Turning Islamabad Containeristan

Shipping containers are turning Islamabad into ‘Containeristan’

Steel containers used to stop political demonstrations are an eyesore in Pakistan’s verdant capital city

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Major regional summit to start in Islamabad under tight security

World - Yahoo News - October 15

China is turning Japanese

At least that’s what the bond market is whispering

World - Financial Times - October 17

"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100

This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into ...

Modern Love Turns 20!

To celebrate the Modern Love column’s 20th anniversary this month, we put together a special package of articles exploring the column’s history and impact.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right

Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How to Turn a Sales Blunder Into a Win

With two decades in sales behind him, Pushly CEO Brendan Ripp has plenty of advice.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath

Researchers studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in every animal they tested.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Trump Has Turned It Up to 11

The former president is so dependent on racial and ethnic antagonism that without it, he would be a marginal figure.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

How Matt Drudge turned on Trump

“American Psycho,” screamed the banner headline on the Drudge Report this week underneath a photo of former President Trump swaying back and forth listening to music at a town hall in Pennsylvania, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

As the World Turns, So Do These Cameras

Whirling 360-degree photo booths have gone from red carpets to bat mitzvahs to tourist sites like the Cradle of Humankind.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.

Trump turns political event into surreal listening party

Donald Trump turned a town hall event in Pennsylvania into an impromptu listening party Monday, playing a unlikely selection of tunes for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused for a ...

This Startup Wants to Turn Planet-Warming Methane Into Fertilizer

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Windfall Bio sees that as fertile ground for innovation.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Google turns to nuclear energy for AI electricity demand

Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found ...

Amy Adams turns into a dog in 'bizarre and brilliant' film

Nightbitch, released in December, is less of a body horror and more of a metaphor about motherhood.

Pakistan want turning pitch again for decider - Masood

Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he wants another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.

How historical turning points shaped the United States

Throughout American history, the nation has looked to its presidents to lead us. All presidents have faced challenges, but a handful have made momentous decisions that defined what kind of ...

In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare

When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Oklahoma turns to QB Arnold for Ole Miss game

Oklahoma's Jackson Arnold will get the start at quarterback when the Sooners visit No. 18 Ole Miss on Saturday, coach Brent Venables said Monday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock

A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.

Business - Inc. - October 22

How This Female Founder Is Turning Footwear Into a Source of Power

Maral Kalinian’s innovative shoe startup Gaian Footwear marries fashion and function – and renewable energy.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Georgia Turned Against the West, and It’s Not Coming Back

The romance between Georgia and the West is on the rocks.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Watch: Trump headlines Turning Point rally in Georgia

Former President Trump will rally voters Wednesday afternoon in the critical swing state of Georgia. The "Georgia for Trump" event, held in Duluth, Ga., is hosted by Turning Point PAC and Turning ...