught me to endure. In December, we shared his final run.
A softer 'Song of Ice and Fire'
[Spoiler Alert: the review ahead reveals key plot developments.] In a television landscape addicted to spectacle, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' has done something almost defiant — it ended its first season not with fire or prophecy, but with silence. The finale, pointedly titled 'The Morrow', functions less as a crescendo and more as an … Read more
Paak explores heritage, family bonds in debut film
Anderson Paak. Photo: file LOS ANGELES: Grammy-winning musician and actor Anderson Paak has stepped into filmmaking with his directorial debut ‘K-Pops!’, a family-oriented comedy that blends Korean cultural themes with music and humour, releasing in United States theatres on Friday (today). Speaking in a virtual interview, Paak said he wanted to avoid focusing on emotional … Read more
After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers
The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.
German Intelligence Must Temporarily Halt an Extremist Label for the AfD, Court Rules
The domestic intelligence agency can still spy on the far-right party, and the ruling may not change Germans’ views, but it is a symbolic victory for the AfD.
Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.
About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said.
Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover
The move was a stunning development in the long-running corporate battle for the storied media giant.
Will World Cup Games in Mexico Be Affected by Cartel Boss Killing?
Safety questions linger since the country is set to host matches in the world’s largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup.
Ramazan, roots and the silver screen
Pakistani-American actress Summiya Hassan reflects on faith, fame and a creative return home KARACHI: Pakistani-American actress and model Summiya Hassan has revealed how her love for Pakistani cinema and television inspired her to reconnect with her roots, even while living in the United States. Speaking to The Express Tribune, she shared insights into her career, … Read more
