Since its publication in 1847, the great, canonical novel Wuthering Heights has inspired more than 35 film and television productions, beginning with a silent movie in 1920 and growing louder and louder over the course of a century until reaching its 2026 Emerald Fennell–directed crescendo. In this succession of adaptations, each filmmaker has gradually softened … 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 Donald Trump on Friday removed a social media post that included a racist meme depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes following fierce backlash, including from within the Republican Party. The US president … Read more
Another Winter Olympics are upon us, heralded by Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie among those carrying the torch. The Milan-Cortina Games’ official competition schedule beings few days before the Opening Ceremony, which takes place Friday with two times to watch it on NBCUniversal’s NBC and Peacock which hold U.S. rights. Find more … Read more
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far Musk himself is … Read more
Bitcoin and altcoins saw strong double-digit price rebounds after this week’s brutal sell-off, but do technical charts forecast a longer-term recovery, or is today’s rally just a dead cat bounce?
Just when you thought the creative reset was settling down, more is on the way. Patou, founded by Jean Patou in 1914, announced on Friday the departure of its artistic director, Guillaume Henry, who joined the brand in 2018. “This mutual decision will allow Guillaume to fully dedicate himself to other projects, while the maison … Read more
Reddit is gearing up for more M&A, the company told analysts on its fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. Reddit CFO Andrew Vollero said the online forum site is looking for businesses that can either leverage Reddit’s scale — meaning their products become more impactful when deployed across Reddit’s massive user base — or help grow … Read more
A month after introducing mandatory facial verification for access to chats on its platform, Roblox says 45% of its daily active users have undergone age checks as of January 31. Roblox’s launch of age checks followed a wave of lawsuits over child safety, including ones from the attorneys general of Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. The lawsuits were … Read more
Big Tech companies’ planned $500 billion war chest to dominate artificial intelligence could offer a lifeline to a Bitcoin mining industry teetering on the edge of capitulation. The headline numbers are eye-watering. Alphabet, Google’s parent, alone plans to spend as much as $185 billion this year. However, the capital surge will involve more than buying … Read more
HBO Mike White’s hit HBO series “The White Lotus” immerses viewers in the lifestyles of society’s most wealthy and privileged, diving deep into their issues — both personal and professional — with a backdrop of luxury vacation destinations. The first season, which aired in 2021, follows an … Read more