Posts by Nathan Pine
Nippon TV Launches Global Strategy Division Headed By Kazuo Takaya; Satoru Hiramatsu Promoted On Content Side
Japanese media group Nippon TV is undergoing a major restructuring as it expands its international activities, launching a Global Strategy division, headed by former Hulu Japan President Kazuo Takaya. Working in parallel with the company’s Content Business division, the new unit will drive long-term growth initiatives across IP development, technology, strategic partnerships and region-specific market…
Read MoreMalaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year
Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 04:49 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the transport ministry said on Monday. The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished…
Read MoreShelter says two puppies among over 100 dead dogs found at Miranda’s Resuce
An animal shelter has confirmed that two puppies it transferred to Miranda’s Rescue were among the more than 100 dead dogs found as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of animal abuse and cruelty. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Friday that they had found 117 dogs in various…
Read MoreBBC Investigates Five Employees For Sexual Harassment
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has been investigating a handful of employees over sexual harassment allegations, as the British national broadcaster looks to enforce its zero-tolerance approach to misconduct. Deadline can reveal that the BBC had five sexual harassment disciplinary cases open as recently as the end of March amid a crackdown on power abuses following a…
Read MoreNikkei reverses course to end Monday higher as chip-related shares cut losses
Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 03:45 PM [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to end higher on Monday, as chip-related stocks cut losses after South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI mega-projects. The Nikkei closed 0.15 per cent higher at 69,468.11, after falling as much as 1.97 per cent earlier in the…
Read MoreLindt heads for worst quarter in 17 years on price-hike fallout
The Swiss company raised prices last year by nearly 20 per cent on the back of surging cocoa prices Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 03:22 PM LINDT & Spruengli AG’s shares are on track for their biggest quarterly loss in 17 years as consumers tire of higher chocolate prices, signalling that the Swiss confectioner’s…
Read MoreTrump shares painting showing him, George Washington and a robot
President Donald Trump has shared an image on social media that features himself, George Washington and a robot ahead of the 250th anniversary of independence. The image posted on Truth Social on Sunday night also features landmarks and moments associated with the United States, including the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Moon landing and…
Read MoreAmerica’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 Survey
Nursing homes across the country serve as a place for aging people to be cared for with dignity. More than medical facilities, these are homes where families can trust that their loved ones are safe and getting the best possible care. Deciding which nursing home is the best option can be difficult, with 15,300 nursing…
Read MoreToyota sales drop again in May as Iran conflict hits production
It marks a fourth straight month of declines amid Middle East disruptions and competition in China Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 01:53 PM [TOKYO] Toyota Motor posted another drop in global sales, hit by Middle East disruptions and tough competition in China that pushed the world’s top-selling automaker into a fourth straight month of…
Read MoreFormer Dyson Global CEO Roland Krueger on the road ahead for the car industry
He expects car sharing and subscriptions to become more common in places where owning a car is costly [SINGAPORE] Before Roland Krueger was leading global companies, he was reading books about explorers venturing into the unknown. That fascination eventually took him to the South Pole and shaped the way he’s approached boardrooms. “If you fail…
Read MoreGene Wiley died; the former Lakers center reached the NBA Finals thrice
Center Gene Wiley, whose four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers took him to the NBA Finals three times, died June 21. He was 88. Read More on NBA Fortunately, Wiley’s brief NBA career brought him closer to a championship than many more seasoned players. Unfortunately, it overlapped with that of Boston Celtics counterpart Bill…
Read MoreChina says tech growth a challenge to predicting energy demand
The growth of emerging sectors including AI and electric vehicles makes forecasting future energy needs harder Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 12:07 PM CHINA faces greater uncertainty in forecasting energy demand as structural changes in the economy and the rapid expansion of new industries reshape consumption patterns, according to a top government official. Demand…
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