World’s largest wooden sailing ship docks in London
World’s largest wooden sailing ship docks in London The world’s largest wooden sailing ship, the Götheborg, arrived in London this week. The ship, which took more than 15 years to …
Ultra-rich fueling sales of luxury brands despite inflation and recession fears
High-end luxury brands are reporting strong sales even as retailers catering to more mainstream customers cite a pullback in consumer spending.
U.S. is ‘not going anywhere,’ Middle East envoy says, as China’s Xi expected to visit Saudi Arabia
The U.S. disputed claims that a forthcoming visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia signals America’s waning influence in the Middle East.
The Uplift: A “Star Trek” trailblazer and Markelle the Gazelle
The Uplift: A “Star Trek” trailblazer and Markelle the Gazelle “Star Trek” actress Sonequa Martin-Green pays tribute to trailblazing actress Nichelle Nichols and how she helped women and people of …
U.K. economy contracts in the second quarter as cost-of-living crisis bites
The U.K. economy contracted in the second quarter of 2022, although by less than economists expected.
After leaving Russia, McDonald’s to reopen in Ukraine
McDonald’s will start reopening some of its restaurants in Ukraine in the coming months, a symbol of the war-torn country’s return to some sense of normalcy and a show of …
Beijing’s new trade restrictions on Taiwan after Pelosi’s visit are a drop in the ocean
Beijing’s trade blocks against Taiwan affect under 1% of their two-way trade. But military drills in the Taiwan Strait may delay shipments, analysts warn.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Hamilton” launch abortion access fundraiser
Doctors share concerns over abortion laws London — Lin-Manuel Miranda and his global musical “Hamilton” have launched a fundraising campaign to benefit organizations that provide support for people seeking abortions in …
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Designer Issey Miyake, center, is seen on the runway with models at the Ready To Wear Fall Winter 1993 1994 Show, in Paris, France, March 1993. Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Tokyo — Issey …
SoftBank posts a $21.6 billion quarterly loss on its Vision Fund, one of the highest in its history
SoftBank posted a 2.93 trillion Japanese yen ($21.68 billion) loss for the June quarter for its Vision Fund. This is its second-largest quarterly loss.