Clay Aiken. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Clay Aiken thinks American Idol judges have gone soft. The multiplatinum recording artist weighed in on the show that catapulted him to fame in 2003 in an exclusive conversation with Us Weekly. More than 20 years later, he still looks back fondly on the lessons he learned as a result … Read more
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So far, direct attacks between the two adversaries have been precise and calculated. Whether that lasts is another question.
(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams sees inflation cooling and interest rates falling further, he told Barron’s in an interview published on Thursday. Two percent is the inflation rate that can best balance the central bank’s employment and price stability goals, Williams told Barron’s.
A painting by French artist Nicolas de Largillierre that was looted by the Nazis and recovered at the end of World War II by the Monuments Men, the Allied unit responsible for returning works of art stolen by the Germans, will be auctioned by Christie’s Paris on Thursday. FRANCE 24 looks at the history of … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The departing head of John Lewis has described changes to employers’ national insurance and a lack of early reform in business rates in last month’s Budget as a “two-handed grab” from UK businesses. Nish Kankiwala, … Read more
Black Friday is usually a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear at a discount, and this year should be no exception. If you’re looking to pad out your backlog, pick up a new console or refresh your desktop with new peripherals, we’re rounding up the Black Friday gaming deals that are … Read more
The IPL 2025 mega auction has created a buzz in the media with the presence of top T20 players across the world, including middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer. According to the latest reports, Delhi Capitals (DC) are to target Iyer as their top pick during the auction, following the release of Rishabh Pant. The Delhi Capitals … Read more
British luxury carmaker Jaguar is under fire over a colourful new advertising campaign that promotes inclusivity but lacks one key ingredient – any reference to cars. Released across multiple social media platforms, the 30-second clip features models of varying ages, genders, and races accompanied by phrases such as “live vivid”, “delete ordinary,” and “copy nothing” … Read more
At the heart of the U.S. indictment against Gautam Adani lies “Foreign Official #1,” a high-ranking government official in Andhra Pradesh. This enigmatic figure allegedly played a central role in the $265 million bribery scheme aimed at securing lucrative solar energy contracts under the Manufacturing Linked Project. The indictment outlines three key meetings between Adani … Read more