February 24, 2023
Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries
Streaming giant Netflix has cut prices in more than 30 countries as it attempts to attract more subscribers. Prices have been cut in parts of Asia, Europe, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East. It comes as the rising cost of living…
February 24, 2023
Can technology clean up the shrimp farming business?
For generations, the family of Debabrata Khuntia made a living by fishing in the Bay of Bengal and the rivers and canals of Purba Medinipur in West Bengal. He remembers being able to catch 10 tonnes of fish a year, some of which he would keep and…
February 24, 2023
Toyota and Honda announce biggest pay rises in decades
Japanese motor industry giants Toyota and Honda say they have agreed to give their workers in the country the biggest pay rises in decades. They are the latest firms in the world's third-largest economy to increase wages as prices jump.Official…
February 24, 2023
Sevilla goalie attacked by a fan
Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic was attacked by a pitch invader as PSV Eindhoven beat their Spanish opponents on the night but lost 3-2 on aggregate. Trailing 3-0 from the Europa League knockout round play-off first leg, PSV scored two late goals…
February 24, 2023
Halle Bailey says she was in “disbelief” over positive response to playing The Little Mermaid’s Ariel
Halle Bailey is reflecting on the past year and a half since filming wrapped on the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. In an interview with The Face, the 22-year-old actress and singer, who makes up one-half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle,…
February 24, 2023
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARM. BREEZY IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. WINDS: EASTERLY AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS FALLING LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT TIMES IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS AND NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 15 TO 20…
February 21, 2023
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT TUESDAY 21STFEBRUARY 2023
GENERAL SITUATION: A STRONG DEEP-LAYERED RIDGE SITUATED OVER THE FAMILY OF ISLANDS WILL CONTINUE TO YIELD PLEASANT AND WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS THE BAHAMAS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT. SPECIAL WARNINGS: RESIDENTS LIVING IN COASTAL…
February 15, 2023
Tesla workers launch union campaign
A group of Tesla workers in New York is trying to form a union, which would be a first for Elon Musk's electric car company. They have sent a letter to the firm outlining the plans and asking leaders to agree to ground rules for a "fair" union…
February 14, 2023
Ford halts production and shipments of its electric F-150 Lightning due to potential battery issue
Ford Motor has paused production and shipments of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup due to a potential battery issue, the company said Tuesday. Ford spokeswoman Emma Bergg declined to disclose details of the possible battery issue, which is being…
February 14, 2023
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige talks about “dream” of casting Harrison Ford in Marvel Cinematic Universe
With 31 superhero movies under his belt, one might think there weren't many heroes Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige would be excited to meet — but Harrison Ford was one of them. Feige explained to Entertainment Weekly what it was like landing…