Growing up in the West Bank, Leqaa Kordia was separated from family in Gaza by Israeli restrictions on movement between the territories. So aunts and uncles in Gaza would call from the beach there, allowing Kordia to share her cousins’ laughter and glimpse the waves. Now many of those relatives are dead, killed in the war that has destroyed much of the Strip....

A few weeks ago, news broke that a 15-year-old girl was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla registered to rising star D4vd. And the internet exploded with rumors, wild theories, and straight-up speculation. But now, D4vd’s manager, Josh Marshall, is stepping out of the shadows to address the swirling drama. Read what he had to say as he...

Bitcoin has kicked off the fourth quarter of 2025 with a strong rally, surging more than 10% over the past week — from around $109,000 on September 27 to over $122,000 today. But Bitcoin could surge to fresh all-time highs if the U.S. government shutdown continues, according to Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets at Standard Chartered. Kendrick believes that...

LEBANON 2011. I’d moved to Lebanon to study, after the Israelis had banned me from re-entering Palestine. A friend had already arrived a few weeks before me. Hearing of an apartment for rent in Ashrafiyyeh, she went to check it out. The conversation was, as she later reported, absolutely lovely: after handshakes, the landlord offered her tea and sweets and...

Donald Trump $1 coin is planned to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The US Treasury confirmed that the $1 coin will feature President Donald Trump. The coin is part of the semiquincentennial celebrations. The draft design shows Trump’s profile and patriotic imagery. The coin will be issued by the U.S. Mint and is authorized by Congress. This...

Kasun is one of an increasing number of higher education faculty using generative AI models in their work. One national survey of more than 1,800 higher education staff members conducted by consulting firm Tyton Partners earlier this year found that about 40% of administrators and 30% of instructions use generative AI daily or weekly — that’s up from just 2%...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Ex Says She Fainted After Reading Cassie Ventura’s LawsuitJane said during her testimony that parts of Ventura's November 2023 lawsuit—which was ultimately settled—mirrored her own experience with Combs. “I almost fainted, in fact, I think I did,” she told jurors as she cried. “There was three specific  pages that was just a harrowing reference to what I...

October feels alive with contrast. Cool mornings that call for a favorite knit, afternoons bathed in soft light, and evenings that bring the most amazing sunsets. It’s a time for gathering, traveling, and savoring the welcome change. This week’s edit draws on rich tones and versatile pieces that carry that sense of warmth and ease into every part of the...

Real estate giant Greystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to collectively pay more than $141 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing landlords of driving up housing costs by using rent-setting algorithms offered by the software company RealPage. Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, would pay $50 million under the proposed settlement agreement, which was filed Wednesday...

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Thanksgiving dinner isn’t just about the turkey, it’s the side dishes that make the meal unforgettable! I’ve rounded up my family-favorite and reader-favorite recipes to help you plan your feast with zero stress. From classic mashed potatoes to buttery dinner...