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Tamer Nafar is in Amsterdam, having already performed in seven European cities — Birkenhead, London, Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, Brussels — by the time we speak. Touring his first solo album, In the Name of the Father, the Imam and John Lennon, the rapper and founding member of influential Palestinian collective DAM is adamant on discovering, or rather, refining his set-list to find the best sequence to convey his message. Language and the arts that engage it are a dominant and recurring theme in Nafar’s life. Across music, acting, screenwriting, and activism, and being fluent in Arabic, Hebrew, and English, it’s…
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US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a draft framework for an agreement with Iran, which would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” and is “subject to finalisation”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the final aspects and details of the deal are being discussed and will be announced “shortly”. “In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” the US president announced. Trump said he had a “very good call” with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan,…
Sherri Shepherd is bidding a “bittersweet” goodbye to her namesake syndicated talk show, which concluded its four-season run on Thursday. “Family!!!! Thank you so much for all of the love and support over these last 4 years. It was a bittersweet end to a life I got to know so well. But here is to new beginnings…if you thought you were sick of me before just you wait. 🩷,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a video that interspliced clips from her broadcast with her final exit from the empty set. The video tribute concluded with the note: “Thank you. XO…
Weekly Newsletter A Jackson Pollock sold for a record-breaking $181 million at Christie’s auction. Should it matter to anyone? I skipped the New York art fairs this season. Went to none, not even the so-called “anti-fair” fairs. It was a choice, a kind of detox. And guess what? I don’t feel like I missed anything. Soon after, a spate of auctions culminated in the record-breaking sale of a Jackson Pollock for $181 million at Christie’s. I wasn’t there either, and I had 181 million reasons to not care.Instead, I kept thinking of pioneering performance artist Linda Montano, who’s now 84.…
TORONTO — Mason Fluharty wanted a better view. Two years before Paul Skenes pitched in Toronto for the first time, Fluharty and a few other Blue Jays minor-league relievers moved to the dugout to catch a glimpse.The Jays’ lefty, in Triple A at the time, didn’t want to admire Pittsburgh’s top prospect from the bullpen that day. A talent like Skenes was best seen up close. Fluharty’s first takeaways, from Skenes’ six strong innings in April 2024, were that the righty was “a once in a lifetime talent” and “electric.” But, with the Buffalo Bisons winning 4-3 that day, Fluharty…
The tech sector is known for the dominance of software and digital platforms. This focus on computer “bits” enabled companies in the industry to build and distribute their offerings efficiently and cheaply, generating robust margins. However, the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a twist in this story. Tech businesses are now increasingly spending on “atoms,” the label describing capital-intensive physical assets such as data centers, where AI systems are housed. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Secret Service investigating reported gunfire with Al Jazeera correspondent saying more than 30 shots heard from the North Lawn.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026US law enforcement agencies are responding to reports of more than 30 gunshots fired near the White House.A suspect is “down” and was transported to George Washington Hospital, an unnamed law enforcement official told Reuters news agency on Saturday. He did not specify the suspect’s condition or how he was brought down.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Associated Press reported the Secret Service shot a person near the White House and a bystander…
Days after his shocking death, Busch’s family announces that driver died of “severe pneumonia” that “progressed into sepsis The cause of death for Kyle Busch, the legendary NASCAR driver who died Thursday at the age of 41, has been revealed. Busch’s family said in a statement Saturday, “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications. The Family asks for continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time.” A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most decorated racers in the sport’s history, Busch was…
Paul McCartney has described his new Beatles biopic counterpart Paul Mescal as “very cute”. Sam Mendes’ upcoming four film series about the Fab Four are slated for a simultaneous release in April 2028, with each film to tell the story of the band from a different member’s point of view. Currently going by the title The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, they have been written by Jez Butterworth (Jerusalem, Spectre), Peter Straughan (Conclave, Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy) and Jack Thorne (Adolescence, His Dark Materials), and they will star Mescal as McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. In January, we got the first look at the…