Paramount Pictures has won a lawsuit against Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, the stars of the Franco Zeffirelli Oscar-nominated 1968 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. The lawsuit, which sought $100 million in damages, alleged sexual abuse and negligence by the filmmakers. Hussey and Whiting were 15 and 16 years old when the film was shot
U.S. negotiators are in urgent talks to raise the country’s debt ceiling with only seven days left before the nation could face an imminent threat of debt default. Despite the time pressure, there appears to be progress in the negotiations, with both sides expressing cautious optimism about reaching a bipartisan agreement. Republican negotiator Rep. Patrick
Nvidia released a blockbuster profit report on Wednesday that indicates artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a fad, but the future of technology. AI will play a role in virtually everyone’s lives, from personalized shopping to self-driving cars and robotics used in healthcare, gaming and finance. Nvidia’s earnings for the first fiscal quarter were
Ford Motor CEO, Jim Farley, and Tesla and Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, are set to host a live audio discussion via Twitter Spaces on accelerating EV adoption. This online discussion between rivals comes as Ford attempts to catch up to or surpass Tesla’s sales in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Ford’s Attempts to Catch up
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid), an antiviral medication, for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adult outpatients who are at risk of severe disease. The approval follows an endorsement from the FDA’s Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee and is a critical component of President
Miami Heat’s Gabe Vincent will not be able to play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics due to a sprained left ankle. Vincent, who is averaging 17.5 points during the Eastern Conference finals, initially injured his ankle during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s Game 4 loss after going
LeBron James’ 20th NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers ended with an unceremonious sweep out of the playoffs. The 38-year-old basketball legend is now considering retirement. After scoring 40 points in the Lakers’ 113-111 Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets, James made his way down the ramp to exit the arena, not knowing
Earlier this month, LeBron James spoke about his motivation to continue playing in the NBA and his desire to play alongside his eldest son, Bronny. However, after the Lakers’ season ended with a Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals, James expressed uncertainty about his future in the league. James
French director Jean-Bernard Marlin made a name for himself with his Marseille-set debut film, Shéhérazade, which took Cannes Critics’ Week by storm in 2018. His second film, Salem, premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes this year, also captures the gritty reality of Marseille’s poverty-stricken neighbourhoods but with a twist. Marlin has added a layer
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that the UK will maintain positive growth in 2023, avoiding a recession. The IMF report noted that the UK economy has slowed significantly compared to previous years, with inflation remaining stubbornly high at 10.1%. The report highlighted that the declining energy prices, along with resilient demand, had encouraged