The Official Selection 2025 for the Cannes Film Festival was revealed on April 10 to a gathering of French and international press members. President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux were present. The announcement is available to watch online, providing an update on the latest news surrounding this year’s festival. The TV Festival de … Read more
Microsoft’s 50th anniversary has been marked with a new identity campaign by global design studio Koto. The campaign celebrates five decades of innovation and legacy, while also recognizing those who continue to push the boundaries today. The idea behind the campaign is built around the phrase “Change Needs Makers,” which acknowledges the people behind Microsoft’s … Read more
Researchers have discovered that medieval book covers from French monasteries were made from sealskin, contrary to previous assumptions that they were crafted from deer or boar skin. A study of 43 books from a Cistercian monastery and its daughter monasteries found that the hair follicles on the covers did not match either animal, leading to … Read more
The US is witnessing a decline in international travel, with many countries experiencing a sharp decrease in visitor numbers due to heightened security measures and anti-immigrant rhetoric. According to recent data, foreign arrivals dropped by 4.4% between January and March 2025, with Canada becoming the preferred alternative destination. Expert warn that this shift could have … Read more
Oscar-winning actress Scarlett Johansson is set to make two appearances at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, both on-screen and behind the camera. She will star alongside Benicio Del Toro and Tom Hanks in Wes Anderson’s new project, The Phoenician Scheme, while also making her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great. The film follows an elderly … Read more
Elon Musk is being sued by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over allegations of harassment and trying to harm the company. The two co-founded OpenAI in 2015, but Musk left before it became a major player in the tech industry. In 2023, Musk created his own AI firm, xAI. Musk has tried to stop OpenAI from … Read more
Stocks plummeted sharply on Thursday, with major indexes dropping significantly due to concerns over tariffs on China. The S&P 500 fell nearly 3.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 4.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,014 points, or 2.5%. The White House confirmed that total tariffs on China will now be 145% when accounting for … Read more
The latest news from around the NFL includes daily transactions, roster cuts, signees, and draft visits. Teams have made various moves, with some notable signings and releases. Texas WR Isaiah Bond is scheduled to visit the Falcons on Friday. Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart will also visit the Bears and 49ers this week. Oregon … Read more
Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason just a day after his arrest. The charge is linked to his nationwide campaign pushing for electoral reform under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election.” Lissu plans to challenge President Samia Suluhu Hassan in October’s polls. Lissu’s calls for electoral reform have been met with … Read more
A recent surge in traffic has caused a popular website to become overwhelmed, resulting in frequent 429 “Too Many Requests” errors. The website, which handles millions of visits daily, struggled to keep up with the sudden influx of users. This led to a significant increase in error messages, causing frustration for many users trying to … Read more