At last week’s Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin made full control of Donbas – Ukraine’s industrial heartland in the east – a central condition for ending the war. According to sources briefed on the talks, the Russian leader demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk, the two regions that make up Donbas, in exchange…
Soho House Stock Soars on $2.7 Billion Take-Private Deal 24 minutes ago Shares of Soho House & Co. (SHCO) soared Monday after the exclusive members club announced plans to go private for roughly $2.7 billion including debt, in a deal involving hotelier MCR and actor Ashton Kutcher. Shareholders will receive $9.00 per share in cash,…
9m ago Zelenskyy says Russia “can only be forced into peace through strength,” and Trump “has that strength” Today’s meeting at the White House with Ukraine and other European nations is “the first meeting in such a format, and it is very serious,” Zelenskyy wrote on X. He thanked Keith Kellogg, the special envoy…
Long-lived Blue Zone residents focus on daily movement, plant-rich diets and social ties. Genetics play a small role in lifespan; lifestyle and environment make the biggest impact. Simple habits like cooking at home, limiting sugar and prioritizing sleep can boost longevity. While the Mediterranean diet tends to get most of the glory in the health…
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CENTRESTAGE – the annual gala event for the Asian fashion industry – takes place from 3 to 6 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Unveiling a grand celebration of style for its 10th anniversary edition, this year’s CENTRESTAGE sees a record participation of some…
August is usually peak shorts season among celebrities, before autumn’s trending pants take over in September. This month, however, a shorts shortage has swept the It girl nation. For every single pair of Daisy dukes, Hailey Bieber churns out five wide-leg trouser outfits, serving early-fall fashion inspiration weeks ahead of schedule. On August 17, Bieber…
We’ve got fresh details on India’s crypto regulation push, plus a look at China’s tech deal delays. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. Also in the letter:■ Data centre certification push■ Festivities to fuel lending■ Google’s Australia blow Taxman floats crypto code, quizzes industry India’s top tax authority is testing the waters for…
new video loaded: China Hosts Sports Competition for Humanoid Robots By Axel Boada•August 17, 2025 Humanoid robots competed in a sports competition in Beijing where they ran, kicked and punched — as well as crashed and fell over many times. Recent episodes in Technology Show more videos from Technology Source link
Texas enacted House Bill 1481, which mandates that all public (and open-enrollment charter) school districts must adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal communication devices during the school day. The law takes effect Sept. 1, some weeks after the 2025-2026 school year begins. Here’s what to know about Texas cellphone bans. While phones are crucial for…
Halle Berry and Jennifer Lawrence were two of our favorite celebrities who celebrated birthdays last week. Berry turned 59 and Lawrence is now 35. (AP)AP Birthday wishes go out to Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence and all the other celebrities and famous folks who had birthdays last week. In case you missed any of last week’s…