LVMH investors still cautious about luxury fatigue, Chinese growth
LVMH stock rebounded last year, sparking an $80 billion luxury sector rally, but has lost most of those gains, sliding 9% since the start of this year.
Japan Needn’t Drive an International Crisis
The currency isn’t the sole cause of risks.
Jon Stewart Slams MAGA’s Course Reversal On Second Amendment In Wake Of Alex Pretti’s Killing: “Guns Are Your Whole Personality”
As has become tradition for Jon Stewart’s Monday evening hosting stints for The Daily Show, the political comic had to work hard to detangle all the webs of hypocrisy exemplified by the right wing — this time, in relation to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents. “Ir...
NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing
A daylong hearing on Tuesday should make clear what played the biggest role in causing last January’s midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people
ESPN broadcast glitch narrowly avoids ruining Arizona–BYU finish
It would’ve been quite unfortunate.
Antoine Fuqua's ‘Troublemaker' lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself
Antoine Fuqua's new documentary, “Troublemaker,” explores Nelson Mandela's life beyond his iconic status
Senegal's aquagym classes offer hope and healing for people with reduced mobility
Senegal’s first aquagym program has drawn praise from health professionals for helping people with reduced mobility caused by noncommunicable diseases
Opening statements set in sex trafficking trial of 2 real estate agents and their brother
Prosecutors are set to introduce a New York jury to evidence they say will prove that two sibling real estate agents who catered to the jet-set crowd and a third brother sexually attacked dozens of women for over a decade
I spent years trying to blend in after moving to France. 10 years later, I've realized I don't have to.
Vivienne Zhao, 33, moved to Paris in her 20s. Living in France, far away from her parents, has shifted her understanding of home.
Top US trading partners pledged to invest $5 trillion in America. These researchers have doubts.
President Donald Trump strong-armed America’s biggest trading partners into pledging trillions of dollars of investment in the United States
Google's January Pixel update breaks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Another Pixel update, another round of issues
A ceasefire holds in Syria but civilians live with fear and resentment
A fragile ceasefire between Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces has temporarily eased tensions in the country's northeast
UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.
All-Night Concerts in War-Ravaged Myanmar
But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy.
Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.
Gabrielle Union, 53, says menopause made her rethink how she looks at life
Gabrielle Union said she eventually learned to view menopause "not as an ending, but as a beginning."
Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics
After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won’t like the result
General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects amid major electric vehicle write-downs
GM plans to record $7.1 billion in special charges for the fourth quarter of 2025 related to its pullback in electric vehicles and restructuring in China.
Daily Horoscope: January 27, 2026
Honesty cuts through politeness as choices harden into action and avoidance loses its appeal fast today for good. The post Daily Horoscope: January 27, 2026 appeared first on VICE.
Floods Inundate Southern Mozambique
Weeks of intense rain overwhelmed rivers and reservoirs, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
Knicks reportedly have interest in Trail Blazers' Jrue Holiday
Reports are saying that Portland Trail Blazers G Jrue Holiday could be moved to the New York Knicks before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
South Korea scrambles to pass U.S. investment bill after Trump threatens higher tariffs
The bill aims to establish a state-run investment corporation and fund to manage Seoul's planned $350 billion investment pledge to Washington.
Carney, Trump and the power of a good speech
Leaders don’t need to write every word themselves, but they do need to make sure it clearly represents their vision
Private credit firms sell debt to themselves at record rate
Private lenders struck continuation deals worth $15bn last year to generate cash amid deal drought
California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump
Newsom launched a review of the platform, despite TikTok saying a systems failure was responsible for the issueCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom has accused TikTok of suppressing content critical of president Donald Trump, as he launched a review of the platform’s content moderation practices to de...
Fallout Factions That Would Die Instantly if They Were Real
We think that these Fallout factions would crumble instantly if they were real due to the logistics surrounding their survival and power.
Thailand’s Finance Ministry Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 2.2%
Thailand’s economy is poised to expand at its slowest pace in three years in 2026 as exports and domestic demand moderate, according to the Finance Ministry.
