The number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen since 2020, Liberal Democrat figures show
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Mickey Rourke wants people to get their money back please
Mickey Rourke is doubling down on his distaste for a fundraiser that quickly raised more than $100,000 in his name,…
After concert boom, creator tours will redefine India's live travel economy | travel news
Last update:January 18, 2026, 12:06 IST India's live culture is expanding beyond concerts into creator tours, gaming events, and community-driven…
Letters to the editor: María Corina Machado degrades the Nobel Prize by giving it to Trump
January 17, 2026 6 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to curry favor with President…
Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 people on board
Joint search and rescue teams climb toward the suspected crash site of an Indonesia Air Transport turboprop plane that lost…
Brain-infecting 'raccoon roundworm' parasite found in dog in San Fernando Valley
A healthy dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to be infected with a parasite commonly found in raccoons…
The laser-based charging system aims to keep drones in the air indefinitely by delivering kilowatt-class power over long distances.
A novel laser system transmits energy wirelessly to drones that fly for kilometers PowerLight tests air cargo technology aimed at…
Could weight loss drugs change airline economics?
Ozempic wasn't designed for aviation, but airlines can still feel the push: lighter passengers, lower fuel burn, and an unexpected…
Italy's Brunello Cucinelli Hits Record FY25 Sales of $1.63 Billion
Italian luxury fashion house Brunello Cucinelli ended fiscal year 2025 (FY25) at an all-time high, reporting a preliminary record turnover…
Disney dominated the box office in 2025. Can it keep the crown in 2026?
Courtesy of Disney Enterprises Inc. Blue aliens, a family of superheroes, and a city of powered-up talking animals the walt…