If social media won’t change, we have to The recent coverage in The Independent of the negative influence of social media on social cohesion in the UK is welcome, particularly with respect to Elon Musk’s operation. It’s long been my opinion that such businesses have radicalisation as an almost inevitable outcome of their use, due
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is “closer than we’ve ever been”, according to Joe Biden. However, speaking at the White House, the US president cautioned an agreement was “not there yet”. Following two days of talks in Doha, Qatar, senior officials made positive noises about the direction of negotiations. Image: Relatives and supporters
A voter focus group from Republican pollster Frank Luntz found that voters are excited about Kamala Harris and abandoning Trump. Video: Republican pollster voter focus group finds voters leaving Triup for Harris. One voter, “I switched because Harris is a breath of fresh air, totally different from what we’ve seen so far. It’s newness and
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds star in Marvel’s “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Disney The trio of Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy have captured lightning in a bottle with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” As of Thursday, the Disney and Marvel film is the highest-grossing R-rated title of all time, surpassing Warner Bros.’ “Joker.” With $516.8 million
Revolut cards are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 29, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images British fintech startup Revolut on Friday said it was valued at $45 billion in a secondary share sale with existing and new investors. “This valuation reflects the strong financial performance recorded by
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone with the successful launch of the EOS-08 Earth-observing satellite on Friday. The satellite was launched aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 9:17am IST on August 16. This launch marks the third mission for the SSLV, a relatively new addition
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone with the successful launch of the EOS-08 Earth-observing satellite on Friday. The satellite was launched aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 9:17am IST on August 16. This launch marks the third mission for the SSLV, a relatively new addition
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Flying Lotus is back with his first solo, standalone single in five years: “Garmonbozia,” a dreamy song that lives up to its Twin Peaks-referencing title. Built around a hypnotic, mid-tempo bassline, “Garmonbozia” features FlyLo’s production talents at full force, with ‘80s-esque synths galore. Additionally, it includes a rare treat: his own singing voice, delivering lyrics
Lisa—of K-pop phenomenon Blackpink—has shared a new solo song enlisting Spanish superstar Rosalía. “New Woman” arrives with a early-aughts-inspired music video featuring a flip phone, a big photocopier, and more. Check out the Dave Meyers–directed clip below. Max Martin and Ilya co-produced “New Woman,” and Tove Lo is among the track’s background vocalists and credited
Sometimes, finding the perfect cologne can feel pretty much like an impossible task. With so many options out there, it’s not exactly easy to determine what will fit best with your style. Luckily, Perry Ellis is a brand that offers not only clothing and footwear but also an array of different fragrances. Not to mention,
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional district is like a rematch between Rep. Matt Gaetz and the man he toppled, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No, McCarthy isn’t on the ballot. But a political committee he controls has spent about $3 million attacking Gaetz with claims he paid a minor
Three months after he was sprung from custody in a stunning – and violent – ambush, French gang boss “The Fly” remains on the run and the search for him is “dead in the water”. Mohamed Amra has been at large since the convoy that was transporting him to prison was attacked by heavily armed
Donald Trump had some sort of a episode that he disguised as a press conference in New Jersey, and the Harris campaign had the ideal response. The Harris campaign responded in a statement: We arenât sure what we just watched and neither is America. From his member-only golf club, Donald Trump
Ed Sheeran has bought a 1.4% stake in Ipswich Town, it has been revealed. The singer – who has sponsored the team’s shirts since 2021 – has signed on as a “passive” investor and will not become a board member, the football club confirmed. However, as part of the deal, Sheeran will receive perks such
Signage at the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. headquarters in Hangzhou, China, on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba missed top- and bottom-line expectations for the June quarter of 2024 as it continues to face headwinds in its core e-commerce business amid rising competition and a cautious Chinese consumer. Here’s