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In the Land of the Jaguars

I was prepared to wait, to soak up the magical morning light as our small motorboat traveled up the Rio São Lourenço in the Pantanal, Brazil’s vast wetlands. A tangle of lianas, acuri palms and strangler figs pressed close along the riverbank. I stared into the forest, scanning for movement, for shadows, for a jaguar….

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From Valenza to Rome: Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin maps out global jewelry expansion

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 22, 2025 Nothing seems to slow down Bulgari’s chief executive, Jean-Christophe Babin, who has just assumed leadership of the Watches division at LVMH. Under his direction, the Roman house inaugurated on April 16 the world’s largest jewelry manufacturing facility in Valenza, located in the Piedmont region of northern…

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Deadspin | Dodgers ready to receive rings –

Mar 24, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) adjusts his elbow pad during his at bat in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images On Major League Baseball’s day of aces, two of the best will oppose each other Thursday…

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Bitcoin gets $90K short-term target amid warning support ‘isn’t safe’

Bitcoin (BTC) tapped 3-day lows into the April 20 weekly close as analysis warned of a fresh liquidity grab next. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Analysis sees Bitcoin crossing $83,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping 1.5% to $83,974 on the day before rebounding. Still broadly less volatile over the weekend,…

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Stablecoin rules needed in US before crypto tax reform, experts say

United States cryptocurrency regulations need more clarity on stablecoins and banking relationships before lawmakers prioritize tax reform, according to industry leaders and legal experts. “In my view, tax isn’t necessarily the priority for upgrading US crypto regulation,” according to Mattan Erder, general counsel at layer-3 decentralized blockchain network Orbs. A “tailored regulatory approach” for areas…

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Easy and Elegant Olive Oil Cake

I consider myself a pretty good cook. I can neatly break down a chicken, and make mayonnaise from scratch. I can pleat dumplings, roll futomaki, fry doughnuts and, on one occasion, have turned carrots into roses. But I cannot, for the life of me, take butter out of the fridge to soften. This is why,…

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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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