Illustration of a mimivirus, a kind of giant virus that infects amoebae Science Photo Library / Alamy Viruses rely on the machinery of their host cells to produce proteins, but some giant viruses encode a key part of this toolkit in their genome, enabling them to direct the host cell to produce more of their…
Here are three ways AI is reshaping how boards govern and operate. The business world’s most exclusive club has always been the boardroom. For decades, it has operated as a roped-off circle of experience, where pattern recognition, war stories, and collective gut instinct guided the biggest decisions. But the most recent quarterly earnings calls and…
Rifco Theatre Company has announced the principal cast and 2026 UK tour of its critically acclaimed musical, Frankie Goes to Bollywood. During its 2024 run, Frankie Goes to Bollywood was seen by over 35,000 people, with 63% of them being first-time theatregoers. Its 2026 run looks set to be bigger than ever, featuring brand-new Bollywood…
The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations.
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai was the surprise leader after the short program of the Olympic women’s figure skating competition on a night when her country’s skaters largely stole the spotlight from Team USA’s Blade Angels in their bid to end America’s two-decade medal drought. Nakai delivered a clean, commanding skate on Tuesday, highlighted by a…
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will not suspend Tesla’s sales and manufacturing licenses for 30 days because the EV maker has stopped using the term “Autopilot” in the marketing of its vehicles in the state. The decision, issued late Tuesday, means Tesla can continue selling its EVs in California without interruption and officially settles…
A concertgoer is suing Donny Osmond after allegedly being hit in the face with an inflatable ball at a show during the singer’s Las Vegas residency. Joanne Julkowski is suing the venue, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Osmond and his production company, Donny Osmond Concerts, over allegations of negligence. The lawsuit alleges the Illinois resident was hit…
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story There’s nothing quite like the holiday rush in China for the Lunar New Year. The Beijing city streets start emptying out several days in advance…
India opener Abhishek Sharma should not be burdened by expectations at the T20 World Cup despite yet to open his account in the tournament, with the team management backing his approach and clarity of thought. The defending champions have won all three of their Group A matches and will take on the Netherlands in Ahmedabad…
