Finding the Great America, 250 Years On. The Real One.
These history-rich shows at the Smithsonian museums are a culturally-representative accounting of this nation’s history, our critic says. See them before they close.
England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
England’s German coach Thomas Tuchel(R) was lambasted by the British media for his safety-first tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Photo: AFP LONDON: Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too “passive” in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the … Read more
Zidane era beckons for France
France suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat against Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal. Photo: Reuters LONDON: France’s World Cup semi-final exit left one of the country’s most gifted generations grappling with yet another heartbreak, but a new era beckons, with Zinedine Zidane expected to harness the squad’s extraordinary individual talent in a bid to deliver a … Read more
Inflation Respite Gives More Consumers a Chance to Spend
[Lower gas prices have been a relief for households struggling with higher living costs. But now they are creeping higher again.
Why Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ Has Viewers Outside South Africa Talking
The hit Netflix show follows the life of a wealthy married couple in South Africa as they deal with the pressures of infidelity and appearances.
White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review
[Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.
Someone Used A.I. to Write an Unauthorized Biography of Me. I Don’t Recommend Reading It.
Someone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon. Who is behind all this drivel?
Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy
Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43 people.
National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
Huma Saleem accuses unnamed national cricketer of harassment, threats
Model says she plans to pursue legal action, claiming she has evidence to support her allegations Pakistani model and social media influencer Huma Saleem has levelled serious allegations against an unnamed national cricketer, accusing him of harassment, threats, emotional abuse and attempting to sabotage her career. In a candid and emotional note shared on Instagram, … Read more