Germain Lussier is a senior reporter covering entertainment for the io9 section of Gizmodo. He lives in Los Angeles, specializes in film coverage, and is also our lead film critic. You can follow his coverage here, and email story ideas and tips to [email protected]. The top story The year ahead has lots of what you’d expect … Read more
It seems Sam Asghari is looking to start the new year by showing off his new girlfriend to the world. The “Special Ops: Lioness” actor was previously married to Britney Spears after meeting on the set of her “Slumber Party” music video in 2016. The two became engaged in September 2021, only two months before … Read more
The future of a number of Liverpool players is receiving attention in the media these days. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all entered the final six months of their contract at Anfield. Among those three players, Alexander-Arnold is looking the likeliest to leave the club with Real Madrid … Read more
The Palestinian Authority says it has suspended broadcasting by the prominent Arab channel Al Jazeera in parts of the occupied West Bank, citing incitement and bias. Qatari-owned Al Jazeera expressed shock and denounced the decision as “an attempt to hide the truth about events in the occupied territories”. It links the closure to news coverage … Read more
Investing.com — Deutsche Bank struck an optimistic tone on the aerospace and defense sector entering 2025, citing improving production momentum at Boeing (NYSE:) and robust demand for key suppliers. The bank upgraded RTX to “buy” with a $140 target, pointing to its strong aerospace growth and international defense exposure. Boeing, also rated a “buy,” was highlighted … Read more
A lot can change in a few months. The climate tech world hasn’t exactly been turned upside down, but it’s definitely more askew than it was in the summer. The U.S. federal election results may have imperiled the startup-friendly Inflation Reduction Act, likely throwing a wrench into many companies’ business plans. Yet at the same … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur are now racing to sign a “superstar” £100m striker during the January transfer window, according to a report. Spurs keen to strengthen in January One of Ange Postecoglou’s main priorities this month is likely to be signing a new defender, given that the ongoing injury crisis at N17 has left him with just … Read more
At least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said Wednesday. US President Joe Biden said authorities were investigating any links between the Las Vegas explosion and an attack earlier Wednesday in New Orleans, where a truck … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Tesla has registered its first fall in vehicle deliveries in more than a decade, as its fourth-quarter figures missed analysts’ estimates, pushing the shares down 5 per cent. The company said on Thursday that it … Read more
I don’t know if there is anyone who has made a bigger bet on blockchain games than Yat Siu, executive chairman of Animoca Brands. His company has made 540 investments into Web3 gaming startups. And it is no surprise that Siu is bullish on the prospects for blockchain games in 2025. We talked to him … Read more