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'I'm not the only woman who does stand up': Iliza Shlesinger on 'digestible feminism' and mom brain
In her latest comedy special, "A Different Animal" which premiered Tuesday on Prime Video, Iliza Shlesinger dives into her evolution as a mother of two dealing with "mom brain" while proudly ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11 -
‘I’ve always felt a little neurospicy. But it’s my factory setting!’ Natasha Rothwell on taking The White Lotus by storm
The comedian and former drama teacher was only expecting to do one series of HBO’s hit comedy-drama. Now, as Belinda, she’s stealing season three. She talks ADHD, big breaks and micro-resistances. ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Actually romantic and actually funny’: why When Harry Met Sally is my feelgood movie
The latest comfort movie recommendation in an ongoing series is a reminder of Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner’s landmark romantic comedy. There’s not a dull moment in When Harry Met Sally , Nora ...The Guardian - 2d -
Piper, no! Parker Posey’s viral White Lotus accent is a gift to us all
The actor’s lorazepam-fueled North Carolinian line delivery in the comedy drama series has taken the internet by storm. Every season of The White Lotus has its thing: a moment that takes off and ...The Guardian - 23h -
Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘Keeps me optimistic’
Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill, The Wedding Singer and Mamma Mia!. “Feelgood” movies are often thought of as big-hearted romantic comedies, ...The Guardian - 17h -
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf just challenged Anthropic CEO’s vision for AI’s future — and the $130 billion industry is taking notice
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf challenges Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's "compressed 21st century" vision, arguing AI systems are building "yes-men on servers" rather than the revolutionary ...VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
Sell the Sizzle, Not the Fake. Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness Says the Plant-Based Meat Industry Needs to Market Taste Over Virtue, or Science
‘We’ve done a lousy job’ of bringing people to the table, he says.Inc. - 6d -
Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests
The president wants to circumvent environmental regulations to expand timber production, something sought by homebuilders and the construction industry.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’
The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons
Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagreesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
The great software rewiring: AI isn’t just eating everything; it is everything
Gen AI is not just another technology layer; it has the potential to eat the entire software industry from the inside-out.VentureBeat - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s energy chief says US shale can ‘drill, baby, drill’ at low oil price
Chris Wright claims industry can raise output even if crude falls to $50 a barrel as administration has suggestedFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy
Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to AsiaFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Verizon and AT&T are seeing stock drops. Here’s what’s driving the selloff.
Verizon calls out a more competitive wireless industry — and that’s weighing on its shares, as well as those of its peers.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Scotland’s last oil refinery needs up to £13bn for green transition, finds study
Government-backed task force outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at GrangemouthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
The unlikely winners from Trump’s steel tariffs
Measures designed to protect the struggling US steel industry could also help a cohort of global producersFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - 6d -
Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling nuclear power by 2050
The pledge is nonbinding, but highlights the growing support for expanding nuclear power among leading industries, finance and governments.CNBC - 6d -
Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector
Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to failFinancial Times - 6d -
Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industryFinancial Times - 6d -
Republicans' reckless assault on clean energy will cost them
The GOP spending bill is a slash-and-burn blueprint for enacting President Trump’s extreme agenda, and it will throw American industries and families into chaos.The Hill - 4d -
'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democraciesABC News - 4d -
Two-minute TV shows have taken over China. Can they take over the world?
'Micro dramas' (90-second episodes, cheesy plots, lots of romance) are catching on worldwide. Will they upend the entertainment industry?Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Two-minute TV shows have taken over China. Can they take over the world?
'Micro dramas' (90-second episodes, cheesy plots, lots of romance) are catching on worldwide. Will they upend the entertainment industry?Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?
Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.BBC News - 2d -
Park City Olympic aspirants on a mission to diversify skiing
Ski Utah, other nonprofits helping to build participation, opportunity in winter sports industry.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Playboi Carti, rap's Nosferatu, sails into town with 'Music' at Rolling Loud
Carti fans came for the chaos of his new LP "Music." Is the rest of the industry ready for him on the A-list?Los Angeles Times - 1d -
What Google's big Wiz cloud security deal means for Alphabet and our 2 cyber stocks
Google just announced its largest deal ever, with major implications for the competitiveness of its cloud business and the overall cybersecurity industry.CNBC - 17h -
Men's March Madness storylines: Cooper Flagg's impact and SEC dominance
How has the industry reacted to the bracket? There's plenty at stake in one of the year's biggest betting events.ESPN - 18h -
Car buyers' window for dodging tariff price hikes is about to close, experts warn
Holding out for a bargain on your next vehicle purchase or a major repair? Don't, industry experts say.NBC News - 14h -
Behind the scenes at the studios where Wicked was made
Wicked, made at Sky Studios Elstree, was one of the biggest movies of 2024. What was its impact on the UK film industry?BBC News - 7h -
How 3D-printing 'microfactories' can transform plastic waste into brand new products
A new era of 3D-printing "microfactories" is helping to turn waste plastics into "highly competitive" products fit for use in the construction industry.CNBC - 7h -
Death of a Unicorn review – goofy eat-the-rich satire isn’t fun enough
SXSW film festival: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Richard E Grant lead a wasted cast in this silly and exasperating mishmash of comedy and gore. The unicorn has been a staple of folk mythology for ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Checking out early: who is going to die in this season of The White Lotus?
The third season of Mike White’s delicious resort-set comedy drama has teased yet another murder but we don’t yet know the whos or the whys. After a characteristically slow start, we are now ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Rebecca Wisocky on how her character discovers her power in this week's "Ghosts"
The hit CBS comedy "Ghosts" reveals a new twist as Hetty, played by Rebecca Wisocky, discovers her unique ability. This week's episode explores her Gilded Age aristocrat character's Irish roots, ...CBS News - 6d -
WWE 2K25 Review - New World Order
Pro wrestling is a variety show. Spend a few weeks with WWE and you'll see how many tastes the product caters to. Segments can lean into different genres, such as drama, action, comedy, or even ...GameSpot - 6d -
‘The Interview’: Lady Gaga’s Latest Experiment? Happiness.
The pop superstar reflects on her struggles with mental health, the pressures of the music industry and why she’s returned to the sound that made her famous.The New York Times - Mar. 8