A new shoe by Nike, priced at $120, draws from immigrant footwear traditions while adding modern comfort. The T90 Mule, created with a lifestyle brand, mimics the simple design of chancleta sandals—popular among immigrant communities for decades. Unlike traditional sandals, this version includes a s
The U. S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the University of California system, claiming that the campus environment became hostile toward Jewish and Israeli students after protests sparked by the October 7, 2023 conflict in Israel. The complaint alleges that the university showed d
The U. S. government has filed a fresh lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles, accusing the campus of ignoring antisemitic harassment faced by Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint follows a wave of protests after the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, during which pro‑Pale
This week, Singapore hosts one of Asia’s biggest defence meetings where top leaders will face tough questions about global conflicts and shifting alliances. The event, running from May 29 to 31, brings together ministers, generals, and analysts to discuss security challenges that could reshape the r
This summer, Little Rock isn't just offering the usual mix of shows and events - it's flipping expectations with some fresh takes on familiar stories. A touring musical is putting a modern spin on Shakespeare's classic tale, asking what might have happened if Juliet didn't take her own life. Instead
Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du
The summer’s first big arts event arrives in Northampton this Memorial Day weekend, bringing more than 200 creators together under one roof. Visitors can wander through booths that showcase furniture, jewelry, glass art, garden sculptures, ceramics, fashion pieces, and paintings. The three‑day show
The U. S. health department has taken back a new charter for an important vaccine advisory group, saying the change was made too late under federal rules. The panel, which gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how vaccines are used across the country, had just received
Maldivian officials are looking into why five Italian divers died last week in a deep cave off the island. The group, headed by marine scientist Monica Montefalcone, was studying soft corals at the Devana Kandu site. Only one body – that of an instructor – has been found, at a depth of 60 metres. Th
Every day, tiny amounts of man-made chemicals slip into water and soil, slowly building up in our bodies. These substances, called PFAS, are found in everything from food wrappers to firefighting foam. Scientists recently focused on one specific PFAS called OBS and its surprising effect on the kidne
