How Israel’s Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy
Intensifying restrictions have hit every part of the territory’s dealings, spurring worries about whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.
What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
[The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
Six Years in Provence: An Ancient Castle and a Feud Over a Troublesome Bridge
In a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family.
States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are taking the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.
Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
In Mexico City, a Futuristic House With a Secret Chess Room
The architect Fernando Romero has pushed what was once a generic midcentury home as far as it can go.
Pakistan U19 women’s tournament to begin in Karachi
Pakistan’s National Women’s U19 Tournament will begin Thursday, with 75 players from 24 cities competing in a five-team event aimed at developing the country’s next generation of women cricketers. The tournament, organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board, will be played at the NBP Sports Complex and HPC Oval Ground in Karachi from August 20 to … Read more
Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock
Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock on Tuesday. Photo: AFP SYDNEY: Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock Tuesday after admitting to drink driving. Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a … Read more
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present
[Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
Is Motion Sickness Preventable?
Experts say there are ways to stave off that dreaded queasy feeling.