Indian Fabric Transforms into 1960s American Luxury Symbol
On the cover of Lisa Birnbach’s “The Official Preppy Handbook,” a tongue-in-cheek 1980s guide to looking, acting, and thinking like a US prep school elite, a pattern along the border…
Architect Fumihiko Maki, Master of East-West Fusion, Dies at 95
Fumihiko Maki, a celebrated Japanese architect known for blending Eastern and Western design, has died at 95. Winner of the prestigious Pritzker Prize, Maki’s notable works include the National Museum…
Aliko Dangote’s Bold Plan: Building Africa’s Largest Oil Refinery
Over the past eight years, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has built one of the world’s largest oil refineries, covering an area equivalent to 4,000 football fields. Started in 2016…
Biden Bolsters West’s Ukraine Support Against Putin and Trump
President Joe Biden is leading a major effort with the world’s richest democracies to show Russian President Vladimir Putin that the West remains committed to supporting Ukraine, despite political changes…
Chinese women turn to ChatGPT for romance
Chinese women are increasingly turning to “Dan,” a modified version of ChatGPT, as their ideal companion, touting him as perfect due to his unwavering support and flawless personality. Despite being…
Investors support Musk’s Tesla pay deal
Elon Musk says Tesla investors are overwhelmingly supporting his massive payout and plans to move the company’s legal base to Texas. Shareholders are voting on these proposals, which include a…
Many Americans are familiar with Hunter Biden’s story
William C Moyers, who himself battled addiction, sees Hunter Biden’s case as highlighting a widespread issue in the US. He believes it’s an opportunity to shift focus towards treating addiction…
Kuwait Block Fire Kills 49, Including 40 Indians
A fire in a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait, killed at least 49 people, including 40 Indians, according to India’s foreign ministry. The fire broke out on Wednesday, engulfing the…
Oklahoma Court Rejects Tulsa Massacre Survivors’ Lawsuit
Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in US history, lost their legal bid for reparations. The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed their 2020 lawsuit, which…
White House Won’t Rule Out Biden Reducing Son’s Sentence
The White House did not rule out President Joe Biden potentially reducing any prison sentence for his son, Hunter Biden, who was found guilty of lying about his drug use…