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Ukraine has “expressed readiness” to accept a US proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia.The US will resume the flow of arms and intelligence to Ukraine.The next challenge for the Trump administration will be getting Russia to agree.KYIV, Ukraine — Kyiv is open to a cease-fire with Moscow, but that’s…
New NATO naval drones are being put to the test in the Baltic Sea.The uncrewed surface vehicles are part of the alliance’s efforts to deter aggression and sabotage.The new Task Force X is reminiscent of the US Navy’s Task Force 59 efforts.The NATO alliance has been testing new Task Force…
I always wanted to be a scientist and I was thrilled to get my dream job.I quickly realized it wasn’t for me, but I also didn’t want to fail.After having my son, I quit. I didn’t want him to have a stressed-out mom. Ever since I was in fourth grade,…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach an agreement of sorts: neither wants to stop fighting in court
In a joint letter filed Thursday, Lively and Baldoni said they don’t plan on negotiating.They asked the Manhattan judge in their ongoing legal war to exempt them from federal mediation.Any settlement talks at this stage would be “premature,” their lawyers agreed.Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, the warring costars of the…
A mega-bundle of streaming services could soon materialize, TD Cowen analysts predict.The analysts argue it’s a better model for traditional media companies and customers alike.However, market leader Netflix may not need to bundle — at least in the short term.Traditional media companies that have launched stand-alone streaming services should pivot…
A judge on Monday told the warring lawyers in the Lively-Baldoni case to nix the public trash talk.The order to play nice came during an acrimonious hearing in federal court in Manhattan.Also at the hearing, Lively’s lawyer said she plans to sue more defendants by Friday.A judge on Monday ordered…
Captain RK Smithley flies McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fire bombers for New Mexico-based 10Tanker.Smithley dropped red fire retardant over the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles.Mountainous terrain, winds, busy air traffic, and drones have complicated the mission.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Captain RK Smithley, a pilot…
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Walmart has been offering a Birkin handbag dupe for under $100, sparking TikTok buzz.The Hermès Birkin, a luxury status symbol, starts at around $10,000 for the real thing.The “Walmart Birkin” raises questions about accessibility and legality of knockoffs.Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can own a dupe of one of the most…
Investing.com — US stock index futures opened marginally higher Tuesday in thin trading ahead of the Christmas holiday, stabilizing after gains from the world’s largest technology stocks. At 10:00 ET (15:00 GMT), both and were up about 0.2%, while were slightly down at 0.03%. American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:) shares dropped…