Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Crispin Odey had a key part of his pay cut by 40 per cent over sexual misconduct allegations by female members of staff at his hedge fund, but only after pressure by the UK regulator, … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Krysten Ritter has teamed up with writer-producer Steve Yockey (The Flight Attendant, Dead Boy Detectives) and Berlanti Productions for Retreat, a series adaptation of her novel by the same name. Ritter is executive producing with the intention to star in the project, which just hit the marketplace. It comes from Warner Bros. Television where … Read more
OpenAI announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Astral, the company behind popular open source Python development tools such as uv, Ruff, and ty, and integrate the company into its Codex team. The deal, whose financial terms were not publicly disclosed, will help OpenAI “accelerate our work on Codex and expand … Read more
I’m seeing a lot of discussion about how when she became a public figure, she was working for Calvin Klein and dressing for the job, in a way. Then she became a Kennedy, which had its own needs in terms of fashion. There’s a curiosity around what her personal style was before working at Calvin. … Read more
Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally to $76,000 revived market optimism for investors, but onchain data suggested that the move may still be part of an early-stage recovery defined by frequent periods of price volatility. According to Glassnode, BTC price has entered a relatively “open” zone between $72,000 and $82,000, where there’s less resistance. This range is particularly … Read more
Enhanced geothermal has had a promising few years, nudged forward by data centers’ insatiable demand for electricity. Fervo Energy has landed deals on those tailwinds, suggesting, but not guaranteeing that the company was through the “valley of death.” The term describes when a startup has proven its tech, but hasn’t raised enough money to show … Read more
For almost two hours last week, Meta employees had unauthorized access to company and user data thanks to an AI agent that gave an employee inaccurate technical advice, as previously reported by The Information. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton said in a statement to The Verge that “no user data was mishandled” during the incident. A … Read more
Sony and Marvel Studio’s recently trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day closed 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours according to WaveMetrix — hands down the most viewed trailer ever in motion picture history. This is all before the pic’s release date on July 31. Brand New Day trailer surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine’s 24-hour … Read more
Pattern Beauty Palo Santo Curl Mousse (8 fl. oz.) What exactly does hair mousse do? Mousse is known for its fun, foamy texture, but how does it actually work to create volume in your hair? “As it dries, it forms a cast that helps hold styles in place,” explains Silke London co-founder Maria Sotiriou. “It’s … Read more
Microsoft’s Xbox console strategy needs work, but its Bluetooth-ready controller that shipped alongside the Xbox Series X and Series S is fantastic. We think it’s one of the best Xbox controllers out there, thanks to its comfortable design, multiplatform compatibility (it works great on the Steam Deck and PC, too), and its textured grips and … Read more