A24, the indie distributor known for its unique and creative approach to filmmaking, has recently closed an investment round led by Thrive Capital, the New York investment firm founded by Josh Kushner. This investment marks an important milestone for the company, with Josh Kushner set to join A24’s board of directors. Additionally, existing investors who
The families of two young girls who tragically lost their lives in a school car crash in Wimbledon have expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent decision not to charge the driver, Claire Freemantle. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau met their untimely demise when a Land Rover crashed through a fence and collided with a building
In recent years, the volcanoes on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula have shown signs of renewed activity after nearly 800 years of dormancy. Researchers have discovered a shallow pool of magma just 10 kilometers below the surface, fueling a series of eruptions since 2021. Geologists like Valentin Troll from Uppsala University in Sweden have warned that the
The Brooklyn Nets made headlines in the NBA world with a significant change to their roster. The team traded their best player, Mikal Bridges, to the New York Knicks in a surprising move. This trade marked the beginning of a new era for the Nets, who are now focused on rebuilding their franchise and securing
In a recent survey conducted by the China General Chamber of Commerce in the U.S., it was found that a majority of Chinese enterprises remain optimistic about the U.S. market in the long term, despite increasing worries about U.S.-China relations and the overall business environment. The survey revealed that nearly 60% of companies are looking
In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, won her GOP primary after deciding to run in a different district than the one where she narrowly won re-election in 2022. Boebert defeated five other Republicans for the party’s nomination in Colorado’s 4th District, which became available after Rep. Ken Buck
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has recently made a significant leadership change by appointing Marc Whitten, a former executive from Amazon and Microsoft, as its new CEO. This decision comes as Cruise is facing challenges in testing and relaunching its autonomous vehicles on public roadways. The company has been under scrutiny after an accident
As we reach the halfway point of the year, the U.S. auto industry is facing a mixture of positive and negative indicators. While the first half of the year has shown a 2.9% increase in auto sales compared to the previous year, there are growing concerns about sustaining this momentum in the coming months. Factors
The concept of “Dayenu,” which translates to “it would have been enough,” originates from a religious context but holds valuable secular lessons, even in healthcare. The song of “Dayenu” consists of 15 stanzas that express gratitude for each of the many gifts that God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt. This
The search for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife has intensified with the arrival of specialist search dogs from Madrid. The 19-year-old, who was last seen in the northwestern mountain village of Masca, had attended the NRG musical festival on Sunday night before heading back to his accommodation in Los Cristianos the following morning.