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Advocacy group fears US will steer broadband cash to Musk
An internet rights group on Tuesday raised alarm over reports the United States may steer billions of dollars to Elon Musk's Starlink by making changes to a rural broadband deployment program.
Honey, candles and California: Meghan Markle's new show goes live
Meghan Markle's new lifestyle show went live on Netflix Tuesday, showcasing the former British royal as a thriving domestic maven.
Dior's Chiuri creates elemental show for what could be her last
Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future Tuesday as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire.
Prada shines despite luxury crisis, Versace rumours swirl
Italian luxury fashion house Prada reported a bumper set of results for 2024 on Tuesday, defying analysts' expectations and the crisis in luxury markets.
Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record as ratings dip
Best actor winner Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest-ever Oscar acceptance speech Sunday, as a lengthy gala suffered a small ratings dip, reaching some 18 million people on US network ABC and streamer Hulu.
Bitcoin value dives as uncertainty grips market
Bitcoin's price plunged nearly 10 percent on Monday as an escalating trade war and uncertainty over creation of a US crypto reserve fund sent investors running from risk.
Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record
Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest ever Oscars acceptance speech, clocking a whopping five minutes and 40 seconds on stage upon winning best actor for his role in "The Brutalist."
LA Times adds AI-generated counterpoints to opinion pieces
The Los Angeles Times said Monday it was adding AI-generated counter-arguments to opinion pieces to help readers grasp differing points of view.
AI firm Anthropic valued at $61.5 bn in funding round
Anthropic on Monday announced it has raised $3.5 billion in a funding round that valued the artificial intelligence startup at $61.5 billion.
Trends from Milan Fashion Week: Belts and 50 shades of grey
Milan Fashion Week might be over, but the trends to stay elegant and stylish next winter have been revealed. The general mood of the week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials.
Lights out for landmark Hong Kong theatre
A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark.
Police, art sleuth crack case of Brueghel stolen in Poland in 1974
With the help of a well-known art detective and arts magazine journalists, Dutch police say they have cracked the case of the mysterious disappearance of a Brueghel painting from a Polish museum 50 years ago.
Toasts to LA and consolation drinks flow backstage at Oscars
At the Oscars all eyes tend to focus on the winners, but backstage can be a lot more fun if you're out of the running.
Conan, Gaza and Hackman: top moments from the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night of the year was its usual festival of glitz, humor, emotional actors and some overly-long speeches.
Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song -- this year, the ceremony on Sunday bucked norms, but musical numbers still punctuated the show.
Pakistan's old English manners spell youth Scrabble success
"Dram", meaning a measure of whisky. "Turm", describing a cavalry unit. "Taupie", a foolish youngster.
Kieran Culkin: from child actor to Oscar winner
Kieran Culkin on Sunday capped a remarkable year by winning the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in "A Real Pain," a bittersweet look at family, friendships and Jewish loss stemming from the Holocaust.
Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take home its first Oscar.
Chile technical woes prompt latest Shakira concert postponement
Colombian superstar Shakira has had to postpone another concert, this one set for Sunday in Chilean capital Santiago, due to "technical problems," the event's producers announced.
Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga
Sepp Blatter, the former head of FIFA, and Michel Platini, the ex-president of UEFA, will be back in a Swiss court on Monday for another examination of the charges of fraud that knocked them off the summits of global football.
Indonesians swindled by scams using President Prabowo deepfakes
Wearing a traditional Indonesian black hat and shirt, President Prabowo Subianto speaks to the camera in an Instagram video, asking his people how he can help them after his election last year.
Colourful Angolan carnival celebrates half century independence
Their sweat-stained faces lit only by a dim yellow bulb in a neglected corner of the capital Luanda, revellers sway their hips to the sound of a catchy beat on the eve of the annual Angolan carnival.
Brits turn brat as Charli XCX wins big at UK pop music's special night
Pop sensation Charli XCX turned the Brit Awards into the brat awards on Saturday as she claimed five gongs at the annual celebration of UK music.
Sydney Mardi Gras celebrates inclusion in sea of glitter and feathers
Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and costumes.
Who will win the Oscar? The 10 best picture nominees
Sunday's Oscars gala looks set for a nail-biting finale, with "Anora" and "Conclave" equally tipped by pundits to win best picture after a twisty awards season in which favorites have swiftly risen and spectacularly faltered.
Intel slows $28 bn chip factory project in Ohio
Struggling US chip maker Intel on Friday pushed out the timeline for completing two new fabrication plants in Ohio, saying it is taking a prudent approach to the $28 billion project.
Gene Hackman had likely been dead nine days when found: sheriff
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New Mexico home, the local sheriff said Friday.
Police probing 'suspicious' deaths of Hollywood giant Gene Hackman, wife
Authorities will provide on Friday an update about their investigation into the deaths of Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman and his wife, who were found dead in their home in circumstances police are calling "suspicious."
Avowed misogynist Andrew Tate in US despite rape charges in Romania
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on Thursday -- the first time he has been out of the eastern European country since his 2022 arrest.
Cat tale 'Flow' goes from underdog to Oscar nominee
The international success of "Flow", an animated Latvian film about a cat's quest to escape rising waters, has taken its director by surprise.
Meta plans stand-alone AI app: report
Meta plans to add an artificial intelligence app to its stable of stand-alone offerings including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, according to a report Thursday by CNBC.
Hollywood giant Gene Hackman, wife found dead in 'suspicious' circumstances
Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman was found dead Wednesday alongside his wife, in an incident that police are reportedly calling "suspicious."