When friends or colleagues see a movie before I do, I now ask, “Does it feel like a genuine movie?” instead of “Is it good?” Everyone understands the question, even if we can’t define it precisely. Streaming’s growth has diminished both the experience of going to the cinema and the intangible qualities that traditionally define […]
Following the recent by India into Pakistani territory during a period of ostensible peace, and amidst along the Kashmir border, there are growing concerns about a potential escalation between the two nuclear powers. Beyond conventional warfare, India has allegedly threatened to use water as a weapon, a move Pakistan has warned would be considered an […]
WASHINGTON — High-ranking U.S. officials are scheduled to meet with a top-level Chinese delegation in Switzerland this weekend for the first significant discussions between the two countries since President Trump initiated a trade war by imposing substantial tariffs on imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with their Chinese […]
LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that four former housekeepers of Motown icon Smokey Robinson were repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped by him during their employment. The lawsuit seeks a minimum of $50 million in damages, citing alleged assaults occurring between 2007 and 2024, as well as labor […]
According to Pakistani authorities, India launched missiles into Pakistani territory on Wednesday, resulting in at least one fatality and two injuries. India stated that their strikes targeted nine locations allegedly used for planning terrorist actions against India. According to a Pakistani security source, one missile struck a mosque in Bahawalpur, Punjab, resulting in the death […]
Amid the constant hum of Israeli drones and dwindling food resources, Oday Basheer quietly goes about his work in Deir al-Balah, assisting with a community kitchen that feeds displaced Palestinians. The constant threat of airstrikes has become a grim reality. He notes, “One press of a button could end my story.” Basheer, whose kitchen collaborates […]
The tension between Harvard and the federal government is reaching a critical point. The Trump Administration announced on Monday that it would prevent Harvard, the nation’s oldest university, from receiving new federal research funding, marking a significant escalation in its efforts to reshape higher education and target institutions it views as resistant. “Harvard should no […]
The Supreme Court decided on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s policy regarding transgender individuals in the military can proceed while legal challenges are ongoing, effectively preventing transgender people from military service. The 6-3 decision reversed a U.S. District Court’s injunction that had previously blocked the policy from being implemented. In January, Trump signed an Executive […]
` tags. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during a meeting with President Donald Trump, delivered the message he intended for Canadians to hear: that Canada is “not for sale.” However, during the 33-minute exchange with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump repeatedly suggested Canada should become the 51st US state. Despite Trump’s repeated description of […]
The announcement in March 2025 regarding international public health programs marks a setback for global childhood vaccinations. This action, coupled with previous cuts to U.S. AID programs providing essential nutrition, raises concerns about the U.S.’s commitment to children’s well-being, both domestically and internationally. The administration’s stance also affects the support for disease prevention within the […]
` tags. Immigration debates often circle back to the idea of “doing things the right way.” As a lawyer who has sued every President since George W. Bush for perceived failures, I successfully challenged President Donald Trump’s attempts to end DACA. However, the current situation is unprecedented. Trump claims his immigration policies target undocumented migrants—those […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney assumed office just over a week ago amidst the controversy surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the country. However, Canada’s stability is now being challenged from within. Alberta’s Premier, Danielle Smith, announced on Monday that she would conduct a referendum on the province’s secession next year if a petition […]
` tags. Even after being out of office for over three months, Donald Trump continues to frequently mention his predecessor, Joe Biden. He often references Biden when discussing various topics, including blaming him or making negative comments. Recently, Trump has invoked Biden’s name when questioned about the stock market, the conflict in Gaza, efforts to […]
The 2025 Met Gala, celebrating the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibit on Black Dandyism—which focuses on menswear—saw several attendees paying tribute to Josephine Baker. Baker was a Black fashion icon, dancer, civil rights activist, and the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture. Like the theme of the exhibit, Baker was […]
The intense feeling he stirs up transcends geographical boundaries and time. His captivating gaze, signature hair flip, and iconic dance moves have charmed audiences for over three decades. From defining Bollywood romantic comedies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in the 1990s, which propelled him to global stardom, to starring in blockbuster action thrillers in the […]
tags. Rihanna made a stunning announcement before arriving on the red carpet at Monday night’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit: she is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky. The singer and beauty entrepreneur showcased her pregnant figure in a custom two-piece Miu Miu ensemble hours before the evening’s main event. Rocky, a […]
The actress arrived at Monday evening’s Met Gala in a shimmering black Miu Miu dress, an homage to Kim Novak of Vertigo fame. Sweeney’s choice of gown echoes a similar dress, complete with a round neckline and decorative brooch, that Novak wore in the 1967 Robert Aldrich film, The Legend of Lylah Clare. Novak’s dress […]
It’s the first Monday of May, marking the arrival of the . This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit centers around the theme “,”, taken from the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition, which delves into the significance of . Inspired by Monica Miller’s 2009 work, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to receive similar articles in your inbox. Donald Trump, a performer at heart, has navigated a life filled with contradictions, from bankruptcies to the presidency. However, this carefree approach, while beneficial in the short term, overlooks the future. Immediate gains and long-term […]
The selection of jurors commenced on Monday in the sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the musician accused of offenses related to alleged “freak offs.” The federal inquiry into Combs was partly triggered by a civil suit filed in 2023 by his former partner, Casandra Ventura (Cassie), alleging physical abuse and rape. Although this […]