Behind the Mysterious Symbols Spray-Painted on Our Streets
All over New York’s sidewalks and sewers, colored markings hide in plain sight, telling construction crews where to dig and creating accidental art.
Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa. Photo: AFP BRIGHTON: Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced … Read more
Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins
Armand Duplantis competes in the men’s pole vault event of the Silesia Diamond League. Photo: AFP POLAND: World 100m champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden roared to victories at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, as Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis wrapped up another dominant pole vault display. The assembled field was outstanding in Poland. Of the … Read more
Why Getting High Has Only Gotten Cheaper
The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever.
Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Want You to Watch Everything From One App: Theirs
[YouTube is racing to catch up to Amazon, which already offers users the chance to subscribe to services like HBO Max from within its app. Netflix is increasingly open to the idea, too.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Trump Shuns E.V.s and Wind Power, But He’s Pouring Billions Into Batteries
[The president may disdain clean energy tech, but energy storage is also crucial for A.I. and defense — and China’s dominance in the sector has officials worried.
Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority
In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
Fils claims first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati
Arthur Fils (FRA) celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the finals of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: REUTERS CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career … Read more
Liebenberg backs Arshad to rediscover his best form
KARACHI: South African coach Terseus Liebenberg believes Arshad Nadeem will regain his best form, describing the Olympic champion as a ‘champion of life’ and an inspirational role model as the Pakistani javelin thrower begins a training stint in South Africa. Liebenberg said Arshad’s struggles since his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics were difficult to … Read more