It's not unusual for large projects to face setbacks, but when it comes to the Berlin Brandenburg Airport , the grand opening was delayed for eight long years because of safety and technical issues. While construction on the German airport began in with a planned lift-off, the first flight is now scheduled to depart on Oct.
Planning the first flight from this problem-plagued airport on Halloween? Sure, why not. Lana Del Rey plans to change things up creatively in In February, the singer will be releasing a new album , but instead of music, it will be a collection of spoken word pieces that feature the artist's freestyle poetry.
Taking to Instagram in Dec. Disney fans will be able to enjoy another live-action remake of a beloved animated classic in , with a new Mulan movie hitting theaters on Mar. Liu Yifei will take on the title role, a young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in her elderly father's place when war threatens her people.
Mariah Carey has had a life filled with incredible highs and drama-fueled lows. And now she's ready to share the details of both in her new memoir , which is scheduled to hit shelves this year. The singer talked to Variety about the release date, saying, "I just extended it a little bit, because I want to be really, really happy with it. So for sure, but not early If you love dining out at IHOP, then you'll be thrilled to find out that the company plans to open new fast-casual restaurants in Called Flip'd, the establishments will focus "on freshly-made breakfast foods and beverages with speed and convenience in mind," according to a report from Business Wire.
The menu will include a build-your-own pancake bar, egg combos, and made-to-order breakfast burritos, among other tasty options. The first restaurant will open in Atlanta in the spring, possibly followed by other major cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Dallas. Set to fly into theaters on June 26, Top Gun: Maverick will bring back Tom Cruise to reprise the role he made famous in the original film. Returning to fly fighter jets through the danger zone as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, the new story catches up with the character 30 years after the events in the first film.
Now training younger pilots, Maverick is in charge of Miles Teller's character, Lt. Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, the son of Maverick's best friend, Goose, who spoiler alert died in the first movie. Jupiter and Saturn find themselves relatively close together every 20 years, meaning that there is only a degree or two between them. However, on Dec. Jupiter and Saturn aren't the only spatial bodies to keep an eye on in On the morning of Feb.
Those in North America may be able to spot the event, as it will take place before the sunrise—so make sure you get up extra early. It's going to be a good year for Mars in general. You don't even have to get up early to see this: From dusk to dawn, Mars will be shining brighter than Sirius.
Two popular comic book characters return to the big screen in with new action-packed films. A spin-off of 's Suicide Squad , the film will see Margot Robbie's character joined by a group of formidable female figures.
Then, on June 5, fans will turn out for Wonder Woman , a sequel to the film starring Gal Gadot. If you're a football fan, then be ready to celebrate in September. That's when the NFL marks its th anniversary.
According to Cleveland. Alanis Morissette will be spending the summer of thrilling fans by returning to the stage for her Jagged Little Pill 25th anniversary tour. Kicking off on June 20 in Portland, Oregon, each performance will include all the classics from her chart-topping album, like "Hand in My Pocket" and "You Oughta Know.
Read more about this project. Explore context. Explore the latest strategic trends, research and analysis. This article is part of the The Davos Agenda. A global Ipsos survey reveals what people around the world expect of More than three-fifths of respondents think most people will still be wearing masks in public a year on. Almost half of those surveyed believe there will be a new pandemic caused by a new virus. While was viewed as a bad year for the majority of those surveyed, more than two-thirds are optimistic about the year ahead.
Have you read? Countries that signed up to the deal to cut carbon in will meet in Glasgow in November to assess how far they have come and what they need to do next. Expect a three-day international celebration of VE Day, with parades and concerts aplenty. Skip to header Skip to main content Skip to footer. Home News World News. In Depth. The new year began just three weeks ago but there have already been several major news events.
US election There are dozens of elections due to take place around the world this year, but the one that is likely to dominate the front pages is the US presidential poll on 3 November. Start your trial subscription today ——————————————————————————————— Global economy John Stepek, executive editor of MoneyWeek , says there are two economic indicators he will be watching closely in wages and oil.
Brexit deal done: the key dates in the UK exit from the EU The largest protests in history 5G network: what is it and how much faster is it than 4G? Though life expectancy in many industrialized nations continues to inch up , it has been going in the opposite direction in America. The United Nation predicts the average global life expectancy to rise to Life expectancy: What countries have the longest? They are embedded everywhere — in walls, tables, chairs, desks, clothing jewelry and bodies.
People routinely use three-dimensional displays built into their glasses or contact lenses. This display technology projects images directly into the human retina.
It's true: Computers are embedded everywhere these days. We have smart homes, smart tables, smart chairs, smart desks and more. Though we may not project images directly into our retinas, Google Glass comes pretty close. Per Kurzweil's prediction, scientists are developing smart contact lenses capable of monitoring the physiological information of the eye and tear fluid that could provide "real-time, noninvasive medical diagnostics. Most twentieth-century paper documents of interest have been scanned and are available through the wireless network," Kurzweil predicted.
Wrong: Though the net revenue of the U. True, most say: Your TV watches you. Your smartphone follows you. Your web browser traces your digital trail. In , the International Food Policy Research Institute projected the world population would increase by 2.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the continent of Africa would add 1. Close, but no cigar: The world's population is 7. The report expects the population to grow by 2 billion in the next 30 years. Speaking of China Though the U. Recent reports predict that China and India will overtake the United States by Kind of: Dozens of companies — including Tesla, Google spinoff Waymo and ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft — are testing self-driving vehicles in select locations, such as Boston, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Columbus, Ohio.
Widespread use of a truly autonomous vehicle is not yet here: Experts say it might still be decades before we see a car that can drive anywhere it pleases. Self-driving shuttle: Why a Rhode Island police officer pulled it over. In April, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would have fully self-driving cars ready by the end of the year and a "robotaxi" version — one that could ferry passengers without anyone behind the wheel — ready for the streets next year.
Tesla owners can "summon" their cars, which can drive themselves from parking spots to the curb, where the owner is standing.
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