The skincare brand NIVEA is tapping into the connected world of NFTs (non-fungible token) partnering with Italian visual artist Clarissa Baldassarri, to explore and showcase the value of touch through digital art. Clarissa has suffered from temporary visual impairment early on in her career as a painter. Continue reading
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Jeeves, The Fintech Built For Global Companies, Launches Its All-In-One Corporate Card And Capital Financing Services For High-growth Startups In Canada
Jeeves, the all-in-one expense management platform for global startups, announced today that it has officially launched its product and services in Canada. This expansion into the Canadian market follows the company’s highly successful funding rounds of a Series A at $31 million USD followed by a Series B of $57M. Continue reading
Naomi Campbell says the new Pirelli calendar comes with a great message
The 45th edition calendar gives Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland a twist with an all black cast. Continue reading
UK’s ‘Prince Harry and I are in love’, says US actress Meghan Markle
(VANITY FAIR) – U.S. actress Meghan Markle, the girlfriend of Britain’s Prince Harry, has said they are in love and happy together, in her first frank comments about their relationship since they became a couple last year. Continue reading
Trainspotting author sees “bleak dystopia” in real life too
Scottish writer Irvine Welsh, the author of “Trainspotting”, a grim comedy about young Scottish drug addicts that was a huge hit in the 1990s, sees “bleak dystopia” in the age of Donald Trump and Britain’s Brexit vote.
Over 40 die in Siberia after drinking bath oil for alcoholic kicks
At least 40 residents of the Siberian city of Irkutsk have died after drinking bath oil, Russian investigators say. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports. Continue reading
Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling’s magical world to life
Magical prints and permits: the graphic designers who help to bring J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world to life share their experiences
Book offers a new look at Hemingway
A new book recounts the story of a Cuban youth baseball team started by Ernest Hemingway. Angela Moore reports. Continue reading
Algorithm helps robot fall gracefully
A new algorithm developed in Atlanta could reduce damage to costly robots.
Hundreds in UK howl at the moon in bid to set new world record
Hundreds of people, many dressed as werewolves, gather in Bedfordshire, England to break the world record for the biggest group howling at the moon.