Wait, Madame Web Is a Period Piece?

Image: Sony Pictures/Marvel Ever since Sony revealed it was working on a solo movie for Madame Web, folks have had questions. Why her? How is this going to connect to whichever Spider-Man is swinging around now? io9 Interview: Oscar Isaac Was ‘All In’ on Moon Knight If you’ve watched the trailer, one of the questions … Read more

Mind-Blowing CES 2024 Tech Concepts We Can Hardly Wait For

Transparent OLED and even LCD-based screens have been around for a while, but Samsung says its micro-LED display technology produces brighter, clearer images and is more transparent than the going tech. That means you should be able to see through it more easily to objects on the other side.  One intriguing use: One day, you could be in … Read more

Kamille Cal can’t wait for reunion with Ivy Lacsina

FILE – Nxled young setter Kamille Cal. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Nxled young setter Kamille Cal can’t wait to set the place for Ivy Lacsina inside the court when the former National University teammates reunite and lead the Chameleons in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season in February. The Chameleons on Wednesday shared … Read more

Xgimi’s new IMAX Enhanced projector is an entertainment beast, but wait till you see “Aladdin”

Xgimi High-quality projectors have made it possible to bring the movie theater viewing experience to the comfort of your own home. However, the IMAX experience has remained exclusive to movie theaters — until now. Also: CES 2024: What’s Next in Tech On Sunday, Xgimi unveiled its new Horizon Max projector, the world’s first IMAX Enhanced-certified long-throw … Read more

Europe’s inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation plaguing Europe rose to 2.9% in December, rebounding after seven straight monthly declines as food prices rose and support for high energy bills ended in some countries. The rise in price levels is casting doubt on predictions for speedy interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank. The figure released Friday … Read more

Families in Gaza search desperately for food and water, wait in long lines for aid

MUWASI, Gaza Strip — Stranded in a corner of southern Gaza, members of the Abu Jarad family are clinging to a strict survival routine. They fled their comfortable three-bedroom home in northern Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war broke out nearly three months ago. The 10-person family now squeezes into a 16-square meter (172-square foot) tent … Read more

After a five-year wait, Lions reclaim old NCAA throne and are roaring louder than before

The Lions and their supporters celebrate on the flfloor after the fifinal buzzer. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ Jacob Cortez slowly went up the ladder, cut down the net and wore it around his neck as a decorative badge of honor. Without any individual awards this season, the crafty point guard will value that piece … Read more

Richard Riakporhe ‘can’t wait’ to fight Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak winner | Boxing News

Power-punching cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe is primed to challenge the winner of Sunday’s world title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Mateusz Masternak. After beating Lawrence Okolie to win the championship, Billam-Smith puts the WBO cruiserweight belt on the line against Masternak, live on Sky Sports Arena from 6pm on Sunday. Riakporhe is the No 1 ranked … Read more

Israel-Hamas hostage deal agreed but wait begins for implementation

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave JERUSALEM — War-shattered families in Israel and Gaza woke to a hopeful-but-agonizing limbo Wednesday, following the early-hours approval of a deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement allows the exchange of at least 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners during a four-day pause in combat operations … Read more