Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.
Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
[The 2026 revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics represent a downward adjustment of just 0.1 percent of the total work force.
Mahira Khan, Wahaj Ali’s ‘Mitti De Baway’ trailer wins praise from celebrities
Kinza Hashmi, Bilal Abbas, Maya Ali among stars expressing excitement for upcoming drama Actors Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali are set to share the screen for the first time in the upcoming drama Mitti De Baway, with the newly released trailer hinting at a romance that takes a darker turn. Set in 1999, the trailer introduces … Read more
Pacers put England in control at Lord’s
Tongue and Robinson capture two wickets each as Pakistan’s batting tumbles again LONDON: Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson took two wickets each to put England in control on the second day of their second Test of the three-match series against Pakistan at Lord’s on Friday. Tongue (2-27) and Robinson (2-8) bowled extremely well to reduce … Read more
India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems
Medium-range guided missile system designed for use against a range of targets, including armoured vehicles A Filipino soldier fires a Javelin anti-tank weapon system during a live exercise as part of the annual US-Philippines joint military exercises called “Balikatan” at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, April 13, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS The Indian Army has … Read more
Mount Kailash, Sacred to 4 Faiths, Drew Pilgrims Lost in Nepal and Tibet Floods
The peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.
Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules
[Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws
Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.
A New Documentary Gives Butthole Surfers Their Due
A new movie explores Butthole Surfers’ musical legacy, with layers of loss and regret. “It’s kind of vindicating,” the singer Gibby Haynes said.