Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey opens the way every telling of this story has opened for nearly three thousand years: with a voice, a table of listeners and a version of an event already half-known. The Odyssey is one of two surviving poems attributed to Homer, a sequel of sorts to The Iliad that follows the
Merchandise is displayed on a shelf at the Times Square Disney store on May 6, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Disney reports quarterly earnings before the bell on Wednesday, and investors will be focused on the direction of the company’s streaming and theme parks business — as well as
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com Inc., during the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, US, on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Jeff Bezos filed plans to sell about 15 million Amazon shares worth roughly $4.1 billion, after the dominant e-commerce platform’s stronger-than-expected earnings sent the stock to a
★ My Inner Child Wants to Kill A few months back, I had the double pleasure of reading Karsten Dusse’s Murder Mindfully while concurrently bingeing Netflix’s TV series based on the book. Both were comically macabre, and I am happy to report that the follow-up, My Inner Child Wants to Kill, also translated by Florian
View gallery Image Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ABA Christina Applegate is beloved in Hollywood, both by her peers and her fans. Sadly, the Emmy Award winner has had to step away from acting because of her battle with multiple sclerosis. She was reportedly hospitalized in early 2026 and was returned home four months later.
As someone who grew up watching The Princess Diaries and Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement on repeat, it’s wild to think that the first movie came out 25 years ago. Honestly, to that I say with the utmost shock and enthusiasm: “Shut up!” However, that’s exactly how long it’s been, and Anne Hathaway is celebrating
No serious Paco Rabanne 1 Million review would be complete without first understanding the man behind the brand. The late Paco Rabanne rose to fashion world fame in the swinging sixties thanks to the use of plastic and metal in his avant-garde, space-age clothing. “I defy anyone to design a hat, coat, or dress that
Nearly 90 staff at a major social care charity have been transferred to Glasgow City Council’s health and social care partnership following a rent dispute between the charity and its council-owned landlord. Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership will absorb 83 staff as it takes on two contracts previously held by Turning Point Scotland. The
When you move, what do you do with your classic car? This is a question that many people face, and it can be difficult to answer. If you don’t have the space to store your car, or if you’re worried about it being damaged during the move, you may feel like you have no choice
Singapore has long been celebrated for its balance of lush greenery, striking architecture and rich multicultural heritage. These defining qualities have also shaped the city’s hospitality landscape, which has seen diverse culinary traditions and contemporary luxury spaces come together to create distinctly Singaporean experiences. As the nation gears up for National Day — instead of
Michael Burry attends “The Big Short” New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York, Nov. 23, 2015. Andrew Toth | Filmmagic | Getty Images Michael Burry of “The Big Short” fame is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P 500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still
Pinterest shares fell 7% in extended trading on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue but issued lukewarm sales guidance. Here’s how the company did, compared to analysts’ consensus estimates from LSEG: Earnings per share: 43 cents adjusted vs. 36 cents expected Revenue: $1.18 billion vs. $1.15 billion expected Sales rose 18% from
Goodreads’ selection of the biggest fall debut novels includes a mix of familiar names and newcomers, and a variety of genres and categories, making for an exciting season of discovery. These books hitting U.S. shelves August through early December include three big names—one from an unexpected space: Trying to fit more global settings into your
Ariana Grande has addressed the news that she will be stepping back from the spotlight and leaving the West End production of Sunday in the Park With George directly with her fans, following intense online speculation. While on stage in Chicago during the first of a three-show stint of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, the 33-year-old took a
Given the massive success of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, it’s not surprising that a sequel is already in development, and even though it’s nowhere near ready for its release, it’s already a win for the streamer. Netflix has an interesting catalog of original animated movies with different animation styles and tones, such as Guillermo del
