Author: Elon Mark

Turkey has been plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and the top rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption and supporting terrorism.The biggest protests in more than a decade have erupted across the country, with Mr. Imamoglu ousted from his position and jailed hours before Turkey’s main opposition party designated him its candidate in the next presidential election.Mr. Imamoglu has denied the charges, calling them politically motivated. Many people have accused the government of using the courts to sideline a perceived political threat to Mr. Erdogan, who has…

Relaxing in a United Airlines Club lounge is now going to cost airline regulars much more.United is overhauling its lounge membership program, reducing amenities and increasing the cost to enter the dozens of United Clubs worldwide, including locations in Tokyo, Chicago and Los Angeles.At a time when lounges are more in demand than ever, United travelers who purchase annual memberships can now expect to pay more for less.A United Club membership previously included unlimited visits to United Clubs worldwide, entry for two guests — either two adults or one adult and dependent children under 21 — and access to participating…

There are so many wonderful TVs now available, there’s a good chance even those that didn’t make our top picks could be a fantastic option for you. Here are some of our favorites that just missed the cut.TCL Q6 (2024): This affordable model from TCL has some of the most impressive highlights I’ve seen on a cheap TV without fancy local dimming. I really like how good the colors are, especially when watching modern classics like Dune or Mad Max Fury Road. A built-in Google interface makes streaming and casting a breeze, and TCL has a history of making moderately…

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of South Korea was restored to office as acting president​ on Monday, after the country’s Constitutional Court overturned his impeachment by the National Assembly.Mr. Han had served as South Korea’s acting president after ​the Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14​, suspending Mr. Yoon from office in connection with his failed attempt to place his country under martial law. Mr. Han had served as acting president for fewer than two weeks when the Assembly impeached him as well on Dec. 27, accusing him of collaborating in Mr. Yoon’s illegal declaration of martial law. The…

DoorDash customers can now take out a loan for a $40 order of burritos or a $50 pizza delivery.The financial tech company Klarna and the delivery company DoorDash said that they had partnered to provide a “buy now, pay later” loan option for orders.The arrangement, announced on Thursday, lets customers defer the cost of DoorDash orders placed online or through its app by paying it in four interest-free payments, or at a later date, according to Klarna.Chuck Bell, advocacy program director at Consumer Reports, said “buy now, pay later” loans can be manageable for many people. He advised that these…

Billed as the “world’s most portable pizza oven,” the Gozney Tread is an adventure-ready, ruggedized gas-powered beauty. It is the smallest of the hugely impressive Gozney range, and the second most affordable behind the original Roccbox. It joins an ever-evolving selection of home pizza ovens that have transformed our ability to cook proper pizza—we’re talking everything from Neapolitan, Chicago-style, New York and Sicilian—from the comfort of the backyard.With the Tread, Gozney wants us to take our sourdough calzone on tour. Measuring 16.5″ x 19.1″ x 12.6″, it is undeniably compact for a fully featured pizza oven, and the two large…

Israeli forces were expanding their offensive in Gaza on Sunday, taking control of more territory and issuing fresh evacuation orders for residents who had only recently returned to their homes.The Israeli military renewed its offensive in Gaza this past week after talks to extend a fragile, temporary cease-fire that came into effect in mid-January reached an impasse. On Sunday, it said that those operations had moved into additional areas in the north and south of the enclave.Israel said that its troops had begun operating in Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza, to expand a buffer zone. The military also said that…

Disney’s latest remake, “Snow White,” arrived in theaters on Thursday night as one of the most snakebit projects in the company’s 102-year history. Almost everything that could have went wrong did, resulting in a torrent of negative prerelease publicity.Did the tumult have an impact on the box office?It certainly didn’t help: Based on projections from analysts, “Snow White” will finish the weekend with a saggy $45 million in ticket sales. In the 15 years that Disney has been producing live-action remakes of its animated classics, none of the big-budget entries have arrived in theaters to less than $58 million, after…

Especially in its early years, OLED’s standout concern has been its increased risk of burn-in, or image retention, over traditional backlit displays. Due in part to the use of organic compounds, OLED panels can more easily degrade at different rates over time, which could potentially lead to variations in brightness and colors.Thankfully, OLED burn-in is increasingly less common in modern TVs for several reasons, including features like screen savers, static image detection, and other hardware methods to reduce and rectify image retention. While burn-in remains a mild concern, it’s only worth considering for extremely high-volume users like gamers who keep…

Private Mediterranean islands rarely come up for sale, but Punta Pennata, a sliver of land in the Gulf of Naples with the crumbling walls of an old Roman villa tucked amid its overgrown flora, has been on the market for several months.Located about 20 miles from downtown Naples, the narrow island with its abrupt cliffs sits like an exclamation point just off the seaside town of Bacoli.“Surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation and Roman relics, it offers a fascinating and unique retreat,” reads the promotional blurb from Sotheby’s International Realty. Punta Pennata, it adds, is an “exclusive opportunity for a prestigious…