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Oscars set for major shake-up with move to streaming and new venue

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced significant changes to the future of the Oscars ceremony, marking a turning point in how the iconic film awards will be broadcast and staged. The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 14, 2027, followed by the milestone 100th edition......

Big Tech workforce stalls despite over 100,000 layoffs since 2022

Employment growth across major US technology companies has slowed sharply since the end of the pandemic hiring surge, even as layoffs continue and investment in artificial intelligence accelerates. An analysis by Business Insider shows that Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Apple collectively added......

MENA startup funding falls 42% by February, Morocco caught up by Qatar

Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw a sharp decline in February 2026, reflecting heightened competition among emerging regional hubs and a cautious investment climate. According to data compiled by Wamda and Digital Digest, startups in the MENA region raised $326.6 million......

Global food prices show slight increase in February

Global food prices experienced a slight increase in February, according to the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The FAO food price index reached 125.3 points, marking a 0.9% rise compared to its revised January value, though still 1.0% lower than the......

Les Impériales Ftour 2026 to gather Morocco marketing leaders

The 14th edition of Les Impériales Ftour will bring together Morocco’s leading figures in marketing, communication and media on March 3, 2026, as a strategic prelude to the country’s flagship industry gathering later in the spring. Organized weeks ahead of Les Impériales 2026,......

Screens become a go-to option for parents to keep children occupied

Many parents are increasingly turning to digital devices as a practical solution to keep their children entertained when other options are limited. According to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Ifop for the Fondation pour l'Enfance, screens are often used as a fallback — particularly......

Meta prepares Instants app to rival Snapchat with ephemeral media

Meta is reportedly developing a new standalone application, Instants, designed to send photos and videos that disappear after a set period. Still in internal development, the app has not yet been officially released, but it represents a strategic push to attract younger users who prefer ephemeral, fast-paced......

Nostalgia trend takes social media back to 2016

Social media users are embracing a wave of nostalgia, dubbing 2026 as the new 2016. The trend, which began on TikTok, has spread across Instagram and other platforms, as people recreate the aesthetics, music, and challenges of a decade ago. This viral phenomenon blends celebrity participation with widespread......

Volvo CEO predicts EVs cheaper than gas cars by 2030

Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson forecasts that electric vehicles will "very likely" cost less than gasoline-powered cars within five years. Speaking at a press event in Gothenburg, Sweden, this week, he highlighted his company's already profitable EV lineup and upcoming manufacturing advances......