The saying “sitting is the new smoking” has been warning office workers about the dangers of being sedentary, but a recent study suggests that some may be overdoing it in the opposite direction. The popularity of standing desks has been on the rise, with a global market value of USD $7.75 billion, but new research … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Thames Water is facing a critical situation as its battle for survival escalates. The company, which serves around 16 million households in south-east England, is grappling with a staggering £19 billion debt burden. In an … Read more
The Israeli military said on Fridday that it has killed the bodyguard of the late Hamas leader Yehya al-Sinwar. They reported that Mahmoud Hamdan was taken out during a clash with Israeli trrops in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. He died on Friday just 200 meters away from the spot where the Israeli military … Read more
Elon Musk recently hosted a town hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania, where he made a mention of Dogecoin, leading to a 15% surge in the price of the memecoin within 24 hours. During the event, while discussing Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy, an audience member inquired about Musk’s idea of establishing a “Department of Government Efficiency.” In … Read more
Spirit Airlines is facing financial challenges as it approaches a deadline to refinance over $1.1 billion in debt. The airline’s shares closed at a new low on Friday, falling by approximately 3% to less than $1.50 per share. The company had extended the deadline with U.S. Bank to Monday, after initially setting it for September. … Read more
Overview of Stars Polytechnic If you’re considering enrolling at Stars Polytechnic for the 2024/2025 academic year, it’s important to have a good understanding of the school fees structure. This blog post will provide you with a detailed guide to the fees, additional payment considerations, and the payment procedure at Stars Polytechnic. Stars Polytechnic is well-known … Read more
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is set to bring a fresh perspective to Bret Easton Ellis’s novel American Psycho on the big screen. Deadline reports that Guadagnino, known for his work on Call Me by Your Name and Challengers, will collaborate with screenwriter Scott Z Burns to provide a modern take on the material. Burns, recognized … Read more
new video loaded: Israelis and Palestinians React to Assassination of Hamas Leader transcript Back transcript Israelis and Palestinians React to Assassination of Hamas Leader While some Israelis expressed hope that the war might end soon, many Palestinians were doubtful that the death of Yahya Sinwar would lead to a cease-fire. “We are kind of, let’s … Read more
Nokia Corp (NYSE:NOK) stock experienced a rebound on Friday following a selloff on Thursday, despite the company’s quarterly report failing to meet expectations. The Finnish telecom company reported a decline in net sales of 8% to $4.76 billion in the fiscal third quarter, falling short of the consensus estimate of $5.34 billion. The drop in … Read more
In Cowell’s statement, he also remembered Payne’s first X Factor audition in 2008, at the age of 14, when Cowell told the young singer he was not ready and to come back in two years. “A lot of people would have given up. You didn’t. You came back and within months the whole world would … Read more