7:57 am, Thursday, 25 December 2025
BREAKING NEWS
WHEN STOCKS SOAR, ONLY SOME AMERICANS FEEL RICH
Wealth effect splits the consumer story The Wall Street Journal reports that Americans who own stocks — especially those overweight
BLUE ORIGIN PLEDGES TO SPEED NASA’S MOON TIMELINE
Commercial space races against delays Blue Origin’s chief executive said the company will “move heaven and Earth” to help NASA
JAPAN’S 2026 ‘HORSE LUCKY BAGS’ SIGNAL EXPERIENCES, NOT JUST GOODS
Retailers lean into Year of the Horse Major Japanese department stores will roll out New Year’s “fukubukuro” lucky bags next
VARIETY’S DOC DREAMS LIVE RETURNS TO NEW YORK, SPOTLIGHTING AWARDS RACE DOCS
Showcase aims to keep nonfiction in the conversation Variety said its Doc Dreams NYC Live showcase is returning for a
COP30 OPENS IN BRAZIL WITH URGENT CALLS — AND A NOTABLE U.S. ABSENCE
Amazon-hosted summit stresses ‘mutirão’ spirit The 2025 U.N. climate conference formally opened in Belém, deep inside Brazil’s Amazon, with its
ENGADGET’S 2025 TECH GIFT LIST PUTS AI GADGETS AND WEARABLES UP FRONT
Holiday buyers get an early roadmap Engadget has published its 2025 roundup of “best tech gifts,” giving consumers an early
JAPAN SUMMONS CHINESE ENVOY AFTER FIERY TAIWAN REMARKS
Escalating diplomatic spat in East Asia Japan lodged a formal protest with China after a senior Chinese diplomat accused Prime
Slow living, local craft and practical urban style
Intentional habits that simplify daily life Slow living is about selective attention. It is not austerity. It is choosing fewer,
Hollywood craft in the streaming era
Skills, stamina and the shifting role of star power The global screen industry has changed. Streaming platforms pushed demand for
Micro-dramas and the short-form storytelling habit
Snackable episodes, sustained engagement Short serialized dramas are changing viewing routines. Episodes that run two to ten minutes fit into
