World
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca sta
Finance
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Finance
MediaTek’s Rally Signals Shift From Laggard to AI Contender
MediaTek Inc. shares are poised for their best quarter on record, as investors bet a shift into artificial intelligence
Entertainment
Universal Destinations & Experiences Taps Donna Mirus Bates Global Franchise Strategy Officer as Parks Continue to See Strong Success
Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has appointed Donna Mirus Bates as global franchise strategy officer, oversee
Entertainment
‘The Furious’ Review: Dopey Dialogue and Dubbing Don’t Matter in an Aptly Titled, Stunningly Choreographed Martial Arts Spectacular
A quartet of screenwriters is credited in Kenji Tanigaki’s “The Furious,” but just a single action choreographer: If you
Sports
Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup lit
Finance
Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this to
Finance
Japanese Stocks Set to Rise on Optimism Over Middle East War
Japanese stocks are poised to rise after President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to signing a deal with Iran, bo
Finance
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
Finance
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
Finance
Locked Out of IPO, Asia Investors Find New Ways to Bet on SpaceX
Investors across Asia have been largely shut out of the world’s largest-ever initial public offering, which has forced t
Entertainment
Emmy Predictions: Voting is Open and So is the Awards Race
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the fo