In Tennessee, parents like Alexis and Jason are navigating a tough conversation with their kids. Their children are trans, and the state's recent laws and debates about gender are causing some worry. Alexis, a mom with a 10-year-old trans daughter, is trying to keep things simple. She explains that
General Motors, a big US car company, just took a massive $5bn hit because of its businesses in China. This is a big deal because China used to be their largest market. They said the losses came from changes in their business plans and some restructuring. This isn't great news for GM, as it means th
In a world filled with power struggles and religious conflicts, the story of Takayama Ukon stands out. This 16th-century samurai from Japan chose exile over renouncing his Christian faith. His tale is now being brought to life in an animated feature called "Samurai Saint. " The project is a collabor
In a big collaboration, Indonesia’s Base Entertainment and the Netherlands’ New Amsterdam are working together on two exciting new projects. They announced this at the first-ever JAFF Market, happening alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Yogyakarta. First up is "Hemelrijk, " a limited
Ever noticed how some people just can't stand others' fidgeting? That's misokinesia, and it's more than just an annoyance. It's a real condition that affects people's daily lives. Researchers recently talked to 21 folks from an online support group to understand what it's like living with misokinesi
Imagine this: back in 1985, a supercomputer called the Cray-2 was the fastest machine around. It could perform 1. 9 billion calculations per second, which is super impressive for its time. But here’s the kicker: it cost a whopping $44 million! Around the same time, another powerful computer, the Cra
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du
Magma Entertainment, a top Indonesian studio, is making big moves. At the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) Market, they showed off their upcoming movies. The lineup includes some big names and exciting projects. First up, they gave a sneak peek of "Qodrat 2, " the follow-up to their 2022 hit
Ever wondered how your favorite movie soundtracks come to life? Indonesian film producers are getting a big boost from Massive Music Entertainment, a company that tackles the tricky world of music licensing. They showed off their services at JAFF Market 2024, helping film crews navigate the complex
Jay-Z, a well-known business mogul in the music industry, has faced a setback with his luxury weed brand, Monogram. The brand, launched in 2020, was supposed to be a high-end product in the cannabis market. However, recent reports show that Monogram is struggling financially. The company has faced a
