Claudia Cardinale: a life in pictures

The actor, who starred in classic European films by Fellini, Visconti, Herzog and Sergio Leone, has died at the age of 87. Here we look back at her life and career cont'd.

Claudia Cardinale, glamorous star of The Leopard and Once Upon a Time in the West, dies aged 87.

Elon Musk's 9 p.m. all-hands Tesla meeting shows what he can get away with

Business Insider - Yet, Elon Musk's recent last-minute after-hours all-hands with Tesla workers was a reminder that the company's front man — perhaps singularly free from the norms other chiefs abide by — can get away with a lot.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Leads ‘Unprecedented’ $15M Commitment To New Yorkers With Caesars Palace Times Square Proposal

Roc Nation has spearheaded a “first-of-its-kind” financial commitment to the Hell’s Kitchen community in New York City, NY, as part of the proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square. cont'd

Southwest’s first red-eye flights are coming, but you’ll have to wait

Y! News - Southwest Airlines is preparing to launch overnight flights for the first time in its history. After hinting at the change last year, the Dallas-based carrier plans to add overnight flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii, Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Green said at an air travel conference Wednesday.

How young people around the world experience AI, in their own words

They talk security, censorship, and productivity read more.

Starbucks is going national with DoorDash delivery option

Seeking Alpha - Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has expanded its delivery partnership with DoorDash (DASH) based on e-mails sent to customers.

Rising star of Italian far-right, Giorgia Meloni, eyes top job

In the 2018 election, the far-right Brothers of Italy party won just 4% of the vote. Four years later, they're leading the polls with their leader tipped to become Italy's first female prime minister in September. read more

Global brands are taking note of Africa's music and talent

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 22 (Reuters) - Global media and music brands are racing to claim a stake in Africa's music market as internet and smartphone penetration popularize artists and genres far beyond Africa's borders. read more.

Virgin Music launches in Africa

Senate Republicans release policy paper on cryptocurrencies

A key research branch of Senate Republicans is considering approaches to cryptocurrency, signaling a more cohesive policy position down the road. cont'd

2021 Porsche Panamera GTS First Test: One Hell of a Big Bang

Is the Panamera still the sweet spot of Porsche’s sedan lineup? editor.htm

Apple sued by group insisting it curb Telegram after Capitol attack

Suit demands Apple treat the encrypted messaging app the way it treated Parler — by removing it from App Store

North Texas’ Only Sri Lankan Restaurant Moves to a Bigger Space With a Bar

Dallas Observer - Dallas’ only Sri Lankan restaurant began its year in a tiny space. Guests bumped elbows at the buffet table; visiting the bathroom required making a detour around the kitchen.

Beyoncé's Stylist Breaks Down ALL the Fashion in Black Is King

Harpers Bazaar - Zerina Akers took on a project of epic proportions, and still knows every last detail of every last look.

The £50m lovenest: Kingston's new library is a place to find books – and romance

"World-class architecture isn’t just the preserve of the Russell Group,” says Kingston’s vice-chancellor, Steven Spier, himself a trained architect. “Fifty-five per cent of our students are from BAME backgrounds, and many are the first generation in their families to go to university, so we wanted to provide something aspirational.” article

The UAE has successfully launched the Arab world's first Mars mission

(CNN)The United Arab Emirates successfully launched its Mars-bound Hope Probe on Sunday, marking the the Arab world's first interplanetary mission -- and the first of three international missions to the Red Planet this summer.

Astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori receives hero's welcome in UAE

He was received by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

Hazzaa AlMansoori got a royal welcome as he returned to the UAE after becoming the first Emirati in space and the first Arab on the International Space Station (ISS). His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Hazzaa and his mission's backup astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi as they landed at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening.

2019 Bentley Continental GT Convertible is your 207-mph topless grand tourer

Bentley's lovely new Continental GT now offers wind-in-your-hair thrills. read more

Bentley Unveils Its 2019 Continental GT Convertible

Plea for aid as heavy snow hits refugee camps in Lebanon

France 24 - Storm Norma has hit Lebanon, inundating refugee camps with heavy rainfall and completely blanketing some homes in thick snow. Volunteers and refugees have taken to social media to share videos and photos of the freezing conditions and to plead for humanitarian aid.

9 smart money moves to make in 2019

While 2018 was a good year for many — with relevantly high consumer sentiment across the board and record high stock market gains — despite a few jitters along the way, you never know what a new year could bring, especially with talks of a possible recession looming, expert warns.

JAMAL KHASHOGGI IS DEAD, SAUDI STATE MEDIA IS REPORTING

The White House issued a statement on the confirmation of Khashoggi’s death on Friday saying:

“The United States acknowledges the announcement from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that its investigation into the fate of Jamal Khashoggi is progressing and that it has taken action against the suspects it has identified thus far. We will continue to closely follow the international investigations into this tragic incident and advocate for justice that is timely, transparent, and in accordance with all due process. We are saddened to hear confirmation of Mr. Khashoggi’s death, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family, fiancée, and friends.”