The networks may now take a backseat to larger conglomerate sales at the upfronts, but what they’re showing between ads — the actual programs — still matters. Of course, these days that mostly means live sports. Entertainment fare is facing reduced shelf space in primetime, and even the streamers are placing more of their attention…
The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said. Source link
Xiaomi wants to expand on the continent as demand for its cars outstrips production Source link
A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up. Source link
Officers from Cheshire Police and neighbouring forces target three properties in Crewe. Source link
A Russian oligarch and top business executives are using A7, an influential payments company implicated a vast sanctions evasions scheme relying on a ruble-backed cryptocurrency, for their own transactions, according to a new investigation . The findings, published on April 29 by the Russian news outlet Proyekt, add to a growing body evidence showing the…
Hannah St Hotel is oh-so Melbourne, with interiors by local design heavyweights Flack Studio, an intimate produce-led restaurant, and three charming bars, including the lively rooftop Terrace Lounge. Celebrities, roaming creative types, and young professionals all flock to the property, which is situated close to the action on the south side of the Yarra River—an…
You have to hand it to the NFL for making three days of reading names off cards into the second-biggest event on the league calendar. A record 805,000 fans visited the three-day event in Pittsburgh, with a single-day attendance record of 320,000 for Thursday’s first round. Only the Super Bowl is bigger, and even then…
In brief Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, or roughly 8,000 employees, according to the New York Times. The Facebook and Instagram parent company has pivoted strongly towards AI investment. Other tech firms have similarly announced large layoffs tied to the rise of AI tools. Meta informed workers of sweeping layoffs Thursday, the…
ADNOC Gas reported resilient 1Q earnings, with net income beating analyst estimates despite disruption to exports through the Strait of Hormuz. The company is also managing the impact of recent incidents at its Habshan facility, with plans to reach 80% capacity by the end of 2026. Peter van Driel, CFO of ADNOC Gas spoke to…