Broadnax Jul 22, 2026 Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61 Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good business. Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61 Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good business. See more
Jul 25, 2026 Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Abate, Even as Trump Considers Escalation U.S. forces did not announce new overnight attacks on southern Iran for the first time in about two weeks, but tensions remained high, with Saudi-led forces... Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Abate, Even as Trump Considers Escalation U.S. forces did not announce new overnight attacks on southern Iran for the first time in about two weeks, but tensions remained high, with Saudi-led forces... Share
De La Espriella Jul 25, 2026 Colombia’s Trump-Endorsed President-Elect Was Once Investigated by U.S. Authorities While living in Miami, Colombia’s president-elect represented accused drug traffickers and money launderers. He himself was investigated by U.S. authorities,... Colombia’s Trump-Endorsed President-Elect Was Once Investigated by U.S. Authorities While living in Miami, Colombia’s president-elect represented accused drug traffickers and money launderers. He himself was investigated by U.S. authorities,... Share
Wildfires Jul 25, 2026 Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France Hundreds of thousands of people, including residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors. Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France Hundreds of thousands of people, including residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors. Share
Iran Jul 25, 2026 Iran Journey Reveals Society’s Wartime Defiance and Hope From the capital, Tehran, to the holy city of Mashhad, the Iran I saw was a nation of many layers: defiant but also weary, despairing but hopeful. Iran Journey Reveals Society’s Wartime Defiance and Hope From the capital, Tehran, to the holy city of Mashhad, the Iran I saw was a nation of many layers: defiant but also weary, despairing but hopeful. Share
Shopping and Retail Jul 25, 2026 New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years. New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years. Share
Content Type: Personal Profile Jul 25, 2026 Will Poulter on the TV Series That Reaffirmed His Faith in Humanity “The show really has highlighted just so much kindness and brought so much understanding to the subject of autism,” the actor said. Will Poulter on the TV Series That Reaffirmed His Faith in Humanity “The show really has highlighted just so much kindness and brought so much understanding to the subject of autism,” the actor said. Share
Podcasts Jul 25, 2026 6 Podcasts About Scandals and Cover-Ups These shows explore stories of corruption and institutional wrongdoing, forging an emotional connection between the listener and the people affected. 6 Podcasts About Scandals and Cover-Ups These shows explore stories of corruption and institutional wrongdoing, forging an emotional connection between the listener and the people affected. Share
Poetry and Poets Jul 25, 2026 ‘Dread Beat an Blood’ Set Black Londoners’ Struggle to a Groove A newly restored 1979 documentary examines how Linton Kwesi Johnson’s dub-infused poetry documented the challenges faced by Britain’s Black Caribbean populat... ‘Dread Beat an Blood’ Set Black Londoners’ Struggle to a Groove A newly restored 1979 documentary examines how Linton Kwesi Johnson’s dub-infused poetry documented the challenges faced by Britain’s Black Caribbean populat... Share
Music Jul 25, 2026 The Haunting Music in the ‘Odyssey’ Siren Scene Has Ancient Roots Ludwig Göransson’s soundtrack for Christopher Nolan’s film resurrects an ancient instrument, the aulos, to evoke the tormenting allure of the sirens. The Haunting Music in the ‘Odyssey’ Siren Scene Has Ancient Roots Ludwig Göransson’s soundtrack for Christopher Nolan’s film resurrects an ancient instrument, the aulos, to evoke the tormenting allure of the sirens. Share
Houthis Jul 25, 2026 Tankers Sail Through Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade Dozens of ships continued to traverse the Red Sea this week, but with scattered disruption, uncertainty about the passage grows by the hour. Tankers Sail Through Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade Dozens of ships continued to traverse the Red Sea this week, but with scattered disruption, uncertainty about the passage grows by the hour. Share
Demonstrations Jul 25, 2026 India’s Education Minister Steps Down, Handing Win to Protesters With Dharmendra Pradhan offering his resignation, the student protest movement achieved a major victory against the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s Education Minister Steps Down, Handing Win to Protesters With Dharmendra Pradhan offering his resignation, the student protest movement achieved a major victory against the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Share
Fiction Jul 25, 2026 The perfect books for the beach … picked by Freida McFadden, Mick Herron, Robert Harris and more From a transporting historical saga to a tale of small-town betrayal, the authors of our favourite page-turners reveal the books they take on holiday – intro... The perfect books for the beach … picked by Freida McFadden, Mick Herron, Robert Harris and more From a transporting historical saga to a tale of small-town betrayal, the authors of our favourite page-turners reveal the books they take on holiday – intro... Share
