The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict. Oil tankers are once again transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and daily routines are returning to the streets of Tehran. Here are some images related to the deal: Strait…
WASHINGTONย โย The White House pushed back Thursday against growing bipartisan criticism of a negotiated settlement to the war with Iran, arguing its concessions to the Islamic Republic were contingent on its conduct and essential to securing peace. The administrationโs defensive posture came as details of the framework agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, were finally…
Heโs not NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Heโs not OG Anunoby, whose last-second tip-in will forever be etched into the minds of New York sports fans. Heโs not Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges or any of the other players that helped the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals for the…
How can Europe better support tech startups? Itโs a question being asked at Vivatech, Europeโs biggest event for innovation and technology. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to Eleonore Crespo – co-founder and co-CEO of Pigment, a business planning platform that helps firms make strategic decisions using artificial intelligence. The company was founded as…
Comedian, actor and writer Zach Noe Towers is having a sparkling breakout moment. After years of building a loyal audience through stand-up, TV appearances and by regularly lighting up our earholes on SiriusXMโs โJeff Lewis Live,โ Towers has delivered his strongest statement yet, โTwink Death.โ Taped in Santa Monica at Westside Comedy Theater, and now…
Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s interim peace deal on Thursday, insisting that the United States is not paying the Islamic Republic and that any economic benefits for Iran depend on full compliance with the agreement. “The United States isn’t giving up a cent of money to Iran,” Vance said. Vance’s comments came…
WASHINGTON ย โย A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Thursday for gun rights and against drug laws. In a 9-0 ruling, the justices struck down part of the longstanding federal gun control law that makes it a crime for an โunlawful userโ of illegal drugs to possess a gun. The Trump administration had urged the court to uphold…
Not much good comes to mind when you think about the effects of climate change. Wildfires, floods, melting ice caps, heat waves, the bleaching of ocean reefs. But then thereโs baseball, and one possible silver lining. Has global warming turned Dodger Stadium into a home run launching pad? I was watching Monday nightโs ESPN telecast…
Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France’s support for the birth of a new nation. It’s all about keeping the US president on board: on…
Itโs rare for an artist almost four decades into a career to have firsts. Last year, Kenny Chesney had three: first solo and first country artist to headline the Sphere in Las Vegas, induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and his first New York Times Best Seller, โHeart Life Music.โ Called โa love…