Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to retreat on plans to make digital ID mandatory for all workers in the UK, as he seeks to build public support for the scheme. Ministers will press … Read more
Stablecoins emerged as a topic during JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, with executives expressing support for blockchain technology while warning that certain stablecoin designs could threaten the regulated banking system. The comments came in response to a question from Evercore analyst Glenn Schorr, who asked about stablecoins in light of recent industry lobbying … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: A famous PI is plotting an NBC return. The network has given a drama pilot order to The Rockford Files, a reboot of the classic Stephen J. Cannell series starring James Garner which ran on NBC from 1974 to 1980. The project comes from writer Mike Daniels (The Village), producers Sarah Timberman and Carl … Read more
If you’re starring in, say, Selling Sunset, the best work dresses are going to look very different from someone who’s in an office from nine to five. That being said, certain silhouettes are a safe bet for lawyers, teachers, and reality stars alike. Shirt dresses, structured minis, and elegant A-line styles should all be in … Read more
For years, the Food and Drug Administration provided an informational webpage for parents warning them of the dangers of bogus autism treatments, some promoted by anti-vaccine activists and “wellness” companies. The page cited specifics scams and the “significant health risks” they pose. But, under anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—who has numerous ties to … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he does not own cryptocurrency and has no plans to invest in digital assets, distancing himself from crypto-related initiatives promoted by his predecessor. Speaking to the press at Samson Stages, Mamdani responded “no” when asked whether he held any cryptocurrency, adding that he also had no … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Amazon is seeking to cut what it pays suppliers for goods it sells on its ecommerce platform, as the tech giant moves to reverse concessions intended to limit the shock of US President Donald Trump’s … Read more
On Monday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to integrate Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok, into Pentagon networks later this month. During remarks at the SpaceX headquarters in Texas reported by The Guardian, Hegseth said the integration would place “the world’s leading AI models on every unclassified and classified network throughout our department.” … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: The stirring soundtrack to Oscar-shortlisted documentary Yanuni, recorded on three continents, will be released on major music streaming platforms on Wednesday, including Spotify and Apple Music. The soundtrack is composed by H. Scott Salinas with the support of Argentinian composer Tomás Videla, in collaboration with Indigenous leader and musician Eric Terena, an executive producer … Read more
Because there was such a long gap between the releases of 28 Weeks Later and 28 Years Later, it was surprising to hear that writer-director duo Alex Garland and Danny Boyle already had plans for their latest collaboration to be the first chapter of a new horror trilogy. Sony seemed keen on fast-tracking the pair’s … Read more