In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a cluster of seven staggered housing blocks in Abu Dhabi by Dutch studio MVRDV. Called Pixels, the development features a communal plaza and stepped terraces, designed to encourage residents to spend time together outdoors. Commenters were unconvinced, calling it "dystopian" and comparing it to a "prison". "The
Читать дальше...The Games may seem unimportant right now, even ridiculous. That’s not a bad thing.
(Telecompaper) Mainland China's smartphone shipments grew 10 percent year-on-year to 70 million units in the second quarter of 2024...
(Telecompaper) Mexican fibre accesses climbed by 23.4 percent year on year from 41.1 percent of the fixed broadband tota in December 2022 to 64.5 percent in...
Ex-Bristol and England prop Jason Hobson says his life "went off the rails" before being diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Northern California wildfire explodes in size, arson suspect arrested; San Francisco program works to address city's growing trash problem
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Friday. During the call, they discussed matters related to the cooperation between Pakistan and UNHCR. The conversation also covered the recent attacks and violent demonstrations by the Afghan diaspora against […]
Читать дальше...Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman appeared on First We Feast's "Hot Ones" to promote "Deadpool and Wolverine".
Former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, making the announcement in a new video.
Netflix has announced a brand new series titled House of Guinness and it boasts an incredible ensemble cast of actors for the upcoming extravaganza with Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson leading the cast
On Friday, Vedanta's board of directors authorized a second interim dividend of Rs 4 per share for the fiscal year 2024-25. The total payout is set to be Rs 1,564 crore.
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Romina was last seen at King’s Cross Station in the early hours of July 11
The Hong Kong government's efforts to boost tourism and rescue Hong Kong’s floundering economy have had little effect.
The eventful launch of STS-93 and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Twenty-five years ago, Space Shuttle Columbia launched the Chandra X-ray observatory and nearly ended in catastrophe. As the then-ascent flight director John Shannon observed: "Yikes. We don't need another one of those."…
Kazakh stand-up comedian Aleksandr Merkul, who often tells jokes about the current government and Russian President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on July 26 on a charge of hooliganism.
President Gerard Lopez has been unable to turn around the Ligue 2 club’s fortunes
X-Pyr race reporter Judith Mole reveals what happened at this year's fast and furious race
Читать дальше...These efforts fully reflect the high level and special nature of China-Russia relations, Zhang Hanhui noted
SWANSEA CITY goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux stunned fans with his “skill of the season” in a pre-season clash.
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Caoimhin Kelleher remains a Liverpool player for the time being, and long may that reality continue. That said, there’s every chance that the Republic of Ireland international leaves this summer should an interested party meet the club’s £25m valuation of the footballer. Adrian has certainly alluded to such a possibility for the ex-Ringmahon Rangers man […]
Читать дальше...IDBI Bank sale: The divestment of IDBI Bank progressed, with private data to be available in August. Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the process aims to identify appropriate buyers and finalize the strategic sale within this fiscal year. The government plans a calibrated strategy to ensure value creation for state-run firms.
All eyes will be on the City of Lights Friday as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games get underway. Here’s how you can livestream the action.
Читать дальше...(Telecompaper) French operator Bouygues Telecom reported revenues of EUR 1.89 billion in the three months to June, up 1 percent year-on-year (-2% in Q1)...