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Hypebeast
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
'Squid Game 3' Has Record-Breaking Run Achieving Netflix's Best 10-Day Viewership
Summary The highly anticipated final chapter ofNetflix's global juggernaut,Squid Game 3,has wasted no time cementing its legacy. The series has officially achieved Netflix's best 10-day viewership ever, logging an astonishing 106.3 million views in just over a week since its June 27th premiere. This unprecedented performance underscores the enduring power of the Korean thriller and its unparalleled ability to captivate a global audience. The 106.3 million views within its first 10 days signifies not only a massive immediate impact but also a significant jump from previous records. For context, Netflix calculates 'views' by dividing the total hours viewed by the total runtime of a series or film, making this a true measure of how many households fully consumed the season. This figure surpasses even the initial viewership highs set by its predecessors, including the original Squid Game which became Netflix's most-watched series of all time. Squid Game 3picked up immediately after its intense Season 2 cliffhanger, with Seong Gi-hun's desperate mission to end the brutal games. The final trailer hinted at new, terrifying trials and the long-awaited confrontation with the Front Man, all designed to deliver a definitive and devastating conclusion. The show's continued ability to draw such immense, rapid viewership confirms its status as a cultural touchstone and a powerhouse for the streaming giant.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- IOL News
The iconic Glencairn Hotel is reborn into a luxury boutique retreat
There's a certain charm to driving along the False Bay coastline with the mountains towering on one side, the sea shimmering on the other, and then, just as you hit the sleepy suburb of Glencairn, a familiar sight catches your eye. To many Capetonians, the old Glencairn Hotel,has stood as a local icon for more than a century. Perched at the foot of the mountain and overlooking the ocean, it has been a gathering place, a watering hole, and a quiet observer of changing times. Originally established in 1904, the hotel was once a shining beacon of seaside elegance. It hosted dignitaries, prominent figures, and travellers eager to escape the city for the charms of the coast. But like many grand dames of her era, the building fell into decline over the years, becoming more of a locals' pub than a luxury destination. By the time The Tintswalo Collection acquired the property in 2014, it was a shadow of its former self. Now, a new chapter awaits this beloved building, promising to breathe fresh life into the area while honouring its past. For over a decade, the Tintswalo team has conducted detailed research and careful planning, preserving the building's heritage while envisioning a new purpose. Come December 2025, the revamped hotel will reopen as 'Tintswalo Summer House', a boutique luxury retreat that's set to transform Glencairn's hospitality landscape. It joins the esteemed ranks of Tintswalo Atlantic and Tintswalo Boulders, known for their stunning locations and sophisticated design. With just 12 individually designed guest suites, the new Summer House will blend timeless architecture with contemporary comfort. Each room is a nod to the past, yet firmly grounded in modern elegance, offering guests a serene and intimate escape from the hustle of city life. At the heart of the new hotel will be the 'Summer House Eatery', open to both residents and visitors. Whether you're popping in for a leisurely High Tea or a sunset dinner overlooking the bay, the restaurant promises an elevated dining experience in a relaxed, stylish setting. The revitalisation of this iconic building not only restores its former glory but also signals a new era for Glencairn. As a luxury destination, it will draw a new wave of visitors to the area, while remaining a proud symbol of the suburb's heritage. For locals, it's a transformation filled with nostalgia, a familiar landmark, reimagined with grace. For visitors, it's a chance to experience the quieter side of Cape Town, wrapped in history and elegance. IOL Travel
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras
The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's successor to the Hubble Space Telescope,has captured new images of the auroras at Jupiter's north pole. These massive auroras, caused by charged particles crashing into Jupiter's atmosphere, are hundreds of times brighter than our own Aurora Borealis, and, for the first time, we can now see them in greater detail thanks to these new images. Auroras on Earth are caused by solar storms, which occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with our upper atmosphere. This energizes the gases in the atmosphere, which gives them that distinctive colored glow that we know as the Northern (or Southern) Lights. Among the coolest things we've gleaned from the telescope's observations is that particles from solar storms are not the only source for Jupiter's auroras. The giant planet's strong magnetic field is also pulling in charged particles from its surroundings, which includes particles thrown into the atmosphere from volcanic eruptions on Io, a moon orbiting Jupiter. Together, these varied sources lead to a more complex auroral system than the one on Earth. The high sensitivity of Webb's NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) helps shed light (pun intended) on the rapidly changing features of Jupiter's auroras. Scientists were able to see details and bright spots that weren't visible with Hubble. Jonathan Nichols, who leads the team at the UK's University of Leicester that captured the images, shared his excitement over the discovery with NASA. In describing seeing the images, he said, "What a Christmas present it was — it just blew me away!" In describing what they learned from the images, he explained: "We wanted to see how quickly the auroras change, expecting them to fade in and out ponderously, perhaps over a quarter of an hour or so. Instead, we observed the whole auroral region fizzing and popping with light, sometimes varying by the second." The team was able to capture images of the auroras from the Hubble and Webb telescope simultaneously, which allowed them to directly compare data from both Ultraviolet and Near-Infrared images at once. It became evident with these comparisons that the Webb telescope was capturing details and nuance that the Hubble was completely missing. This is a testament to the power of the newer telescope and raised further questions about how the auroras function. Researchers hope these findings will help them further understand the inner workings of Jupiter's magnetic field, and even help provide insights into how the planet heats and cools. There is a lot to learn about the gas giant's atmosphere, and these images are just one step along the way.
