Bus Plunges 70 Feet Into a Ravine in Pakistan, Killing 40
The overloaded bus was carrying 48 passengers on a notoriously hazardous highway linking two provincial capitals.
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It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Descend on Iran
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as…
Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.
Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending…
How Public Pools Create Summer Communities in New York
Dry Dock Pool in Lower Manhattan is one of New York City’s 51 free outdoor pools where more than one…
How Public Pools Create Summer Communities in New York
Dry Dock Pool in Lower Manhattan is one of New York City’s 51 free outdoor pools where more than one…
Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Killed at Iran War’s Outset
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday….
Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia
“Are we in the Soviet Union now?” asked one Russian, stunned and frustrated by the waits at the pumps.
Tibetan Activist Sets Self on Fire Outside U.N. in Protest Against China
Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old resident of Queens, died after the self-immolation. He said Beijing’s policies were “destroying the Tibetan people.”
E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue
And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.
Is NYC Summer Tourism Peaking With World Cup, Swift Wedding and America’s 250th?
A series of major events is unfolding in New York this week, sprinkling the city with soccer tees, fireworks and,…