Is the sexiest place to sex a stairwell? According to some of the horniest TV shows of the past year, the answer is yes. In the latest season of Bridgerton, for example, the first sex scene between our leads, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), takes place as the two are passing … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. First Brands is teetering on the precipice of an all-out liquidation as its accounts dwindle, with its advisers racing to sell its auto parts manufacturing businesses before it runs out of cash. The company is … Read more
Apple had a great Q1, though iPhone sales were the real standout. The company reports that its signature device had its best quarter ever, thanks partially to a surge of sales in regions like China and India. “iPhone had its best-ever quarter driven by unprecedented demand, with all-time records across every geographic segment,” said CEO … Read more
Apple exceeded expectations when it reported its quarterly earnings on Thursday, revealing that it made $143.8 billion in revenue for a 16% year-over-year increase. As analysts peppered CEO Tim Cook with softball questions during Apple’s earnings call, one analyst dared to ask the question that seemingly no one in Silicon Valley is willing to ask. … Read more
But how should you go about choosing a tint that will flatter your skin tone? “When you’re choosing a lip tint, start with your actual lip color. Your lips aren’t neutral. They’re usually pink, mauve, brown, or peach, sometimes with a cool or warm cast,” says celebrity makeup artist Christian Briceno. “If your lips are naturally … Read more
UPDATED, 3:15 PM: The 2026 Grammys are collecting their lineup of performers, adding Rosé and Lady Gaga Thursday as the latest to join Justin Bieber, the Best New Artist nominees and Sabrina Carpenter on Feb. 1. Rosé, from the Kpop group Blackpink, is nominated for the first time at the Grammys this year for her … Read more
Having a health insurance plan with a high deductible could not only cost you—it could also kill you. A new study in JAMA Network Open found that people who faced those high out-of-pocket costs as well as a cancer diagnosis had worse overall survival and cancer-specific survival than those with more standard health plans. The … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Funding higher education always involves a balance between state and private funding. That balance will reflect the numbers studying at university, a judgment of the public and private benefits of higher education, and an assessment … Read more
Extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon have long reigned supreme in the worlds of healthy cooking and home remedies. Now the duo has found a new role: a nightly wellness shot that’s been making the rounds on social media. Poured into a cup rather than drizzled onto a salad, this simple combo has been … Read more
The National Reconnaissance Office, the agency overseeing the US government’s fleet of spy satellites, has declassified a decades-old program used to eavesdrop on the Soviet Union’s military communication signals. The program was codenamed Jumpseat, and its existence was already public knowledge through leaks and contemporary media reports. What’s new is the NRO’s description of the … Read more