San Jose’s cooling pipeline for conventional homebuilding has put unusual emphasis on one small-scale format that continues to deliver results: accessory dwelling units. Backed by a wave of California legislation that curbed local barriers and clarified property rights, ADUs—once a niche backyard project—have evolved into a central element of the city’s growth strategy. Because they are constructed on existing lots and typically require fewer discretionary approvals than multifamily p

Washington — In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump characterized the idea of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine as premature, stating that diplomatic avenues toward peace with Russia should be exhausted first. The meeting follows a lengthy phone call Trump held with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and precedes a planned Trump–Putin summit in Budapest. Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Fri

Washington, D.C. — City transportation officials are urging caution as pressure mounts to approve autonomous food delivery robots on District sidewalks. Despite growing interest from technology firms eager to deploy their devices across Washington, the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) says it will not rush to authorize the new technology without first addressing safety, accessibility, and regulatory concerns. At a Wednesday hearing before the D.C. Council’s Committee on

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amazon’s ongoing data center construction in Hilliard is now facing new scrutiny after the company proposed adding a large fuel cell facility to help power the site. While the project aims to expand energy efficiency and sustainability, residents living near the site have voiced growing concerns about potential safety risks and environmental impacts. The plan has sparked debate among city officials and community members about the speed of approval and the lack of local re

Taylor Swift has once again made music history with the release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Within just the first week of its release, the album sold an astonishing 3.5 million units, officially breaking the previous first-week sales record held by Adele’s 25, which sold 3.482 million copies back in 2015. According to Billboard and Luminate, Swift’s total includes 3.2 million pure album sales and 300,000 streaming-equivalent units, making it the str

The streets of Asbury Park are once again set to be overrun by the undead, as the 17th annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk takes place this Saturday. What started as a quirky idea has now grown into one of the city’s most anticipated community events, drawing participants and spectators from across New Jersey and beyond. Each year, thousands of people gather to transform themselves into zombies, complete with costumes, makeup, and theatrical performances, all while moving together in an orde

Sridhar Vembu, founder and former CEO of Zoho Corporation, has responded to growing speculation regarding the origins of Zoho products, the location of data hosting, and the company’s pricing strategy. Addressing the concerns on social media, he stated that there has been “a lot of false information we want to correct,” highlighting that Zoho is proudly built in India and serves customers worldwide.

The New York City mayoral race has taken a dramatic turn after US President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds if candidate Zohran Mamdani emerges victorious. On Monday, September 29, Trump used his social media account to sharply criticize Mamdani, describing him as a “self-proclaimed New York City Communist” and claiming that his policies would bring unprecedented difficulties for the city in its relationship with Washington. In his post, Trump declared

Russia has signaled close monitoring of the possibility that the United States may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles, weapons capable of striking Moscow. The Kremlin on Monday, September 29, downplayed the potential battlefield impact of such a move but underscored concerns about who would provide targeting data if the missiles were deployed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that while the weapons themselves may not drastically alter the military balance, the question o

The Brics nations on Saturday issued a strong joint statement condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling all acts of terrorism criminal and unjustifiable. The ministers of the grouping reiterated their unified stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations while underlining the urgent need for concerted international action. In their statement, the leaders said they condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22,

Russia has issued a sharp response to Ukrainian President Zelensky’s recent warning that Moscow’s top officials should know the locations of their bomb shelters if the invasion continues. Speaking in an interview, Zelensky made it clear that Ukraine would not target civilians, stressing that “we are not terrorists,” but hinted at the possibility of using advanced long-range weapons if supplied by the United States.

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on imported pharmaceutical products, a move that could trigger widespread consequences for the global drug trade and India’s pharmaceutical sector in particular. Effective October 1, 2025, Washington will impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs unless the manufacturing companies are building their production facilities within the United States. The president emphasized that

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that his presidency will end once the war with Russia concludes, making clear that his primary mission is to bring peace, not to extend his political career. In an interview with Axios, he emphasized, “My goal is to finish the war,” and said he would be “ready” to step down after the conflict. Elections in Ukraine have been indefinitely postp

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claims that India is “funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.” Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Zelenskyy stated that “India is mostly with us” while acknowledging ongoing energy challenges that complicate the picture. His comments came after Trump, during a speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dir

The passing of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of millions, and today marks the final journey of the icon. A second autopsy of Zubeen Garg began at 3 am at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), four hours ahead of the originally scheduled time, following intense public demand for transparency over his tragic death in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19. The results of the post-mortem a

Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, known for his soulful voice and evergreen hits, passed away on September 19 in Singapore after a tragic swimming accident. According to officials, he removed his life jacket on a yacht trip, calling it oversized, but was later found floating in the sea. Despite immediate CPR and being rushed to Singapore General Hospital, he was declared dead. His mortal remains reached Delhi, where Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,

The city of Dallas has lost its latest battle in a long-running dispute over poker rooms. A five-member panel of the Dallas Board of Adjustment voted 4-1 to reinstate the certificate of occupancy for Champions Social Club, an upscale venue that plans to operate a poker room in North Dallas. The decision, handed down after a marathon seven-and-a-half-hour hearing, reversed the city’s April move to revoke the club’s certificate of occupancy just days after initially approv

It’s a festive day in Washington as the Smithsonian’s National Zoo prepares to celebrate the fourth birthday of Qing Bao, one of its newest and most beloved giant pandas. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday, marking her first birthday since arriving in the nation’s capital last fall. Visitors will be able to join in on the fun, and those unable to make it to the zoo can still tune in from home through the zoo’s live Giant Panda Cam. Qing Bao,

Pleasanton is gearing up for one of its most anticipated culinary celebrations as the annual Forkful festival returns on Saturday, September 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. near the Museum on Main. Organized as a downtown showcase of the city’s top eateries, Forkful promises a flavorful afternoon filled with signature bites, community spirit, and plenty of food excitement. The event kicks off with a champagne reception, a

The Supreme Court of India highlighted the resilience of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday by drawing comparisons with the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh. During a hearing of the presidential reference case, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath pointed to violent protests shaking both countries. CJI Gavai remarked, “We are proud of our Constitution, see