It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself. Some of the firmest opposition has come from the Writers … Read more
On Dec. 2, Citadel Securities filed a 13-page letter with the SEC arguing that decentralized protocols facilitating tokenized US equity trading already meet statutory definitions of exchanges and broker-dealers, and regulators should treat them accordingly. Two days later, the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee convened a panel on tokenized equities that made clear the question is … Read more
“Can I tell you a secret, something no one else knows?” Sinatra says near the end of “Paradise” Season 2’s first footage, “It was never just about the bunker.” And that becomes incredibly apparent as you watch the teaser trailer released today, which shows us where the post-apocalyptic drama will pick up when its sophomore … Read more
It’s cold out, which means it’s finally time to start wearing corduroy pants with sneakers. This isn’t your grandfather’s style. The pairing of a classic pair of trousers with tennis shoes gives a much more relaxed, less formal twist to the outfit without sacrificing any elegance. Last winter, the textured pants became the go-to for … Read more
Prolific Slovakian filmmaker Tereza Nvotová returned to feature filmmaking this year with Father, a tightly constructed family drama, which debuted at Venice before screening at Zurich and Stockholm, where the film won Competition awards. The film, which is Slovakia’s Oscar entry, follows Mikal (Milan Ondrík), a devoted father whose life is shattered by a tragic mistake. One … Read more
Nardine Saadand Harry Sekulich Reuters Residents of Novi Petrivtsi, outside Kyiv, look at a ruined home on Saturday Russia has launched a major aerial bombardment against Ukrainian infrastructure targets as talks between the US and Ukraine in Florida are set to enter a third day. Overnight Russia launched 653 drones and 51 missiles, most of … Read more
The European Commission’s proposal to expand the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is raising concerns about the centralization of the bloc’s licensing regime, despite signaling deeper institutional ambitions for its capital markets structure. On Thursday, the Commission published a package proposing to “direct supervisory competences” for key pieces of market infrastructure, … Read more
Item 1 of 9 A survivor carries relief supplies while walking through tree trunks that were stranded in an area affected by a deadly flash flood following heavy rains in Karang Baru, Aceh Tamiang regency, Aceh province, Indonesia, December 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana [1/9]A survivor carries relief supplies while walking through tree trunks that … Read more
It’s no coincidence that Johnson chose this look last night. In fact, she opted for this color just days after we learned Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026: “Cloud Dancer,” a “natural white.” “[It’s a lofty white that reads like a breath of fresh air and is imbued with a feeling of serenity,” describes … Read more
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem holds a press conference, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2025. Aude Guerrucci | Reuters The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than 30, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, in the latest restriction to come since a man from Afghanistan … Read more