Masahiro Nakai, a former idol from the boy band SMAP, has found himself entangled in a scandal that's causing big waves for Fuji Television. The scandal revolves around an alleged sexual assault at a dinner party last year, where Nakai reportedly paid a settlement of 90 million yen ($577, 000). Thou
The Dassault Falcon 10X, a long-range business jet from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, is set to redefine luxury in the skies. Originally planned for certification in 2023, the jet's launch has been pushed back to 2027. This aircraft, often dubbed the 'Penthouse of the skies, ' offe
December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro
Laura Dern, the acclaimed actress, took to Instagram to share a warm tribute to her long-time collaborator and friend, David Lynch, on his birthday. With a sweet picture of the two, she wrote, "Happy birthday, tidbit. I'll miss and love you every day. " Lynch, known for his unique nicknames for his
Head injuries in contact sports, like rugby, are becoming a real concern. To tackle this, two big rugby organizations have made it mandatory for players to wear special mouthguards that record data. These mouthguards, known as instrumented mouthguards (iMGs), track head acceleration events (HAEs). B
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was abuzz with worries and hopes following Donald Trump's inauguration as U. S. President. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautioned against a steely era where nations might frequently shield behind protective walls like sanctions an
Artificial intelligence is about to take a big step forward. Arthur Mensch, the CEO of French AI company Mistral, predicts that 2025 will see AI move beyond just large language models. Instead, he believes the focus will shift towards "systems" that combine models with real-world business data and t
Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping
U. S. President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian imports starting February 1. He made this announcement during the signing of executive orders at the White House. Trump blamed Canada, among other countries, for allowing a large number of people and the drug fentanyl to ent
Scientists in China decided to find out how well young adults with hearing loss can understand the different sounds in Mandarin Chinese. This language has four main tones: high, rising, falling-rising, and falling. The researchers thought that people who are better at lip-reading might also be bette
