The recent wave of redundancies announced by Amazon Prime Video has had a significant impact on the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. An internal note from Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President of Prime Video, Asia Pacific, reveals that the company is adopting a “leaner operating model” and reducing investments in SEA. As a result, the local originals
The association between childhood trauma and nicotine smoking has long been recognized, but the underlying mechanisms have remained elusive. A recent cross-sectional study conducted by researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) sheds new light on this connection by exploring the role of emotion dysregulation in long-term smokers. The study found that individuals
It is with great excitement that Utopia’s arthouse distribution label, Circle Collective, announces its acquisition of the U.S. rights to the dark comedy film, “With Love and a Major Organ.” This captivating film, which made its debut in the experimental Visions program at SXSW last year, has already garnered significant acclaim. With Circle Collective at
In a surprising turn of events, the New England Patriots have quickly named Jerod Mayo as their new head coach, following the departure of the legendary Bill Belichick. Mayo, at the age of 37, will become the youngest coach in the NFL, taking the reins from Sean McVay, who previously held the title as the
The OnePlus 12 is scheduled to be launched in India on January 23, along with the OnePlus 12R. Excitement has been building among OnePlus enthusiasts as they eagerly await the unveiling of this flagship smartphone. While Amazon India accidentally revealed the pricing, it quickly removed it from the website. However, a vigilant tipster managed to
In a series of airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen, the United States and the United Kingdom have taken measures to counter the Iranian-backed group’s repeated assaults on ships in the Red Sea. This action came as a response to the Houthis’ defiance of warnings to halt their attacks on international maritime vessels, which
JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank by assets, recently reported a decline in fourth quarter profit due to a $2.9 billion fee connected to the government seizures of failed regional banks in the previous year. The bank’s earnings per share and revenue fell short of analysts’ expectations, causing some concerns among investors. Let’s delve deeper
After the recent incident where a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to conduct an audit of Boeing’s production line. This move comes in the wake of grounding more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s, the majority of the global fleet, to evaluate Boeing’s
The Met Office has recently issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice that will be in effect during the upcoming weekend and into the following week. These alerts have been put in place to caution individuals about the likelihood of travel disruption, especially in the northern parts of Scotland on Sunday and Monday. Additionally,
China, known for its robust manufacturing sector and global trade dominance, experienced a significant setback in 2023 as its annual exports declined for the first time in seven years. Despite an increase in shipments in December that exceeded expectations, the overall trend points to a struggling economy. This article analyzes the implications of China’s falling