The broadcasting union Bectu has called for urgent and joined-up action from the UK government regarding the current state of the film and TV industry. In a letter addressed to the culture secretary, Philippa Childs expressed deep concerns about the industry’s future and called for an industry-wide summit to address the crisis and explore possible
In an unprecedented turn of events, Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. This marks only the second time Mexico has defeated the U.S. in history, with goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo sealing the unexpected outcome. The U.S., typically dominant in the rivalry with a
Japan’s Moon lander, known as Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has recently surprised the world by waking up after a two-week lunar night, according to the country’s space agency. Despite initially touching down at an odd angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong direction, SLIM managed to come back to life for
The upcoming Nothing Phone 2a, set to launch in India on March 5, has been creating quite a buzz in the tech world. The UK-based company has recently unveiled the design of the phone, showcasing a sleek and modern look. The model comes in a single white colorway with a redesigned back panel, distinguishing it
President Joe Biden recently expressed his hopes for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, indicating a strong desire to see an end to the ongoing conflict. During a visit to New York City, Biden stated that he is optimistic that a cease-fire could be achieved by the following week. The President’s national security advisor has
The upcoming free agency period in the NFL is set to be a dynamic one, especially in the running back market. With notable players like Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, and Tony Pollard all expected to hit free agency, teams are gearing up to make moves to secure their services. The Las Vegas Raiders will make
Zoom shares experienced a significant surge, climbing up to 13% in after-hours trading on Monday following the announcement of its fiscal fourth-quarter results. The company managed to surpass analysts’ expectations on several key metrics, with adjusted earnings per share coming in at $1.22 compared to the anticipated $1.15, and revenue reaching $1.15 billion versus the
When considering the recent news of Capital One’s $35.3 billion takeover of Discover Financial, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed a lack of concern over the increased competition that would result from this merger. Dimon emphasized the importance of healthy competition in the industry, stating, “My view is, let them compete. Let them try, and
The Biden administration has set ambitious goals to establish the United States as a major manufacturer of state-of-the-art semiconductor chips by the year 2030. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo outlined the administration’s plan during a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, emphasizing the importance of this initiative in terms of global competitiveness, national
It has been reported that Rishi Sunak, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been accused of neglecting the Muslim community in the UK. Former minister, Tory MP Rehman Chishti, claimed that Mr. Sunak has “made the calculation” that he does not need Muslim voters for his political agenda. This accusation comes in light of