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EXCLUSIVE: Ulla Johnson Breaks Into Fragrance
Ulla Johnson is taking on a new territory. Roughly 25 years after founding her namesake brand, Johnson is entering beauty with a range of both personal and home fragrances,...
The 2025 Top 100 Beauty Companies
From generative AI to geopolitical tensions, the seismic shifts that are roiling the world are also having a significant impact on beauty. The result: Another challenging year for many...
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson Hit the Red Carpet for ‘Running Point’ Season Two
Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling returned to the red carpet on Wednesday night in Los Angeles for the second season premiere event of their Netflix comedy series “Running Point.”...
Kering Aims to Double Profitability ‘Mid-term’ as Part of Strategic Roadmap
FLORENCE, Italy – Kering aims to more than double its 2025 recurring operating margin in the “mid-term” as part of the turnaround plan that will be detailed by its...
World
Our Longing for Inconvenience
The modern world has made us ill-equipped for the nuisances of past technologies, even as it has fuelled nostalgia for things that might transport us back to calmer times....
Donald Trump, Bible-Thumper
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Sharp Claws at “Becky Shaw” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball”
Still, what distinguishes Gionfriddo is not her ear for cruelty but her ability to see beyond it, and to shift the prism of audience sympathy, in tiny increments. This...
Cory Doctorow on the High Cost of Living with the Ultra-Rich
“Billionaireism,” as defined by the writer and internet critic Cory Doctorow, describes “both the pathology that affects you when you are so wealthy that you’re effectively above consequences and...
Business
Our Longing for Inconvenience
The modern world has made us ill-equipped for the nuisances of past technologies, even as it has fuelled nostalgia for things that might transport us back to calmer times....
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
The lender also flags minimal private credit exposure, and says its balance sheet can absorb Middle East shocks[SINGAPORE] UOB’s S$4.9 billion acquisition of Citigroup’s retail banking businesses in Indonesia,...
More than a half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV neared the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa on Friday with a day focused on encouraging Cameroon’s young people, first...
London metals index at record high on aluminium ‘black hole’ fear
Published Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · 12:05 PMINDUSTRIAL metals jumped to a record high on the London Metal Exchange (LME), driven by gains in aluminium after the Middle East...
News
Trump Dodges Key Question on Strait of Hormuz Blockade
“When I looked at the illustration, I didn’t jump to the same conclusion as some,” Graham wrote. “There were no spiritual references—no halo, there were no crosses, no angels....
Trump Starts Making Up Things the Pope Said as He Breaks With Reality
“When I looked at the illustration, I didn’t jump to the same conclusion as some,” Graham wrote. “There were no spiritual references—no halo, there were no crosses, no angels....
Judge Says White House Can Only Build Underground Portion of Ballroom
“When I looked at the illustration, I didn’t jump to the same conclusion as some,” Graham wrote. “There were no spiritual references—no halo, there were no crosses, no angels....
Pope Attacks “Tyrants” Manipulating Religion Amid Feud With Trump
“A note to the press corps, as I just can’t help but notice the endless stream of garbage,” Hegseth said, referring to America’s myriad journalistic organizations as if they...
Beauty
Valuations reflect growth prospects as Siemens Energy expands capacity
Reported net profit was Rs 310 crore. Excluding the impact of the new labour code, adjusted net profit was Rs 360 crore. Net profit was also boosted...
AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official
There is a lot of scope for AI integration in the road and transport industry to help avoid accidents and check issues of vehicular pollution, a government official...
T20 WC: It”s about adapting, says England’s Tom Banton on new No 4 role
England batter Tom Banton says he is relishing his new role at No.4, adding that he is now "older" and "more mature" with a better understanding of his...
StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost
Individuals and companies from over 30 countries will participate at the five-day India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 beginning Monday. Of the 32,600 AI companies globally, India...
Celebrity
UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push
These proposals have flowed in under the “Uttar Pradesh FDI/FCI, Fortune Global 500, and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023”, the government said.
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Traffic curbs in Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026: Check advisory here
New Delhi is under heightened security as the five-day AI Impact Summit begins today, February 16, at Bharat Mandapam. The Delhi police have deployed over 10,000 personnel and have...
Sanjay’s 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive for Super 8 round
Sanjay Krishnamurthi's explosive unbeaten half-century followed by a disciplined bowling show powered USA to a crucial 31-run win over Namibia, in a must-win Group C clash here on...
India-US trade deal: Transparency on constraints and commitments needed
When I heard of the trade deal that would end the punitive tariff of 25 per cent for buying Russian oil and reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian...
Culture
PK9 Gear Challenges ‘Fast Fashion’ Pet Market With New Guide to Durable Dog Collars
Image courtesy of PK9 Gear Australia’s $14 billion pet industry sees dog owners spending about AU$1,627 annually, but much of that goes toward inexpensive accessories that wear out quickly....
Entrepreneurship Means Fires—Stop Wishing For Calm
I’ve built and sold companies, grown sales fast, and run Hawke Media. People often think that means smooth sailing. It doesn’t. My view is simple: if you’re building something...
After Years of Searching for Satoshi Nakamoto, A New Documentary Called Finding Satoshi Thinks It Found the Answer
The hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto has quickly become one of the defining questions of our era. Originally relegated to the fringes of various technological and economic communities, once Bitcoin...
7 ways delaying your first full-time hire might cost you years
There is a phase every founder goes through where doing everything yourself feels efficient, scrappy, even necessary. You tell yourself you are saving cash, staying lean, protecting runway. But...
Style
“Mother Mary” Is “Unfulfilled and Unsatisfying”
Another set of flashbacks, showing Mother Mary performing onstage, doesn’t help from a dramatic perspective, and it does the character no favors. Hathaway is among the more rational and...
7 ways to talk about money with co-founders without blowing up the partnership
Talking about money with your co-founder is one of those moments every founder knows is coming and still hopes to avoid. Equity splits, salaries, runway decisions, who gets paid...
How Explainer Videos Simplify SaaS Products
SaaS providers can greatly benefit from explainer videos. They can function as quick visual guides, allowing SaaS companies to explain how their products work to their audience. These videos...
A.I. Has a Message Problem of Its Own Making
OpenAI’s Sam Altman wants to “de-escalate” the rhetoric around A.I. But if you tell people that your product will upend their way of life, take their jobs, and possibly...
Fashion
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
The lender also flags minimal private credit exposure, and says its balance sheet can absorb Middle East shocks[SINGAPORE] UOB’s S$4.9 billion acquisition of Citigroup’s retail banking businesses in Indonesia,...
London metals index at record high on aluminium ‘black hole’ fear
Published Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · 12:05 PMINDUSTRIAL metals jumped to a record high on the London Metal Exchange (LME), driven by gains in aluminium after the Middle East...
Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption
Oil markets also did not react to Trump’s announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and LebanonPublished Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · 06:06 AM[NEW YORK] Oil prices rose on Thursday (April 16)...
Hollywood editors get new AI tool
Avid Technology, the editing software company, is the latest entertainment industry player to introduce AI into its toolbox.The company behind industry-standard platforms Pro Tools and Media Composer said it...
This Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California’s power problems
Many companies in California struggle to get enough electricity to power their growing businesses. One Long Beach startup just raised $26 million for what it says is a quick...
SIA’s dividend capacity will be curtailed if it injects more than expected fund into Air India, says analyst
The Indian airline racks up a wider-than-expected annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees (S$3 billion) for FY2026[SINGAPORE] Should Singapore Airlines (SIA) inject capital that is more than...