A bear that rampaged through a Japanese supermarket for two days was lured out with food coated in honey, local officials said. The animal was trapped and later killed on Monday, police said. Japan has a growing problem with bears, with a record six human fatalities from attacks and more than 9,000 of the animals … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK faces a “widening gap” in its ability to tackle cyber threats as AI and readily available technologies increase the scale and severity of attacks, the head of the country’s top cyber security agency … Read more
Cyber Monday is the ultimate time to score discounts on everything from gadgets to gizmos—and sex toys are no exception. Whether you’re looking to rev up your solo sessions or add some spice to your partner play, Cyber Monday is the perfect shopping event to try something new without breaking the bank. From buzzy vibrators … Read more
Warner Bros. Contrary to the “Eleven” in its title, only 10 of the main ensemble actors involved in “Ocean’s Eleven” were credited for the movie. Indeed, despite being a major player, then-future Marvel Cinematic Universe star Don Cheadle’s name doesn’t appear at all in the film’s credits. … Read more
A 19-year-old man has been charged with tragedy chanting during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday. Eight other men were also arrested on suspicion of the same offence during the game at Anfield. Kian Holt, of Medlar-with-Wesham, Lancashire, has been charged under Section 3 of the Football Offence Act 1991 … Read more
Intel chief executive Pat Gelsinger has been forced out less than four years after taking the helm of the company, handing control to two lieutenants as the faltering United States chipmaking icon searches for a permanent replacement. Gelsinger resigned on December 1, according to a statement from the company on Monday. The resignation came after … Read more
Last night, at the charity event for the musical “The Devil Wears Prada” in London, Sir Elton John, who wrote some of the show’s music, revealed to the audience that he couldn’t see the performance. “As many of you know, I’ve lost my eyesight,” John said. “It’s hard for me to see it, but I … Read more
Sometimes, the easiest way to find a great idea for a startup is to look beyond the current problem you’re solving for your customers. That’s exactly what worked for the founders of KPay. Davis Chan and his co-founders previously helped small and medium-sized merchants optimize their revenue and traffic in Asia, but they eventually noticed … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with the 27-year-old forward entering the final year of his contract and set to become a free agent. His impending availability has sparked interest from several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, who are keen to bolster their attacking options. According to Fichajes, Spurs … Read more
President Joe Biden faced mounting criticism Monday for his decision to issue a sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, with detractors not only citing the breadth of the pardon itself but also the degree to which it breaks with the president’s history of extolling the virtues of the judiciary as a bulwark against executive … Read more