Instagram launched “Threads” — a new alternative to Twitter — on Thursday. But the platform’s already drawing criticism from the right, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She argues that the new platform will be a “Marxist style social media experience.”…
Iran has been selling more of its crude as Saudi Arabia and Russia dial back oil production. The nation sold 1.6 million barrels a day on average in May and June, notching a five-year record. Iranian suppliers are offering a…
Local practice Fabled Studio has designed the interiors for London‘s Socca restaurant, adding hand-painted murals informed by the French Riviera. Fabled Studio co-founder Tom Strother describes the eatery as “a pocket of Southern France in Mayfair,” with a playful and…
When inflation was at its peak last summer, Michael Burry predicted it would fall within months. The “Big Short” investor was right, as price growth has slowed from 9.1% last June to 4% in May. In contrast, Burry’s warnings of…
It all starts with an idea, solving a problem or addressing a concern. This is exactly what JT Norman, design expert at Kitchen Magic, wanted to accomplish. A big part of design is constantly trying to push the envelope and…
Bella Hadid is starring in a new Victoria’s Secret campaign, provoking a mixed response online. Some social media users expressed excitement, others said it went against the brand’s inclusivity drive. Victoria’s Secret overhauled its brand following criticism of its “tone-deaf” image.…
Architects and designers in China are poised to have a greater global influence as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Dezeen Awards China judges at a talk at Design Shanghai. Hosted by Dezeen’s co-CEO Benedict Hobson, the…
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Any Mustang Mach-E or Chevy Bolt owner who’s ever driven past a Tesla Supercharger station and turned British Racing Green with envy must be feeling pretty good right now. Last week, Ford and GM announced they had cut deals granting…
Meta launched Threads social media platform — its answer to Twitter — on Wednesday. 10 million users signed up for Threads in the first seven hours of its launch, per CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Analysts say it could be tough for…
