Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
[The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
Long-range munitions are an important part of the military’s arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is displayed during the inauguration of a new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, in Unterluess, Germany August 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of … Read more
Why Wall Street Is Feeling So Bullish
[Booming corporate profits are driving the S&P 500 near another record, dampening concerns about the war, inflation and more.
The 25 Most Important Sculptures Since the End of World War II
Four artists and a curator debate the most important works since the end of World War II.
Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies
Abdullah Shafique 107 and Babar Azam 86 guide Pakistan to 266/2 at stumps. Photo: AFP/FILE PORT OF SPAIN: Abdullah Shafique struck his sixth Test century and Babar Azam closed in on a hundred as Pakistan reached 266-2 in reply to West Indies’ 344 on day two of the second Test in Trinidad on Monday. Just … Read more
PPP alleges rigging as polling resumes in two delayed AJK constituencies
Party says polling staff caught red-handed with polling bags and ballot papers, preparing to engage in ballot stuffing A picture showing the branch of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission—FILE PHOTO The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday accused polling staff in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) of abandoning a polling station and being … Read more
McDonald’s U.S. Sales Slow as Consumers Spend More Cautiously
[The fast-food giant named a new president of its U.S. operations, aiming to bring “focus and urgency” to a revamp of its outlets.
U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.
Inside Uber’s Legal Strategy to Fight Sexual Assault Lawsuits
[Our investigative reporter Emily Steel reviewed about a dozen lawsuits against Uber by riders who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed during their rides. They reveal the aggressive tactics Uber’s lawyers are taking as part of their defense strategy.
North Korea blames US-led alliance for ‘new security crisis’ in Asia-Pacific
Pyongyang criticises expanded military drills, rejects US-led cyber threat allegations, vows stronger deterrence North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY North Korea accused the United States, Japan and South Korea of creating a “new security crisis” in the Asia-Pacific, warning that their expanding military cooperation threatens regional stability. In commentary published Tuesday by the … Read more