The former star striker of Iran’s national team says the sport should stay out of politics, especially as his country prepares to face its longtime rival in a global tournament. He speaks about the 1998 match that marked the first time Iran and the United States played each other in a World Cup,
A Cambodian opposition figure, Rong Chhun, has left the Supreme Court to a cheering crowd that hopes he will be freed from an incitement conviction. The 56‑year‑old adviser to the Nation Power Party was found guilty last year for speaking with villagers displaced by state construction. His sentence
A new contender is stepping into the ring to manage Venezuela’s massive debt talks. The investment bank Lazard has sent a late offer, aiming to replace the current adviser, Centerview Partners. The goal is to lower the fees while handling one of the biggest sovereign debt restructurings on record.
A group of Iranian‑American activists is planning a large demonstration outside the Los Angeles stadium where Iran will face New Zealand in its first World Cup match. They want to wave the old lion‑and‑sun flag, which Iran used before 1979, and urge the team to stop playing if the banners appear ins
Vince Gilligan, famous for shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, recently shared his thoughts on a classic sci‑fi horror film that was released 44 years ago. He highlighted why the 1982 movie “The Thing” is superior to the earlier version made in 1951. Gilligan first became interested in t
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT‑I, is widely seen as the top choice for people who struggle to sleep well over long periods. Even though it is very good at helping patients fall asleep and stay asleep, most usual CBT‑I plans do not focus on the problems that show up during the day
The South Side of Chicago is getting a fresh boost. A big new building, the Obama Presidential Center, opens next month in a park that already hosts the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Both places love learning, community service, and helping people grow. The Griffin Museum has been a favor
In recent weeks, two analysts have given positive signals to tech shares. One is focused on Gitlab, a cloud‑based software platform that lets teams build and deploy code. The other is looking at Tyler Technologies, a company that supplies software for local governments. The first analyst, Shrenik K
John O’Farrell, once a partner at the venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, recently shared his concerns about how tech investors are shaping policy on artificial intelligence. He believes that the wealth of these companies is used to silence discussion about regulating AI, favoring their own interests
Fishing is often a quiet time, but adding sonar turns it into a high‑tech hunt. Some fishers love the clear images that show where every walleye or bass is lurking, while others think it takes away the natural feel of a day on the water. The device works by sending sound waves into the lake. When
