Inside Trump’s Second Term
We talk to Jonathan Swan about how foreign leaders use leverage, strength and personal dynamics to manage the president.
Mamdani imposes one-year ban on AI for most NYC students
New York City restricts AI use in public schools, citing the need for teachers, peers and human connection New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Photo: Reuters/ File New York City officials announced a one-year moratorium on students using artificial intelligence in public elementary and middle schools, the latest step by public officials to set guidelines … Read more
Mehar Bano takes aim at online critics
Actor takes a sarcastic dig at Dr Ejaz Waris over his criticism of actresses and public figures Actor Mehar Bano has taken a sarcastic dig at social media commentator Dr Ejaz Waris over what she portrayed as his frequent criticism of actresses and other public figures. Bano shared an Instagram video taking aim at the … Read more
The women missing from divorce debate
. There is a crisis unfolding quietly in some of Pakistan’s poorest households. We rarely talk about it because, in many cases, there is no divorce certificate or court case to announce it. I keep meeting women whose husbands have simply left. Some left for younger women. Others remarried and stopped supporting their first families. … Read more
Govt increases petrol price by Rs2.29, HSD by Rs1.11 per litre for Sept 3
[ People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. — REUTERS The federal government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.29 and Rs1.11 per litre, respectively, for September 3. According to a notification issued by … Read more
Southwest to Open Premium Airport Lounges Across the Country
[The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works.
Noise and Motion Monitors in Their Homes? These Tenants Say No.
The public housing authority in Concord, N.H., installed monitoring devices in 300 homes. Tenants are now suing to remove the Minut sensors.
Zakir Khan turns his father’s influence into a deeply personal Netflix special
Indian comedian Zakir Khan is set to bring one of his most personal stories to the stage with his upcoming Netflix stand-up special, Papa Yaar, premiering on September 18. Known for turning everyday experiences, relationships and the awkwardness of growing up into relatable comedy, Khan’s latest special places his relationship with his father at the … Read more
KP police learn Chinese to secure foreign projects
Trained personnel will now be able to directly communicate security matters and coordinate in Chinese PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police on Wednesday launched a Chinese language training programme for its personnel to enhance security for Chinese engineers and foreign project staff, with the first batch of 20 Special Security Unit (SSU) personnel having completed the course. … Read more
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Your birthday crossword, nearby pianos and the lone katydid.