Italy’s culture minister and the diocese of Rome have launched investigations after claims were made that an angel in a landmark church in Rome was restored in the likeness of the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. The resemblance was first flagged by the newspaper La Repubblica, who noted that one of the two angels flanking a marble bust of Italy’s last king in the Basilica of St Lawrence in...
Italy’s culture minister and the diocese of Rome have launched investigations after claims were made that an angel in a landmark church in Rome was restored in the likeness of the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. The resemblance was first flagged by the newspaper La Repubblica, who noted that one of the two angels flanking a marble bust of Italy’s last king in the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina now had “a familiar, astonishingly contemporary face”. It added: “Before the restoration, there was a generic cherub. Today, it is the face of the most powerful woman in the country.” The front-page story set off a flurry of reactions. The country’s ministry of culture said that technicians had been immediately dispatched to carry out an inspection of the winged figure. They had been told to “establish the nature of the work carried out,” it said in a statement, and would “decide what action to take”. View image in fullscreen The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, laughed off the controversy on social media. Photograph: Angelo Carconi/EPA As before-and-after photos made the rounds on social media, Meloni also weighed in, seemingly poking fun at the curious controversy. On Instagram, she posted a picture of the restored angel, adding: “No, I definitely do not look like an angel,” alongside a laughing emoji. Reporters rushed to the basilica, whose roots trace back to the fourth century, to get a sense of what exactly had transpired. “There is indeed a certain resemblance, but you would have to ask the restorer why it was done that way,” the parish priest of the basilica, Daniele Micheletti, told the news agency Ansa. “I asked for the chapel to be restored exactly as it was, I don’t know.” He said the restoration had been needed after the chapel containing the painting sustained water damage. The original painting dated back to the year 2000, meaning it was not under any sort of heritage protection, he added. He also defended the sacristan who had carried out the ...
About one in three families are at risk of hunger in one of America’s wealthiest counties, just north of New York City. Feeding Westchester is the area’s only food bank, delivering more than 20 million pounds of food each year. COO Tami Wilson joins us to talk about the challenge of meeting that need. (Source: Bloomberg)
About one in three families are at risk of hunger in one of America’s wealthiest counties, just north of New York City. Feeding Westchester is the area’s only food bank, delivering more than 20 million pounds of food each year. COO Tami Wilson joins us to talk about the challenge of meeting that need. (Source: Bloomberg)
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is expanding its investment in health care by boosting pay, leadership opportunities, and career pathways for thousands of pharmacy associates across its nationwide store network, underscoring the retailer's growing focus on Health & Wellness services. The company on Wednesday said it has elevated 3,000 positions into new pharmacy operations team lead roles, increasing hour...
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is expanding its investment in health care by boosting pay, leadership opportunities, and career pathways for thousands of pharmacy associates across its nationwide store network, underscoring the retailer's growing focus on Health & Wellness services. The company on Wednesday said it has elevated 3,000 positions into new pharmacy operations team lead roles, increasing hourly compensation while strengthening on-the-ground pharmacy leadership. These roles pay an average of $28 an hour, with earning potential rising to as much as $42 an hour, depending on location and eligibility for bonuses. Don't Miss: Walmart said the new team lead positions are designed to support daily pharmacy operations and assist pharmacy managers and pharmacists. By shifting operational responsibilities, the company aims to allow licensed professionals to spend more time focused directly on patient care. Pharmacy Technician Pay and Staffing Expansion At the same time, Walmart is expanding pay ranges for pharmacy technicians, who currently earn an average of $22 an hour. Under the updated structure, technicians will have the opportunity to earn up to $40.50 an hour based on location and certification levels. The retailer emphasized that pharmacy teams play a critical role in health care access for many Americans. Across nearly 4,600 locations nationwide, pharmacy associates assist customers throughout their care journey, from answering medication questions and administering immunizations to helping patients manage long-term health needs. Walmart said the compensation changes align with its plans to grow pharmacy teams this year. See Also: It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $250 million in art — this alternative asset has outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, delivering an average annual return of 11.4%. Here’s how everyday investors are getting started. Career Development and Leadership Pathways Beyond pay, Walmart framed the initiative as part of a broader effort to creat...