John Douglas, the guitarist and vocalist of Scottish indie rock outfit Trashcan Sinatras, has died, the band announced on social media. He was 63. “We are devastated to inform all of you that we have lost our dear friend and brother John after a brief illness,” Francis Reader, Paul Livingston, Stephen Douglas, and Davy Hughes
When a majority alliance on Big Brother takes out one of their own, it tends to send the game into a bit of a tailspin. Blindsides are a big part of the experience, but it seems that Drew is finally realizing that his time in the game could be numbered. As part of the Toolshed
Charities’ data held by the customer relationship management company Beacon CRM has “likely” been downloaded by an unauthorised third party following a cyber-security incident. Beacon CRM, which according to its LinkedIn profile supports more than 1,500 charities, became aware of the breach on Wednesday last week. The company told customers about the breach on Monday,
The fourth Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove featured a record 14,280 visitors and 211 participating brands, according to show organisers, although the number of boats was down on previous years. Arthur Tay, Chairman and CEO of SUTL Group, owner of the ONE°15 Marina portfolio, stated: “The response to this year’s Singapore Yachting
Singapore’s art landscape is creating more opportunities for audiences to encounter contemporary art beyond traditional collecting circles. Through initiatives such as Singapore Gallery Month, gallery exhibitions, artist conversations and public programmes, a wider audience is gaining access to the people, ideas and practices shaping the local and regional art landscape. Across galleries, cultural institutions and
LAFC Co-Managing Owner Larry Berg celebrates win over Sporting Kansas City in the finals of the 2024 Lamar Hunt U. S. Open Cup at BMO Stadium on September 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Shaun Clark | ISI Photos | USSF | Getty Images Larry Berg has been named the next commissioner of Major League
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, center, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Feb. 19, 2026. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images Tech companies’ venture capital portfolios are making corporate profits look a lot stronger than they really are. Microsoft, Amazon
Kindergarten Gets Ready is an exemplary back-to-school book with a clever focus: what happens as a teacher prepares his classroom before the school year starts. After Mr. Bee bikes to school, he opens up his dark, deserted room, where he sees stacks of chairs and boxes of supplies. Naomi Danis’ text is simple and straightforward,
Six months after Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek died after a tough battle with colorectal cancer, his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek, 44, shared a loving reflection about the star, whom she married in 2010. In an August 2nd Instagram post featuring several photos with her late husband, Kimberly wrote: “16 years ago
After a historic domestic opening weekend of $360M, in addition to $932M worldwide, here’s a tally of all the records that Sony and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke at the weekend box office. Box office records Biggest opening at domestic box office at $360 million, besting Avengers: Endgame‘s $357.1M opening in April 2019
The fallout for Boy George after releasing an AI-created, pro-Israel song that included controversial lyrics is continuing as he has been removed by Bandcamp and parted ways with his longtime label manager, according to the singer. In a Monday social media post, the Culture Club singer said Bandcamp removed his profile. The removal comes after
A seafarers’ housing and care home charity has appointed a Royal Navy veteran as its new boss. The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, which provides care facilities and housing to disabled and retired seafarers, said Pete Inkpen joined last week as chief executive. He succeeds David Dominy, who retired last week after two years in the
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II in Oystersteel Whether it is Advanced Research at Patek Philippe or Hybris Inventiva at Jaeger-LeCoultre, here is a look at the specific breakthroughs – in sound, speed, and celestial tracking – that serve as the definitive anchors for the next era of watch collecting. This story on complications started several
Businessman working in the office Pixelfit | E+ | Getty Images The surge in IPOs and valuations for private tech companies is creating a secondary boom in donations of shares to donor-advised funds, or DAFs, according to a new study. Three quarters of the gifts to DAFgiving360 over the past 12 months were noncash assets,
Palantir topped second-quarter earnings estimates on Monday and said commercial revenue more than doubled from a year ago. The stock surged 12% after the numbers were released. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 41 cents adj. vs. 35 cents expected Revenue: $1.94 billion vs. $1.80 billion expected Revenue climbed 93%
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