The Emerging Trend of ‘Miracle’ Babies & The Resurgence of Faith-Based Wellness Nearly 1 in 5 women (18%) in the United States are beginning childbearing after age 35, a figure that has doubled since 1970. This demographic shift, coupled with increasingly public narratives like Gwen Stefani’s, is sparking a fascinating intersection of late-in-life parenthood and … Read more
The art of memory is a tricky thing to capture on film, often relying on hazy nostalgia and subjective interpretation. But German cinematographer Fabian Gamper, fresh off a 2025 Camerimage Silver Frog win for Sound of Falling, isn’t interested in easy answers. He’s interested in the *feeling* of memory, and the unsettling way trauma echoes … Read more
Air New Zealand Navigates Turbulent Skies: $40M Loss Prompts Strategic Reset Air New Zealand is facing significant financial headwinds, reporting a combined loss exceeding $99 million across the first half of its fiscal year. The airline attributes these losses to a complex interplay of factors, including soaring operational costs, persistent fleet disruptions, and a slower-than-anticipated … Read more
Michael Galvin, a name synonymous with New Zealand television for over three decades, reveals a surprisingly grounded upbringing in a new interview. It’s a fascinating portrait of a man who’s become a national fixture, but whose path wasn’t paved with the usual artistic ambition. This isn’t a tale of a child prodigy destined for the … Read more
Cynthia Pusheck’s impending Presidents Award from the ASC isn’t just a nod to decades of technical skill; it’s a quiet revolution acknowledged. In an industry historically coded as a “boys’ club,” Pusheck’s career – and her dedication to *opening* that club to others – represents a seismic shift. This isn’t simply about recognizing a cinematographer; … Read more
The House of Beckham, once a meticulously crafted brand of aspirational cool, is experiencing a very public demolition. This isn’t just family drama; it’s a case study in the fragility of constructed celebrity and the potential fallout when the carefully curated narrative cracks. The accusations leveled by Brooklyn Beckham regarding his wedding to Nicola Peltz … Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Sunday, February 8, that the draft partial committee report on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into anomalous flood control projects is still being revised. A meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, to address concerns raised by members of the majority bloc. Flood Control Probe Report Under … Read more
The Erosion of Rules-Based Trade: How Canada is Preparing for a Post-Agreement US Relationship Over 75% of Canadian exports currently flow to the United States. But that foundational economic reality is facing unprecedented strain. Recent statements from the Bank of Canada, coupled with a sustained period of US protectionist policies, signal a fundamental shift: the … Read more
The carefully curated image of the “relatable” celebrity is taking another hit, this time courtesy of author Colleen, who is leaning *hard* into the inconvenient truths of health and lifestyle. Her very public battle with cancer, and her refreshingly blunt assessment of its likely causes – “lack of exercise, poor diet and stress” – is … Read more
US Firm Bourns Pursues $356 Million Takeover of New Zealand’s Rakon A Californian-based technology company, Bourns, has launched a NZ$356 million (approximately US$220 million) bid to acquire Rakon Limited, a leading New Zealand manufacturer of crystal oscillators and frequency control products. The offer, announced this week, signals a significant move in the global high-tech manufacturing … Read more