Channel 4 is planning to take majority stakes in third-party production companies as part of its plan to move into in-house production. As the UK commercial broadcaster published its annual report on Wednesday, Channel 4 unveiled its Creative Investment Fund, which will back companies with commercial potential. Jonathan Allan, Channel…
I still don’t understand the Vodafone share price!
Image source: Vodafone Group plc The Vodafone (LSE:VOD) share price soared over 7% yesterday (20 May) following the release of the group’s results for the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY25). But after a day of reflection, I still don’t get it. Throughout the year, the company’s directors have been…
Tropical forest loss doubled in 2024 as wildfires rocketed
Forest cleared for mining in the Brazilian Amazon Marcio Isensee e Sá/Getty Images The amount of tropical forest lost in 2024 was double that in 2023 and the highest in at least two decades as climate change made rainforests susceptible to uncontrollable fires. A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary…
Triple-Action Whitening Toothpastes : better-for-you whitening toothpaste
Some whitening tooth products can do more harm than good by using harsh chemicals that strip away enamel, but Gem created a better-for-you whitening toothpaste that delivers results without compromising dental health. The Triple Whitening Toothpaste boasts a high-performance, dentist-driven formula fueled by science-backed ingredients that deliver results and enhanced…
Fully Customizable Keyboard Kits : MAKR keyboard kits
The MAKR keyboard kits introduced by Corsair are engineered to combine the customization potential of a DIY keyboard with performance-oriented features typically found in pre-built gaming keyboards. The initial offering, the MAKR 75 Barebones Keyboard Kit, features a full aluminum frame, gasket mounting, and screw-in stabilizers, providing a refined mechanical…
Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck’s Emotional Wildfire Arguments
Violet Affleck revealed she spent much of January “arguing” with mother, Jennifer Garner. In an essay penned by Violet, 19, and published on Sunday, May 18, by Yale University’s student-run Yale Global Health Review, the teenager detailed why she and Garner, 53, clashed as devastating wildfires affected the family’s community…
Cherien Dabis ‘Sharon And My Mother-In-Law’ Adaptation
EXCLUSIVE: Palestinian filmmakers Cherien Dabis and May Odeh are teaming up with Canadian producer Ina Fichman on an adaptation of Suad Amiry’s 2003 novel Sharon And My Mother-In-Law. Amiry’s novel is an account of living in the West Bank from the early eighties up until 2003, including a period when…
With 7% yields and low payout ratios, these FTSE 250 dividend shares could be hard to ignore
Image source: Getty Images When searching for dividend stocks on the FTSE 250, I always make sure to check both the payout ratio and the year-on-year growth. These important metrics tell me two things: how well payments are covered and the rate at which dividends increase. Ideally, the company should…
AC-Equipped Camping Coolers : Solo Stove Windchill 47
The Solo Stove Windchill 47 is an advanced, multifunctional cooler engineered to help keep drinks and food cool as it also provides heat relief for those nearby. The cooler features the namesake 47-quarts of storage space on the interior that’s supports by foam insulation, while the top portion of the…
Snack-Inspired Roll-Top Bags : Cheez-It Snap’d Back Bag
The Cheez-It Snap’d Back Bag is a limited-edition snack accessory unveiled with reality TV icon Phaedra Parks, and it takes after her snap-back one-liners and the classic Cheez-It Snap’d bag. This statement-making accessory made to pair with a package of Cheez-It Snap’d chips features a roll-top design, a snap closure…