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Meet Grigori Perelman: Math genius who rejected $1M prize and medal
In a world where scientific breakthroughs often bring fame, wealth, and global recognition, Grigori Perelman chose a completely different path. The Russian mathematician stunned the academic world after solving the Poincare Conjecture, one of the most difficult unsolved problems in mathematics that had remained unanswered for nearly a century.
‘Magical’ objects from iron age hoard found in UK go on display
Exhibition of Melsonby hoard in York challenges ideas about life in northern Britain 2,000 years agoIron age objects that tell a dramatic story of female power and which dispel the myth that northern Britain was a left-behind backwater have gone on display for the first time.The objects exhibited in York are from the Melsonby hoard, the largest trove of iron age metalwork ever found in the UK, which experts say could alter our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago. Continue reading...
Sharjah museums offer free entry, workshops for Museum Day
Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority will offer free entry to all its museums across Sharjah City, Khor Fakkan and Kalba on May 18 as part of a four-day celebration marking International Museum Day under the global theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”The programme, running from May 15 to 18, will feature workshops, guided tours, live music performances, panel discussions, community activities and a temporary art exhibition aimed at strengthening cultural dialogue and community engagement.Get...
5/16: The Uplift
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Turkmenistan proposes creating global anthology of Islamic poetry
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, also proposed developing a long-term ICESCO strategy for preserving and enriching the cultural and historical heritage of Islamic countries
Exclusive: Washwasha: When meaning moves at low volume
Venice outside is still operating at its familiar tempo: reflective surfaces, tuned attention, the managed density of national statements competing for visibility. Inside the pavilion, that tempo loosens. Sound does not disappear, but it loses its authority to resolve into definition. What remains is a field of near-utterance, interruption, and deferred articulation. Washwasha is built from that condition.Curated by Bana Kattan with Tala Nassar, the UAE Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale takes...
What you legally can and can't do if kids keep kicking balls into your garden
Both neighbours could find themselves in trouble if they don't know what the law really says
Seven Non-Negotiable Skills Product Managers Need In An Agentic Future
InnovationSeven Non-Negotiable Skills Product Managers Need In An Agentic FutureByDurga Krishnamoorthy,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 14, 2026, 08:15am EDTCoworkers collaborating in officeFauxelsDurga Krishnamoorthy is a Product Leader & Carnegie Mellon Alum, focused on agentic GTM AI strategy, and scaling autonomous monetization...
Dhu Al Hijjah crescent expected to be visible on May 17, Eid Al Adha to begin on May 27
Astronomical calculations indicate that the crescent moon marking the start of the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah is expected to be visible on May 17, with Eid Al Adha likely to begin on Wednesday, May 27, according to an astronomical report.The Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomical Centre said Islamic countries are expected to observe the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with sightings possible that day using telescopes from parts of East Asia, southern Africa and South Amer...
For Steve Kerr, the culture he built with Warriors was too hard to leave behind
LOS ANGELES — Steve Kerr believes in the culture he built. In the end, that belief brought him back to the Golden State Warriors for two more seasons.No one inside the organization has been more candid about how the Warriors’ time at the top is “fading.” But no one believes more deeply in what was built alongside Stephen Curry than the 60-year-old coach.Advertisement
Mural created to mark 100 years since Eric Morecambe’s birth
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International Astronomy Center announces expected dates of Eid Al-Adha and Dhu Al-Hijjah - Emirates 24|7
International Astronomy Center announces expected dates of Eid Al-Adha and Dhu Al-Hijjah Emirates 24|7
Morning news brief
News Morning news brief May 14, 20264:47 AM ET By Steve Inskeep , Michel Martin President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
Odd Lots: Martin Wolf on the Roots of Our Recent Chaos (Podcast)
Last year, when we talked to Martin Wolf, the global order seemed like it was being upended after President Trump unveiled his sweeping tariffs against nearly every US trading partner. A lot has happened since then. In fact, April 2025 seems almost quaint when compared to 2026 so far, from the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling to the US-Israel war with Iran. The war’s effect on the world’s economy is at once stunning and utterly strange: even as the prices of major commodities — oil chief among them
History-maker at 12, how Faustino Oro became 'Messi of Chess'
Faustino Oro, a 12-year-old Argentine chess prodigy known as the “Messi of Chess,” has become the second-youngest Grandmaster in history. TimesofIndia.com follows his journey from learning chess during the COVID lockdown in Buenos Aires to moving to Barcelona and competing globally. Despite tougher FIDE rules, Oro’s talent, discipline, and love for the game helped him succeed.
'How you study matters more than hrs': Class XII CBSE topper's success mantra
Bhavya Ranjan, a humanities student from Ranchi, achieved national topper status in CBSE Class 12 with 99.8%. Her success stemmed from consistent preparation, focusing on understanding concepts rather than long study hours. Supported by her school's "Target 100" initiative and a nurturing family environment, Bhavya's achievement highlights the importance of sustained effort and a conducive atmosphere for academic excellence.
I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day
I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleShannen HeadleyWest MidlandsSarah LillyVicky and Sarah are closer than ever in their 40sOne of Sarah Lilly's earliest memories is pushing her younger sister Vicky's wheelchair aged four. She became her second carer two years later.Vicky was diagnosed with both quadriplegic and athetoid cerebral palsy at birth, and Sarah, the eldest of four siblings, recalls early life being a "constant battle"...
Most famous image of JMW Turner not a self-portrait, says expert
Painting that inspired depiction on £20 note more likely the work of John Opie, says Romantic artist’s biographerIn 2020, Tate Britain hosted the launch of a new £20 banknote bearing representations of The Fighting Temeraire by JMW Turner and the artist’s most famous self-portrait. Now a leading expert has said the latter work, part of the Tate collection, is not by Turner at all.Dr James Hamilton, who has published books on Turner and staged exhibitions at museums and galleries nationwide, said...
Eco-activists demand Britons think twice about traditional roast dinners
Eco-activists have said Britons should think twice about traditional roast dinners - because they may be toxic.Greenpeace says a total of 102 different pesticides were logged for use on onions, leeks, potatoes, parsnips, peas, swede, turnips, and strawberries between 2023 and 2024.The data showed 43 different pesticides were used on onions and leeks over the testing year, and 42 on strawberries.This was followed by 20 used on carrots and parsnips, 31 on field potatoes, 29 on peas, 20 on swede an...
The secret mission to rescue the UN’s vital Palestinian refugee archive
Millions of documents chronicling generations of trauma saved from Gaza and East Jerusalem in 10-month Unrwa operationEast Jerusalem to Amman should have been an easy trip: a short drive down to the Dead Sea, across the border checkpoint and swiftly on to the Jordanian capital.But in the early summer of 2024, the distance appeared an almost insurmountable obstacle to humanitarian workers from Unrwa (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees), as they sought to safeguard h...