Carlo Ginzburg, Who Told the History of the Obscure, Dies at 87
In books like “The Cheese and the Worms,” he helped push beyond the story of great events and leaders, entering the minds and hearts of peasants.
Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
[Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing ‘Indo’ from title
says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region The US Defence Department announced on Wednesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) would officially revert to its previous designation, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), restoring a name that served as the command’s identity for more than seven decades. The command, originally established … Read more
Political Spotlight Shines on Warsh for His First Fed Meeting as Chairman
[The new Fed chairman is bound to face the unyielding attention of the president that nominated him.
How the ‘Hard Fork’ Hosts Bring Their Tech Podcast to a Live Audience
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explain why they try to include “a little chaos” when they record their New York Times tech podcast in front of a crowd in San Francisco.
Pakistani artist honored in Shanghai for contributions to traditional Fine Arts
Her recent calligraphic series blends colors of Shanghai’s urban landscape with script of traditional Urdu calligraphy A Pakistani scholar and lecturer from the University of Peshawar received an honorary credential at the opening ceremony of the 16th International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts in Shanghai on Wednesday. The exhibition, featuring artworks from 38 countries and … Read more
China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as warring sides move to end war
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support China on Wednesday announced it would offer humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon, as the US and Iran move to end the war by signing a peace deal later this week. “China is deeply saddened by the humanitarian disaster” caused by … Read more
A New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range Anxiety
[Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.
Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.
IMF blocks tax relief on education
[ The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The government said on Tuesday that taxes on the import of used cars have been … Read more