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Geneva watch fair set to show war's effect on luxury sector
The Geneva watch fair, the watchmaking industry's biggest annual showcase, opened Tuesday with the impact of the Middle East war throwing up challenges for the luxury goods sector. The Watches and Wonders salon, which runs until April 20, sees 65 major watch brands, including
First aid shipments delivered to Iran since start of war, Red Cross says
The war has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, 2,020 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.
Would you save more lives or more years of life? A global study reveals how people really think
Imagine a stark choice. You can save one person who is likely to live another 30 years. Or you can save several people who may each live another 10 years. Should we prioritize saving more lives—or more years of life? This kind of trade-off sits at the heart of how health
High school student designs low-cost teabags to remove arsenic from water and help millions
Arsenic contamination in drinking water is a global issue, with over 200 million people estimated to be at risk. While water treatment plants remove the metal, the problem persists in low-resource areas or undertreated well water. So, researchers reporting in ACS Omega have
Usher and Chris Brown Announce Dates for Co-Headlining ‘R&B Tour’
After announcing the tour last week, Usher and Chris Brown have revealed the dates for their co-headlining “R&B” — or Raymond and Brown — trek, kicking off this summer and running through the end of the year. The 33-date stadium tour kicks off on June 26 at Denver’s Empower
Bangladesh finance minister announces amendment to Bank Resolution Ordinance
Last Friday (10 April), Bangladesh’s finance minister announced the government would amend the country’s Bank Resolution Ordinance and create a legal pathway for former bank owners to reclaim control of distressed banks currently under resolution. The move was a stunning
Will Oasis Show Up? Will New Order Make Peace? All Our Questions About the Rock Hall
Uncertainty swirls around the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2026, including the mind-boggling exclusion of an Oasis co-founder
Julie Greenwald and Max Lousada Launch 26.2, a New Label, in Partnership With Sony Music
As expected, former top Warner Music execs Julie Greenwald and Max Lousada have launched 26.2, a new record label in partnership with Sony Music, the pair confirmed in Music Business Worldwide on Monday. The pair — who stress that their new company is a label, not a JV,
Ace Combat 7 influenced Sentenced to Be a Hero — here's why it's a must-play game
Once you read between the lines, the fact that Ace Combat 7 inspired Sentenced to be a Hero isn't too surprising.
Capcom’s Killing It Right Now
Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem are the latest in a line of Capcom bangers
Jennie Garth Says Dan Schenider Gave Her Such ‘Bad Vibes’ on ‘What I Like About You’ That She Requested to Communicate Solely With Show’s Other Creator
Jennie Garth avoided associating with Dan Schenider while starring in “What I Like About You,” despite that he co-created the WB sitcom. Garth recalled her experience on the show, in which she starred opposite Amanda Bynes, during an episode of Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair
Motion Picture Association Boss Charles Rivkin Says AI Can ‘Bolster the Art of Storytelling’ and ‘Improve the Fan Experience’
Motion Picture Association Chairman Charles Rivkin walked a fine line at CinemaCon on Tuesday morning, acknowledging concerns about artificial intelligence, while also stressing its creative and commercial potential. “We’ve entered the era of AI,” Rivkin told cinema operators
US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war
WASHINGTON, April 14 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods, mirroring its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos reveals 'a lot more vulnerabilities' for cyberattacks
The remarks show how a technology welcomed by corporations as a productivity boon can also pose serious threats, like uncovering new ways to hack into systems.
Eli Edwards (Enumclaw) & Xay Young Announce Debut Casi Album: Hear “JUMPER”
The new duo Casi brings together Eli Edwards from Band To Watch alums Enumclaw with his childhood friend Xay Young. Edwards moved away from their Tacoma-area hometown in 2024 to relocate to LA with Enumclaw, but on return trips back home, he’s been working with Young on music
Roblox to introduce new kid accounts in its quest to appear less of a child safety nightmare
It wants to "become the world’s healthiest platform for users of all ages."
Farmers protest rising costs with traffic disruption
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.
Copper blasted into a million-degree plasma strips away 22 electrons in a flash before atoms recover
When laser flashes hit matter, electrons are knocked off their orbits around the atomic nuclei. This can generate extremely hot plasmas composed of charged particles—ions and electrons. Researchers at HZDR have now observed this ionization process in more detail than ever
New study calls for a 'pedagogy of joy' in higher education
In a new paper published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education, University of Sheffield researchers argue that the modern university experience is increasingly defined by stifling targets and material pressures.
Amazon buys satellite operator Globalstar for $11B to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink
Tech companies are pouring in billions of dollars to capture the lucrative market for satellite-based connectivity, but it will be a tall order to match Starlink's 10,000-unit-strong network.
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn back, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, providing the first details on a day-old effort ordered by President
Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing world producers are likely to be short-lived, the head of the United Nations
Anne Hathaway Says ‘Mother Mary’ Explores What She Fears the Most About Being in the Public Eye
Hathaway stars alongside Michaela Coel in the story of an iconic pop star staging her comeback.
Powerball expanding to the UK: How prizes will differ and how US players may be impacted
Powerball is already available in every state where it's legal, so now it's heading overseas.
David Einhorn signals caution as his hedge fund Greenlight prioritizes capital protection
"It probably won't surprise anyone that we are again putting capital preservation at the top of our priorities," Einhorn said in his latest investor letter.
Péter Magyar's axe could soon hit Orbán's network in Brussels
Magyar's election win in Hungary threatens Orbán's EU influence network, putting figures including Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, think tank MCC Brussels, and the Hungarian ambassador on the chopping block.
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Trailer Brings the Kaiju to New York City; Director Reveals First Plot Details and Imax Release
Godzilla stomped its way to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners that’s underway at Caesars Palace. The first trailer for Toho’s upcoming sequel “Godzilla Minus Zero” was shown to attendees in the room. “Minus Zero” is a direct sequel to the
Marathon’s Biggest Update Yet Tries To Make It Less Mean
The brutal extraction shooter adds new incentives for being nice
Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a sharp rebuke from US President Donald Trump and suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday, signalling a shift in her foreign relations. The far-right prime minister was the only European leader to attend Trump's
Direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks a 'historic opportunity': Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as the first direct talks in decades between the two countries got underway in Washington. "This is a historic opportunity. We understand we're working against
One YouTuber has built their own $950 Steam Machine, with a custom wood panel, because 'Valve was taking too long'
"I think we can make something that's cheaper, faster, and overall better than what Valve has to offer."
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns Chinese cars sales in US would be ‘devastating’ to domestic automakers
Ford CEO Jim Farley said Chinese automakers should not be allowed to sell their vehicles in the US – warning the competition would decimate American car brands.
UK approves takeover of Telegraph newspaper by German publishing giant Axel Springer
Axel Springer, which owns German newspapers Bild and Die Welt, last month announced it would pay £575 million in cash for The Telegraph's print and online versions.
Pelosi says she had no knowledge about Swalwell's alleged behavior
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday said she was not aware of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) alleged sexual misconduct, after he announced his resignation from Congress and exited California’s gubernatorial race. A former Swalwell staffer accused the