Heating accounts for nearly half of the global energy demand, and two-thirds of that is met by burning fossil fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal. Solar energy is a possible alternative, but while we have become reasonably good at storing solar electricity in lithium-ion batteries, we’re not nearly as good at storing heat. To … Read more
Paramount+ When Jon Hamm was offered the part of Monty Miller on “Landman,” he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with both Taylor Sheridan and Billy Bob Thornton. I mean, who wouldn’t jump on that chance? Sheridan has practically monopolized a huge chunk of television ever … Read more
The scoop: Bitcoin is on pace for a fifth straight monthly drop if February closes red, its longest losing streak since 2018, while spot ETF flows flip persistently negative, reinforcing a new reality: post-ETF BTC is trading like a rates-and-risk instrument. If it doesn’t reverse in March and reclaim $80k, it will equal its worst … Read more
The co-founders of startup Ricursive Intelligence seemed destined to be co-founders. Anna Goldie, CEO, and Azalia Mirhoseini, CTO, are so well-known in the AI community that they were among those AI engineers who “got those weird emails from Zuckerberg making crazy offers to us,” Goldie told TechCrunch, chuckling. (They didn’t take the offers.) The pair … Read more
At 16 years old, Hilary Duff began dating 25-year-old Good Charlotte’s frontman Joel Madden. The relationship spanned two year, with fans speculating that the age-gap inspired her recent single, “Mature.” Among many lyrics about a former partner and their new, younger girlfriend, Duff sings, “She looks like she could be your daughter, like me before … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The European Commission is toning down its criticism of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and might even disburse fresh EU funds to his illiberal government ahead of elections that threaten to unseat the bloc’s longest-serving prime minister. … Read more
Comedy Central There’s nothing like a good sitcom when you want to bask in soothing, well-put-together entertainment to be enjoyed in small helpings. In addition to its ample offerings of shows in various other wheelhouses (including several other comedy subgenres), the U.S. Netflix catalog features a wealth … Read more
Time to take “school shoes” out of the classroom: Now, they’re a cool and versatile piece that works especially well for office outfits. Wear them with trendy jeans or baggy trousers for a stylish yet comfortable look that’s full of personality. While work style has relaxed for the most part in recent years, that doesn’t … Read more
Key takeaways South Korea is transitioning crypto market surveillance to AI-driven systems, in which algorithms automatically detect suspicious trading activity, replacing manual processes. The new detection model employs a sliding-window grid search technique, scanning overlapping time segments to spot abnormal patterns such as unusual volume surges. Through 2026, the Financial Supervisory Service plans to enhance … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Marco Rubio’s speech to the Munich Security Conference on Saturday was met with a standing ovation by some in his audience. So have European leaders decided that all is forgiven and they now … Read more