The conflict in the Middle East has begun to have a noticeable impact on global apparel supply chains. Due to airspace closures and flight cancellations, many shipments from South Asia have been blocked at airports, creating serious problems for manufacturers and international retailers.
Environmental organization Greenpeace said Chinese online clothing retailer Shein continues to sell goods containing hazardous chemicals in the European Union despite earlier warnings.
By 2030, data processing centers in the United States may consume as much water as the largest American metropolis, New York City, requires every day. This is the conclusion reached by researchers who studied the rapidly growing demand for resources from the artificial intelligence industry.
Jack Daniel’s continues its collaboration with McLaren Formula 1 Team and releases a new limited edition bottle – 2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team x Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. The special feature of the release is the increased strength: the whiskey was bottled at 86 proof, while the standard version of the brand usually has 80 proof.
US-based beauty corporation Estée Lauder Companies has announced plans to fully buy out Indian ayurvedic brand Forest Essentials by acquiring the remaining stakes in the company. The deal will be the next phase of a multi-year partnership and aims to expand the Indian brand’s global footprint. It is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, once all necessary regulatory approvals have been received.
The classic nine-to-five format is gradually losing its universality. After the pandemic, many companies and employees began to reconsider the usual employment model and look for more flexible options for organizing work. One such approach is micro-scheduling, a system where the working day is divided into short intervals of work and rest.
Interpreters of ancient katrens claim that the enigmatic 16th century lines may hint at modern military technology and the possible escalation of global conflicts.
Virgin Galactic is preparing to re-activate the direction of space tourism and occupy the vacated niche in the market of suborbital flights. This was announced by the founder of the company, British entrepreneur Richard Branson during a speech at a space conference in London.
The city of St. Petersberg (Florida) is preparing one of the largest renovations in the history of the museum dedicated to the works of Salvador Dali. The management of the institution announced a $65 million expansion project, which is scheduled to be completed by 2028. The new stage of the museum’s development should transform it from a traditional exhibition space into a modern center of digital and immersive art.
In the heart of Berlin, one of the most iconic cinemas of the Cold War era, the legendary Kino International, has been re-lit. After a year and a half of restoration, the historic cinema, located on Karl-Marx-Allee, officially opened its doors on February 26, 2026, combining the aesthetics of socialist modernism with the cutting-edge technology of the 21st century.
In Paris is preparing an event that could shake up the art market: March 26 auction house Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will auction the largest work ever created by Salvador Dalí. It is about grandiose scenery for the ballet “Bacchanale” (“Bacchanale”) – a work that combines painting, theater and the manifesto of surrealism in one monumental project.
Global brands are urgently reducing their presence in the Middle East amid a sharp escalation of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the US. Major retailers and luxury houses are temporarily closing stores or transferring them to a limited mode of operation in the Gulf countries in an effort to minimize risks for employees and business.
