Netflix Revenue Grows 13% to $12.6 Billion
[The company’s second-quarter earnings were largely in line with Wall Street’s expectations.
US to tighten visa rules for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists
DHS rule sets fixed stays for student, exchange and media visas, replacing duration-based admissions The new visa rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, subject to congressional review. PHOTO: FILE The Trump administration on Thursday moved to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. A … Read more
Burning Houses to Save Houses
We visited researchers seeking ways to make homes safer. They set a lot of fires.
‘Horsegirls’ Review: Finding Her Stride
An autistic woman finds independence by training for a hobbyhorse competition in this sweet-and-sour coming-of-age film.
Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says
White House says Trump will attend World Cup final, calling it the most watched and secure in US history Reuters July 17, 2026 Less than a minute read US President Donald Trump reacts at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS US … Read more
Déjà vu
I am reviewing my writings from the past eighteen years these days to compile them for a forthcoming book on Pakistan's fight against terror and wars in Afghanistan. It pains me to note we haven't progressed at all from where and how we were when these lines were first written and appeared in the press. … Read more
China posts steady 4.7% growth, defies global headwinds
[ Strong H1 growth driven by innovation, high-tech sectors and resilient domestic demand despite global slowdown A worker checks automatic spool winders at a smart factory in Xin’an Town, Deqing County, Zhejiang province, China, on June 15, 2026. Photo: Xinhua China’s economy expanded by 4.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, demonstrating resilience amid … Read more
Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support.
White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.
Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria
The fire Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.