Actress Emma Thompson has shared a remarkable story about being asked out on a date by then-real estate magnate Donald Trump after her divorce from Kenneth Branagh. Speaking at the Locarno film festival in Switzerland, Thompson revealed that Trump called her on the day her divorce was finalized, and he even managed to get her … Read more
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, killing at least one person and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse. At least 29 people were injured. The epicenter was in the town of Sindirgi, sending shocks felt up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) away in Istanbul, where over 16 … Read more
Battlefield 6’s first beta weekend has concluded, and developers have acknowledged a concerning issue – “unexpectedly fast” kill times that leave players feeling downed too quickly. According to principal game designer Florian Le Bihan, the team is investigating these issues. Players who participated in the beta shared their experiences, with some reporting receiving multiple hits … Read more
Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This meeting has significant implications for both Tan’s personal career and the future of Intel in the highly competitive semiconductor industry. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/intel-stock-ceo-trump-1baa4688
Analysts at Stifel warn that the current stock market euphoria may come to an end due to an impending economic slowdown. Thomas Carroll and Barry Bannister predict a sudden slowdown, potentially leading to stagflation, characterized by high inflation, unemployment, and stagnant economic growth. The pair notes that while consumer spending is slowing down, artificial intelligence … Read more
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold off assets and ended its partnerships with Israeli firms amid mounting public pressure over investments linked to the conflict in Gaza. The move comes as concerns grow domestically about the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. As of June, the $1.9 trillion Norges Bank Investment Management held shares in … Read more
China has been involved in a confrontation with the Philippines in the South China Sea after its warship collided with a Philippine coast guard vessel while chasing another ship from the Philippines. The collision occurred on Monday while a Philippine coast guard team was distributing aid to fishermen at the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The incident … Read more
The first week of preseason is over, and it’s time to take stock of how players and teams are trending in the NFL. In a new tier system, Mike Sando shares his top 34 quarterbacks, with Patrick Mahomes leading the pack. Mahomes has taken the “Brady seat” as the starting quarterback, according to panelists. The … Read more
Goldman Sachs estimates that US consumers now bear two-thirds of President Trump’s new tariff costs, with more companies planning to pass them on in the future and foreign exporters refusing to absorb the price hikes. The bank expects these measures to lift core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation to 3.2% by year-end, putting pressure on … Read more
Australia has announced its intention to recognise a Palestinian state, following major European and Arab states’ agreements on progress towards Palestinian statehood. The decision comes as part of a plan to promote a two-state solution in the region. The Albanese government gained confidence it could take this step after international commitments were made at the … Read more