Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Was Losing Millions at CBS Before Cancellation
[CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
Peter Phillips, Who Was at the British Pop Art Frontier, Dies at 86
Known as the tough guy in a scene that produced David Hockney and others, he filled his paintings with gleaming car parts and sex symbols. Some of them landed on album covers.
Textile exports rise 7.2% to $17.88b in FY25
[ Listen to article LAHORE: Pakistan’s textile exports for the fiscal year 202425 have shown a surprisingly positive trend, recording a 7.22% increase and reaching $17.88 billion, compared to $16.68 billion in the previous fiscal year. This growth has come despite several domestic and international challenges that had raised concerns among industry experts and textile millers about … Read more
X Hits Grok Bottom + More A.I. Talent Wars + ‘Crypto Week’
“XAI had to apologize after Grok began praising Adolf Hitler, making antisemitic comments and referring to itself as MechaHitler.”
Robert Alvarez, 76, Dies; Called Attention to Nuclear-Waste Safety
A self-taught expert, he spent decades working in both nonprofits and the government to expose problems in the production of atomic weapons.
Truemed, a Start-Up Run by an RFK. Jr. Aide, Gives Tax Breaks for Meat and Mattresses
The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply?
The Kurosawa You May Never Have Heard Of
The great Japanese genre director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, whose latest film is “Cloud,” has mastered the cinema of psychological fright. Here’s why you should watch his work.
Ahtesham, Romaisa win Westbury tennis
Ahtesham Humiyoon SNGPL outplayed Kashan Tariq 8-2 to win the mens singles title at the 21st addition of KC Westbury National tennis championship which concluded at Karachi Club on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, Eschelle Asif becruised past Tahreem Yousuf 8-0 to win the Ladies Singles title. Ahtisham Humiyon of SNGPL was in great form and … Read more
Pakistan stun Iran to win Asian U-16 Volleyball Championship
Listen to article The unbeaten Pakistan team made history on Saturday by clinching the title of the 2nd Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship 2025 in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, with a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Iran in a pulsating final. In a match filled with intensity and momentum shifts, Pakistan stunned Iran after coming back from … Read more
How Do You Brag in Silicon Valley? By Declaring Yourself ‘Best of Breed.’
[Companies use the term to frame themselves as the slayers of big players, with a niche product that appeals to the savvy customer.
