In a break from long standing religious tradition, Saudi Arabia is set to open its first ever liquor store within a few weeks. The decision—led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—is historic for the kingdom, which has enforced stringent prohibition measures against alcohol since it was first banned in 1952. The consumption of alcohol … Read more
Spirits on display in a UK bar in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Matthew Horwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images Saudi Arabia has opened its first alcohol store in the diplomatic quarter of its capital Riyadh, two sources told CNBC. The news, which has not been officially confirmed by the Saudi government, marks a major … Read more
Pop star Britney Spears is already referring to actor Sam Asghari as her ex-husband, even though the divorce has yet to be finalized. In August 2023, the “Special Ops: Lioness” actor filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. The two started dating after they met on the set of her … Read more
We’re just half a month into the new year, but predictions that 2024 will be remembered as boom times for generative AI seem to be coming true already. Microsoft got things rolling on Jan. 4 by announcing the biggest change to its keyboard design in nearly 30 years, adding a button that will give people … Read more
LG Electronics has opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charger facility outside of South Korea — in Fort Worth, Texas — to capture a share of North America’s competitive EV charging market. Its new EV charging station factory, spanning 59,202 square feet, has the capacity to produce more than 10,000 chargers per year, LG said … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave A sophisticated Chinese Communist Party effort to tip Saturday’s election in Taiwan may establish a template for interfering elsewhere ahead of a wave of critical global elections, analysts in multiple countries said. The close contest between the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the more mainland-friendly Kuomintang … Read more
Miss Universe from Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, made history in the 72nd edition. The beauty queen has now opened up about her battle with anxiety since age 18, noting that it once got so bad for her that she couldn’t “get out of bed.” According to Palacios, she regained control of her life with the help … Read more
ROME — Rome authorities on Thursday inaugurated a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can literally walk over. The opening of the Archaeological Park of the Celio and the new Museum of the Forma Urbis is part of a … Read more
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A continent away from the war in Gaza, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians and pleaded with the United Nations’ top court on Thursday to urgently order a halt to the country’s military operation. Israel has vehemently denied the allegations. South African lawyers said during the opening … Read more
Taraji P. Henson was not expecting the amount of support, feedback and attention she has received since passionately speaking out about her experiences with pay disparity throughout her career. The Color Purple actress walked the red carpet at this years’ Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Thursday, … Read more