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KAGOSHIMA, Japan—One Saturday afternoon in October, families, schoolkids, and the elderly milled about the Chiran Peace Museum, near Kagoshima in southwest Japan. In this country, many things branded “peace” are likely to be about war. Chiran is no exception: It is a museum dedicated to kamikaze pilots. Momoka Takashima wanted to come with her parents […]
Since February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has spawned a range of viral slogans, memes, and images that continue to shape public perceptions of the war. There is the ominous Russian Z, the call to “be brave like Ukraine,” and a Ukrainian soldier giving the middle finger to a sinking Russian warship. Among the […]
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” That is not how other world leaders and CEOs see it. If Trump follows through on his proposal to impose 60 percent tariffs on China and 20 percent on other countries, the potential for disruption and chaos is significant. But beyond […]
Editors’ Picks are the Fashionista team’s true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all. As a mostly WFH girlie, I’m privileged to no longer need a work bag to tote my laptop around on a daily commute. But I do occasionally need to bring my computer along … Continue reading […]
An iconic Philly exhibit is back after a six-month hiatus. The Franklin Institute’s Giant Heart will reopen to the public on Saturday, this time with technology elements to enhance the experience. Despite a complete redesign of the surrounding galleries, the science museum’s “Body Odyssey” exhibit centerpiece — a childhood favorite for almost anyone who grew […]
A pair of undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea mysteriously stopped working in the last two days, and the first reaction from Germany and Finland, two NATO members, was essentially, “What have the Russians done now?” followed by, sotto voce, “Is there a chance this was an accident?” The two cables—one between Sweden and […]
Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday emphasized that both the state and central governments are actively working to combat air pollution, saying there is “no use in blaming” others. “All departments are taking combined action against pollution. The Supreme Court has also become strict on this. GRAP-4 has […]
The Election Commission of India has directed the BJP to take down a video posted on social media platforms targeting the JMM-led govt in Jharkhand amid the assembly elections. The EC directed the Chief Election Officer of Jharkhand to immediately direct BJP Jharkhand to take down the said post from the party’s social media platforms. […]
Tech apprenticeships offer transformative opportunities, providing hands-on experience and skill development. They’re on the rise, but remain relatively rare in the United States. Apprenticeships in the sector are hampered by the dominance of degree requirements, employers’ reliance on short-term training programs like coding bootcamps, and the fast-evolving nature of tech skills. Tech employers also often […]
On 15th November, United States President-elect Donald Trump announced that the former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Jay Clayton, will serve as District Attorney for the Southern District of New York under his administration. Clayton will replace federal prosecutor Damian Williams, who filed charges against former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) […]