nazakatblogger@gmail.com Installation view: Wallace Chan’s “Vessels of Other Worlds” at the chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà in Venice. @ Federico Sutera Cultures and religions across latitudes have developed their own cosmologies, but most share some notion of worlds within worlds, mazes and labyrinths that articulate the vital entanglement between microcosm and macrocosm, between the celestial … Read more
Founders Axel Backlund (left) and Lukas Peterson use retail trading not for profit but as a stress test for independent AI managers. Courtesy Andon Laboratories At first glance, Andon Market could be considered any typical store in San Francisco’s trendy Cow Hollow neighborhood. Inside are handcrafted snacks, handcrafted candles, and a selection of curated books, … Read more
In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate? You get to decide in the comments section below. This Week’s Topic: Are Bucs Really Top Contenders In The NFC? Point: Bucs Have Promise, But They Are Not Yet Ready To Be … Read more
National news Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahona said authorities were deploying “significant resources and personnel” to try to find Jacob Baker, of Pahoa, Hawaii. This undated photo provided by the Hawaii Police Department on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, shows Jacob Baker. (Hawaii Police Department via AP) By Dave Collins and Claudia Lauer, The Associated Press … Read more
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are giving fans a glimpse into their unconventional relationship dynamic. The former couple sat down together for the latest episode of Khloé’s podcast, where the conversation turned to co-parenting, embryos and why Thompson ultimately decided to get a vasectomy. “Do you wanna have more kids in the future?” Khloé asked … Read more
As insurers withdraw from markets vulnerable to climate change, governments and investors are quietly abandoning the assumption that systems can return to their old equilibrium. Photo by Jeff Gretchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images In 2018, California’s insurer of last resort transferred nearly 127,000 policyholders. By the end of 2025, it carried more than … Read more
Vice President J.D. Vance told Air Force Academy graduates that they should “never submit” to artificial intelligence while making life-and-death decisions — and that killing decisions “should be made by humans.” “The thing that worries me most about artificial intelligence is how it will change warfare,” Vance said in his speech to graduates on Thursday. … Read more
James Wood is a pretty good leadoff hitter. Rookie Nationals manager Blake Butera, a disturbingly young fellow who looks like he should be one of the nine guys in this video, moved Wood to the top of Washington’s lineup back in the spring, gradually swapping the places of Wood and former leadoff guy C.J. Abrams, … Read more
Lugo’s 15-foot-tall orange fire hydrant is at once a monument to childhood memory, a wink at the tradition of monumental public sculpture and a tribute to the ingenuity of communities getting by. Photography by Jamie Lubetkin When Roberto Lugo was a kid growing up in Philadelphia’s gritty Kensington neighborhood, summers were hot and dirty. Fortunately … Read more
Chris Brown and Nia Guzman celebrated daughter Royalty Brown’s 12th birthday with multiple celebrations this week. The pre-teen’s birthday kicked off with a “Rochella”-themed party, a playful spin on Coachella that featured colorful decor, disco balls, bright pink accents and lounge seating throughout the outdoor setup. Nia shared photos from the celebration on Instagram and … Read more