Next’s coming challenge is life after Simon Wolfson
The UK clothing and furniture chain keeps outperforming rivals but its veteran chief executive must one day leave
Big Tech’s borrowing spree raises fears of AI risks in US bond market
So-called hyperscalers set to dominate US investment-grade corporate credit
KPMG partners jostle for top UK job as boss seeks elevation to global role
Executives discussing succession as British chief Jon Holt vies to lead Big Four firm’s global operations
US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory
Washington signalled Kyiv would receive more backing after any withdrawal from the Donbas, say people familiar with talks
How Nato is preparing for war in the Arctic
Nordic nations hope US fixation on Greenland will spur alliance to catch up with years of Russian military build-up in the region
Trouble for Cognac Makers as Sales Go Down the Drain
Cognac makers are nursing a hangover. After years of strong demand, tariff tensions and the sober-curious movement have taken a toll on the industry. Angelina Rascouet explains how that could affect the world's largest cognac brand, Hennessy and its parent company LVMH. (Source: Bloomberg)
Letitia Wright, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Oh to star in National Theatre shows
Lineup for 2026 includes a Molière adaptation and a mash-up of Sophocles and Ingmar BergmanCate Blanchett, Sandra Oh and Letitia Wright will form part of the National Theatre’s starry, female-led lineup for its 2026 season that its artistic director promises will “theatrically explode”.Oh, th...
Scotland-France ferry could relaunch amid £35bn Dunkirk regeneration plan
French port’s green energy push, evoking second world war spirit of resilience, is seen as a testing ground for reindustrialisationA new cargo and passenger ferry service directly linking Scotland and France could launch later this year as the port of Dunkirk embarks on a €40bn (£35bn) regenera...
‘It could be a shoe or a stick’: Sajid Javid on being beaten by his father, petty crime – and turning his life around
As a young teenager, Javid and his brother were caught stealing from slot machines, arrested and held in a cell. His future hung in the balance. How did he get from there to the top of UK politics?In 2019, when Sajid Javid was home secretary, he spoke about growing up on “the most dangerous street...
Footprint tracker identifies tiny mammals with up to 96% accuracy
It might be less visible than dwindling lion populations or vanishing pandas, but the quiet crisis of small mammal extinction is arguably worse for biodiversity. These species are crucial indicators of environmental health, but they can be very hard to monitor, and many species with very different e...
A new Stuff Your Kindle Day is live — download free romance books for 24 hours
The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live. Download free romance books for your Kindle in the Free Romance Book Blast.
The AI visualization tech stack: From 2D to holograms
Presented by Avalon HolographicsThe pace of AI continues to be staggering. From simple pattern recognition systems to large language models (LLMs), and now as we move into the physical AI reality, the power of these systems continues to improve our lives. But humans always need to be in the loop. We...
Olivia Wilde’s Sundance Darling ‘The Invite’ Bidding War Narrows to A24, Focus Features as Offers Eclipse $12 Million (EXCLUSIVE)
A24 and Focus Features are locked in a heating bidding war for Olivia Wilde’s new movie “The Invite,” which debuted to raves at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. After Saturday night’s premiere at Park City’s Eccles Theater, several buyers including Neon, Netflix, Apple, Searchlight an...
Japan’s midsize insurers hold back from bond buys anticipating rebound
The bonds are usually major investment targets to match insurers' long-term liabilities, but expectations yields will rise further amid government spending have slowed buying.
Jaxson Hayes admits he thought he would miss the between-the-legs dunk against the Bulls
Jaxson Hayes went viral with a between-the-legs dunk against the Bulls, but it almost did not happen.
Aragorn's Original Name is Still Lord of The Rings' Craziest Secret
The Lord of the Rings trilogy could have been completely different, if Tolkien's first outrageous idea for Aragorn's character (and name) had stuck.
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Selected as Torchbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
ENHYPHEN'S track “SHOUT OUT" has also been selected as Team Korea’s official cheer song.
US Ambassador to China on the State of Sino-US Relations
David Perdue, US ambassador to China, speaks to Bloomberg's Stephen Engle about what steps China is taking to comply with a trade deal reached in Busan in 2025, and shares his views on how to manage the bilateral relationship between the two countries ahead of Trump's visit to China in April this ye...
White House blames Minnesota Democrats and distances Trump from Alex Pretti ‘assassin’ remarks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the shooting and killing by a federal immigration officer of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti “occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota.”
