temitech5 [ad_1] Virgin Galactic is about to send three private passengers to space, including the first mother-daughter-duo and first Olympian to do so. Richard Branson’s spaceflight company is set to send 80-year-old Olympic slalom canoeist Jon Goodwin to space on Thursday, alongside wellness coach Keisha Schahaff and her daughter Anastatia Mayers, flying thanks to a competition … Read more
[ad_1] One might start noticing more Chinese cars in Western markets in recent times. In the first half of the year, China exported 2.34 million vehicles, according to customs data. The tally surpassed that of Japan, which finished H1 with 2.02 million cars exported. This is the first time China has overtaken Japan in automobile … Read more
[ad_1] Monday’s surprise songs included an acoustic debut & a solo debut, with a particularly poignant “Exile” sing-along. Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at SoFi stadium in Inglewood, California, August 7, 2023. MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images Taylor Swift greeted a brand-new crowd of 70,000 eager fans on Monday night (Aug. 8) as … Read more
[ad_1] Image: rafapress (Shutterstock) Meta is adding more features to Instagram Threads. Users will now be able to see their own and others’ liked posts if they update the app. The feature was beta tested on Android last week, but rolled out for all users over the weekend. Threads Needs These Five Missing Features to … Read more
[ad_1] Skindred has every reason to smile. After performing at Glastonbury Festival 2023, the Newport, Wales heavy metal act leads the U.K.’s chart blast with Smile (via Earache), the rockers’ eighth studio album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news If Smile holds its spot, not only would it … Read more
[ad_1] A fire department helicopter surveys the Rabbit Fire on July 14, 2023, in Moreno Valley, California. Photo: Eric Thayer (AP) Two firefighters and a pilot died this weekend after helicopters that were responding to a fire in Southern California collided in midair. The National Transportation Safety Board has opened a probe into the crash, … Read more
[ad_1] Hot Labor Summer is continuing apace, with visual effects (VFX) workers at Marvel Studios now the latest group pushing to unionise. If successful, they will become the first union of VFX workers in the U.S. A supermajority of over 50 of Marvel Studios’ VFX employees have signed a petition for a unionisation election, stating … Read more
[ad_1] We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Standard advice tells you not to work with your friend as your real estate agent. Typically, I think, that advice applies to working with a friend or family … Read more
[ad_1] The European Commission (EC) has confirmed that it’s opening an in-depth investigation into Adobe’s proposed $20 billion bid for digital design software rival Figma. The Commission said that the acquisition “may reduce competition in the global markets for the supply of interactive product design software and for digital asset creation tools.” First announced last … Read more
[ad_1] Dave and Central Cee’s “Sprinter” has another race on its hands. The hit U.K. hip-hop single has the edge at the halfway stage in the chart week, though two singles from the Barbie soundtrack are trailing close behind. If “Sprinter” (via Live Yours/Neighbourhood) does keep its momentum, it’ll secure a 10th consecutive week at No. 1, … Read more