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Helene-hit farmers are still scrounging for recovery funds six months on

April 21, 2025

Road trips rev up as summer travelers hunt for cheaper vacations
Consumers aren’t ready to ditch their travel plans despite growing economic gloom. But they are hunting for bargains — and hoping to find them on the open road. Some 53% of U.S. consumers are planning vacations this season, up from 48% a year ago, Deloitte researchers reported Tuesday. There’s especially strong interest in brief but…
Bilawal Bhutto reveals secret behind his physical transformation
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has finally revealed the secret behind his significant physical transformation and weight loss. He shared the details while speaking to reporters at a special ceremony. Bilawal reveal that he made substantial changes to his daily routine and diet habits. He…
These NYC Pride photos from the 1970s depict quintessential queer joy
Born in Honduras and raised in New York City, Alvarado-Juárez said “Out of the Closets! Into the Streets!” is not just the name of the collection but a call to action. “Especially as we got to areas where there were residential buildings, the people in the march would chant, would call out the people in…
Pakistan-India clash unlikely in group stage
KARACHI: Cricket fans may be in for a disappointment, as reports suggest that arch-rivals Pakistan and India are unlikely to face each other in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. According to Indian media reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering placing the two teams in separate groups. The…
Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA could eclipse ‘a billion dollars’
When the WNBA returned to action last week, Ryan Brewer, like many who follow the league, was curious to see how Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark might top her rookie-of-the-year season. Yet the interest of Brewer, an associate professor of finance at Indiana University Columbus and an expert at valuations, goes beyond Clark’s box-score averages.…
Saudi Arabia uses drones to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimage
RIYADH: In a bid to prevent unauthorized Hajj pilgrimages, Saudi authorities have begun using drones for surveillance within the holy boundaries of Makkah Makrama. These drones are actively monitoring restricted areas, enabling the authorities to track and detain hundreds of individuals daily attempting to perform Hajj without proper permits. The advanced surveillance system is part…
Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate over platform restrictions
Texas is poised to become the second state to enact an across-the-board ban on social media for minors before its state legislative session ends in a little over a week. Advocates on both sides of the issue have said the bill would be the strictest state-level regulation yet on social media platforms if enacted. And…
Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan wins South Australian open Squash Championship
KARACHI: Pakistan’s top squash player Ashab Irfan has clinched the title at the South Australian Open Squash Championship. In the final match, top-seeded Ashab Irfan delivered a commanding performance, defeating Malaysia’s Duncan Lee without dropping a single game. His straight-set victory highlights not only his dominance in the tournament but also adds another international title…