WBD split throws future of TNT Sports into question

David Zaslav attends the world premiere of “The Flash”, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake Mike Blake | Reuters Earlier this year, Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav ended his company’s long relationship with the National Basketball Association. Now, he may be setting the stage to end his…

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Storm clouds threaten a promised AI revolution in weather prediction

“People just moan about the weather forecast and how bad it is…” Erik AJV/Alamy “It’s an absolutely unbelievable scientific achievement,” says Andrew Charlton-Perez, talking to me by video from his office at the University of Reading, UK. His colleague, Simon Driscoll at the University of Cambridge, nods enthusiastically. “There are so many different applications and…

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PrettyLittleThing adds athleisure line – FashionNetwork USA

It’s never too late to join the ever-expanding athleisure party. And Boohoo/Debenhams Group-owned mass fashion brand PrettyLittleThing has just made its entry, lunching its ‘Health and Social Club’ collection. PLT’s latest range of curated casuals has been designed “with improved fit in mind to move with you and make the ultimate everyday uniform” that allows…

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Winston Churchill’s race to secure penicillin before D-Day found in notes

Getty Images Prime Minister Winston Churchill expressed frustration over slow progress securing antibiotic penicillin Winston Churchill’s push to obtain penicillin in time to treat casualties expected from D-Day has come to light in documents seen by BBC News. Official papers unearthed by the National Archives reveal the prime minister’s frustration and concern over slow progress…

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BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. BYD has launched its cheapest and smallest electric vehicle in the UK, as it takes Chinese carmakers’ battle to win on price in Europe into the compact car segment. The Dolphin Surf, with a starting…

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Why Labour is strengthening ties with China

Ankur Shah Editor, BBC Global China Unit BBC Listen to Ankur read this article The sprawling city of Chongqing in southwestern China is an incredible sight. Built on mountainous terrain and crisscrossed by rivers, it is connected by vast elevated roads. Trains even run through some buildings. TikTokers have begun documenting their commutes in the…

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COS artwork project elevates London, Paris and Helsinki stores

H&M Group’s London-based COS brand has launched a collaboration with another London-based business, interior design specialist Studio Ashby under founder and creative director Sophie Ashby, to unveil a curated selection of artworks by mainly British women artists.  The London installation Displayed in “reimagined store environments” on the city’s Regent Street, as well as Rue Tronchet…

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