EXCLUSIVE: Starburns Industries, the creator-led studio behind Oscar-nominated feature Anomalisa, has elevated Paul Young to CEO. In addition, Young and financier Aaron Mitchell have been named to the studio’s board of directors. The news comes simultaneously as Starburns has raised a film fund to finance a five movie slate annually under the guidance of co-founder … Read more
LVMH has named Véronique Courtois as chairman and CEO of the group’s beauty division. Courtois will retain her current role as chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and will join the group’s executive committee. In her new role, effective immediately, Courtois will oversee several brands, including Guerlain, Acqua di Parma, Givenchy Parfums, Kenzo Parfums, … Read more
Interoperability is crucial for a seamless experience with blockchains and cryptocurrencies. However, it is largely missing in integrations between many existing wallet SDKs and RGB, a protocol for issuing assets and running smart contracts on Bitcoin. Utexo, a CTDG Dev Hub participant, has introduced RGB support for Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK) via the Utexo … Read more
“This was not a reclamation that involved people like Anthony Fauci,” she went on to say. “It was a reclamation of ordinary Americans, men and women who wanted our nation to excel in science rather than weaponize it.” Things got a bit strange. Moderators from the MAHA Institute asked questions about whether COVID vaccines could … Read more
Enterprise resource planning software company Workday announced Monday that chief executive Carl Eschenbach was stepping down and leaving the company’s board, effective immediately. Workday co-founder and former CEO Aneel Bhusri will return as CEO. Eschenbach joined Workday in December 2022 as co-CEO alongside Bhusri, and had been operating as the company’s sole CEO since February … Read more
You’ll feel instantly at home in this light-filled apartment. Designed with comfort in mind, the rustic style is welcoming but not shabby: Linen slipcovered sofas, Persian rugs, and mismatched antiques set the scene for a cozy stay. It’s surprisingly spacious, with a full kitchen and lots of little nooks to carve out your own space—making … Read more
There appears to be no stopping legal AI startup Harvey’s skyrocketing growth, with VCs continuously throwing money at it. The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $200 million at an $11 billion valuation led by Sequoia and Singapore’s GIC, sources told Forbes. If the deal closes, Harvey’s valuation would jump by $3 billion … Read more
Bernstein analysts on Monday maintained their $150,000 target for Bitcoin (BTC) despite the recent sell-off that they said was being driven by lacking investor confidence rather than structural stress. Calling the pullback the “weakest bear case” in the asset’s history, the analysts’ note to investors said no major failures have emerged across Bitcoin’s market plumbing, … Read more
BBC Worldwide Audiences were first introduced to Aardman Animations’ Shaun the Sheep in 1995’s “A Close Shave,” the third Wallace and Gromit film. Afterwards, Shaun starred in his own spin-off series, “Shaun the Sheep,” and two tie-in movies. As for if the animated properties will ever cross paths … Read more
There is a whole shady industry for people who want to monitor and spy on their families. Multiple app makers promote and advertise their software — often referred to as stalkerware — to jealous partners who can use these apps to access their victims’ phones remotely. Yet, despite how sensitive this personal data is, an … Read more