Chia seeds sold across US recalled over contamination fears
Affected product was sold at Whole Foods and Amazon
The final flight to use Southwest’s famous ‘open seating’ policy lifts off on Monday night. The airline has special plans to mark the flight
The flight will lift off from Honolulu on Monday night and fly overnight to Los Angeles aboard Southwest’s commemorative ‘Herbert D. Kelleher’ aircraft
Malaysia, Mexico Most at Risk From Japan Carry Unwind, HSBC Says
Bond markets in Malaysia and Mexico are among the most at risk should a further increase in Japanese yields prompt the nation’s investors to repatriate capital, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
How political leanings affect views on academic freedom: New research
Academic freedom is often described as a cornerstone of democratic society. Politicians regularly claim to defend it, universities invoke it in mission statements and most members of the public say they support it in principle.
Sam Darnold’s famous grandfather becomes part of the Super Bowl story
The Super Bowl season has a way of uncovering unexpected stories.
Sandra Bullock’s The Blind Side co-star Quinton Aaron ‘fighting for life’ in hospital
The actor starred as NFL player Michael Oher in the Oscar-winning film
Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.
Wonder Man Release Date And Time: When Does The New MCU Series Come Out?
It's almost time for fans to experience the first MCU project of 2026. And all episodes of Wonder Man will be released on Disney+ soon.
After tragedy, Alpine skiing rethinks safety on the slopes
The safety debate is sharpened by the upcoming Milano Cortina Games, where the men's races will take place on Bormio's hair-raising Stelvio course.
Chia Seed Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Whole Foods, Amazon Customers
Numerous recalls have been initiated in the past year because of the potential for foodborne illness and bacteria.
Dragon Ball Super Fans Aren't Ready for These 8 Galactic Prisoner Saga Moments
Discover the 8 most unforgettable and game-changing moments from Dragon Ball Super's Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga that will leave fans in awe.
Heart-stopping moment 19-moth-old baby flies out of car at busy California interchange as mom arrested
Video footage shared online showed a black SUV driving into an intersection in Fullerton County when the passenger side door opens and the child falls out into the road
California governor accuses TikTok of suppressing Trump criticism
Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and Donald Trump, a Republican, have long been critical of each other.
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Fox and Friends co-host Lawrence Jones shares health update amid absence from show
‘God is truly remarkable,’ the co-host said in his update
Trump officially cuts ties with WHO, ending decades-long partnership
The United States has officially pulled out of the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced plans to leave the global health group. The Trump administration said the decision was based on what it called WHO's poor handling of COVID-19, lack of adopting changes a...
A brief history of sugar
A few thousand years ago, sugar was unknown in the western world. Sugarcane, a tall grass first domesticated in New Guinea around 6000BC, was initially chewed for its sweet juice rather than crystallized. By around 500BC, methods to boil sugarcane juice into crystals were first developed in India.
Takaichi says Japan-U.S. alliance would 'collapse' if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis
The prime minister hinted that an attack during a joint military action to rescue Japanese nationals from the democratic island would prompt a response.
After Davos, bond markets are wielding a new big stick
Many now agree with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s assertion at Davos that the postwar international rules-based order has suffered a "rupture,” not a transition.
‘Chasing Summer’ Review: Arthouse Meets Cliché in This Seriously Strange Coming-Home Comedy From Iliza Shlesinger and Josephine Decker
The stand-up comic plays a woman who returns to her Texas hometown for the summer in this film co-starring Garrett Wareing, Tom Welling and Megan Mullally.
A hidden magnetic order could unlock superconductivity
Physicists have discovered that hidden magnetic order plays a key role in the pseudogap, a puzzling state of matter that appears just before certain materials become superconductors. Using an ultra-cold quantum simulator, the team found that even when magnetism seems disrupted, subtle and universal ...
Tire companies face US trial on additive said to kill salmon
Scientific studies have shown such substances to be damaging to fish populations, even at low doses.
Amber Heard shares rare comment about Johnny Depp trial: ‘I have lost my ability to speak’
Heard has largely remained out of the public eye since her devastating loss in the 2022 defamation trial
Winter storm batters much of U.S. with heavy snow, cold
Winter storm batters much of U.S. with heavy snow, cold
'Trophy or nothing' as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis
Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic to put a third title within sight.
Brayden Burries, Jaden Bradley keep Arizona perfect in thriller at BYU
What a night for the Wildcats.
Alex Honnold reveals ‘scariest thing’ about his historic Taipei 101 climb
Professional rock climber became the first person to free solo the Taipei skyscraper
Donovan Mitchell does not want the Cavs to get ahead of themselves amid winning streak
The Cleveland Cavaliers are finally picking up their form, but Donovan Mitchell remains level-headed.
