SM Entertainment’s classical branch, SM Classics, has just added a superstar to its lineup. The world‑famous soprano Sumi Jo will now record exclusively with the label, marking a significant step in its push to become a leading name in classical music worldwide. Jo first made history in 1993 when s
A friendly evening will take place on May 7 when Imam Robert Shaheed talks about the history of Islam in Michigan. The talk starts at 6:30 p. m. in the Hoyt Library and is free for anyone who wants to learn. Imam Shaheed has been a leader at the Islamic Center of Saginaw for more than four decades.
The story begins in a cramped hearse, not on a glamorous stage but stuck in the ordinary traffic of Los Angeles. A guide who calls herself a “dark storyteller” narrates the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia. The guide’s voice is theatrical, but she quickly loses focus
Hans Lauber was a respected eye doctor from Switzerland who spent most of his career in Austria and Poland. He wrote many books and papers on eye diseases and even invented his own medical tools. For a while, he was a well-known figure in eye science. But his reputation changed after World War II.
Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of
The government just asked for $1. 5 trillion to fund the nation’s defense for the coming year—that’s the biggest jump in spending since World War II. While health care, schools, and roads often need cash, this plan puts billions toward ships, jets, and a high-tech missile shield called Golden Dome.
Netflix is close to adding a historic movie lot to its empire. The Radford Studio Center, a 55-acre land in Los Angeles, might soon belong to the streaming service. This place isn’t just any studio—it’s where many famous TV shows were made over the years. Think of classics like “Leave It to Beaver”
The upcoming leadership change at Stockton School of Education signals a fresh direction for the institution. A seasoned educator, Ms. Fuentes will take on the role of dean, bringing years of teaching and administrative experience to the campus. Her appointment follows a search that highlighte
Pakistan has halted a planned $1. 5 billion sale of weapons and fighter jets to Sudan, following a request from Saudi Arabia to end the agreement. The move comes after Riyadh refused to fund the purchase, according to two Pakistani security officials and a diplomatic source. Sudan has been in tur
Kenya has made headway in keeping track of births, but the pace has slowed lately. A recent review looked at data from 2014 and 2022 to see how many children under three have official records. The study focused on national patterns and how things changed across different regions. The research found
