Jet fuel crisis worse than Covid for airlines, says AirAsia chief
Tony Fernandes says robust regional demand for travel means Asian carriers are faring better than budget US airlines
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South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo’s prison term in martial law case | News
Seoul appeals court cuts ex-prime minister’s prison sentence from 23 years to 15. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 A South Korean appeals court has reduced the sentence of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo by eight years for crimes relating to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law. The verdict was issued in…
Best Carry-On Suitcases (2026): Away, Rimowa, Tumi
Summer is right around the corner. We’re headed out on adventures and bringing our stuff with us. Here are all the tech and tips that WIRED Reviews recommends for your travels. There is a surprisingly robust debate among frequent travelers about whether it’s best to carry on a suitcase or to check it. Sure, checking…
China Asks Banks to Pause New Loans to US-Sanctioned Refiners
China’s financial regulator has advised the country’s largest banks to temporarily suspend new loans to five refiners recently sanctioned by the US over their ties to Iranian oil, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg’s Minmin Low reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows
Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, and it comes with surprise hands. In a demo video, the company showcased various advanced tasks performed by a set of robotic hands it has designed in-house. “The model has always been…
Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells
Scientists in Sweden have developed a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, bringing new momentum to efforts to treat type 1 diabetes. The research, published in Stem Cell Reports, shows that these lab-grown cells can effectively control blood sugar in tests and even reverse diabetes in mice. Type 1 diabetes…
2026 Sound & Screen Television: Lineup, Panelists, More
The latest edition of Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television event is underway Wednesday evening, bringing into focus one of the most vital and yet often unseen elements of storytelling: music. From sweeping, orchestral themes to more intimate, character-driven pieces, a project’s score and songs are integral parts of the puzzle when it comes to shaping…
Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas: ‘I’m celebrating like NFL players, just in a more feminine way’ | College sports
“I think people are really enamored with me because you don’t often see someone like me – animated, flamboyant – but still able to back it up on the volleyball court,” says Jordan Lucas, the outside hitter for Cal State Northridge’s men’s team. Although college volleyball has a devoted following and can attract big crowds…
Princess Kate was ‘done’ with Prince Harry after his BBC interview last year
One year ago, almost exactly, Prince Harry lost his appeal in his British security case. Harry fought for years in the British courts for the right to have armed police protection when he visited the UK. The British courts confirmed Ravec’s assessment, which is that the palace henchmen installed on Ravec’s board have the right…
SoftBank shares surge as Japan tech stock-fueled rally lifts Nikkei to record high
CANADA – 2025/08/07: In this photo illustration, the SoftBank Group (Soft Bank) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares in Japanese tech-focused investment giant SoftBank Group soared 16.5% Thursday, amid a broader tech-fueled rally that saw Japan’s…