Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?
[The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
3 Drugs Older People May Be Overusing
Not all older people need these medications, and they can carry increased risks.
Following Stolen Cars From Canada to Russia
How two investigative reporters for The Times learned where many of the luxury cars stolen to order in Canada are actually going, and why.
What Led to Maria Bartiromo’s Downfall at Fox News
[The network this week took Maria Bartiromo off the air, pulling one of the last hosts whose coverage of Dominion Voting Systems drew an expensive defamation lawsuit.
UN adopts new map showing Africa bigger, US smaller
Logo of the United Nations seen on a building of the global organisation.PHOTO: AFP The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington. Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was … Read more
The Generation That’s Never Had to Say ‘Hello?’
Now that there’s rarely any mystery to who’s calling, Gen Z has adopted a range of custom phone greetings — including no greeting at all.
California Forever’s Ambitious Plan Faces Another Setback
[A legislative setback for a manufacturing and housing proposal shows how hard it remains to build in the largest state — and why a backlash against billionaires could make it even harder.
Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out.
Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology.
What to Do With Europe’s ‘Zombie Churches’? These Artists Have Some Ideas.
As the continent’s ties to Christianity fade, churches are being abandoned. But some see a chance to transform them into communal spaces like care centers or venues for the arts.
Fawad blasts fellow PSL franchises
KARACHI: The owner of the PSL’s newest franchise has lashed out at the league’s existing team owners during a meeting of the league in London a few days ago. One franchise owner also called for a review of cricketers’ fees, citing their poor performances. “You did not do anyone a favour by buying a team. … Read more