Why India-EU FTA is being called the ‘mother of all deals’: Explained in key points
India and the European Union are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement after nearly two decades of talks, signaling a significant boost to their economic and strategic partnership.
‘Chasing Summer’ Review: Iliza Shlesinger Rom-Com Is a Sporadically Charming Collection of Contrivances
Sundance 2026: The veteran stand-up comedian is a fun screen presence, but this film is only flimsily held together The post ‘Chasing Summer’ Review: Iliza Shlesinger Rom-Com Is a Sporadically Charming Collection of Contrivances appeared first on TheWrap.
Knicks linked to 2-time NBA champion guard, ex-Celtics star in bombshell trade report
The New York Knicks could pull the trigger on a deal to land a championship-winning guard from the Portland Trail Blazers.
A 100-foot tunnel, secret bunker and weapons stash found at MAGA activist's California home
Authorities discovered a massive stash of illegal firearms and a secret underground bunker at the base of a 100-foot tunnel on a MAGA activist's property in Northern California.
Jasprit Bumrah Insurance: India’s pace ace remains the safest bet in T20Is
Jasprit Bumrah showcased his exceptional control and wicket-taking ability in the T20 against New Zealand, delivering a match-winning performance. Despite being used in varied roles, Bumrah's spell of 4-0-17-3 restricted the opposition and earned him Player of the Match. The bowler also reflected on...
'Braindead to believe its secure': Telegram CEO jibes WhatsApp; Musk joins in
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has questioned WhatsApp's security, calling it "braindead" to believe the platform is secure. This comes as a class-action lawsuit accuses Meta-owned WhatsApp of accessing user messages, contradicting its end-to-end encryption claims. Meta has called the allegations "frivolo...
One Piece Chapter 1172 Preview: Luffy and Loki Vs Imu
Luffy and Loki are teaming up in One Piece chapter 1172. They will face Imu soon.
K-drama star Cha Eun-woo faces scrutiny, life expectancy in Okinawa: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Malaysian badminton player threatened with knife attack online over p...
Q&A: Uncovering the low-temperature oxygen storage and release mechanism of Mn–CeO₂ nanoparticles
The search for better oxygen carriers has long centered on one key question: how can we design metal oxides that can reversibly store and release lattice oxygen efficiently at lower temperatures? This reversible behavior underpins clean-energy technologies such as fuel conversion, CO2 capture, and c...
Ranbir Kapoor Celebrates Rani Mukerji’s 30-Year Career as ‘Mardaani 3’ Marks Milestone (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has praised fellow actor Rani Mukerji’s three-decade legacy in Indian cinema as the industry rallies around the actor with the upcoming release of “Mardaani 3.” “It is really amazing to see the entire industry come forward to celebrate 30 years of her iconic lega...
Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the U.K., researchers found strong evidence that higher body weight can damage brain health over time, e...
'Good luck, keep on dreaming': Nato chief issues blunt warning to Europe on US role
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has said Europe cannot defend itself without the US, dismissing notions of European military independence expressed by many EU leaders. He emphasized the US nuclear umbrella as crucial for freedom and urged European nations to significantly increase defense spending...
Robbery in AIIMS Bhopal lift: Woman employee pushed, mangalsutra snatched in seconds
A shocking chain snatching incident unfolded within AIIMS Bhopal's lift, targeting a woman employee. A masked assailant, after feigning conversation, forcibly snatched her mangalsutra before fleeing. The lack of security in the lift area and the subsequent escape raise serious questions about the ho...
Lakers, Sixers among suitors for Keon Ellis
Several teams are reportedly targeting the young guard.
Gurgaon cops in hot pursuit, SUV stalled in mud: How 23-yr-old endured Leopard Trail abduction ordeal
A 23-year-old woman was abducted from Leopard Trail by a food vendor who forced her into a borrowed Scorpio. Police pursued the vehicle for an hour before it got stuck, leading to the vendor's arrest. He faces charges of kidnapping and snatching, with potential sexual assault charges pending.
Ford Recalls Some Engine Block Heaters Which May Short Circuit And Cause Fire, Just In Time For Big Snowstorm
Ford is unaware of any injuries or deaths related to this recall.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 2 Recap & Spoilers
The Tourney at Ashford Meadow finally kicks off in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 2.
Cubs' Ben Cowles finds himself back in a familiar place after offseason move
He could be in the mix as the year goes along.
