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China’s Alibaba Manages 5% Revenue Advance as Profits Are Lifted by Investment Gains

15 November 2024 at 12:45
Alibaba Group, China’s e-commerce, entertainment and tech giant, reported a 5% increase in revenues to RMB237 billion ($33.7 billion) in the three months to September. It reported a 63% increase in net profits to RMB43.7 billion ($6.25 billion), but said that the bottom line surge was primarily attributable to the mark-to-market changes from equity investments, […]

‘Lord of the Rings’ Owner Embracer Reports 10% Drop in Entertainment Sales, Blames Tolkien IP for ‘Lower Activity’

14 November 2024 at 09:24
Embracer has reported disappointing results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting a large drop in net sales of 21% across the gaming group to SEK 8.6 billion ($782 million), with net sales of its entertainment and services also dropping by 10%. Adjusted operating profit fell by 33% to $109 million between July and September […]

Curzon Cinema Chain Acquired by Fortress in U.K. Arthouse Deal

12 November 2024 at 07:45
Fortress Investment Group has bought British arthouse exhibitor and distributor Curzon in a deal that it claims will secure the company’s future across exhibition, distribution and streaming. The acquisition, announced Tuesday, saw Fortress acquire the company from Charles Cohen’s Cohen Media Group in a foreclosure auction involving multiple Cohen assets, including the Landmark cinema chain. […]

Leonardo DiCaprio Turns 50: His 21 Best Performances, From ‘The Departed’ to ‘Titanic’

11 November 2024 at 20:05
Considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio has maintained a formidable presence in Hollywood and modern-day cinema. With a nearly three-decades-long career, DiCaprio has crafted some of the most memorable characters and performances, captivating audiences worldwide and bringing in more than $6.5 billion in box office receipts. His […]

Billionaire Bill Ackman Calls on Universal Music to Move Its Listing to U.S. After Amsterdam Attacks, UMG Says He Does Not Have That Right

By: Jem Aswad
9 November 2024 at 18:21
Billionaire Bill Ackman said in a social media post on Friday that he will attempt to terminate the Amsterdam listings of Pershing Square Holdings and Universal Music Group and has a “contractual right” to move UMG’s listing to the United States, following attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the city — although the company posted a statement […]

Taylor Sheridan’s ‘1923’ to Air on Paramount Network Beginning in December (TV News Roundup)

By: Jack Dunn
9 November 2024 at 02:16
Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ original series “1923,” starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, is coming to the basic cable Paramount Network. Season 1 of the prequel series will debut on Paramount Network on Dec. 8, immediately following a new episode of “Yellowstone.” “1923” first premiered on Paramount+ back in 2022, and the December premiere date will […]

Donald Trump Blasts ‘Fake’ and ‘Probably Illegal Rumors’ That He’s Interested in Selling Shares of Truth Social Parent

8 November 2024 at 16:18
President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to deny “fake, untrue and probably illegal rumors and/or statements” that he is interested in selling his shares in the service’s parent company. Trump owns 56.6% of the shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the money-losing Truth Social social network that’s similar to X. TMTG […]

AFM: Epic Acquires Serial Killer Slate, Taps UFC Star Donald Cerrone for ‘Winter: Battleground,’ Shares ‘Jester 2’ First Look (EXCLUSIVE)

6 November 2024 at 14:00
Epic Pictures Group has made a number of announcements on the first day of the American Film Market. The indie production, finance and distribution house has acquired a slate of features depicting the real-life stories of notorious serial killers, including “Ed Kemper,” “Dorothea” (about Dorothea Puente), “The Devil’s Disciple” (Richard Ramirez) and “The Golden State […]

Trump Media’s Stock Price Soars on His Presidential Win, Boosting Value of Trump’s Stake to Over $5 Billion

6 November 2024 at 12:26
Donald Trump has retaken the White House — and excited investors are eagerly buying shares in his social-media company, driving up his wealth by hundreds of millions of dollars. The former reality TV host and real estate mogul’s presidential victory turbocharged the share price of Trump Media & Technology Group on Wednesday morning. Shares of […]

Daisy Ridley to Lead Action-Thriller ‘Dedication’ for ‘Casino Royale’ Director Martin Campbell (EXCLUSIVE)

5 November 2024 at 16:30
Daisy Ridley has landed another lead role, this time in action thriller “Dedication” from Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale,” “GoldenEye”), reuniting with the director following their recent feature “Cleaner.” The film, written by Dan Gordon (“Wyatt Earp,” “The Hurricane”), is launching at the American Film Market, with Highland repping international sales and CAA Media Finance overseeing […]

Remote Work: Navigating the Future of Professional Growth

6 August 2024 at 08:02

Remote work has revolutionized the landscape of careers and professional growth, offering flexibility, increased productivity, and a better work-life balance. As an expert in Careers and Professional Growth, this article explores the intricacies of remote work, its benefits, challenges, and strategies for success. Remote work, also known as telecommuting or telework, refers to a work…

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Embracing Natural Beauty: A Holistic Approach to Fashion and Beauty

11 July 2024 at 05:48

Natural beauty is a trend that continues to gain traction in the fashion and beauty industries, emphasizing the use of organic, non-toxic products and promoting a holistic approach to self-care. This movement encourages individuals to embrace their unique features and opt for beauty routines that enhance rather than mask their natural appearance. As an expert in Fashion and Beauty…

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Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely

10 July 2024 at 06:22
Europe's first Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from a new launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana.

Enlarge / Europe's first Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from a new launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images)

The first European Ariane 6 rocket fired off its launch pad at the edge of the Amazon rainforest and climbed into orbit Tuesday, an inaugural flight a decade in the making that restored Europe's ability to put its own large satellites into space.

