Leila Khan reports on the complexities of global society, focusing on human interest stories within larger international contexts. Her expertise spans cultural dynamics, urban issues, and community impact.
Collected Works · 20 Articles
Central Brooklyn celebrates the opening of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, a new 74,000-square-foot facility designed by Studio Gang, offering fitness and community programs.
Gaoqi Village in Xiamen, China, transforms with an 'Orange Fence' art installation. It screens a community center renovation, offers vendor stalls, and reinterprets traditional Minnan architecture, co
Hundreds of Austin students walked out of classes to protest federal immigration enforcement, joining a national day of action. The demonstrations culminated in a rally at the Texas Capitol, drawing o
A new 21-square-meter mobile cabin, The Oculus, launched in Byron Bay, blends Australian shed aesthetics with modern, road-legal design. It features a central skylight for light and ventilation, built
A powerful collection of photographs from 2025 reveals human stories of resilience, grief, protest, and community from across the country, capturing both major events and quiet, personal moments.
Many Americans are not planning end-of-year charitable donations, with half having already given for the year, despite non-profits relying on December surges.
Kiss, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford received Kennedy Center Honors medals at the White House, celebrated for their cultural contributions.
The year 2025 saw a mix of global events, from intense conflicts and political protests to natural disasters and moments of human joy, all captured by dedicated photojournalists worldwide.
A 92-year-old great-grandfather from Oxfordshire has become an internet art sensation after a TikTok video of him painting went viral with over two million views.
A week of global events included key US elections, a Dodgers World Series win, Typhoon Kalmaegi devastation, protests, and cultural festivals.
A new documentary, Love+War, explores Pulitzer-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario's two-decade career, balancing dangerous assignments with family life.
Viral mugshots purporting to show Louvre heist suspects are largely fake, with one prominent image identified as a 2010 mugshot of dance professor Stefan Dolbashian. French police have arrested and ch
A Nottingham art gallery has become the first in the world to hand permanent leadership to a citizens' assembly, resulting in a 22% surge in public engagement.
A photographer refuses to remove portraits of a deceased homeless woman despite her family's pleas, sparking debate over photo ethics and public space rights.
All Souls' Day, observed on November 2nd, is a time to remember and pray for the departed, focusing on spiritual cleansing and the promise of eternal life. This ancient tradition encourages reflection
A seven-year photography project, "Becoming Themselves," captures the lives of Chicago Public School students, highlighting identity, community, and the impact of societal issues, including tragic gun
Street artist Tom Bob transforms ordinary urban objects into imaginative, colorful characters, bringing humor and surprise to city streets globally.
Don McCullin, 90, reflects on his 70-year career documenting global conflicts, famines, and societal struggles, expressing deep unease despite his knighthood.
Santa Monica College architecture and interior design students earned third place at the NOMA Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition, marking their second consecutive year in the finals against
Britney Spears' family is reportedly terrified for her after footage showed her driving erratically. The incident has led to crisis talks, with some suggesting a new conservatorship, drawing compariso