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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…

Olympic gold medals haven’t been actual gold for over a century. The last solid, 24-karat gold medal to be awarded was at the 1912 Games in Stockholm, according to the International Olympic Committee.Since then, they’ve been mostly made up of silver — with six grams of thin gold plating on the outside. Source: International Olympic Committee But especially as the prices of gold and other metals have jumped recently, those six grams make a big difference.As of Feb. 6, gold was trading at $4,889 an ounce — up 70 percent from its price a year ago. It’s about double what…

President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.By Colby Smith, Melanie Bencosme, Sutton Raphael, June Kim and Thomas VollkommerJanuary 30, 2026

Integrative counsellor and children’s author Kadija Taha is preparing to release a new series of books created around the concept of ‘Helping young minds thrive.’ LONDON, UK. January 20th 2026 – Building on her work in children’s literature, Kadija is expanding her collection with stories that use creativity and imagination to explore emotional wellbeing, positive thinking and early educational development. She explains that her interest in storytelling began in childhood, influenced by a strong connection to classic children’s books and traditional fairytales. A defining moment occurred during her pregnancy when she noticed an unusually large number of birds and squirrels…

Wellness and Habit Coach Christie Korchak has been announced as a contributing author in the Amazon number one best-selling anthology Ascend into Your Power, which launched internationally in December 2025. The anthology is led by Dr Forbes Riley, a celebrity television host, motivational speaker and high-performance coach. Dr Riley delivered her acclaimed TEDx Talk, “PITCHing is Your Superpower”, at TEDx St Pete Women in October 2025, setting the tone for the collection’s focus on empowerment and growth. Reaching the top of the Amazon.com best-seller charts, the book also includes a foreword by Les Brown, the globally recognised motivational speaker, storytelling…