The Blue-State Governors Who’ve Gone Weak on Climate Policy
Last month’s climate package wasn’t the California Democrats’ first flub this year. Over the summer, in what Politico dubbed the state’s “Great Climate Retreat,” they weakened limits on…
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Why Shame No Longer Works in American Politics
Táíwò’s critique of Klein is powerful and, in many respects, correct. Klein’s airy dismissal of shame reflects a shallow and myopic commitment to the fantasy of perpetual centrist…
A House of Dynamite Explodes the Missile Defense Myth
Spoiler alert: There are no villains. Everyone is acting out their assigned roles, adhering to established procedures. Much as she did in her hit film The Hurt Locker, Bigelow provides…
ASML orders beat expectations as AI arms race boosts demand
ASML Holding posted stronger-than-expected orders in the third quarter and said sales next year would be at least on par with 2025, as artificial intelligence fuelled demand for its…
This Chinese schoolyard uses giant Lego blocks to let kids endlessly redesign their playground
I can’t think of anything better than assembling Lego blocks. Except assembling gigantic Lego that I can actually walk, jump, and nap on. Which is precisely what Lego and Nike did at…
Bruce Springsteen Hails Stephen Graham’s Portrayal of His ‘Troubled’ Father in ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’: He ‘Just Naturally Inhabited His Skin’
The accolades are stacking up for Stephen Graham. Less than a month after winning his first Emmy for “Adolescence,” the British actor has now received high praise from The Boss, with Bruce…
Doha Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup, With Emphasis on Gaza and Regional Fare
The upcoming Doha Film Festival has unveiled its competition lineup, characterized by a strong regional component and an accent on the Palestinian plight. As previously announced, the…
Trump Erupts at ABC Over Vance On-Air Fiasco as Presser Goes Off Rails
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, President Donald Trump seemed unusually crazed and power-mad, even for him. He imperiously refused to take a question from an ABC reporter, as punishment for…
Temasek-backed US fintech firm iCapital to expand Singapore, Hong Kong operations
It also plans to open its first office in Australia to ride the wave of rising demand for alternative assets iCapital, a Temasek-backed fintech platform focusing on alternative…
Square Eyes Acquires ‘The Kartli Kingdom’ Ahead of IDFA World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Vienna-based sales outlet Square Eyes has secured international rights to “The Kartli Kingdom,” directed by Tamar Kalandadze and Julien Pebrel. The film is set to world premiere in the…
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the difference between a business decision and a principle decision
Amid dramatic disruption, what role should business play in building the future? Airbnb cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky shares his candid perspective on business, politics, creativity, and…
‘High Wire’ Director Calif Chong on Stephen Chow Dreams, BFI London Film Festival Premiere and Making Immigration Funny
When Calif Chong was growing up in a working-class Hong Kong household, no one in her family went to the cinema. But Stephen Chow’s comedies changed everything for her. “I thought, oh my…
Operating-cost disparity taken into account in setting fare for cross-border taxi services: MOT
The authorities will also identify more pick-up points in both Johor Bahru and Singapore for the convenience of commuters The authorities will “enforce in a strict manner” against those…
Operating-cost disparity taken into account in setting fares for cross-border taxi services: MOT
The authorities will also identify more pick-up points in both Johor Bahru and Singapore for the convenience of commuters The authorities will “enforce in a strict manner” against those…
‘Samsara,’ ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ ‘Magellan’ Lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominations
Garin Nugroho’s “Samsara,” Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident” and Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” are among the top nominees for the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), the Asia Pacific…
Real, not raw: the art of leading with vulnerability
Leading in these times isn’t easy. You’re expected to be relatable yet reliable, compassionate yet competent, and authentic yet professional. You have to do all of this in an environment…
FilmSharks Secures Rights to Political Action Thriller Project ‘Insurrección,’ Teams With ‘El Capo”s Marlon Moreno (EXCLUSIVE)
Guido Rud‘s Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks has secured all rights — including derivative IP — to “Insurrección,” a provocative and politically charged action-thriller film project, teaming…
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino reunite … for a fashion campaign
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are famously close, with a friendship that spans five decades. The actors were first seen together in The Godfather Part II, but their friendship has propelled…
Fremantle’s Doc ‘Luca: Seeing Red’ Not Just About Ferrari, Argue Protagonist Luca di Montezemolo and Director Manish Pandey: ‘Family, Italy, Loyalty’
Fremantle’s new documentary “Luca: Seeing Red” takes on the former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo. But it’s not just about Ferrari. “That was one of the conditions. First – it won’t…
Market sees higher ship refinancing amid conflicts between US and China
Likely beneficiaries of the spat are shipowners that are neither Chinese nor American, such as Singapore-based players With the US levying fees on Chinese-related vessels and China…
Asia: Markets rally as Fed cut hopes Trump trade war fears
STOCKS jumped on Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month. After…
5 time-saving Google Calendar tricks you should be using
If you’re still using Google Calendar like it’s 2009—just punching in appointments and letting it ride—you’re leaving productivity on the table. While we’re all drowning in digital noise,…
Orlebar Brown, Lamborghini to Launch Second Men’s Resort Capsule
Orlebar Brown and Automobili Lamborghini are unveiling the latest collection in their three-year partnership. The British resortwear brand and the Italian luxury car brand inked a deal…
Fashion, Retail Industry Weighs In on Jack Gross’ Legacy
From CEOs at major retail chains and well-known designers to celebrities and even a Major League Hall of Famer, Jack Gross has touched the lives of a vast number of people. Most point to…