India Today
30-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
Amur falcon completes non-stop 3,800-km-long flight in 93 hours to reach India
In a remarkable feat of endurance and instinct, the Amur falcon known as Chiuluan2 has arrived in India after completing a nonstop 3,800-kilometre flight from Somalia in just 93 by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chiuluan2's journey shows the awe-inspiring power of migration and the resilience of this small raptor named after a village in Manipur's Tamenglong district, is part of a satellite-tagging study conducted by the Manipur Forest Department, WII, and local epic journey over skies begins ! While we track him by satellite, he navigates by the stars, the sun, the wind and something science still can't quite fathom. After wintering in Botswana, the famous satellite-tagged Manipur Amur Falcon, Chiuluan2,has taken off on his return Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) April 26, 2025advertisement The study aims to shed light on the migration routes and challenges faced by Amur falcons, which undertake one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom-spanning nearly 20,000 kilometres annually between their breeding grounds in Siberia, northern China, and Mongolia, and their wintering sites in southern wintering in Botswana, Chiuluan2 began his return journey in early April, reaching Somalia as the first major there, he embarked on the perilous, non-stop flight over the Arabian Sea, navigating by the stars, sun, wind, and innate instinct-without any modern navigational bird's flight path, tracked in real time, amazed scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike, as he maintained an average speed of nearly 41 km/h over open ocean without rest. It is part of a satellite-tagging study conducted by the Manipur Forest Department, WII, and local communities. (Photo: Getty) advertisementNortheast India, especially Manipur and Nagaland, serves as a critical refuelling stop for thousands of Amur falcons each year. Here, the birds rest and feed before continuing their journey satellite-tagging initiative, launched in 2018, has provided crucial insights into the birds' migratory behaviour and has helped foster local conservation successful crossing shows not only the extraordinary stamina of Amur falcons but also the importance of international cooperation in protecting migratory species.
Mid East Info
06-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
UAE and Argentina Explore new Investment Opportunities at Economic Seminar in Abu Dhabi - Middle East Business News and Information
Argentina presents new investment framework 'RIGI' to UAE business leaders, showcasing incentives across priority sectors such as mining, energy, infrastructure, and technology. Non-oil trade between the UAE and Argentina reached US$537.1 million in 2024, nearly doubling since 2019. HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi: 'Argentina is an important economic partner for the UAE, and we see significant opportunities to enhance trade and investment flows in sectors that will shape the future of both our nations.' Abu Dhabi, UAE –February 2025: The UAE Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry,has hosted a high-level UAE-Argentina economic seminar in Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior government officials and business leaders from both nations to explore new trade and investment opportunities. The event was held on the sidelines of an official visit by HE Gerardo Werthein, Argentina's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, and focused on Argentina's newly launched investment framework, the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), and the benefits it offers to international investors. The seminar was attended by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and HE Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), Chairman of the UAE Chambers, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber, alongside a distinguished Argentinian delegation led by Foreign Minister Werthein. Speaking at the event, HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi emphasized the UAE's commitment to strengthening economic ties with Argentina and unlocking new opportunities for investment, stating, 'Argentina is an important economic partner for the UAE, and we see significant opportunities to enhance trade and investment flows in sectors that will shape the future of both our nations. The introduction of RIGI reflects Argentina's ambition to create a world-class investment environment, and we believe UAE businesses are well positioned to benefit from this new framework.' HE Al Zeyoudi also took the opportunity to promote the UAE's own pro-business regulatory environment that, coupled with its global connectivity, advanced infrastructure and strategic location, offers Argentinian businesses an ideal platform to expand internationally. Further, Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE's expanding global trade relations via its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which make it an attractive gateway for South American companies seeking access to high-growth markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. On his part, HE Gerardo Werthein emphasized the significance of strengthening economic and trade cooperation with the UAE, stating that the launch of the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) is a pivotal step toward creating a more competitive and investor-friendly environment. He said: 'We are committed to deepening our strategic partnership with the UAE, a global hub for trade and investment. The RIGI framework presents a key opportunity to attract Emirati investments into Argentina's priority sectors, including mining, energy, infrastructure, and technology. We look forward to fostering sustainable, fruitful partnerships that drive mutual growth and further strengthen our economic ties.' The RIGI program, which offers the global investment community access to projects in key sectors of the Argentinian economy, is designed to attract large-scale international investments by offering significant incentives across key sectors, including mining and energy, infrastructure and tourism, technology and advanced industries and manufacturing. It provides regulatory stability, tax incentives, and long-term predictability for foreign investors, ensuring that businesses operating in Argentina can expand with confidence and access high-growth opportunities. The UAE-Argentina seminar concluded with a commitment from both nations to continue strengthening economic collaboration, exploring joint investment projects, trade partnerships, and new areas of cooperation in the years ahead. It builds on growing non-oil trade that reached US$537.1 million in 2024, a 68% increase from 2019. Major Argentinian exports to the UAE include corn, iron pipes, and soybean products, reflecting Argentina's strength in agricultural and industrial goods. Meanwhile, the UAE exports high-value machinery and tools, supporting Argentina's growing manufacturing and technology sectors. In 2018, the two nations took a significant step towards deepening investment ties with the signing of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), reinforcing a shared commitment to fostering a transparent and secure investment environment for businesses in both countries. The UAE also continues to explore closer engagement with South American countries, including Argentina, through direct discussions with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, to enhance market access and trade flows across the region.
