The battle for improved streaming residuals in the United States may have seen some success, but in the UK, the fight is just beginning. Directors UK (DUK), the body that represents British directors, has taken a bold step by writing to major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)
WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing a new feature that will potentially protect users from receiving messages from unknown senders. This feature, recently spotted by a feature tracker, will allow users to block messages from accounts that are not in their contacts list. This new functionality aims to not only improve the overall
The recent report from CNBC Daily Open highlights the resilience of the market, with Wall Street experiencing its best week in 2024 after a previously tumultuous period. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all saw significant gains, signaling a positive turnaround in the market sentiment. The yield on the 10-year Treasury
Caitlin Clark, the rising star of the Indiana Fever, achieved another milestone in her incredible 2024 season. In the recent game against the Seattle Storm, Clark surpassed the WNBA single-season rookie mark for assists by recording a total of 232 assists, breaking Ticha Penicheiro’s previous record of 224 set in 1998. Penicheiro, a legendary player
As of Monday, parents in England are facing higher fines if their children are taken out of school without permission. The Department of Education (DfE) introduced new guidance in February to address unauthorised absences, particularly for parents whose children miss five days of school. The fines for school absence have been increased from £60 to
Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, of New York University School of Medicine’s Grossman division of medical ethics, emphasizes the importance of authors disclosing conflicts of interest. She questions how difficult it is for authors to access the Open Payments database for this purpose. Redman’s statement highlights the need for transparency and accountability in medical research and
The announcement of Operation Early Dawn to avoid overcrowding in jails in the UK is poised to have significant implications. The plan, which is set to be implemented soon, aims to handle the surge in defendants awaiting court appearances due to recent riots and disturbances across the country. The overcrowding issue in UK jails has
Starbucks has been facing significant operational challenges, with mobile orders accounting for a large portion of its total sales. This has led to crowded cafes, frustrated customers, and overwhelmed baristas. Former CEO Howard Schultz has even called the mobile app the company’s “biggest Achilles heel.” The complexity of mobile orders, with add-ons like cold foam
Recent observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have brought into question the conventional wisdom surrounding asteroid 16 Psyche. Initially believed to be the remnants of a protoplanet core, Psyche’s composition has now come under scrutiny due to the detection of hydrated minerals on its surface. These minerals, including hydroxyl and potentially water
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated on Saturday, with Ukraine making advances into Russia’s Kursk border region. The State Emergency Service in Ukraine reported that a Russian missile struck Sumy, causing a fire that injured two individuals and damaged cars and buildings. The use of Iskander-K cruise missiles and aerial bombs was noted in
