A Half-Century On, Cycling’s World Championship Returns to Montreal
Many streets in downtown Montreal and along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River will become a giant sports arena for 1,000 cyclists.
How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks
Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.
Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even if No One Else Does
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and remains as optimistic as ever.
Kingsmen storm into CPL final as Powell powers stunning chase
Hetmyer’s unbeaten 102 goes in vain as Jamaica overhaul 207 to eliminate table-toppers Amazon Warriors Rovman Powell produced a blistering late assault as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 on Friday and book a place in the Caribbean Premier League final. Shimron Hetmyer’s magnificent unbeaten … Read more
Israel seeks ‘compensation’ from US following Saudi F-35 deal: Report
Tel Aviv to seek purchasing weapons that Washington previously declined to approve, Israeli media reports Israel planned to ask for US additional defence capabilities as “compensation” after Washington agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media. Tel Aviv will seek to purchase weapons systems that US President Donald Trump’s administration had … Read more
Lee Ufan on the Importance of His Morning Walk
The 90-year-old artist Lee Ufan on the importance of his morning stroll.
Pak-Sweden BIT talks in Nov
[ A government official said that the first round of talks between Pakistan and Sweden was scheduled for November 17-18 in Islamabad. The government is also negotiating its investment treaty with Hungary, hoping for an early agreement with these two nations. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Alexandra Berg von Linde has said that Sweden is looking … Read more
Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace Efforts
President Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House, but he has broad leeway to waive its requirements.
A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire
[One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.
Behold the Most Handsome Melons in Mexico
In the eastern city of Xalapa, what started as a joke among friends over two decades ago has become a vibrant annual tradition that highlights creativity and absurdity with melons.