Norway’s Centuries-Long Watch on the Northern Lights
The nation’s northern region has led the scientific quest to understand the aurora borealis. This summer, a 10,000-antenna radar is expected to begin the next phase of exploration.
Month: February 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ cast leads GLAAD Media Awards lineup
The cast and creatives of Heated Rivalry are set to attend the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards, taking place March 5 in Los Angeles. The ceremony will stream exclusively on Hulu later this month, organizers confirmed. The series is nominated for Outstanding New TV Series, placing it among the notable contenders recognized for LGBTQ+ representation … Read more
YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction
Youtube’s new feature could help in marketing and to promote website traffic. PHOTO: PIXABAY A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company’s aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing. YouTube vice president of engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the … Read more
Kazakhstan consul backs revival of flights
[ Highlights trade, agriculture, tourism and labour cooperation after years-long gap ISLAMABAD: Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Lahore Rao Khalid Mahmood on Monday lauded the deepening strategic partnership between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, termed the recent presidential visit to Pakistan a landmark development after many years, and voiced optimism that direct flights between the two countries … Read more
Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Working Breakfast with Governors at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026. — AFP US President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with approval ratings slipping, concerns mounting over … Read more
Experts for tapping organic markets
[ LAHORE: As international demand for chemical-free and traceable food continues to expand, policymakers and exporters are revisiting the potential of the organic sector to secure a stronger foothold in global markets. The worldwide organic food market is expected to reach $300 billion in 2026 and projected to grow even steadily in the coming years. … Read more
How Russia Put Its Future at Risk by Remaking Its Economy for War
About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.
Paramount gives higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in a play to block Netflix
Bidding war for one of Hollywood’s most coveted assets raises stakes for dominance in streaming market Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O) submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to derail the HBO Max owner’s deal with Netflix. The bidding war for one … Read more
FBR bill moved to legalise hirings
[ Authority shifted from cabinet to revenue secretary; policy board set to be abolished ISLAMABAD: The government has moved a bill in Parliament to indemnify illegal appointments of members of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and to legalise payments of rewards and incentives made without the approval of the finance minister-led policy board. For … Read more
Fennell’s fevered vision of ‘Wuthering Heights’
KARACHI: Adapting a classic like Wuthering Heights is never a gentle exercise. The novel is revered as a tempest of obsession, cruelty, longing, and inherited grief. Emerald Fennell’s interpretation does not aim for faithful transcription; instead, it drenches the tale in intensity and asks a daring question: what if this story were not just read, … Read more