The white walls and ceiling of Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen’s atelier were bursting one day last summer with huge, handmade paper flowers, all created to resemble ranunculuses, roses, marigolds, thistles, air plants and passion flowers. But she dismissed a visitor’s amazement, saying, “Every child in Denmark gets into paper cutting when they can operate a pair…
Mar 10, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) dribbles past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (0) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Dallas Mavericks will be hunting a season sweep of the swooning San Antonio Spurs when they meet for the…
Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s mental health, many adults may also benefit. Even if you aren’t ready for a full digital detox (where you severely reduce your smartphone use or…
American asset manager Franklin Templeton has entered the growing XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) race, becoming the latest firm to file for a spot XRP ETF in the United States. Franklin Templeton’s XRP (XRP) ETF is designed to track the performance of the XRP price, with XRP holdings stored at Coinbase Custody Trust, according to an…
Building on its debut at Expo 2020 Dubai, Cartier plans to introduce its second Women’s Pavilion next month at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, an event bringing together countries, organizations and businesses from around the world. This year, 165 national pavilions, along with various corporate ones, are to participate in the six-month exhibition, scheduled to…
Mar 10, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard AJ Lawson (0) gets congratulated after making a basket against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Young Toronto Raptors players are getting to show what they can do and the next opportunity comes Wednesday night against…
The Web3 gaming industry is facing tighter investment conditions as capital flows become more selective, with investors prioritizing sustainable projects over hype-driven fundraising. In February, Gunzilla Games Web3 director Theodore Agranat described blockchain gaming as a “game of musical chairs” in which the same capital cycles through different projects and “no new money” comes in….
An early morning tour of the historic Sèvres porcelain factory was part of a recent work day for Hervé Lemoine, the president of Manufactures Nationales, a decorative arts organization established in January by the French government. “To understand the richness of these crafts, you have to see them practiced,” Mr. Lemoine, 63, said on a…
Mar 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) shoots for three during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images A depleted Memphis Grizzlies team, beset with a late-season rash of injuries to key players, got an unlikely boost Monday and may need more of…
Bitcoin whales are back buying BTC while “panic” is keeping smaller investors away, according to new research. Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant shows sell-side pressure from Binance whales cooling. Bitcoin whales reset market approach Bitcoin (BTC) at $80,000 is proving attractive for large-volume investors, or at least a poor value selling proposition for those…