Christoph Niemann’s “The Bridge”
“The real beauty of the Brooklyn Bridge can only be experienced in motion,” the artist Christoph Niemann said, about his cover for the June 30, 2025, issue. Niemann’s celebration of the…
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Do We Need Another Green Revolution?
“Carbon farming and vertical farming are wildly overhyped,” Grunwald concludes. “Plant-based meat has floundered in the market, while cultivated meat hasn’t really made it to market.” He…
A Letter From a Young Iranian-American as We Head to War
Young Iranian Americans who grew up during the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan see through this facade, terrified to see the same playbook used against us. But propagandists play into…
The Republican Plot to Un-Educate America
The Trump administration’s bombastic attacks on the nation’s most prestigious universities have commanded the public’s attention all year long. Now congressional Republicans are poised to…
Your Hip Surgery, My Headache, by David Sedaris
It was nice to get away, if only for a few hours. To have someone bring me bowls of nuts and glasses of water. At the table, I mentioned the lady who’d growled at me at CVS. Then Mike told…
I Still Think Trump Will Fire Jerome Powell
The quickie ruling raised the question: What about the Fed, whose independence is also protected by Humphrey’s Executor? The majority, in effect, promised to cobble together some legal…
Singapore stocks fall amid mixed regional trading following US strikes on Iran
Local stocks ended lower on Monday (Jun 23) amid a mixed trading session in the region, after the US launched strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. The benchmark…
OCBC says ‘no intention’ to convert Great Eastern Class C non-voting shares to ordinary shares in five years
OCBC exit offer is final; it does not plan to launch another offer in the foreseeable future OCBC said it has “no intention” to convert its Class C non-voting shares in Great Eastern to…
‘This Is England’ Director Shane Meadows Wraps Production on First Feature in 17 Years: Runaway Road Trip Movie ‘Chork,’ Co-Written by Jack Thorne
Shane Meadows, the much-celebrated director of the cult Brit indie drama “This Is England” and its TV sequels, has returned to the director’s chair for his first feature in more than a…
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran
Airlines on Monday (Jun 23) were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight routes entered a new phase after the US attacked key…
Global airlines halt Middle East flights as war disruptions reach Dubai
Major global airlines extended flight cancellations to the Persian Gulf, disrupting air traffic to critical hubs such as Dubai after the US struck nuclear sites in Iran and Teheran vowed…
How ‘Subway Surfers’ has dominated mobile gaming for over a decade
For 13 years, Subway Surfers’ download rate has been consistent: about one million new installs every single day. Half of those downloads come from users upgrading to new devices. The…
Trump’s Threat to Unleash Troops in Cities Darkens as Brutal Poll Hits
Emboldened by a partial court victory over his use of troops amid immigration protests in Los Angeles, President Trump is now threatening to expand deployment to other cities. This is…
18 Mortifying Moments That Probably Keep Celebrities Awake At Night
While being rich and famous might sound appealing on paper, there is one major downside to being a celebrity that isn’t often considered, and that is the fact that their embarrassing…
Nomura CEO’s pay more than doubles after profit hits record
Nomura Holdings more than doubled Kentaro Okuda’s pay last year, rewarding the chief executive officer for guiding Japan’s largest brokerage to a record annual profit. Okuda’s compensation…
George Floyd to ICE raids: How smartphones are used to fight for justice
It has been five years since May 25, 2020, when George Floyd gasped for air beneath the knee of a Minneapolis police officer at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. Five years…
Saul Nash Spring 2026: Embracing Act II
At Saul Nash’s sophomore Milan runway show, the standard parade of looks was punctuated by models occasionally stepping under a spotlight, roaming around during the wait for a companion to…
‘The Traitors’ Format Rights Acquired for Brazil, Mexico by NBCUniversal From All3Media International (EXCLUSIVE)
In a pioneering deal, “The Traitors” format rights for Brazil and Mexico have been acquired from All3Media Intl. by NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct To Consumer Latin America.…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Leads Again at Korea Box Office as Newcomers ‘Elio’ and ’28 Years Later’ Open Strong
DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” held on to the top spot at the South Korean box office for a third straight weekend, grossing $1.5 million from 213,525 admissions. Its cumulative…
Zhang Ziyi, Peter Chan’s ‘She’s Got No Name’ Debuts Atop China Box Office
Zhang Ziyi’s highly anticipated return to the big screen with the period drama “She’s Got No Name” powered its way to the top of the China box office over the June 20–22 weekend, opening…
Wing Tai Properties sells entire equity interest in Topworth Enterprises for £43 million
The group will record a gain of approximately HK$31 million (S$5.1 million) from the disposal Wing Tai Properties announced on Monday (Jun 23) that its indirect wholly-owned Europe…
Variety Wins 16 SoCal Journalism Awards, Including Best Website and Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Variety won 16 first-place awards at the SoCal Journalism Awards Sunday night, more than any other entertainment outlet. The haul doubled Variety‘s tally of eight from last year, and set a…
Japanese ships transiting Strait of Hormuz to minimise time in Gulf
Japan’s Nippon Yusen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said on Monday they have instructed their vessels to minimise the time spent in the Gulf as they continue to transit the Strait of…
EXCLUSIVE: Sakara Enters Credo Beauty With New Gut and Skin Health Supplement, Doubling Down on Both Beauty and Wellness
Sakara is headed to Credo Beauty with its supplement line. On Monday, the company, known for its meal delivery service and line of supplements, is launching at all 15 Credo Beauty doors…