Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response
As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.
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What I Learned From Taking 58 Walks
With friends new and old, I figured out what I really value — one step at a time.
Ali Abbas healed a fractured relationship with father
KARACHI: Ali Abbas recently discussed how he dealt with his father and veteran actor Waseem Abbas’s second marriage to co-star Saba Hamid. Making an appearance on Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt, Ali talked about the challenges of taking care of his siblings and feeling anger towards his father. Reflecting on his difficult childhood years, … Read more
Rangpur Riders sign Iftikhar, Akif, and Nafay for 2025 Global Super League
Defending champions Rangpur Riders have confirmed the inclusion of three Pakistani cricketers — Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed and Khawaja Nafay — in their squad for the 2025 edition of the Guyana Global Super League (GSL), scheduled to take place from 10 to 18 July at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. The trio will be … Read more
PSX sees modest gains as KSE-100 closes 440 points up
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another day of consolidation on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at 136,380 points, gaining 440 points or 0.32% after oscillating in both directions during the session. Early trade saw mild negativity, with the index hitting an intraday low of 135,543 points—down 397 points (0.29%)—amid profit-taking, noted … Read more
Russia Appears Unfazed by Trump’s Ukraine War Ultimatum
Russian officials and commentators have shown little indication that Moscow is about to change course under new pressure.
Trump Escalates Tariff Threats, Showing Little Interest in New Trade Deals
[The president’s supporters portray him as a top dealmaker. But, at least for now, far more trading partners have gotten stiff tariffs than trade deals.
Heat Warnings Issued for Parts of Eastern Canada
Warnings were issued for southern Ontario and southwest Quebec as hot and humid weather is expected to linger through Thursday.
Social Security Email Says Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Taxes on Benefits. Does It?
[The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually does.
This Golden Fungus Is Spreading Wildly in North America’s Forests
The golden oyster mushroom, a tasty species native to Asia, has proliferated in states around the Great Lakes and may crowd out native species, a new study shows.
