In ‘Cookie Queens,’ the Girl Scouts Are the Stars
The film, directed by Alysa Nahmias, follows the youngsters and their families during weeks of sales, strategy and stress.
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Family of Former U.S. Marine Detained in Russia Says He Is in Serious Condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is in “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said, and his family members say they are afraid for his life. Mr. Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022.
Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman
What the former prime minister’s boyfriend rebrand says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
The Gospel According to Anthony Bourdain
Fans of the late writer and chef are cultlike in their devotion. But have they misunderstood his message?
Inside the Makkah defence pact and its regional implications
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in the holy city of Makkah on Friday. Photo: SPA/ X Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah on Friday, wedding allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that … Read more
Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.
Elizabeth Smith, Voice Coach and Juilliard Professor, Dies at 91
A founding faculty member of Juilliard Drama, she helped the actors Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Wendell Pierce and many other mentees find their voice, quite literally.
As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
Order says Congress has not ceded authority to the Exec branch to dramatically redesign, reconstruct the White House Construction of a ballroom at the White House seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, US, August 4, 2026. — REUTERS A United States federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s … Read more
Mariam Michael opens up about discrimination, harassment and finding her place in showbiz
Actor and model reflects on growing up Christian in Pakistan, calls for greater empathy and accountability Model and actor Mariam Michael has said Christians in Pakistan continue to face discrimination, recalling how offensive slurs she heard growing up remain common in parts of the country today. Appearing in a recent interview, she reflected on growing up … Read more