BYD ( BYDDF ) ( BYDDY ) reported a sharp drop in January vehicle sales, extending a months-long downturn as the Chinese automaker grapples with slowing demand at home and mounting competitive pressure. The company sold 210,051 vehicles worldwide last month, down 30.1% from a year earlier, according to a regulatory filing. Production fell nearly in step, declining 29.1%, marking the fifth consecuti...
BYD ( BYDDF ) ( BYDDY ) reported a sharp drop in January vehicle sales, extending a months-long downturn as the Chinese automaker grapples with slowing demand at home and mounting competitive pressure. The company sold 210,051 vehicles worldwide last month, down 30.1% from a year earlier, according to a regulatory filing. Production fell nearly in step, declining 29.1%, marking the fifth consecutive monthly contraction. Plug-in hybrids (BYD’s largest segment, accounting for more than half of total sales) posted a 28.5% year-over-year decline in January, continuing a slide that began in 2025. The company rolled out upgraded hybrid models with longer-range batteries last month to revive interest in its value-oriented lineup. Overseas markets remain a relative bright spot. BYD exported just over 100,000 new-energy vehicles in January and is targeting 1.3 million international shipments this year, a 24% increase from 2025. That goal, however, is lower than earlier ambitions shared with investors late last year. BYD did not explain the revision. The automaker is expanding its manufacturing footprint abroad, with a new plant in Hungary expected to open this year, complementing existing operations in Brazil and Thailand, and planned assembly facilities in Indonesia and Turkey. Strong growth overseas helped BYD ( BYDDF ) ( BYDDY ) overtake Tesla ( TSLA ) as the world’s top EV seller last year, offsetting pressure in China from rivals such as Geely and Leapmotor in the budget segment. BYD ( BYDDF ) ( BYDDY ) hit its reduced global sales target of 4.6 million vehicles in 2025 and has yet to set a goal for 2026. Looking ahead, analysts expect China’s auto market to stagnate as government subsidies for lower-priced vehicles are scaled back, adding strain for BYD and other manufacturers focused on affordability. More on BYD Co ADR, Tesla Tesla: The Valuation Makes No Sense Tesla: The Most Expensive Story Ever Told Tesla After Q4 Earnings: Autonomy Takes Over Fundamentals, Again ...
Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money. The changes will raise the bar at which children in England qualify for an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which legally entitles child...
Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money. The changes will raise the bar at which children in England qualify for an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which legally entitles children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) to get support. Plans will be reserved for children with the most severe and complex needs, according to sources familiar with the proposals. The expected move has sparked concerns among parents and campaigners, who have warned that limiting legal rights could have catastrophic implications for children and families, and MPs who say Send is the issue they are most contacted about. Weakening the Send legal framework would risk decades of progress towards inclusion, said Madeleine Cassidy, the chief executive of IPSEA, a charity providing legal advice which is part of the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign. “These rights are not optional – they are essential safeguards that enable families to secure the support their children need to access education and thrive,” she said. Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, has been leading a year-long lobbying offensive of hundreds of MPs to convince them that the changes are not aimed at saving money and will make schools more inclusive. But despite intensive engagement with the parliamentary Labour party, some in government are worried that Labour MPs could vote it down in the next parliamentary session, saying that such an event could hasten the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership. “Everyone knows this is the most high-stakes political reform they’ve taken on since welfare,” said one Labour MP. Alongside official debates and a consultation, ministers have also been meeting with parents and campaigners and running special listening exercises with MPs who have children with...
We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis We have never lived so long, so well, nor had more available advice on how to do so: don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t eat ultraprocessed foods; lift weights, get outside, learn a language. Cosmetics – or surgery – have never been so available, so advanced,...
