Shunsaku Tamiya, Who Brought Perfection to Plastic Replica Models, Dies at 90
He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and historical accuracy.
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Trump Fights ‘Woke’ A.I. + We Hear Out Our Critics
“Any historical understanding of the First Amendment would say this is just plainly unconstitutional.”
Medical booked for Saturday ahead of £63.7m move
Arsenal are on the brink of finalising a deal for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, with the Sweden international set to undergo a medical this weekend. The north London club have reached an agreement with Sporting worth £63.7 million, including £8.7m in add-ons, as reported by The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The move follows weeks of … Read more
India expulsions to Bangladesh unlawful, target Muslims: HRW
NEW DELHI: India has pushed hundreds of ethnic Bengali-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh without due process, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, accusing the government of flouting rules and fuelling bias on religious lines. The Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long taken a hardline stance on immigration — particularly those from neighbouring Muslim-majority Bangladesh … Read more
New York Historical Acquires Bill Cunningham Archive
Tens of thousands of photos, negatives and memorabilia from the New York Times photographer (himself designated a living landmark) will go to the museum and have a permanent home.
Ayesha Omar mourns marital rape victim’s death
KARACHI: Ayesha Omar took to Instagram on Thursday to register her shock over the death of Shanti, one of the country’s latest casualties of martial assault. “May your soul rest in eternal peace. May Allah give your family strength,” the actor wrote. “I’m sorry we failed you, Shanti. May justice be served.” The actor acknowledged … Read more
Was This Artifact From King Tut’s Tomb? It’s for Sale Anyway.
A London auction house says there is “no documented evidence” that an intricately carved grasshopper is from the boy king’s tomb. Its estimated price is up to $675,000.
As Consumers Lose Their Appetite, Food Brands Fight to Keep Wall St. Happy
[Packaged food companies are struggling to adjust — and profit — as tastes, waistlines and wallets change.
UNSC seeks close coordination with OIC
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to the pacific settlement of disputes, and urges the UN Secretary-General to continue to use mediation to help resolve conflicts peacefully, working in close coordination with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). “The Security Council recognises the value of close cooperation, as appropriate, … Read more
Behind a Maine Coffee Company’s Decision to Raise Prices
[Like many companies, Rock City Coffee resisted increasing prices as President Trump’s trade war drove its costs up. Then it ran out of options.