The Republican Party is facing serious headwinds going into November. The party that controls the White House typically loses seats in Congress in the midterms. On top of that, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a new low, and voters continue to express dissatisfaction with the economy and the war with Iran. Yet James…
Museums are vulnerable and easy to burgle, Brand says, compared with well-secured jewellery shops and banks – which these days hold less cash. Directors historically “never have enough money for security” or prefer to spend it on the next exhibition, and museums are often housed in old buildings that are difficult to protect, he adds….
The Miller Library at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty | AP Over a dozen U.S. colleges now have a sticker price of more than $100,000 a year, but even with soaring price tags, many high-priced schools are under intense economic strain. As the cost ticks higher, tuition revenue has actually fallen, research by the State Higher…
Construction workers stand in front of a multi-unit residential housing development in Encinitas, California, October 6, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters America’s housing industry is under pressure to build more homes with a shrinking pool of skilled labor. Robotics and automation offer one potential answer, but the biggest gains so far are not coming from…
There are some things you simply don’t mess with in a Kerala meal. Pappadam is one of them.That thin, crisp, golden disc that puffs up the moment it hits hot oil is almost a given on a Malayali dining table. It sits next to a sadya, turns up with biryani and, for many people, a…
L.L.Bean’s origin story grew from the ground up — literally. The company, which sells everything from clothing and footwear to tote bags and home goods, was first established in 1912 after its namesake founder, Leon Leonwood Bean, returned home from a hunting trip with sore, wet feet. “He said, ‘I have an innovative solution,’” CEO…
The temporary increase in champagne’s alcohol content is only expected to affect a small number of wines, a spokeswoman for the Comite Champagne told the BBC. During the second fermentation process, which gives champagne its bubbles, “a very small number of wines from this harvest could have slightly exceeded the regulatory limit of 13%, reaching…
Wage growth for U.S. workers has cooled substantially from the pandemic period while inflation remains elevated, a trend that is adding to economic pressures. Diy13 | Istock | Getty Images Americans face a renewed squeeze on their paychecks as inflation once again rises faster than wage growth, putting further pressure on consumer wallets. “A substantial…
What if you could see yourself as a person from the Mahabharata?Not as a drawing or some heavily edited fantasy character, but as a proper portrait where you can still recognise yourself.That’s what AI image generators are making possible right now. Take a photograph from your phone, upload it and give the tool a detailed…
There’s no better time to update your sneaker collection than fall, and a handful of favorite brands are currently discounted by as much as 60 percent. From plush everyday trainers to supportive running shoes and sleeker styles you can wear to the office, I’ve rounded up standout deals from Nike, Kizik, Hoka and more —…
