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The pilot of a passenger plane has been praised for his skill after executing an 'amazing' advanced landing technique while being buffeted by Storm Darragh

Photographers: Lynne Downer; Rose Smith Summary Author: Jim Foster Featured above is a grove of golden ginkgo trees at the Blandy Experimental Farm in northern Virginia. These photos were taken when the grove was near its peak autumn color, on...

Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and Jamie Foxx's Netflix comedy special called “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was

Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.

Four years ago I set a calendar reminder to taunt an anti-vaxxer. But the shape of the world suggests he may have had a point.

Donald Trump said that he is selecting South African born venture capitalist David Sacks to serve as his artificial intelligence and crypto czar, a newly created position that underscores the president-elect’s intent to boost two rapidly developing industries.

Areas in or close to full operation at the end of November included Mt. Baker, Mammoth, Lookout Pass, Grand Targhee and Wolf Creek. Whistler and Vail have good snowpacks and are gradually opening more runs in December. Early December snowfall was no more than a foot in northern regions while farther south was completely dry. … Continue reading 2024-25 Ski Season Progress Report as of December 8, 2024 →

Washington finally completed its dirty war in Syria. What started as a CIA covert operation to smuggle weapons and jihadists from Libya to Syria has resulted in Syria leader Bashar al-Assad being deposed and replaced by Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Julani found his way to Damascus by rising through the ranks of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Inspired … Continue reading "Washington Celebrates Al-Qaeda’s Victory in Syria"

Sentech has said that R1 billion in outstanding payments from the SABC has threatened the signalling company's financial sustainability.

UK boards’ push to increase diversity has slowed, says headhunter  Financial Times

Plastic surgeon Victoria Rose shares her experience

Market participants are realising that the flat, low, predictable rates over the past 15 years were an anomaly

AI could instantly open up a huge range of books in different languages — but fiction really does require that human touch

The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it

EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stance

Where to see some of the most beautiful sacred art in the world

Many blame poor information — but campaigners say this is too often used as an excuse for inaction

Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability

Global assets have tripled since 2018 as many consider they show greater promise than more traditional mutual funds

Active fund managers often claim the moral high ground, but investors are increasingly choosing passive rivals

Spencer Stuart warns companies against ‘one and done’ mentality after meeting minimum targets

Many executives believe they are engaged in no less than a fight for survival

German defence group plans to integrate its unmanned aerial vehicles with operating system developed by Auterion

We can draw important lessons from the UK’s varied experience

Google, Meta, ByteDance, Amazon and Alibaba expected to earn more than half the annual total