The opening lines of Svetlana Satchkova’s debut English-language novel, The Undead, see the protagonist, Maya—an unassuming woman in her 30s, making her directorial debut with a horror movie—eating a delicious fig. “[It] felt like pure happiness, making her forget, at least for the time being, that life was full of disappointments and nasty tricks,” Satchkova … Read more
Additionally, Rocket Lab continued its ascendance as a spacecraft company. It played a key role in supporting Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander at the beginning of this year, and in November, its two ESCAPADE vehicles were safely switched on after launch, beginning their journey to Mars. As it has grown, Rocket Lab’s ability to execute has … Read more
Crypto investors are being targeted by a new phishing campaign that impersonates MetaMask and tricks users into handing over their wallet recovery phrases, according to the blockchain security firm SlowMist. The attackers are impersonating a fake two-factor authentication (2FA) security verification flow, which redirects users to fraudulent domains through fake security warnings that request users’ … Read more
Two months after coming out of stealth with a $150 million raise, Boston-based Teradar is showing off its first flagship terahertz sensor at this week’s 2026 Consumer Electronics Show. The company is positioning the sensor, called Summit, as the first long-range high-resolution sensor of its kind “designed for high performance in any type of weather, … Read more
Ask any expert, and they’ll tell you that skin care’s cardinal rule is a thorough cleanse—a process made all the simpler with the best cleansing balm. Unlike the serum-gels and plush cream washes you’re likely accustomed to, these balms whip botanical oils into a semi-solid mixture (think a cleansing oil but more solid) that can … Read more
After decapitating Venezuela’s government, President Donald Trump is betting that the US can bend Caracas to its will, secure lucrative oil contracts for American companies, eject hostile powers and end drug trafficking. But other scenarios for the South American nation also beckon, such as internal strife and conflict with Washington, after Saturday’s unprecedented strike by … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Anna Lou Castoldi, granddaughter of Giallo legend Dario Argento (Suspiria), is exec-producing and narrating giallo-inspired Artichoke. Alyson Gorske (Obliterated) stars as “a young woman trapped in a macabre fever dream, ruthlessly exploring the cages we create for ourselves and others in complex human relationships”. She will be joined onscreen by genre vet Thomas Dekker … Read more
Situated in the middle of the lively East London borough of Hackney, this converted warehouse will make you feel right at home. It’s within walking distance of a number of pubs and markets (and no fewer than eight Michelin-starred restaurants, if that’s more your speed)—so you’ll never be far from something to do. If you’d … Read more
Bank of America is from Monday making crypto a more routine part of its US wealth business, enabling advisers across Merrill, the Bank of America Private Bank, and Merrill Edge to recommend spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to a broader range of clients. Bank of America’s chief investment office (CIO) has approved four US-listed spot … Read more
The latest and most vigorous addition to this genre is “Sex Beyond ‘Yes’: Pleasure and Agency for Everyone” (Norton), by Quill Kukla, a professor of philosophy and disability studies at Georgetown University. Part manual, part manifesto, “Sex Beyond ‘Yes’ ” has plenty of can-do ideas about how we might turn consensual sex into “good sex”—how we … Read more