We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis We have never lived so long, so well, nor had more available advice on how to do so: don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t eat ultraprocessed foods; lift weights, get outside, learn a language. Cosmetics – or surgery – have never been so available, so advanced, nor so widely used; we take for granted medical procedures that previous ages would have considered miracles. And something’s clearly working: average global life expectancy is the highest in recorded history . The fastest growing demographic is now the over-80s . There is much public hand-wringing about the burdens this ageing population will place on health and care systems, and on younger people. But what is far less talked about, argues the clinical psychologist Frank Tallis in his new book, Wise , is how to get older well: not just in physical, but in mental good health. Continue reading...
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked usef...
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features like screen lighting and page turn buttons, its size made it an e-reader I actually wanted to carry every day. The $69 Xteink X4 e-reader is even smaller than the Kobo Mini and E Ink smartphones like Boox Palma. It’s satisfyingly pocketable but also frustratingly unintuitive and functionally limited out of the box. That could be a deal-breaker were it not for a growing community of users working to improve it. Like the Kodak Charmera, I was pleasantly surprised at how small the X4 is in person. Its 4.3-inch E Ink screen is only a bit tinier than the Kobo Mini’s 5-inch panel, but the X4’s bezels are much slimmer, making the e-reader feel significantly smaller. The joy of nerding out over the X4’s size was quickly cut short when I tested one of its most compelling features. The X4 is about half the size of the Kobo Libra 2 (bottom) and much smaller than the discontinued Kobo Mini (middle). When the X4 was announced last December, Xteink shared photos of the e-reader stuck to the back of an iPhone using its MagSafe feature. It made the X4 seem like a better alternative to e-reader cases for those wanting a second screen on their phones, but the odd position of its magnets makes it impossible to stick the e-reader to the back of my iPhone 16 Pro in any usable way. This was the only way I could stick the X4 to my iPhone 16 Pro’s MagSafe mount without using the included adhesive magnetic rings. Even with the X4 properly aligned on the back of my iPhone, the e-reader extended too far off the bottom for me to use it this way. It’s an issue that many X4 users have compla...
Nvidia's stock is set to crush the market again in 2026. Nvidia (NVDA 0.72%) has been a no-brainer stock to own over the past few years and has delivered market-beating returns each year. While some investors may be growing concerned about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble forming, the reality is that nearly every AI hyperscaler has plans in place to spend an incredible amount of money on AI ...
Nvidia's stock is set to crush the market again in 2026. Nvidia (NVDA 0.72%) has been a no-brainer stock to own over the past few years and has delivered market-beating returns each year. While some investors may be growing concerned about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble forming, the reality is that nearly every AI hyperscaler has plans in place to spend an incredible amount of money on AI computing capacity over the next few years. There are few companies better positioned to take advantage of this spending than Nvidia, and I think it's an incredible stock to buy and hold not only for 2026 but also five years beyond it. I've got five reasons why Nvidia is a great stock to own in 2026, but there are likely countless more out there. 1. Nvidia has sold out its production capacity Nvidia announced during its third-quarter (Q3) earnings that it has effectively sold out of its cloud graphics processing units (GPUs). That shows just how massive the demand is for Nvidia's products. During Q3, Nvidia sold $51.2 billion of data center products, so it's not like Nvidia is selling a small amount either. If there remains a supply constraint on computing capacity, Nvidia can charge a premium for its products. This will help keep Nvidia's margins high, boosting its earnings at an even faster pace than its revenue growth. Nvidia is still doing everything it can to increase production capacity, and this will be a trend to keep an eye on throughout 2026, but as of right now, being sold out indicates huge demand that isn't going away anytime soon. 2. New chip architecture is set to launch in 2026 Nvidia is also launching its new Rubin architecture, which will improve upon its Blackwell architecture. Rubin dramatically improves upon Blackwell's performance, requiring a fourth of the number of GPUs to train an AI model and a tenth of the number of GPUs to perform AI inference. Expand NASDAQ : NVDA Nvidia Today's Change ( -0.72 %) $ -1.39 Current Price $ 191.12 Key Data Points Ma...