The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on July 26 will use the River Seine and the natural light of the setting sun to create a memorable spectacle, chief Games organizer Tony Estanguet said on Friday. For the first time in the history of t…
Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming gets G-Sync and day passes
Nvidia’s PC game streaming service, GeForce Now, is getting some big new options this week. A long-awaited feature is a “day pass” that allows free players to try out advanced features of the paid tiers without commitment. And updates to the local apps…
Forecasts for Rain in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24) this morning is down -48 (-0.74%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24) is down -120 (-2.24%). Cocoa prices this morning extended Thursday’s losses and posted 1-week lows as forecasts for rain in West Africa sparked long liquida…
German Vice Chancellor urges to toughen stance against countries helping Russia in sanctions evasion
Germany aims to exert pressure on countries that profit from evading sanctions against Russia, according to Bloomberg. Habeck informed journalists in Washington that he discussed with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen the more effective implementation…
German Vice Chancellor urges to toughen stance against countries helping Russia in sanctions evasion
Germany aims to exert pressure on countries that profit from evading sanctions against Russia, according to Bloomberg. Habeck informed journalists in Washington that he discussed with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen the more effective implementation…
Shiffrin effectively gives up overall World Cup with limited return
US ski great Mikaela Shiffrin will make her comeback in the slalom in Åre on Sunday, but is opting out of the remaining speed races this season, effectively ending her bid for sixth overall World Cup title. She will also skip the giant slalom in Sweden…
U.S. eyes extensive repair of warships at Japan shipyards: sources
Japan and the United States are considering allowing U.S. Navy warships to undergo extensive repairs at private shipyards, enabling the ships to stay longer in Japanese waters without returning home for maintenance, government sources said Friday. The …
NACIFIC, new round of ATEEZ Photocards and Office ID Card Event
NACIFIC, the K-beauty brand, has revealed an eagerly awaited NACIFIC Office event featuring brand ambassadors ATEEZ’s exclusive photocards set and office IDs on March 12th. The event will be held exclusively through the online NACIFIC official shops (S…
No joking: Great apes can be silly and playfully tease each other, finds study
By Spoorthy Raman Being silly and indulging in humor may sound easy, but our brains need to do a lot of heavy lifting to pull it off. Landing a joke requires recognizing what’s socially acceptable, being spontaneous, predicting how others may react, an…
Concerns over plans to knock down former Silfield School in King’s Lynn which Princess Diana attended and create care home
Plans to demolish Princess Diana’s childhood school have been attacked by locals who fear it will destroy a town’s heritage. The former Silfield School in Gaywood, where the Norfolk-born royal began her formal education, is at risk of being bulldozed b…