Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.
C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.
Trade gap widens to $3.95b in July
FRUITLESS STIMULI: Despite availing incentives for the past many decades, there has not been one exporter in the country who has earned a billion dollars from exports in any single financial year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by one-fourth to nearly $4 billion in July due to $6.9 billion in imports, highlighting external sector … Read more
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day
‘Kindergarten for adults,’ a video store tribute and The Thin Mint hustle.
Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Used by Ukrainian Carrier
A second drone may have collided with a plane in the air over the airport, damaging the aircraft slightly, the authorities say.
Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview
[In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.
Mexican Influencer César Gastélum Shot Dead During Livestream from Sinaloa
César Gastélum was streaming video from outside a KFC in Culiacán, a city in Sinaloa state, when he was gunned down on Tuesday.
MasterChef is not real: a chef’s bombshell revelation
Marco Pierre White, long-serving former judge on show, says programme succeeds only by inspiring home cooking Marco Pierre White has sparked fresh debate around television cooking competitions after describing MasterChef as “not real” and urging viewers to avoid taking the long running franchise too seriously. The Michelin starred chef, who has appeared as a judge … Read more
Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.
Musk, Money and Mars
SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?