Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is the eternal optimist, and for good reason. He has long pushed the European Union to roll back its lofty goal of phasing out new internal combustion engine cars, arguing that weakening the rules was a return to pragmatism and not […]
Year: 2025
California Floods, China-Japan Tensions, and Protests Rock Global Peace Amid Political and Environmental Unrest – 11/17/2025, 8:29:35 AM
As of November 17, 2025, major world news includes severe weather in California, political turmoil in Bangladesh, escalating China-Japan tensions over Taiwan, protests in the Philippines and Mexico, and significant…
Sky Sports killed off its female-focused Halo brand after just three days
That Sky Sports felt the need to launch a TikTok channel specifically marketed towards women and billed as its “lil sis” was questionable enough. But once people got a taste of the content on Halo, it was clear the company had absolutely no idea what […]
You need to listen to the searing noise pop album Forever in Your Heart
There’s something irresistible about music that sounds as if it’s coming apart at the seams. The Black Dresses are masters of barely contained chaos. All of their records feel as if they’re in danger of collapsing into pure noise at any moment. But never have […]
You need to listen to the searing noise pop album Forever in Your Heart
There’s something irresistible about music that sounds as if it’s coming apart at the seams. The Black Dresses are masters of barely contained chaos. All of their records feel as if they’re in danger of collapsing into pure noise at any moment. But never have […]
How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood trends and streaming culture, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it […]
Midnight Motorbike: A Magical South Indian Journey for Sleepless Nights
Midnight Motorbike: A Lullaby of Wonder for the Sleepless, Inspired by the Whimsy of South India Some nights, sleep slips beyond reach. The air clings, thick and hot, and the…
Iran Halts Uranium Enrichment as Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure – 11/16/2025, 4:24:24 PM
Key world news as of November 16, 2025, includes major developments in Iran, Ukraine, France, Venezuela, Chile, India, and more. Iran’s foreign minister announced the country is no longer enriching…
JPMorgan Battles $115M Legal Bill for Fraudulent Fintech Acquisition, Seeks Court Relief
JPMorgan’s Reluctance to Cover Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees: The Aftermath of a $175 Million Fraud The story of JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of Frank, a student financial aid startup founded by…
How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution
Quick: tell me how old you are by telling me which app you used to download free music. Was it Napster? Kazaa? Usenet? Gnutella? WinMX? Morpheus? The Pirate Bay? Were you, I don’t know, sending your friends songs on AIM or BBM? The possibilities are […]