Major Guggenheim Show Traces Origin and Legacy of Pop Art
At the Guggenheim Museum, a survey of the origin and legacy of Pop Art tries to extract from the movement a conscience it never really had, our critic argues.
FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) after their loss in the World Cup final in East Rutherford. Photo: AFP PARIS: World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to … Read more
Trump convenes Cabinet at Camp David amid simmering Iran war
President Donald Trump convenes a Cabinet meeting on Friday at his Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to resolve his war against Iran and bring down gasoline prices that are threatening Republicans in November midterm elections. Unlike some past presidents, Trump has largely stayed away from the mountaintop presidential redoubt in western Maryland, … Read more
What a Hedge Fund’s Implosion Says About the A.I. Trade
[Situational Awareness caught the attention of Wall Street with its highly leveraged trades. It nearly collapsed amid a wave of market volatility.
I Flew in the Douglas DC-3, a WWII Workhorse of Aviation, Over the Amazon
The Douglas DC-3 was mass produced during World War II. Today, one of the few still remaining transports passengers in Colombia’s jungle.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
[The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Netanyahu, Israel’s defence minister say Israeli forces destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
Joint statement says tunnels in Beaufort area, in southern Lebanon, were destroyed with around 700 tons of explosives A photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said early on Friday that Israeli forces had blown up … Read more
Meta India head named in police case over Facebook videos targeting Modi
Executive personally named in rare move as India tightens content rules, narrows legal shield protecting platforms People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Police in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad have registered a case against the head of Meta India, Arun Srinivas, over multiple videos posted on the company’s Facebook platform that depicted Prime Minister … Read more
In Area Hit by Blaze, French Officials Failed to Enforce Wildfire Rules
Under French rules, homeowners must clear vegetation within roughly 50 yards of their houses. In the forests affected by France’s worst fire in decades, that didn’t happen.
Mathira says society has turned men into ‘machines’ by suppressing their emotions
Television host urges mothers, wives with raising emotionally aware, caring sons and husbands Mathira spoke to Faisal Waheed on men’s emotions and highlighted issues such as HIV and breast cancer awareness. PHOTO: Screengrab Television host Mathira, in an interview, expressed her belief that society had turned men into “machines” by placing overwhelming responsibilities on them while … Read more