The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The painting was done by renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, whose past subjects include Idris Elba, Cara Delevingne, Sir David Attenborough, Nicole Kidman, Malala Yousafzai, and former prime ministers Sirs David Cameron and Tony Blair. Mr Yeo, whose
The recent surge in wholesale prices has raised concerns about the possibility of interest rate cuts in the near future. According to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, wholesale prices increased by 0.5% in April, exceeding the Dow Jones estimate of 0.3%. While this may indicate rising inflationary pressures, it also poses challenges for
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, experienced a significant drop in its shares following a steep decline in net profit in the fiscal fourth quarter. The company’s revenue for the quarter reached 221.9 billion yuan, slightly higher than the 219.66 billion yuan expected by the LSEG consensus estimates. However, the net income attributable to ordinary shareholders
In February 2021, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars after a successful launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida in July 2020. Since its arrival, the rover has spent 1000 days exploring the Jezero Crater, a location that was once home to an ancient lake. The main objective of Perseverance on Mars is to study the
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 109-102 win in Game 4. Jayson Tatum led the way with 33 points, while Jaylen Brown added 27. The Cavaliers were severely short-handed with key players Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen out due to injuries. Despite
Recent events have brought to light the ongoing battle between Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, and the former president himself. The testimony provided by Cohen in Trump’s New York criminal hush money trial has the potential to be a game-changer in the legal proceedings against the ex-president. Once a staunch
Novavax’s shares soared by 50% on Monday after the announcement of a new multibillion-dollar deal with French drugmaker Sanofi. This deal marks a significant turnaround for Novavax, which had been struggling with doubts about its financial viability. The stock had nearly doubled on Friday following the licensing agreement with Sanofi. CEO John Jacobs expressed confidence
As a physician, it is disheartening to see patients for the first time and realize that had they sought help earlier, there may have been management strategies to help delay the progression of their disease. In particular, patients of color are often diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) at a later stage due
Jason Statham, known for his roles in action-packed films such as the Fast & Furious franchise, has been announced as the lead in a new action-thriller. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, known for his work on Everest, this untitled project promises to deliver adrenaline-pumping excitement. In this upcoming film, Statham will play the role of Mason,
As new college graduates prepare to enter the workforce, they are faced with a job market that is less promising than in previous years. Employers are planning to hire about 5.8% fewer new college graduates from this year’s class compared to the previous year, according to a report from the National Association of Colleges and