James B. Maas, Guru of Slumber and the ‘Power Nap,’ Dies at 86
An author, public speaker and professor, he taught a hugely popular and entertaining psychology course at Cornell that focused on the essential importance of sleep.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’
The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the messy-but-sexy “Neighbor Guy,” and learning to pay “focused attention” in his own marriage.
‘No Other Land’ dissects the silenced struggles of Palestinians to the bone
KARACHI: As a convoy moves in to raze brick houses to the ground, a community of villagers cries out. That’s the limit to the brave front they can put up, as long as it doesn’t upset their armed oppressors enough to open fire. These uniformed individuals then cite impassive demolition papers to justify bearing down … Read more
Shadab Khan set to undergo surgery for shoulder injury: report
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is set to undergo surgery on his right shoulder in the United Kingdom, according to local media reports, a development that is expected to sideline him for approximately three months. The 26-year-old has reportedly been experiencing persistent discomfort in his shoulder. Following medical consultations, surgery was advised to resolve the issue. … Read more
Faisal Rehman is a riot to work with: Tazeen Hussain
KARACHI: What’s it like picking up where you left off with a co-worker from 28 years ago? If your name is Tazeen Hussain and that co-worker is fellow actor Faisal Rehman, then the answer is very simple: it is as if no time has passed by at all. “It felt not like 28 years, but … Read more
The West’s Megadrought Might Not Let Up for Decades, Study Suggests
[Clues from another dry spell 6,000 years ago are helping scientists understand what’s driving the latest one, and why it’s been so unrelenting.
Afghan Women and Girls Deported From Iran Fear Returning to Afghanistan
“Get ready to cope” was the message from an aid worker to women returning to Taliban rule in Afghanistan after their expulsion from Iran.
Govt, sugar mills agree on Rs165/kg ex-mill price
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD’: Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting today with the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) to address the implementation of the government-notified ex-mill price of sugar and ensure its smooth availability in the market. According to an official statement released on Tuesday, the meeting … Read more
Iceland Volcano Erupts Again but Doesn’t Threaten Towns
An official said the eruption near Reykjavik, the 12th in four years from the same volcanic system, posed no threat to people or infrastructure.
Stars Passing Near the Sun Could Cause Planets to Collide or Be Ejected, Paper Says
Stars passing close to the sun could cause planets to collide, including with Earth, or even be ejected as rogue planets, new simulations show.