What is influence? Unlike financial performance or political shifts, real influence can be difficult to measure. This is why so many efforts to identify and rank it end up focusing on the same group of people who hold particular offices. The FT’s inaugural Influence List attempts something trickier. We consulted with FT reporters, columnists and editors … Read more
UPDATE, 01.11am P.T., December 5: The BBC is among those to thrown its weight behind the decision to allow Israel to compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, but Europe’s pubcasters remain deeply divided over the issue. A “large majority” European Broadcasting Union (EBU) members yesterday effectively approved of Israel’s participation in a silent ballot, … Read more
It can’t be overstated how extremely versatile the best black coats, like the perfect LBDs or sleek leather bags, are. They’re go-with-everything toppers that you can throw on over a sweatsuit to run errands, a work outfit on the way to the office, or a short dress and tights heading to a holiday party. No … Read more
Bullish forecasts come despite recent investor jitters over tech spending and potential bubble in AI sector
Kris Jenner’s glow-up should be taught in schools. In cosmetology schools, it probably already is, come to think of it. The 70-year-old Kardashian matriarch has looked decidedly fresher this year, and she’s ending 2025 on a beauty high, debuting a blunt bob just in time for Christmas. She showed off the new style on Instagram, … Read more
The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Shortly after the Fusaka network upgrade, the Ethereum network saw a sharp drop in validator participation after a bug in the Prysm consensus client knocked a chunk of votes offline. According to a Thursday Prysm announcement, version v7.0.0 of the client unnecessarily generated old states while processing outdated attestations, a flaw that Prysm core developer … Read more
Putin visiting Delhi for first time in four years Modi and Putin to discuss defence, oil, and nuclear energy Both countries want to expand trade basket Raft of agreements and deals to be announced NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began summit talks in New … Read more
Netflix is poised to purchase Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming business after being selected as the winner of the bidding war for the media giant. The two companies will now move forward into exclusive deal talks, TheWrap reports, likely including a $5 billion break-up fee in case regulators block the buyout. Netflix reportedly offered $30 … Read more
When it comes to how to apply tanning lotion, there have been big improvements made over the years. You rarely see people so orange they look like sweet potato–human hybrids. Still, it’s not as if getting a faux glow is foolproof, even to the most experienced self-tan fans out there. If the look you’re going … Read more