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Darren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’
Darren Walker, the new president and chief executive of Anonymous Content, hosted an intimate party at his Los Angeles home to celebrate the company’s Emmy nominees. The event highlighted Walker’s arrival in the entertainment industry after a prominent philanthropic career, while also showcasing the historic significance of his residence, designed by architect Paul Revere Williams.…
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NFL preseason picks: Rams over 16.5 points and Panthers with the points against Bills
The article offers betting selections for two NFL pre-season fixtures: backing the Los Angeles Rams to score more than 16.5 points against the Kansas City Chiefs, and taking the Carolina Panthers with the points against the Buffalo Bills. It matters mainly to bettors because pre-season results can be unpredictable, with team selections and playing time…
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BFI CEO Ben Roberts Gives Keynote Address At Inaugural UK Film Conference: “The Missing Piece, For Me, Is Having Film Firmly In The Classroom” – Edinburgh Film Festival
BFI chief executive Ben Roberts used the inaugural UK Film Conference at the Edinburgh Film Festival to argue for a broader, joined-up approach to supporting British cinema. He said the BFI’s role extends beyond financing films to helping the conditions for production, distribution, exhibition, archives, festivals and education, with greater film education in schools the…
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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
TechCrunch lists fusion start-ups that have each secured more than $100 million in private capital, reflecting rising investor confidence that fusion energy could eventually provide abundant low-carbon power. The sector’s momentum has been helped by advances in computing, AI and high-temperature superconducting magnets, alongside a 2022 US laboratory result that achieved scientific breakeven. – Commonwealth…
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Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
Tickets for the Bayeux tapestry’s British Museum exhibition sold out within a day after visitors faced online queues of up to nine hours, but guests at the five-star One Aldwych hotel can access a reserved allocation. The arrangement has drawn criticism from Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore, who argues that it allows wealthy visitors…
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Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
Xteink’s compact X3, X4 and X4 Pro e-readers are gaining access to borrowed and purchased DRM-protected ebooks through new plug-ins for the free CrossPoint Reader alternative firmware. This matters because the devices previously required users to find and transfer DRM-free files themselves, limiting their usefulness compared with Kindle and Kobo readers. The beta update introduces…
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Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain and Morocco have increased security around Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the north African coast, after social-media calls urged Moroccan migrants to attempt another mass crossing. The move reflects concern that a repeat of a recent border rush could strain relations between the two countries and intensify debate over migration and border control in…
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SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor
SpaceX has completed its acquisition of Cursor, the AI coding startup, following an announcement in June and earlier collaboration on model training. The deal matters because Cursor says access to SpaceX’s extensive computing resources could let it develop stronger AI models while reducing costs for customers. SpaceX reportedly paid $60 billion and had already merged…
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Heiress sues HSBC and Barclays for $15billion saying they helped her late father plunder her $650m trust fund after she found 350,000 document treasure trove in Jersey manor house
A wealthy heiress has launched a $15 billion lawsuit against HSBC and Barclays, alleging that the banks helped her late father misappropriate money from her $650 million trust fund. The case matters because it raises questions about whether major financial institutions properly monitored transactions involving trusts and potential misuse of clients’ assets. The claimant says…