Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US army?BBCGeneral Christopher LaNeve is set to become acting Chief of Staff of the US Army. His appointment comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Randy George to step down from the post, which he had held since 2023.The role is the most senior position in the Army, and office holders usually serve a four year term. Pentagon spokesperson...

The global lecithin market is witnessing strong growth momentum, fueled by increasing demand for natural, multifunctional ingredients across food, feed, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Valued at approximately USD 0.69 billion in 2025, the market is projected to reach USD 1.64 billion by 2035, expanding at an impressive CAGR of 9.0%. This near 2.4X growth underscores...

Bottega Veneta's appeal has always been about pieces that work harder than they look like they should — quiet, well-made, and versatile enough to fit into almost any wardrobe. If you're deciding where to start (or what to add next), these five pieces represent the strongest, most enduring picks the house currently offers. 1. The Veneta Bag Named for the brand's founding region, the Veneta...

'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Thousands of Gaza patients still waiting for evacuationWhen Gaza's medical board approved Amina Abu al-Kas to leave the Strip for treatment abroad, her son Saber said it felt like the beginning of a new life."It brought life back into her. She knew there was no treatment in Gaza, so she was happy and excited," he told the BBC.Amina was suffering from an...

Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are bigger than the last 25 years of tech exits We’ve talked before about the hot IPO summer, but with SpaceX just launched to public markets and Anthropic and (maybe) OpenAI soon to come, it can be easy to miss the sheer scale of what’s happening. We got a good reminder of it in Wednesday’s NCVA-Pitchbook Venture Monitor report. Not surprisingly, all of the money...