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Life under the Taliban’s iron fist: Five years to the day since the fall of Kabul, DAVID PATRIKARAKOS travels to Afghanistan where he meets AK-47 toting officials as well as the men and women abandoned by the West
The article follows reporter David Patrikarakos’s visit to Afghanistan five years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, portraying daily life under the group’s strict rule. It argues that the country’s people—particularly men and women affected by the Taliban’s restrictions—have been left behind following the West’s withdrawal. The report describes encounters with armed Taliban officials carrying…
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Emmys: Supporting Actress (Comedy) — Hannah Einbinder Defends Her Crown Against ‘Widow’s Bay’
Variety’s latest Emmy predictions place Hannah Einbinder, last year’s supporting comedy actress winner for “Hacks”, in a close contest against contenders from Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” and other acclaimed comedies. The outcome may depend heavily on the episodes submitted to voters, with Einbinder’s finale episode designed to showcase her central relationship with Jean Smart’s Deborah.…
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What Actually Happened at the End of ‘The End of Oak Street’?
The ending reveals that the glowing anomaly returns Denise and the children to shortly before Oak Street first vanished, rather than restoring them to the moment they left. This allows Denise to prevent Greg’s death and warn neighbours who died in the prehistoric timeline, creating a new future in which the street still disappears but…
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Protein or pickled garlic? What’s new in ice cream
Major ice-cream producers are investing in new flavours, products and technology to maintain their position in a competitive and volatile market. Magnum’s research centre near Bedford is developing ideas ranging from a glow-in-the-dark lolly for Ibiza clubbers to more efficient freezer systems, reflecting the industry’s effort to appeal to consumers while controlling costs. Manufacturers have…
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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
A Chinese-made Unitree G1 humanoid robot has become a global social-media phenomenon through accounts such as Poland’s Edward Warchocki, which can hold live conversations using a large language model. The robots’ popularity highlights how comparatively affordable, commercially available humanoids are moving beyond laboratory demonstrations into public entertainment and influencer culture, while raising questions about their…
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Beneficiary of $27.1 Million in Stock Sales as Paramount Merger Is Stuck on Hold
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav has sold a further $27.1 million of company shares while Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of WBD remains delayed by an antitrust challenge. The sales bring his stock disposals since the deal was announced to about $200 million, highlighting the substantial personal financial stakes surrounding the merger. The latest…
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“It was the closest thing to anarchy I’ve ever seen. I didn’t like it one bit.” How Green Day’s performance at the second festival of peace and love ended in chaos and violence
Green Day’s set at Woodstock ’94 descended into disorder when the band and audience began throwing mud at each other, turning a celebratory festival performance into a violent confrontation. The incident became one of the event’s defining images, exposing the gap between Woodstock’s peace-and-love reputation and the increasingly unruly atmosphere at the anniversary festival. The…
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Brave widow of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes face to face with Luigi Mangione for first time
Paulette Thompson, widow of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, came face to face with his killer, Luigi Mangione, for the first time on Friday as he pleaded guilty to federal charges over the assassination. The hearing, held at a Manhattan courthouse before Judge Margaret Garnett, marks a significant step towards resolution in a case that…
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Farage Inquiry Resumes as Sydney Rail Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded
A parliamentary standards inquiry into Nigel Farage resumed on 14 August after he was returned as MP for Clacton in a by-election. The inquiry concerns an alleged failure to register an interest under the House of Commons rules; it had been opened on 13 May and suspended when Farage left Parliament in July. The Parliamentary…