As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.
[A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle.
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Pakistan starts assembling Google Chromebooks
[ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a meeting with the Google delegation, during the inauguration of the company’s local office in Pakistan. — PHOTO VIA X ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT exports surged 18% year-on-year to $417 million in July 2026, the first month of the new fiscal year, signalling strong momentum in the technology sector, official … Read more
How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections.
Show of Houses by Dutch Modernist Architect Shines a Light on Gem in U.S.
A riveting exhibition of photographs of homes by Gerrit Rietveld unearths a mastery, beyond furniture design, of “a new way of living.”
Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030. Photo: AFP ZANDVOORT: Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion’s near-term Formula One future. The 28-year-old already had a contract to … Read more
Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv, spark fires
Russian defence ministry says Moscow attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with airstrikes and drones Firefighters work near a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on … Read more
What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression?
If multiple antidepressants haven’t helped, there are other avenues to explore.
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
[The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.