The Young Women at the Heart of American Landscape Art
Once dismissed as exercises in dainty femininity, the handiwork of schoolgirls is now celebrated for anticipating the art of the Hudson River School and beyond.
Shah, Qaisar absence deepens judo crisis
Shah Hussain of Pakistan won bronze at the Asian Championships in 2013 and 2015. Photo: JUDOINSIDE KARACHI: Pakistan made a name for itself in judo over the past decade when Japan-based Olympian Shah Hussain was competing for the country. However, with Shah now in the twilight of his career, Pakistan has been unable to produce … Read more
PSX swings amid US-Iran tensions, KSE-100 up 182 points
Index recovers after touching intraday low of 172,250 as Middle East tensions unsettle investors KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened Wednesday’s session in positive territory, but the early gains soon gave way to war jitters, sending the KSE-100 index on a topsy-turvy ride as investors grappled with escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The … Read more
A.I. Music Giant Suno Tries to Play Nice With Record Labels
[Suno has drawn copyright lawsuits from the majors. Now it is releasing a version of its A.I. music generator trained in partnership with Warner Music.
South Korea, France to deepen defense and security cooperation
French President Emmanuel Macron hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for talks in Paris French President Emmanuel Macron hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for talks in Paris. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY South Korea and France signed several agreements on Tuesday to deepen bilateral cooperation in national defence, the defence industry, military information protection … Read more
Film and TV Portrayals of A.I. Go Beyond Science Fiction
[Plots involving some kind of artificial intelligence are even part of soap operas. Here’s how they’ve evolved over the decades.
Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.
How Amazon’s Zoox Is Taking On Waymo in San Francisco
The Amazon-owned driverless car company is a distant second to Waymo. Its pitch to riders? Wine pop-ups, festival sponsorships and a car built to be filmed.
In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.
Why Major Studios Are Sitting Out This Fall’s Film Festivals
The major studios and their A-list stars are AWOL this season for a variety of reasons, forcing the festivals to scramble.