Gary Lineker Lands First Post-BBC Presenting Job On ITV’s ‘The Box’

UPDATE, August 8, 3.20am P.T.: ITV has confirmed Gary Lineker will present The Box, Twofour’s UK remake of the fast-selling Norwegian format. The former soccer star-turned-presenter said in a statement: “I’ve always felt right at home in the box on a football pitch and whilst this is a different proposition, the…

Cultural Japa Pavilions : japa valley

The Japa Valley Tokyo project reimagines urban culture as a one-hectare sake-soaked retreat in Yurakucho Park. It was created by Not A Hotel under the creative direction of Pharrell Williams and NIGO. This temporary cultural complex will open in 2027, blending art, food, retail, and design into a Japanese-inflected, Napa-style…

Saltire Capital Ltd. reports 1H results

Saltire Capital Ltd. press release (SLT.U:CA): 1H net loss of $11.4 million, compared to net income of $1.0 million in Q2 2024, due entirely to a non-cash fair value loss of $11.3 million on warrant liabilities, driven by market-based inputs such as volatility and rate changes. Adjusted EBITDA for the period…

New “evolution engine” creates super-proteins 100,000x faster

In medicine and biotechnology, the ability to evolve proteins with new or improved functions is crucial, but current methods are often slow and laborious. Now, Scripps Research scientists have developed a synthetic biology platform that accelerates evolution itself — enabling researchers to evolve proteins with useful, new properties thousands of…

Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns : panda station

The Panda Station installation revamps Chengdu’s urban landscape with oversized panda sculptures dressed in classic three-stripe gear. Positioned near the adidas Originals flagship and transit hubs, each panda is styled as though living the city life: grabbing coffee, waiting at bus stops, and scrolling on their phones. It is blending…

Bridget Bahl Shares Breast Cancer Update, Reveals MRI Results

Fashion and lifestyle influencer Bridget Bahl shared an update on her breast cancer journey in an emotional post. Sharing the update via Instagram on Wednesday, August 6, Bahl appeared alongside her husband Michael Chiodo as she revealed details of the latest development as she continues to battle the disease. “So we…

Fremantle Sees Half-Year Revenue Fall 5.4% Due To U.S. Dips

Got Talent producer Fremantle has seen its half-year revenue fall 5.4%, as parent RTL posted a mixed interim results in which streaming shone but sales and profits fell. Fremantle’s revenue for H1 came in at €905M ($1.05B), down from €957M for the same period a year ago. This was attributed…

Clean the Sky – Hydrogen Delivery Logistics Partnerships

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) and Hyperview Logistics Company, a subsidiary of Hyperview Mobility (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., have signed a non‐binding memorandum of understanding to advance hydrogen‐powered delivery logistics in Saudi Arabia. The agreement seeks to integrate hydrogen fuel cell vehicles into SADAFCO’s distribution network, aiming to lower carbon…

ECN Capital reports Q2 results (OTCMKTS:ECNCF)

ECN Capital press release (OTCPK:ECNCF): Q2 adjusted net income applicable to common shareholders of $10.0 million or $0.04 per share (basic), versus $7.2 million or $0.03 per share (basic) for the previous three-month period. Adjusted EBITDA was $31.5 million, versus $25.5 million for the previous three-month period and $31.5 million…