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May 13, 2025

It’s a barrier women have never broken. Can Faith Kipyegon make mile history?
Last winter, a study startled the running world when a team of researchers concluded that, under the right circumstances, Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon could break a barrier long thought impossible — becoming the first woman to run one mile in less than 4 minutes. In the coming days, under a worldwide spotlight, that theory will…
In Indianapolis, with largest U.S. Burmese population, tariffs and travel ban hit hard
In Indianapolis, Than Hre, the Burmese-born owner of Chin Brothers Restaurant & Grocery, stands behind his counter tallying receipts that tell the story of a business under pressure. Over the past year, he says, the profit margin for his restaurant and grocery business has dropped from around 35% to about 10% as tariffs and shipping…
The strange bedfellows driving — and winning — the war on porn
Anti-pornography crusaders are on a winning streak. On almost every front, those who argue that pornography is a scourge on society are racking up wins. States are implementing online age verification laws, and some politicians are pursuing aggressive bans on explicit content. Culturally, the viewpoint that porn is not only harmful to women but increasingly…
Outside groups organize to form unbiased, independent vaccine panel
In the wake of Health Secret Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to shake up a key federal vaccine advisory committee, outside medical organizations and independent experts are looking for alternate sources of unbiased information and even considering forming a group of their own. A leading contender is a new group led by Michael Osterholm, an…
Saudi Arabia expresses deep concern over US strikes on Iran
Riyadh:Saudi Arabia has expressed deep concern over the United States’ airstrikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear installations, reiterating its condemnation of the violation of Iranian sovereignty. The Kingdom is calling for restraint and stronger international efforts to find a political solution to the escalating crisis. #Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is…
How Japan could benefit from demise of USAID at Elon Musk’s hands
TOKYO — In just four months at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through May, tech billionaire Elon Musk inflicted serious damage on key government agencies and undermined broader U.S. strategic interests. Among the most consequential moves was the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), long a cornerstone of…
A cast of scandal-plagued candidates tests the limits of what New York City voters will forgive
Few political operatives have it easier than opposition researchers in New York City this year. New York’s 2025 municipal races feature a scandal-laden cast of characters whose alleged or proven misdeeds have made front-page headlines for years. They include the front-runner heading into Tuesday’s Democratic mayoral prim. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has spent…
Jihad declaration Is state’s sole right, Says DG ISPR
Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, firmly stated that only the state holds the authority to declare jihad not any individual or group. His remarks came during meetings with various religious and social representatives in Karachi, where he emphasized national unity, religious harmony, and equal rights for all…