Dying breed: Chongqing’s iconic porters struggle for relevance as economy shifts
"Bang bang jun" are being phased out, but they were once a common sight in China’s largest and most mountainous city.
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Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza
Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.
Escape From Duckov quacks past 300,000 concurrent players only 10 days after release
More than a splash in the pan, the hit indie extraction shooter is taking a victory flap.
Bessent: US won't be able to pay military by Nov. 15 if shutdown is prolonged
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the United States will not be able to pay service members by the middle of next month if the government shutdown is prolonged. “We were able to pay the military employees from excess funds at the Pentagon, middle of this month. I
Graham says lawmakers to be briefed on potential Venezuela land attack
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) said Sunday that President Trump told him that he plans to brief members of Congress on possible military action in Latin America, including potentially shifting attacks targeting Venezuela from the sea to land. Graham, speaking to Margaret
Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ Is a Stunner — A Divorce Album That Feels Like a Stage Drama Unfolding in Real Time, but With Bops: Album Review
Out of the many thousands — surely tens of thousands — of albums I’ve listened to in my time, I can’t recall one that had me on the edge of my seat from the first moments to the last on first listen the way Lily Allen’s new “West End Girl” did, almost as if it […]
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at historically Black university's homecoming fest in Pennsylvania
Gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University late Saturday, killing one person and wounding six others as students and alumni celebrated homecoming at the historically Black school, authorities said.
Gilbert & George Forever Together
Looking at 25 years of art by the duo who have made themselves into their art, it feels as if they have made collectible editions of themselves.
The Memory of a Nation Finds a Home in Lviv
Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, The Stammering Circle situates artmaking in a context of violence, resistance, resilience, and fundamental humanity.
It: Welcome to Derry fixes one of the worst scenes from the movies
The creators of It: Welcome to Derry worked with members of the Wabanaki nation to give one plotline the depth it deserves.
Take a Trip Through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Conjured Worlds
The fantasy and science fiction writer found her way into her invented worlds by making maps and then mentally exploring them.
Palais de Tokyo Says Martinique Flag Artwork Could Be “Illegal”
Cameron Rowland’s work, which involved replacing the French flag with the Caribbean island’s, was briefly on view on the Paris museum’s facade.
Europa Universalis 2's launch was a desperate gambit for Paradox's survival: 'It needs to be done so it's sold in the US market before Christmas, because we need the money else we cannot pay people'
The grand strategy giant had a hard time making its name.
Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12B
Novartis has been proactively striking deals this year to address the impending patent cliff for some of its blockbuster drugs, including Entresto for heart failure, Xolair for asthma and Cosentyx for autoimmune diseases.
Japanese omakase restaurant to open near Grand Central
SORA will have six individual rooms, five of them curated by a highly regarded Japanese chef and one with what’s described as a “direct-from-Tokyo cocktail experience.”
Vance blasts Mamdani over Islamophobia comments
Vice President Vance criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s remarks on Islamophobia in the United States after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. “According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks,” Vance said Saturday
Brazil's Lula meets with US to seeks tariff solutions 'immediately'
Negotiations between the two leaders were underway in the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
Washington Post editorial board praises Trump’s demolition of East Wing
The Washington Post editorial board praised President Trump’s controversial demolition of the East Wing of the White House. “The White House cannot simply be a museum to the past. Like America, it must evolve with the times to maintain its greatness. Strong leaders reject
Box Office: ‘Springsteen’ Fizzles Overseas With $7 Million Start, ‘Black Phone 2’ Climbs to $80 Million
Bruce Springsteen is one of music’s biggest names, but his global popularity didn’t exactly translate at the box office. “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” a musical biopic about the making of his beloved 1982 acoustic solo album “Nebraska,” is falling flat with $7 million
‘Star Wars’ Fans Launch Billboard Campaign to Save ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’: ‘No One’s Ever Really Gone’
After discovering that a potential “Star Wars” project titled “The Hunt for Ben Solo” was shelved back in 2021, fans are rallying for Disney to reconsider their decision with a new billboard in New York City. Days after “Star Wars” fans paid for a plane to fly a banner reading
Tina Romero's Queens of the Dead captures her father's political spirit
Queens of the Dead has a surprisingly passionate, political message, courtesy of George A. Romero's daughter and his filmmaking legacy.
US-China trade deal 'really going to depend' on Trump, Xi talks, trade official says
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer touted progress on a trade agreement with China but said he thinks the deal’s ultimate success depends on President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Greer was asked how close U.S. officials
India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
The neighbours remain strategic rivals competing for regional influence.
US-China trade deal closing in ahead of high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi
Beijing decided to implement tighter restrictions on rare earths exports that are needed for advanced technologies. In response, Trump threatened additional tariffs on Chinese imports.
Manhattan commercial transactions hit $5B in latest quarter
Sales in the just-ended three-month period were the highest for a single quarter since early 2022.
Sydney Sweeney Wants to Surprise People With Her Projects: “Everyone’s Like, ‘Sydney Sweeney’s Doing That?'”
The 'Euphoria' star is shaking things up with boxing biopic 'Christy,' where she transforms into professional boxer Christy Martin.
Trails of Cold Steel uses ultimate skills as character arcs
Trails of Cold Steel is a long series of RPGs and the changes each character changes goes through may appear in their ultimate skills
Republicans may go nuclear to end the shutdown
Senate Republicans are considering ending the filibuster to end the government shutdown, which would have devastating and permanent consequences for the country.
