Christoph Niemann’s “West Fourth”

Christoph Niemann’s “West Fourth”

For the cover of the April 27, 2026, issue, the artist Christoph Niemann depicted a beloved spot in the West Village. “I spent my youth on outdoor basketball courts playing pickup games—until, as an adult, I tore my Achilles tendon trying to relive the past,” Niemann said. “Since then, I’ve resorted to running, swimming, and…

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Video of Muslim worshippers on Japanese train is AI-generated

Video of Muslim worshippers on Japanese train is AI-generated

Misinformation surrounding Japan’s growing anti-immigration stance has spread across the region, with the latest instance being an AI-generated video of Muslims supposedly praying onboard a crowded Japanese train that surfaced in South Korean posts. Experts said the supposed worship scene is inconsistent with authentic Islamic prayer practices. “The recent scene of Muslims on a Japanese…

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Iran attacks an Indian-flagged vessels as transmission suggests ship had permission to cross Hormuz

Iran attacks an Indian-flagged vessels as transmission suggests ship had permission to cross Hormuz

The two Indian-flagged vessels were attempting to carry crude oil across the strait when they came under attack, India’s External Affairs Ministry confirmed in a statement. Radio transmissions suggested that two Indian-flagged vessels, which were attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, were permitted to make the journey by the Islamic…

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