The debut of the Ariane 6 rocket came almost exactly one year after Europe's previous workhorse rocket, the Ariane 5, flew for the final time. Running four years late, the Ariane 6 is set to become Europe's next flagship launcher. But delays in its development, combined with other factors, forced European governments to pay SpaceX to deliver several payloads to orbit.

With Tuesday's test flight, European space officials hope those days are behind them. The European Space Agency paid more than $4 billion to get the Ariane 6 rocket to this point, with the goal of replacing the Ariane 5 with a cheaper, more capable launcher. There are still pressing questions about Ariane 6's cost per launch, and whether the rocket will ever be able to meet its price target and compete with SpaceX and other companies in the commercial market.

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Europe’s long-delayed flagship rocket is about to launch for the first time

9 July 2024 at 12:54
The first Ariane 6 rocket is pictured inside the mobile gantry on its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. The gantry will wheel away from the rocket during the countdown Tuesday.

Enlarge / The first Ariane 6 rocket is pictured inside the mobile gantry on its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. The gantry will wheel away from the rocket during the countdown Tuesday. (credit: ESA-S. Corvaja)

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is finally ready to fly, four years late but vital as ever for European governments backing the more than $4 billion project.

Set for liftoff from French Guiana, the new rocket will be Europe's flagship launcher for the next decade, providing rides to space for European science probes, navigation satellites, and military payloads. Ariane 6 also has a toehold in the commercial market, with a contract for 18 launches to deliver satellites to orbit for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband network.

The first Ariane 6 rocket has a four-hour launch window opening at 2 pm EDT (18:00 UTC) Tuesday to depart the European-run Guiana Space Center in South America.

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Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel

14 November 2024 at 00:00

Reissued with updates after periodic review.

Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to frontline regions of Ukraine and areas along Ukraine’s border with Belarus due to presence of Russian and Belarusian military and security forces on the Belarusian side of the border, proximity to active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks on populated areas and civilian infrastructure, and limitations on the Embassy’s ability to provide assistance to U.S. citizens in those areas. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Some regions may have lower level of risk due to air defense capabilities and distance from active combat zones.

Level 3: Reconsider Travel to the regions of Volyn, Lviv, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi and Zhytomyr.
Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues, and even non-frontline regions remain subject to Russian missile and drone attacks. Travelers should react to air alerts and seek appropriate shelter. The security situation can change quickly, and travelers should be prepared to depart immediately with little to no warning. Closed airspace restricts travel options, and non-frontline regions are still subject to martial law restrictions, such as a nationwide curfew. U.S. government employees are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions that may be more limited than Ukrainian government restrictions under martial law.

All U.S. citizens should carefully monitor U.S. government notices and local and international media outlets for information about changing security conditions and alerts to shelter in place. The security situation in Ukraine remains unpredictable.

U.S. citizens in Ukraine should stay vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness in the event of military attacks. Download and turn on notifications for free mobile applications – which U.S. government personnel in Ukraine are required to have and monitor – that announce air alerts in real time, such as Air Raid Siren and Alarm Map. The U.S. Embassy does not have the ability to provide real-time alerts to the general U.S. citizen community of air threats. Know the location of your closest shelter at all times. In the event of mortar, missile, drone, or rocket fire, follow instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately. If you feel your current location is no longer safe, you should carefully assess the potential risks involved in moving to a different location.

On February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian government declared a state of emergency. Each region (oblast) decides on measures to be implemented according to local conditions. Measures could include curfews, restrictions on the freedom of movement, ID verification, and increased security inspections, among other measures. Follow any oblast-specific state of emergency measures.

Ukrainian law does not recognize dual nationality, and Ukraine will not recognize your U.S. citizenship if you are also a citizen of Ukraine. Dual citizens will be treated as Ukrainian citizens while in Ukraine and will be required to use a Ukrainian passport upon entry and exit of the country. Men aged 18-60 with Ukrainian citizenship are also subject to exit restrictions and possible mobilization during the period of martial law. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received numerous reports of dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizens encountering significant difficulties both entering and exiting Ukraine. Travelers with family ties to Ukraine should consult the nearest Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate regarding potential citizenship obligations before entering Ukraine. For more information on traveling with dual nationality, please visit our Travelers with Dual Nationality page.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting U.S. aviation operations into, out of, within, or over Ukraine. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the FAA’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices.

U.S. citizens seeking assistance, including routine services, should email KyivACS@state.gov. Please review what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas.

The Embassy is open and operating in Kyiv; however, Embassy personnel are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions, which may cause delays in provision of consular assistance to U.S. citizens outside of Kyiv.

Occupied Territories:
Most of the international community, including the United States and Ukraine, do not recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea in 2014, nor the September 2022 purported annexation of four other Ukrainian oblasts -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in many parts of these oblasts. There are also abuses against foreigners and the local population by the occupation authorities in these regions, particularly against those who are seen as challenging Russia’s occupation.

There are instances of Russian forces and their proxies singling out U.S. citizens in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine for detention, interrogation, or harassment because of their nationality. U.S. citizens have also been singled out when evacuating by land through Russia-occupied territory or to Russia or Belarus.

Although Russia’s occupation severely restricts the Embassy’s access and ability to provide services in these areas, the Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv continue to remotely provide certain emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Crimea as well as four other Ukrainian oblasts partially occupied by Russia – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Ukraine.

Travel to High-Risk Areas:
If you choose to travel to Ukraine, you should consider taking the following steps:

  • Visit our website on Travel to High-Risk areas.
  • Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.
  • Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.
  • Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.
  • Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.
  • Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization or consider consulting with a professional security organization.
  • Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first and how they should share the information.
  • Enroll your trip in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

If you are currently in Ukraine:

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