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Confidence coach Nancy Haines is inviting women to take part in her new podcast, which examines how independence shapes personal identity and life choices. The series, The Diary of an Independent Woman, has recently launched and she is now encouraging potential contributors to share their experiences of both difficulty and achievement. Nancy said: “It always came up in conversation I was having with groups of women, about Independence, how it impacted them and how it served them, how it was hindering them, and I thought ‘There are all these women from different backgrounds that are carrying that same badge…
Nicky Greer is preparing to expand her lease options education programme beyond the UK following a positive client initiative in Dubai. The development reflects increasing demand for creative investment methods that operate outside traditional mortgage-based purchasing. During the initial Dubai programme, Greer accompanied a group of experienced clients on a structured property tour designed to explore local opportunities and regulatory differences. Input from regional professionals provided context on how lease option techniques can be applied within the emirate’s market. Reflecting on the experience, Nick Greer said: “We took our high-level clients for a five-day property and investment experience. Dubai…
A legal adviser is working with new fitness coaches to help them build stronger, more transparent client arrangements. Raihan Islam, founder of High-Velocity X, supports early-stage coaching businesses by developing structured terms and conditions that define what both parties can expect. After training with international law firm Fieldfisher – which has acted for major brands including Amazon – he now focuses on practical legal frameworks for small and growing ventures. His work centres on producing customised agreements that reflect each business model rather than relying on generic templates. Putting these measures in place early can prevent small disagreements from…
new video loaded: OpenAI and Anthropic Rivals Share Awkward Moment at A.I. SummitSam Altman and Dario Amodei, the chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic, respectively, avoided holding hands during a photo-op at an A.I. summit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.By Axel BoadaFebruary 19, 2026
THE FRNTAL, the international talent management company founded by Shery Lunardi, has unveiled the expansion of its Music and Sports divisions to meet growing demand for narrative-led representation across creative and athletic sectors. The development follows the agency’s continued global growth, including the establishment of a new headquarters in Dubai alongside its offices in Los Angeles, London and Paris. The firm has built its reputation on aligning talent management with culturally informed branding, communications strategy and commercial collaboration. With the enlarged divisions, the agency will offer targeted, high-level services to musicians, athletes, entertainers and digital creators, supporting long-term career building…
The Welsh social platform Tŵt is preparing to release its new mobile app. The unveiling in Cardiff on 28 February represents a new stage for the long-running, community-owned network. After nearly a decade supporting digitally engaged users, the service is broadening its appeal with a streamlined design intended for everyday use. The occasion brings to a close the six-week Pethau Bychain campaign, which has engaged thousands around the idea of a more constructive and accessible online environment. Attendees will receive an early demonstration of the app before its public rollout on Dydd Gŵyl Dewi. Jaz-Michael King, Tŵt Cymru’s founder and…
new video loaded: How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify ProtestersThe DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.By Sheera Frenkel, Christina Thornell, Valentina Caval, Thomas Vollkommer, Jon Hazell and June KimFebruary 14, 2026
new video loaded: Can You Rely on A.I. to Translate Love?A.I. translation has become a huge industry, but how accurate is it? Our tech reporter, Kashmir Hill, explores its successes and failures through a couple who relies on of A.I. translation to communicate.By Kashmir Hill, Gilad Thaler, Kassie Bracken, Jon Miller, Jon Hazell and Joey SendaydiegoFebruary 14, 2026
new video loaded: The Hidden Number Driving U.S. Job GrowthAfter a year of just 181,000 new jobs, January’s 131,000 increase in the U.S. workforce was surprisingly positive. Ben Casselman, The New York Times’ chief economic correspondent, explains the numbers.By Ben Casselman, Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, June Kim and Nikolay NikolovFebruary 13, 2026
“Sometimes in fashion people can feel too cool, unavailable, a bit laconic, and for me, I’m just never going to be that person. Oh well, first of all, I feel like we’re one of the couples in the beginning of ‘When Harry Met Sally.’ “I mean, this is not how we normally sit, guys. Well, what I love about Chloe is obviously she’s brilliant and interested in so many different things. And of course, she appreciates and loves fashion, but she is not a fashion obsessive. And I think that it’s actually a great gift to have when you’re looking…