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Megan Stalter poses for a magazine-style portrait, celebrating her starring role in Lena Dunham’s Netflix rom-com Too Much.

Megan Stalter: Comedy’s Rom-Com Darling and Fashion’s Next Muse

Megan Stalter speaks about her latest project, Too Much—a Netflix romantic comedy series from Lena Dunham—with the giddy glow of someone describing a love story of her own. And in a way, it is. The partnership began with a digital…

The timeless elegance of a Kanjivaram saree, weaving tradition into every fold.

Silk & Forever: Why Kanjivaram Rules the Bridal Realm

For centuries, the Kanjivaram saree has held court as the ultimate symbol of bridal elegance in South India, its lustrous silk threads weaving a timeless tale of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural pride. Born in the temple town of Kanchipuram in…

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Smoke rises from the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza

On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…

Oil tankers at an Indian port unloading crude, symbolizing India's global energy imports.

Between Markets and Mandates: India’s Russian Oil Balancing Act Faces American Pressure

Washington DC/New Delhi – A familiar script is playing out once again in global geopolitics: oil, diplomacy, and the shadow of war. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now a central figure in the 2025 Republican campaign, made headlines on Saturday…

Immigrants boarding ICE deportation flight in Seattle during April 2025 operation.

Judge Halts Trump-Era Deportations to South Sudan Over Legal Violations

In a significant immigration ruling, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has ordered the Trump administration to retain custody of a group of immigrants who were recently deported to South Sudan. The decision follows claims that the Department of Homeland Security…

Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia for a diplomatic visit with Gulf leaders during his second term.

Trump’s Gulf Visit Blurs Lines Between Diplomacy and Business

Former President Donald Trump has embarked on a high-stakes tour of the Middle East from May 13 to 16, visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar—three economic powerhouses in the Gulf. This marks his first foreign tour…

President Donald Trump speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House.

Judge Halts Trump’s Federal Downsizing Plan, Citing Legal Overreach

A California federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking former President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce and reorganize 21 government agencies—a move seen as a major setback for the administration’s second-term…

Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) addresses the crowd from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, delivering his first message as the first American pope.

How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Defied the Odds to Become the First U.S. Pope

In a stunning turn of events, Robert Francis Prevost, known simply as “Bob” to his friends, has made history as the first American pope, adopting the papal name Leo XIV. A mild-mannered cardinal from Chicago, Prevost’s rise to the papacy…

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A New Frontline: FBI Deepens Pacific Presence with Wellington Office

In a move that signals a significant escalation in the United States’ strategic attention to the Pacific, the FBI has upgraded its presence in New Zealand to a standalone office in Wellington. This isn’t just bureaucratic housekeeping—it’s a shift in…

How AnPaaS Is Quietly Reshaping Decision-Making in the Age of AI

For decades, the promise of business intelligence (BI) was clarity: dashboards that illuminated trends, reports that informed strategy, and data that drove decisions. But today, that promise is fraying at the edges. Across boardrooms and digital war rooms alike, a…

CBS Cancels Colbert: Is This the Beginning of the End for Late Night TV?

The announcement that CBS will cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by 2026 has sparked a wave of speculation about the future of late-night television. The news, which came shortly after CBS’ parent company Paramount Global secured approval for…

HISTORIC TURNOUT FOR LONDON TRANS+ PRIDE 2025: “EXISTENCE AND RESISTANCE”

More than 100,000 people flooded the streets of London on Saturday for London Trans+ Pride 2025, marking the largest trans+ pride gathering in history. With the theme “Existence and Resistance,” the event stood as a powerful rebuke to ongoing political…

From Bethlem to Bedlam: The Dark Origin of a Word We Use Casually

A traffic jam. A chaotic classroom. A political protest gone wild.We call them bedlam—scenes of noise, confusion, and uproar.But what if we told you that “bedlam” was once not just a word, but a place—a real institution where suffering echoed…

From Square Footage to Storytelling: How Dorin Ghilescu is Transforming Commercial Real Estate Through Branding

Redefining Commercial Real Estate: The Dorin Ghilescu Way In today’s highly competitive real estate market, square footage alone doesn’t seal the deal. Developers, investors, and tenants are looking for something more—a story, an experience, a brand. Enter Dorin Ghilescu, the…

A Century of Cities: The National League of Cities Turns 100

In 1924, a group of 10 municipal leagues met in Lawrence, Kansas, with a shared vision: to ensure that America’s cities had a strong voice in the nation’s capital. That gathering marked the birth of the National League of Cities…

Nvidia to Resume H20 AI Chip Sales in China After U.S. Export Green Light

Washington–Beijing tech thaw boosts Nvidia’s China ambitions as H20 chip shipments are set to restart. In a pivotal move for the global semiconductor industry, Nvidia announced plans to resume sales of its powerful H20 AI chips to China, following fresh…

The New Geography of Tech Capital: Farhan Naqvi iLearningEngines on Where Global Investment is Headed

By Farhan Naqvi – Finance Leader at iLearningEngines | Former CFO | Tech Investment Strategist For decades, Silicon Valley defined the global flow of tech capital. But today, innovation knows no borders—and neither does investment. From India’s SaaS boom to…

Chaos on Water Street: 27 Injured as Minivan Crashes into Liverpool Title Parade

A joyful celebration marking Liverpool Football Club’s historic Premier League title win turned into chaos on May 26, 2025, when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of jubilant fans. The shocking incident occurred on Water Street in Liverpool during the…

Trump Extends EU Trade Talks Deadline Amid 50% Tariff Threat

In a move that temporarily cools rising transatlantic tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for trade negotiations with the European Union to 9 July, following a direct phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen….

Trump’s Tax Plan Clears House by One Vote

In a narrow 215-214 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping tax and spending package, delivering a significant political victory to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The over 1,000-page legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful…