Turbulent ball: William Irvine, Takumi Matsuzawa and colleagues have used this apparatus to track turbulence with lasers and high-speed cameras. (Courtesy: Takumi Matsuzawa) Researchers in the US have isolated a ball of turbulence inside a tank of water and sustained it by firing vortex rings from the corners of the tank. William Irvine and colleagues at the University of Chicago say that their new technique could lead to a transformation in the way turbulence is studied experimentally. From eddies in a stream to the swirling of gas in interstellar space, turbulence underpins the behaviour of many different systems in nature.…
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Singapore’s United Overseas Bank is expecting “some upside” in interest income in the next quarter, after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a fresh rate hike overnight.UOB’s core net profit jumped 35% to 1.5 billion Singapore dollars ($1.13 billion) in the second quarter from a year ago. Its net interest income for the quarter grew 31% from a year ago — boosted by robust net interest margin that expanded 50 basis points to 2.13% on higher interest rates, the Singapore-based lender said in a statement released early Thursday.related investing newsDanaher cut its outlook for 2023, but we’re maintaining our rating —…
Editors Rating What We LikeOne of the main plus points of Versace Eros is its versatility. The fragrance is masculine and sexy while at the same time youthful and fun. Better yet, it works as well for a casual get-together as it does for a night on the tiles.The product also hits the mark for longevity and projection. If you’re looking for a prolonged fragrance, all you will need of this high-performing scent is 4-6 sprays, and you’ll enjoy 7-12 hours of wear. That’s a full day without a need for top-ups, meaning you won’t need to re-purchase too often.…
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz said last weekend’s blockbuster release of Barbie – the toymaker’s first-ever major theatrical film – is a moment that “will be remembered as a key milestone in our company’s history.” His comments came amid second-quarter numbers in line with Wall Street forecasts. “The Barbie movie is a showcase for the cultural resonance of our IP, our ability to attract and collaborate with top creative talent, and the capabilities of our franchise management organization. This also speaks to the potential of Mattel Films and the significant progress of our strategy to capture the full value of our…
WASHINGTON — L3Harris told investors July 26 that federal regulators will not challenge the company’s acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, clearing the way for the deal to close as early as July 28. “We were advised today that the Federal Trade Commission will not block our acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne; therefore, we are moving forward to close the transaction on or about July 28,” Christopher Kubasik, chair and chief executive of L3Harris, said in a letter to investors. $4.7 billion deal Defense contractor L3Harris in December announced a $4.7 billion bid to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, a manufacturer of rocket engines and…
After something as monumental as July’s ‘Barbenheimer’ event, any impending films in the year are bound to appear less enticing. However the month of August isn’t without its highlights, with Bollywood serving two highly-anticipated sequels — OMG 2 and Gadar 2. The former sees Akshay Kumar returning as a godlike figure – this time as Lord Shiva – to partake in an amusing courtroom drama at the request of an unhappy civilian. OMG 2 is out August 11 in theatres. On the same day, Sunny Deol’s Tara Singh once again embarks on a trip to Lahore, Pakistan, to bring his…
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) reaches out to help Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) after McConnell froze and stopped talking at the microphones during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans U.S. Capitol 26, 2023 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly froze and was briefly unable to speak at a Senate press conference Wednesday, prompting his colleagues to rush in and help him walk a few feet away from the cameras.The chilling moments came during the Senate GOP leadership’s weekly press conference in the Capitol, where McConnell, 81, was…
Ariana Grande’s boyfriend wants a totally clean slate going into his new relationship with the singer … filing to divorce his estranged wife. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ethan Slater decided to legally end things Wednesday with Lilly Jay … filing divorce papers in New York. We don’t yet know the specific reason Ethan’s listed for the split. Ethan and Lilly were high school sweethearts — getting hitched back in 2018 — and welcomed a son together last year. The move isn’t necessarily surprising, TMZ broke the story … Ariana and Ethan have been together for several months…
In this articleAMZNFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTPeople walk past an Amazon Fresh store in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2021.Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty ImagesAmazon is cutting some jobs at its Fresh grocery stores, CNBC has confirmed.The company said it’s restructuring the in-store staffing and operations model at its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S., and as a result is eliminating its “zone lead” role. Zone leads are lower-level management positions, with responsibilities including oversight of specific store departments and assisting with training new employees.”Like any retailer, we periodically assess our stores’ organizational needs and make decisions to…
As a producer and lead actress on Barbie, Margot Robbie is arguably having one of the biggest summers of her career. As for Robbie’s character in real-life, well, the star revealed on CBS Sunday Morning that paying off her mom Sarie Kessler’s house mortgage was a top priority once she was able to do so. It was a surprise gesture to her mom, but an obvious choice for Robbie.“Everything I owed my mom, I had it written down,” Robbie said, via People. “She’d take money out of the, like, house mortgage [to] lend me money. So I always knew, I…
One of Days of Our Lives’ most familiar faces is speaking out about reports of a toxic workplace on the Peacock daytime soap opera. The Bo Brady actor took to Twitter Wednesday to share his thoughts on the bombshell expose shared by Deadline this week. “We have learned disturbing news about the environment at DOOL,” the post reads. “It’s shocking to all who care deeply about the show, it’s legacy, and the audience who love it so much.” “With quick resolution, I hope to see a return to its past values of family and respect for all,” he concluded. Reckell…
Tania Malik’s new coming-of-age novel, Hope You Are Satisfied, takes place in 1990s Dubai, during the lead-up to Operation Desert Storm. The story follows Riya, a twenty-something Indian immigrant sending money home to her family while working as a guide for “rinky-dink” tour company Discover Arabia. Riya has a fraught relationship with Dubai: she’s making money but has limited control over her circumstances. Her passport is kept in a safe in Discover Arabia’s office, “assurance against their sponsorship of [her] work visa.” “There was no future here,” Riya says. “Wherever in the world we hailed from, our time in Dubai lasted…
In this articleWBDFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTBarbie The MovieCourtesy: Warner Bros. It’s Barbie’s world and we’re just living in it.The Warner Bros. flick based on Mattel’s iconic fashion doll continued to tally record ticket sales following its historic opening weekend.related investing newsAfter the big ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend, Wells Fargo thinks this Hollywood stock can rally nearly 50%Alex Harringa day agoSell Disney as falling Marvel popularity and lower TV ad revenue pressure stock, Atlantic Equities saysBrian Evansa day agoThe ‘Barbenheimer’ box office success can help a range of stocks, analysts say. Here are some of themAlex Harring2 days agoOn Monday, “Barbie” added…
Photo by Lorraine KinnearTlotlo Tsamaase’s science fiction “Peeling Time (Deluxe Edition),” which asserts a feminist agency and voice in a patriarchal and oppressive speculative world, was shortlisted for this year’s Caine Prize for African writing. Tsamaase is a Motswana author. Xer debut adult novel, Womb City, comes out in January 2024 from Erewhon Books. Xer novella, The Silence of the Wilting Skin, was a 2021 Lambda Literary Award finalist. Tsamaase has received support from the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, and xer story “Behind Our Irises” jointly won the Nommo Award. Tsamaase was a writer-in-residence at Casa Snowapple Writers Residency.…
Leon Neal | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe Securities and Exchange Commission wants corporate America to tell investors more about cybersecurity breaches and what’s being done to fight them. Much more. The SEC is scheduled to vote today on rules that would require public companies to disclose “material” cybesecurity breaches within four days after a determination that an incident was material. related investing newsChevron issues preliminary second-quarter earnings. Here’s what the pros are sayingChristina Falso2 days agoThe SEC says it is necessary to collect the data to protect investors. Corporate America is pushing back, claiming that the short announcement period is unreasonable, and…
Editors Rating What We LikeIt’s a distinct smell. While it may be divisive, there isn’t another fragrance out there quite like it. Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is perfect for uniqueness.Perfect for summer. That fresh, green coolness has the right amount of bitter. It radiates in the sunshine, and it’s a great choice for warmer months.It’s unisex. For the first time, Gucci has made a scent for anyone and everyone, regardless of gender. Who doesn’t love that? What We Dont LikeGucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is a beautiful, fresh scent, but it’s not perfect. Some find its bitterness unappealing and its sillage…
Amid all the noise about studios taking apart the fall and fourth-quarter release schedule over the SAG-AFTRA strike, here’s some good news: Amazon is taking its Emerald Fennell-directed movie Saltburn out on Black Friday, November 24, in New York and Los Angeles. Pic will expand December 1. In the wake of releasing Ben Affleck’s Air in theaters over Easter (it opened to $20.2 million over five days stateside and made close to $90M worldwide), the streamer is going theatrical again, and that’s a big thing to applaud. Amazon is excited about Fennell’s next big feature, which has a plot that’s…
TAMPA, Fla. — A Spire Global-led group has won European Space Agency funds to develop a satellite to demonstrate a civil aviation tracking constellation that would not rely on GPS, or any other global navigation satellite system (GNSS) vulnerable to interference. Most commercial aircraft must have an Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) transmitter that periodically sends out the location data they get from GNSS satellites. Modern air traffic surveillance systems augment this GNSS-supported ADS-B data to provide air traffic controllers with more precise flight information, such as U.S-based Aireon, which uses payloads on Iridium’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. However,…