By Howard Bloom Once upon a time the idea of a genie in Aladdin’s lamp was a fantasy. That genie was conjured in prose sometime before 1704 in the Arabian Nights. But it couldn’t be conjured in reality. Now with the advent of AI, that fantasy is about to come true. Yes, within less than a decade we
Oil and gas prices have seen dramatic lifts as financial markets give their first reaction to the war in the Middle East. Global stock markets were down across the board but some sectors, such as energy and defence, helped limit losses. Brent crude oil rose by as much as 13% to $82 per barrel at
British tourists in Doha and Dubai have spoken to Sky News of their experience of being stranded during the conflict in Iran. Flight operations remained largely suspended for a third day, ruining travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers as aviation faced its biggest test since the COVID-19 pandemic. Iran latest: Follow live updates
There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf. This is the great paradox that has both haunted and supported this region for decades; it is part of the reason why so many nations around the world remain so interested in what’s
Already there are parts of Iran’s densely populated capital city Tehran that look like a pummelled war zone. We are starting to understand the intensity of Israel and the US‘s war plan. But a clear picture is difficult to paint, because Iran is a place the world is struggling to hear from. With the internet
As far as the people of Lebanon are concerned, this is a war that nobody wants – even members of the Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah. Regardless, the people of Lebanon have been swiftly dragged into this fast-expanding conflict. “Nobody wants this, but it’s happening,” one Lebanese businesswoman told me with heavy sigh. Hezbollah said it fired
They were together on Grammy night (Feb. 1), each winning awards on the primetime telecast and the day’s earlier premier ceremony. They were even together a week later during the Super Bowl LX halftime show. And now, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga line up alongside one another on the first Boxscore report for 2026, the
Some wars start slowly while others spring to life at speed. This one is racing, transforming nations, politics and loyalties at a spectacular rate. It is only a few days since Iranian and American diplomats sat down in Geneva to discuss the details of a possible nuclear agreement. Now, the Ayatollah is dead, along with
Emmanuel Macron has announced France will increase its nuclear arsenal – claiming that France needs to be “feared” on the world stage. The French President will also allow temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time ever. The move is part of a new strategy aimed at strengthening Europe’s independence
new video loaded: Clinton Deposition Videos Released in Epstein Investigation transcript transcript Clinton Deposition Videos Released in Epstein Investigation The House Oversight Committee released testimonies from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. “I am so tired of answering that question.
Based on everything we’ve seen from the new horror film, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! appears to be quite the wild vision. Its starting point is the classic tale of Frankenstein’s monster finding his better half (semi-adapted from the work of Mary Shelley), but that setup spins out as a gothic romance set in 1930s Chicago.
It won’t be long now until we’re seated in theaters enjoying Scary Movie 6, and watching the Wayans brothers spoof on some of the best horror movies of recent years. The first trailer gave us an idea of what movies we can expect to see parodied, and while there are some great nods, I’m a
Trending on Billboard Megan Moroney earns her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as Cloud 9 debuts atop the list dated March 7. The set is the singer-songwriter’s third studio effort and starts with 147,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending Feb. 26, according to Luminate.
By Doug Mills and Larry Buchanan Doug Mills has photographed the White House for more than 40 years. Larry Buchanan wrote about the art in the White House during the Biden administration. March 2, 2026 Since moving back in, President Trump has significantly altered the “People’s House.” East Wing: gone. Oval Office: maximalized. Rose Garden:
Watching Bruce Campbell on the big screen, one practically gets the impression that he is immortal, as he has faced down all varieties of monstrous and weird threats and walked away with his giant chin held high (and often covered in plenty of blood). Given this reputation, it’s particularly distressing to get the news today
Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing actors, with roles in major franchises such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World, The LEGO Movie and Super Mario Bros. That’s only one half of his identity though. Even though he jokingly put his family 8th on his top essentials list, the Parks and Recreation actor is
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