A 37,000-Year Chronicle of What Once Ailed Us
In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.
Live Aid stars gather for 40th anniversary
LONDON: Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, reunited in London on Sunday to mark the event’s 40th anniversary, attending a special performance of the musical Just For One Day. Among the stars gathered at Shaftesbury Theatre were Live Aid organisers Bob Geldof and Midge … Read more
Despite Dire Warnings, the Economy Is Holding Up. Can That Last?
[Economists say it will take time for the effects of trade policies to show up in economic data — but acknowledge they aren’t sure how long.
Pak Shaheens depart for Eng tour today
KARACHI: Pakistan Shaheens’ head coach Imran Farhat has termed the upcoming England tour a significant step toward building a strong future for Pakistan cricket. Addressing the media at National Stadium on Tuesday, Farhat highlighted that the tour blends emerging young players with experienced seniors — a combination he believes will yield long-term benefits. The 18-member Pakistan … Read more
Twelve dead, six injured as roofs collapse during rain in Lahore
At least 12 people were killed and six others injured in three separate roof collapse incidents in Lahore overnight, emergency officials said on Wednesday. Rescue 1122 teams responded to calls from Muridwal village, Mission Colony on Raiwind Road, and Kot Jamal early Wednesday morning. The collapses occurred during a period of sustained rainfall across the … Read more
As Iran Deports a Million Afghans, ‘Where Do We Even Go?’
Afghans being forced out of Iran are grappling with an uncertain future in Afghanistan, where widespread poverty and severe restrictions on women and girls await.
Break Even at the Casino? You May Still Owe Taxes.
[The new domestic policy law rewrites tax rules for the hundreds of billions of dollars Americans legally wager each year. A Nevada lawmaker has introduced a bill to overturn that provision.
Migration Fears Turn Europe’s Borderless Dreams Into Traffic Nightmares
Germany’s new government imposed border checks to demonstrate toughness on migration, though crossings started slowing years ago.
Samuel Abt, Reporter Who Covered Tour de France for Decades, Dies at 91
[An authority on cycling, he wrote about the elite race for The New York Times and The International Herald Tribune, bringing wider attention to it.
Google AI Mode for Search Has Arrived. Proceed With Caution.
AI Mode excels at tasks like product research for online shopping. But it falls short on basic web searches.
