Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion
As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own national cuisine.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
[Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems
Papers suggest Chinese defence institutions see leading US AI models as source of technical insight A member of the People’s Liberation Army stands as strategic strike group displays YJ-18C cruise missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading United States artificial … Read more
What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
Exploring Helsinki Through the Dreamy Architecture of Eliel Saarinen
A writer goes in search of the architect Eliel Saarinen, whose Art Nouveau-inspired designs helped shape early-1900s Finland as well as midcentury America.
Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
Casemiro’s dream MLS partnership begins with Messi at Inter Miami. MIAMI: Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Ligarival a “god of football.” “Of course if I’m here it’s because of him and to help him and Inter Miami,” the former Real Madrid midfielder said of … Read more
Newcastle manager Howe steps down
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect and will be replaced by Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle, British media reported on Thursday. The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge, having … Read more
Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 35
Search for survivors continues as critical 72-hour rescue window nears expiration Buildings that collapsed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Yatsushiro City, Japan. Photo: Reuters The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu Island on Tuesday has risen to 35, … Read more
PPL makes 4th hydrocarbon find in Shah Bandar
[ KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Shah Bandar exploration licence, has made a gas and condensate discovery at exploratory well Rahi X-1, located in Sujawal district of Sindh province. “This is the fourth consecutive discovery at the Shah Bandar Block by PPL as an operator with 63% working interest along with its … Read more
Myanmar Pro-Democracy Activists Each Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison
A group of dissidents this week were each sentenced to 37 years in prison for a peaceful protest against an election widely derided as a sham.