Spider-Man is coming home. As announced via press release late Monday, Sony and Disney-owned Marvel Studios will produce the next iteration of Spider-Man on the big screen. The beloved character — who has lived at Sony since Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” in 2002 — will appear in an upcoming Marvel …
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
What Alan Gilbert Has (And Hasn’t) Achieved At The New York Philharmonic
“Make no mistake: Gilbert is a first-rate musician – you don’t get re-engaged by the Metropolitan Opera for nothing – and has a bright future ahead of him, part of which might well be in New York, owing to his presence on the faculty of Juilliard. …
In Performance: Ailyn Pérez of ‘Carmen’
The up-and-coming soprano sings an excerpt from Micaëla’s aria.
Gauguin Painting Is Said to Fetch $300 Million
The sale of an 1892 Gauguin oil painting, “Nafea Faa Ipoipo (When Will You Marry?),” was confirmed by the seller, Rudolf Staechelin.
‘You Make the Marks and Let Them Lead You’: Artist-Farmer Peter Nadin Exhibits His Early Work at Half Gallery
Peter Nadin, the British artist who arrived in New York in the late 1970s, has always been a Sphinx-like presence in the art scene, resisting trends and eschewing typical career paths. Probably best known today for his “First Mark” series, which used … Read More
Tesla is at a crossroads (TSLA)
Tesla reports fourth-quarter earnings this week. For the most part, analysts and observers of the electric-car maker’s fortunes are expecting CEO Elon Musk to report that Tesla delivered fewer cars in the last three months of 2014, and for the whole of the year, than predicted. But whether Tesla…
The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Tuesday, February 10 – PCWorld
LivemintThe Upload: Your tech news briefing for Tuesday, February 10PCWorldQualcomm pays up to end investigation in China. The Chinese goverment has fined chip-maker Qualcomm about US$975 billion for abusing its dominant position in the market, including overcharging local mobile device manufacturers. Qualcomm's …With Antitrust Deal Done, Qualcomm Still …
Ottawa’s anti-terror, corruption crackdowns show the problem with rushing in
Ottawa has taken two strong initiatives linked to the troubled world, one designed to counter corruption by Canadian firms abroad, the other to confront the jihadist threat at home. Both have gaps with how the world really operates, Brian Stewart writes.
Israeli startup’s unique cybercrime solution
What’s it going to take to outsmart cybercriminals?
DBS Posts Lowest Profit Since 2012 as Trading Income Slumps
Net income including one-time items fell to S$838 million for the three months ended Dec. 31 from S$973 million a year earlier, the Singapore-based bank said in an exchange statement Tuesday. That missed the average forecast of S$1 billion in a Bloomberg survey of four analysts, and was the …
Domestic Violence Survivor To Accompany Katy Perry During Grammy’s Performance
Katy Perry is making a statement at this Sunday’s Grammy awards. She has invited a domestic violence survivor to to read a written-word piece while she performs "By The Grace of God" on stage, ac… Read More >
Listen to Beyoncé’s Fifty Shades of Grey Remixes
A week before Valentine’s Day, Beyoncé’s Fifty Shades remixes are here – and they may prove to be far more sensual than the movie they’re attached to. The first, "Crazy in Love" by Boots, is the dragging, tortured rendition teased in the movie’s trailers; it’s more of what…
Amy Pascal’s exit hints at new script for Sony
Amy Pascal, long considered one of the most powerful women in Hollywood — and a throwback to old-school moviemaking — is stepping down from her co-chair job at Sony Pictures Entertainment in the wake of the devastating cyberattack that crippled the studio.
British Musician Gary Glitter Convicted of Sex Abuse Crimes
British rocker Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, was convicted in London Thursday of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under the age of 13, according to BBC News reports. The 70-year-old former singer, best known for his “Rock and …
‘The Americans’; ‘Empire’; ‘Top Chef’; ‘Broad City’; more TV recaps
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‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan sued in pit bull attack
A woman has sued Cesar Millan, star of TV’s “The Dog Whisperer,” claiming she was attacked by a vicious pit bull that was released too soon from Millan’s animal training center in California. The Los Angeles Times reports the complaint filed by Florida resident Alison Bitney says she suffered …
U.N.: Islamic State crucifying, beheading, burying alive children
Amy R. ConnollyGENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 6 (UPI) — The United Nations said the Islamic State militant group systematically tortures and rapes children in Iraq, and recommends government forces step in.
Why Taylor Swift May Soon Be Able to Stop Cover Songs on Spotify Too
The U.S. Copyright Office proposes a change that Prince will definitely love and those searching for Prince covers will probably hate.read more