Donlyn Lyndon, Last Surviving Creator of the Sea Ranch, Dies at 90
With his classmates Charles Moore, William Turnbull Jr. and Richard Whitaker, he designed an icon of modern architecture on a windswept bluff in Northern California.
Month: May 2026
FM Dar hopeful of progress in US‑Iran talks, urges peaceful settlement through negotiations
Terms US-Iran dialogue crucial for global peace and economy, says talks progressed positively in Islamabad Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefs members of the diplomatic corps at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” on Tuesday. Photo: X/ FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on … Read more
Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India
[With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.
Hindu nationalist BJP wins West Bengal polls
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his supporters as he arrives at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Photo: REUTERS KOLKATA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party swept to victory Monday in key elections in opposition-held West Bengal state, conquering a bastion long held by its adversary. Votes were still being counted under … Read more
The FBI Searched a Washington Post Reporter’s Home. She Is Now a Pulitzer Prize Winner.
[Hannah Natanson’s reporting anchored a package of articles from The Washington Post that won a Pulitzer on Monday, four months after agents seized her devices.
Coinbase Lays Off 14% of Employees as A.I. Changes Work
The largest U.S. crypto exchange said it was cutting jobs because of cryptocurrency market volatility and to “optimize” for the artificial intelligence era.
The Cheap Guided Rockets U.S. Forces Use Against Iranian Drones
Called the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, it adds laser guidance to a weapon first used in the Korean War.
Redefining beauty, resisting bullying
Makeup artist Babar Zaheer has challenged rigid beauty standards, arguing that authenticity, not perfection, defines true appeal, while also addressing the online backlash surrounding actor Mahira Khan during the 'Neelofar' press tour and wider issues of digital toxicity. Speaking on a recent podcast, Zaheer placed his philosophy on beauty at the centre of the conversation, … Read more
Poor planning worsens traffic flow
With traffic signals removed, narrow U-turns now cause congestion, accidents, and daily commuting difficulties A public transport bus advertises the upcoming Basant celebrations in Lahore. Photo: ONLINE LAHORE: Traffic management changes in Lahore aimed at creating signal-free corridors are now drawing criticism, as the replacement of signals with U-turns is causing congestion, increasing accidents, and … Read more
Delta Air Lines Will Stop Serving Snacks and Drinks on Short Flights
[Most travelers flying less than 350 miles on Delta will soon have to go without free coffee and cookies, but the carrier is adding service to longer flights.