In Trump’s Battle With Murdoch, Fox News Is a Complication
[The two are constrained by the thing that has kept them linked for a decade: their shared reliance on Fox News die-hards.
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What to Know About the $250 Visa Integrity Fee for U.S. Tourists
A newly enacted “visa integrity fee” will apply to millions of foreign visitors, including travelers from Mexico, India, Brazil and China.
Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent
In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.
Netflix resorted to AI use in Argentine sci-fi series
LOS ANGELES: Netflix said on Thursday that it used generative artificial intelligence to produce visual effects that appeared for the first time on screen in one of its original series, employing a technology that has been a source of anxiety throughout Hollywood. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos hailed AI as “an incredible opportunity to help creators make … Read more
Police martyrs’ families to boycott Aug 4 events
PESHAWAR: Families of police martyrs from Kohat, Bannu and Mardan regions have announced a complete boycott of the August 4 Martyrs’ Day ceremonies, citing decades of neglect and broken promises by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Led by Muhammad Salman Khan, the families declared that they will stage a strong protest during the central event in … Read more
Canada Won’t Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost’
Prime Minister Mark Carney, after a meeting with Canada’s political leaders, downplayed the chances of success in talks aimed at reaching a trade deal with President Trump.
Wednesday Briefing: Israel Expands Gaza Offensive
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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Restricting Associated Press Access to Trump
[The earlier decision found it legal for the president to restrict access to a news organization in invite-only places like the Oval Office or Air Force One.
Come for the laughs, stay for the heart
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Thirty years ago in September 1994, runaway bride Rachel Green burst into Central Perk in a blind panic searching for shelter and the long-lost friend who would provide it. Joining the long-lost friend and her gang on the sofa that was always mysteriously available to them in a packed café, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, … Read more
Monsoon toll climbs to 72 in two provinces
A total of 72 lives have been tragically lost in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan, with 75 individuals injured as rain-related hazards and flash floods continue to wreak havoc from June 26 onward, according to the latest figures shared by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Sharing updated details on recent rain-related disasters across Pakistan, NDMA … Read more