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Glass

Swatch shareholders back Hayek family control in board vote

Shareholders of Swatch Group have rejected an attempt by activist investor Steven Wood to secure a seat on the company’s board, reinforcing the control of the founding Hayek family over the business.

12 May 2026-14:44
Swatch shareholder vote tests Hayek family control

Swatch Group is heading into a closely watched shareholder meeting on Tuesday as external pressure mounts over its governance structure, testing the long-standing control of the Hayek family.

11 May 2026-13:55
Bird collisions with glass buildings in India remain largely untracked

In India, the issue of birds colliding with glass windows and buildings is a significant but largely unmonitored problem.

05 May 2026-11:58
Fans went wild: Glass shattered in Kings-Avs game - VIDEO

A dramatic moment unfolded during Game 2 of the NHL playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche when a glass panel shattered near the Kings’ bench after an intense fan reaction.

22 Apr 2026-09:50
Secret 7″ auction features Lennon and Glass Animals for War Child

John Lennon, The Last Dinner Party, and Glass Animals are headlining the 10th edition of the Secret 7" auction to support children in conflict zones. The initiative will see 700 unique vinyl records auctioned off, with all proceeds going to the charity War Child for protection, education, and mental health services.

09 Apr 2026-10:57
World’s biggest wealth fund rejects Elon Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay deal

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund has announced it will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed pay package at Tesla’s upcoming shareholder meeting, setting up a major showdown over what would be the largest CEO compensation deal in corporate history.

04 Nov 2025-15:45
Bali halts Chinese glass lift project on iconic cliff after backlash

Authorities in Bali have halted the construction of a 182-metre glass elevator on the island’s famed Kelingking Beach cliff, following public outrage over environmental concerns and a lack of proper permits.

03 Nov 2025-14:20
Tyler, the Creator announces new album ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’

Tyler, the Creator is officially back with new music. After days of cryptic teasers on social media, the Grammy-winning rapper announced Friday night that his ninth studio album, Don’t Tap the Glass, will be released on Monday, July 21.

19 Jul 2025-09:11