Toxic PFAS Cleanups at Military Sites Face Decades of Delay
The Pentagon has again postponed PFAS cleanups at hundreds of military sites, in some cases up to 19 years, prompting bipartisan anger in Congress.
Bilal Maqsood revisits Vital Signs concert that marked a turning point for Strings
Musician recalls being young fans in the audience when Junaid Jamshed unexpectedly praised their music For Bilal Maqsood, one of the most memorable moments from Strings’ early days came not during one of the band’s own performances, but while they were sitting in the audience at a Vital Signs concert. Maqsood recently revisited the memory … Read more
Asian Games hit by rain
The Asian Games officially begin with an opening ceremony on September 19. Photo AFP NAGOYA: Hundreds of Asian Games athletes in Japan were briefly evacuated from their accommodation as record rainfall lashed host city Nagoya, with competition beginning on Thursday. Rainwater also leaked into some competition venues, with more wet weather forecast for the coming … Read more
Abdul Hannan marks 30th birthday with Umrah
Singer-songwriter Abdul Hannan marked his 30th birthday on September 4 with a pilgrimage to Makkah rather than a conventional celebration. Taking to Instagram, the Iraaday hitmaker shared a series of photos from his journey, captioning the post: “Alhamdulillah! This is how I decided to enter my 30's. Prayed for everyone.” View … Read more
Video Shows Grocery Store Manager Saving Toddler From Oncoming Traffic
Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.
Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs
[A worsening trade war and a spike in oil prices could create new economic risks as the president prepares to rally Republicans for the midterms.
A Reuters reporter remembers 9/11
Bush was reading to children when an aide whispered, ‘America is under attack,’ as the 9/11 attacks unfolded US President George W Bush listens as White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card informs him of a second plane hitting the World Trade Center while Bush was conducting a reading seminar at the Emma E Booker … Read more
Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity
Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.
Adidas faces global boycott calls for campaign featuring former Israeli soldier
[ Campaign promoting single-shoe service for amputees sparks criticism, prompting Adidas Arabia to apologise German sportswear manufacturer Adidas is facing mounting boycott calls after selecting a former Israeli soldier who participated in attacks on the Gaza Strip and lost a leg while serving in the Israeli army to promote its “single-shoe service”. The selection of … Read more
A New Drug Lifts the Fog of Sleepiness for Those With Narcolepsy
The first-of-its-kind drug offers a reprieve for people who live with the debilitating sleep disorder.