Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91
His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.
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Trump’s Withering Criticism of Powell Puts Fed Decisions Under Microscope
[The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.
Bolsonaro, Brazil’s Former President, Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Before Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against him be dropped.
Microsoft issues apology for mistaken Windows 11 update fix
Microsoft has issued an apology after a recent Windows update caused confusion among users, with the company acknowledging a mistake in its handling of the issue. The apology comes after the company mistakenly claimed that a Windows 11 24H2 bug had been resolved, only for the problem to worsen. The issue, which stems from a … Read more
This Dinosaur Probably Tweeted More Than It Roared
The anatomy of a Chinese fossil offers a hint that birdsong may be as old as the dinosaurs themselves.
Your Joyspan is the Key to Aging Well
A long life doesn’t matter much if you don’t enjoy it.
Russia criminalising ‘extremist’ content
MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill that would outlaw opening or searching for content online judged “extremist”, such as songs glorifying Ukraine and material by feminist rock band Pussy Riot. Critics say the law, which has drawn a rare backlash from across Russia’s political spectrum, would stifle internet freedom. Russian authorities already block … Read more
Busy 2025-26 for Pak women’s team
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday unveiled the women’s cricket calendar for the 2025-26 season, where women cricketers will not only have the opportunity to play international cricket but will also feature in domestic tournaments. In Pathways Cricket, Pakistan U-19 will tour Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series in December this year. Prior to … Read more
Govt, opposition unite to block dissident PTI candidates in Senate elections
Listen to article In a rare show of unity, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government and opposition parties — including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — have joined forces to prevent dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates from securing seats in the Senate elections scheduled for July 21. The development comes as several … Read more
Trump’s NPR and PBS Funding Cuts Were Decades in the Making
[The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in media.
