Same start but different outlook at Rangers era begins for McInnes

Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson agreed with McInnes that there is no need to panic. “It’s not the result Rangers wanted, but it is a point away from home at a difficult venue,” he said on BBC Radio Scotland. “Other teams will come here and find it very difficult. “At this point in the season, … Read more

Aasgaard strikes as Rangers start McInnes era with draw at Dundee United | Scottish Premiership

Thelo Aasgaard earned Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager as they fought back for a 1-1 draw against Dundee United. Lachlan Rose struck the first goal of the Premiership season to give United a half-time lead at Tannadice. Rangers lacked control in possession in the opening period but they looked more threatening after … Read more

Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries | Liverpool

The Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool opened with a victory over Sunderland in Nashville – and a deepening of concerns over the defensive options at his disposal. The sight of Joe Gomez hobbling off after 10 minutes of the new head coach’s first game and two teenagers forming a raw central defence partnership in his … Read more

Walid Mehanna on Leading World’s Oldest Pharma Giant Into the A.I. Era

Walid Mehanna guides Merck KGaA’s 62,000 employees from everyday AI tools toward workflow automation and AI-powered drug discovery. Photo: Bernd Hartung When ChatGPT launched a global corporate conflict in late 2022, Walid Mehanna was already busy rebuilding the digital backbone of the world’s oldest pharmaceutical company. As group data officer at Germany’s Merck KGaA (also … Read more

Dealer Samantha Katz’s Festival Blueprint for a Post-Spectatorship Era

Curator Samantha Katz with architect Alan Buckman. Photo: Taylor Hunter Amen Samantha Katz Her husband is an architect Alan Buckman (Co-owners of 1:1 Gallery), they didn’t necessarily intend to create an arts festival. What the duo wanted to do was highlight New Orleans’ lesser-known cultural output — the culture you find when you look beyond … Read more

Met Gala Enters Its Billionaire Era With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

This photo of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos was taken at the 2024 Met Gala. Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for the Met Official co-chairs of Monday’s Met Gala include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and of course, Anna Wintour. However, the star-studded lineup was overshadowed by the event’s “honorary … Read more

Charli XCX Is Firmly In Her Cinephile Era

The novelist Walter Tevis described his 1963 sci-fi novel The Man Who Fell to Earth, obliquely inspired by his struggles with alcoholism, as “disguised autobiography.” It had been optioned at least three times before attracting the attention of director Nicolas Roeg, who saw it as a more spiritual story of alienation. Roeg initially wanted the … Read more

Mega merger between Concord and BMG included ‘Golden Era’ studio behind ‘Citizen Kane’ — but it wasn’t even mentioned

RKO is often viewed as the forgotten child of Hollywood, despite being the studio behind some of the industry’s most iconic films such as “Citizen Kane,” “King Kong” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” while employing Golden Age stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Its place in the dustbin of Hollywood … Read more

Why Brands Are Embracing Human-Made Visuals in the A.I. Era

From Le Creuset to Zevia, advertisers treat “made by humans” as a clear and strategic signal of trust. Andrey Onufrienko/Getty Images The tradition of surreal photography has always aimed to arouse wonder, curiosity and a healthy discomfort with being in a dream. Today, a surreal image might raise a knee-jerk accusation: “This was generated by … Read more

Warren Buffett Still Clocking In as Berkshire Enters Greg Abel Era

Warren Buffett may no longer run Berkshire day to day, but his influence remains clear and unmistakable. Photo by Daniel Zushnik/WireImage Despite stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway a few months ago, Warren Buffett is not headed toward retirement. The investment icon still heads to Berkshire’s Omaha headquarters five days a week, offering advice … Read more