For those of us who grew up in the mall, Old Navy’s wall of flip flops is a staple memory. Those plastic and foam sandals would surely be chewed up by the family dog, left at a friend’s house, or torn into pieces after much use. Now that we’re a little older and the summer
Applied Computing, a London-based startup that is building a basic AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, has raised a $20 million Series A led by engineering giant KBR, with participation from Databricks Ventures. Founded in 2023, the startup targets oil, gas, refining and petrochemical systems, where a single facility can have thousands
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have issued a sweeping order to all educational institutions to check books for “inappropriate and objectionable” content, in a move that has sparked debate over who can shape the region’s history in classrooms. The order, issued last week, directs schools, colleges, universities and training centers to review all material posted on
The UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Sundance Institute have established a collaboration to develop the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. The five-year agreement is scheduled to begin in September. The pact combines the academic resources of UCLA with the expertise of the Sundance Institute and the international Sundance Collab community
The ESPY Awards return to celebrate the best in sports over the past year. We’ve put together everything you need to know about how to watch the ESPYs, including live streaming options for those without cable or antenna. SNL star Marcello Hernandez will host the 2026 ESPY Awards. If you’re hoping to tune in, you’ve
Amid rising consumer electronics prices and sluggish demand for new purchases, Android phone maker OnePlus plans to close its operations in the United States and Europe this week, according to a Bloomberg report. The report cited a source as saying that OnePlus closing its stores in the US and Europe is part of a corporate
