BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and more perform at first World Cup halftime show The opening halftime performance of the World Cup was buttery smooth. that’s because bts, justin bieber, shakira and Virgin They were there to take center stage. In fact, the co-headliners brought music to Center Field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime
This essay as told is based on a conversation with Ananya Joshi, a 26-year-old Indian citizen who lost her job in 2025, had to leave the United States due to her visa status, and moved to Germany in search of a new opportunity. It has been edited for length and clarity. I inherited the American
Some companies want their humanoid robots to fold your clothes. Others want them in the workplace. Sankaet Pathak and his startup Foundation Future Industries have a slightly different goal: producing an all-American super soldier robot. Pathak, the Foundation’s chief executive, says his company plans to begin equipping its humanoids with lethal capabilities soon, although he
A collection of poems, some scribbled on scraps of paper between food deliveries, has earned Wang Jibing one of China’s highest literary honors. Low Flight, inspired by the everyday challenges faced by delivery drivers, has taken home the Lu Xun Literary Prize, named after a writer who has been referred to as the father of
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet They are proving that they are unique companions. In fact, the couple showed off some PDA while attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. Before the two teams faced off on the field, Jenner, 28,
Jessica Salmi waited almost an hour on hold before her call was disconnected. Jason Marques’ administrator can’t say whether his next student loan payment will be $100 or $633. Robin Binkley is struggling to figure out what payment plan she qualifies for. As millions of borrowers navigate President Donald Trump’s sweeping student loan repayment overhaul,
