Pay Advance Apps May Be Costlier Than Workers Think
[The loans tide borrowers over until their next paycheck. The apps offer no-cost options, but most users end up paying high fees, a report finds.
UK disposable vape ban goes into effect from June 1
The UK government’s ban on disposable vapes comes into force this Sunday, signalling the end of easy access to single-use vaping devices in shops and online. The move, first announced in January 2024, aims to tackle the growing environmental impact caused by disposable vapes, which have surged in popularity over the past decade. Usage has … Read more
Forget Quiet Luxury. In Ancient Rome, the Fashion Was Loud.
An exhibition in Copenhagen reveals how imperial expansion delivered the vivid dyes, exotic fabrics and real-hair wigs that Romans used to broadcast their status.
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The Latest Challenge to Data Centers? Restive Investors.
[Rising government bond yields are beginning to upend the economics around the artificial intelligence build-out.
U.S. Suspends Consular Services in Brazil on Eve of Elections
The State Department cited unspecified security concerns in announcing the unusual move. A closely fought presidential election in Brazil takes place on Sunday.
Mo Naqvi’s ‘Hanging By a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s entry for Oscars international feature race
The selection marks the first time Pakistan has chosen a documentary for the Best International Feature Film category Pakistan has selected Mo Naqvi’s documentary thriller Hanging By a Wire as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The selection marks the first time Pakistan has chosen a documentary … Read more
Malaysia shatter Pakistan’s squash gold dream
Green-shirts settle for silver after 2-0 defeat in Asian Games men’s team final Team Pakistan secures the silver medal in the Men’s Team Squash competition at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Photo: POA Pakistan’s bid for Asian Games squash gold ended in disappointment as Malaysia powered to a 2-0 victory in the men’s team … Read more
Four Pakistani crew members from hijacked MT Honour 25 to arrive in Karachi tomorrow: Dar
Three crew members died in the hijacking, while three others remain aboard the vessel with the captain A picture of the crew members of the Honor 25 oil tanker released by Somali pirates. Photo: Express Four of the 10 Pakistani crew members affected by the hijacking of MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia will … Read more
Coffee boosts healthy aging odds for women: 30-year study
A recent study from the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) explored the relationship between caffeine consumption in midlife and the likelihood of healthy aging (HA) in women during older adulthood. The study, involving 47,513 women with data collected since 1984, found that caffeine intake was modestly associated with better odds of achieving healthy aging. Healthy aging was … Read more