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Breitling acquires two-century-old Swiss watchmaker Gallet

Breitling has acquired Gallet, bringing back from relative obscurity the historic watch brand founded nearly two centuries ago, in 1826. Breitling acquires Gallet, reviving the legacy of the Swiss watchmaker – Breitling The move comes 15 months after Breitling acquired Universal Genève in late 2023, reinforcing Breitling’s drive to become a major player and influence…

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Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age

Last year, Everett published “James,” his reimagining of the American classic “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” told through the voice of Mark Twain’s enslaved Black character Jim. In the strictest sense, “James” employs parody and pastiche, drawing broadly from Twain’s plot and characters but endowing its first-person narrator with the wit and eloquence that his…

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Obi Toppin’s late-OT trey pushes Pacers past Wolves

Mar 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Obi Toppin scored 34 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds remaining in overtime, while leading the Indiana Pacers to…

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The One Place on Social Media That Still Feels Human

Earlier this year, I was thumbing through Facebook Marketplace when I came across a “fire piano” for sale. I clicked the listing expecting that “fire” meant “cool,” but found something far more literal: a pyrotechnic piano, MacGyvered to spit flames from its top whenever a player tickled the keys. In the brief description that accompanied…

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Bogner reports another record-breaking year

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published March 18, 2025 Crisis? What crisis? Bogner appears to be unaffected. The Munich-based luxury and sportswear brand once again posted record-breaking results for the 2023/24 fiscal year, with revenue climbing 7% to €187.6 million, compared to €175.6 million the year before. Spring/Summer 2025 campaign image. – FIRE+ICE Growth spanned all…

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Rockets set team comeback record, defeat 76ers in OT

Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) attempts to get control of the ball away from Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Jalen Green had 30 points and 13 assists on Monday, helping the Houston Rockets stage the…

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SAN FRANCISCO – The New York Times

In 2009, when Nvidia held its first developer conference, the event was something of a science fair. Dozens of academics filled a San Jose, Calif., hotel decorated with white poster boards of computer research. Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive, roamed the floor like a judge. This year, Nvidia’s developer conference is far different. More…

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