Revisiting Eikoh Hosoe’s Otherworldly Images of Postwar Japan

Working with a group of talented collaborators, Eikoh Hosoe redefined what it meant to be a photographer.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Eikoh Hosoe, Photographer Who Elevated the Avant-Garde, Dies at 91

He pioneered a surrealistic narrative style in collaborations with dancers, artists and the author Yukio Mishima, with whom he created startling erotic tableaus.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

The story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons

The truth behind Britain’s nuclear tests, and the human cost for service personnel and indigenous communities

Revisiting the Harlem Renaissance

Why the era still resonates a century later.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

After War in Gaza, Rivals Hamas and Fatah Don't Plan to Be in Charge

The Palestinian factions aim to create an apolitical committee acceptable to Israel to oversee aid distribution and rebuilding.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

"Mornings Memory": Revisiting the 2000 election and Florida recount

In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2000 when the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush came down to Florida's recount. The election was decided by just 537 votes after ...

‘The Clock’ Revisits New York. Is It Still of Our Time?

Christian Marclay’s 24-hour film — and a century of cinema history — is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, returning after more than a decade.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Revisit Pennsylvania election results from 2020 and 2016 ahead of Election Day

The state of Pennsylvania played a key role in the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, helping President Biden and former President Donald Trump win on their respective paths to the White House.

Revisit Georgia election results from 2020 and 2016 ahead of Election Day

Georgia played a key role in President Biden winning the White House in 2020 and former President Donald Trump's election victory in 2016.

"Mornings Memory": Revisiting the rise of super-sized portions in America

In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.

Revisit the 2020 election results map ahead of the 2024 vote

Donald Trump is hoping to win back states that he captured in 2016, while Kamala Harris is hoping to hold the states President Biden won in 2020.

‘It changed 20th-century art’: revisiting Robert Frank’s The Americans – in pictures

Frank’s iconic photo book exposed the racism, loneliness and consumer culture lurking behind the American dream. It still resonates today Continue reading...

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"Mornings Memory": Revisiting "double speak" and the Iran-Contra affair

"Morning Memories" takes us to 1987, when top Reagan officials faced indictments after their attempts at "double speak" during the Iran-Contra hearings fell apart.

‘Brave new world’: Trump’s victory signals end of US-led postwar order

Election result throws multinational policymaking into disarray

World - Financial Times - November 7

How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali

The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Don’t Let Trump Make America Into an Image of Himself

We cannot become what he wants us to be.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - October 30

Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Agent's Take: Revisiting pivotal moments of QB salary explosion that have occurred over past several years

There's no signs of slowing down, either

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Thunder revisit past, celebrate future in unveiling of 2024-25 City Edition uniform

Oklahoma City will debut the threads on Nov. 17 against the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines

World - Yahoo News - November 7

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?

Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 8

Japan on cusp of energy storage boom

Demand for residential batteries set to surge

World - Financial Times - November 11

Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Gaza’s only concert grand piano becomes image of hope

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Gaza’s only concert grand piano becomes image of hope

An instrument spotted still intact in a burned Gaza music school has become a talisman for local musicians.

First Images of the Sun’s Flares Released From a New Space Telescope

Forecasters will soon be able to use the instrument, a coronagraph, to better monitor the effects of solar storms.

Science - The New York Times - October 27

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at Iranian military bases

There were no Israeli strikes on Iran's oil industry, nor its nuclear enrichment sites or its nuclear power plant at Bushehr.

Man who made 'depraved' child images with AI jailed

Hugh Nelson, who used software to create images, told police he was "very corrupted and warped".

What satellite images reveal about Israel's strikes on Iran

BBC Verify has analysed satellite imagery from Iran to assess damage from Israeli air strikes.

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

Satellite imagery suggests that Israeli’s attack on Iran appears to have damaged a key element of Tehran’s ballistic missile production and air defense sites, potentially leaving it exposed to any ...

Satellite Images Suggest Israel Struck a Major Iranian Missile Plant

Analysts said the Shahroud Space Center was likely used to produce intermediate-range ballistic missiles that could be used to target Israel.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Israel Demolished Hundreds of Buildings in Southern Lebanon, Videos and Satellite Images Show

At least 1,085 buildings have been destroyed or badly damaged since Israel’s invasion targeting the Hezbollah militia, including many in controlled demolitions, a New York Times analysis shows.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Apple to buy Pixelmator, the iPhone image editing app with AI features

Pixelmator said there "will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time."

Business - CNBC - November 1

Image of Athens mayor wearing Palestinian flag shirt is altered

World - Yahoo News - November 6

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