Reported 7 months ago
《House of the Dragon》第二季即將在HBO和HBO Max首播，主要角色包括Emma D'arcy飾演的Rhaenyra Targaryen，Matt Smith飾演的她的丈夫/叔父，以及Olivia Cooke飾演的前好友暨當前對手。第一季結尾處於戰爭的邊緣，觀眾需要決定是否支持黑龍隊或綠龍隊。第二季將於7月16日播出，包括八集，而第三季也已獲確認。觀眾可透過HBO和HBO Max觀看全劇。
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Reported 7 months ago
British cyclist Mark Cavendish, riding for Team Astana Kazakhstan, has been knighted after canceling his retirement to chase a new record at the Tour de France. Cavendish, widely recognized as the greatest sprinter in British cycling history, aims to win his 35th Tour de France stage as a Knight Bachelor. His knighthood comes as a well-deserved honor for his remarkable career achievements and inspiring comeback from injury and illness, with the Tour de France remaining a pinnacle in his legendary cycling journey.
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Reported 7 months ago
Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson recently shared a photo of his bruised elbow caused by a ruptured bursa sac, which acts as cushioning in joints. The injury, likely a hemorrhagic rupture, is expected to heal on its own in a few weeks with minimal long-term complications. Despite the injury, Johnson remains resilient and plans to continue working on his upcoming movie project.
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Reported 7 months ago
A $1 million investment in Toptal LLC by Denis Grosz in 2012 leads to a legal battle with the software startup's founder over the conversion of early investors' debt commitments into equity. The article discusses the challenges faced by early investors in Silicon Valley startups and the increasing tensions arising from the pressure for returns as interest rates rise, with a focus on the case of Toptal where the dispute escalated into a lawsuit with damages over $2.6 million and potential legal fees in the tens of millions.
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Reported 7 months ago
Actor Jeff Kober, known for his role as Cyrus Renault on 'General Hospital,' shares that his character has embraced spirituality after a tumultuous journey filled with desperation. Despite skepticism from fans, Kober genuinely believes in his character's transformation, emphasizing the sincerity needed for a believable portrayal. He explains that Cyrus's newfound faith is a result of realizing the emptiness of his previous lifestyle and the desperate need for love and connection, offering a fresh perspective on the character's development.
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Reported 7 months ago
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Reported 7 months ago
A commercial bank branch in Chongqing recently faced a scandal where a married female employee in her 80s self-recorded a video confessing her love to a married Vice President. However, the Vice President accidentally forwarded the video to a work group of nearly a hundred people, causing shock among the employees. The 40-second video went viral online, sparking discussions. The incident attracted public attention, prompting the bank to clarify that the individuals involved were divorced, countering rumors.
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Reported 7 months ago
國內新冠疫情進入第六波Omicron且進入流行期，預估8、9月後才有下降趨勢，可能與新冠變異株KP.2有關，具傳染力強且免疫逃脫能力較強。耳鼻喉科醫師指出，KP.2的傳染力約為JN.1的1.2倍，並警示疫情可能在夏季引發新的高峰，建議進一步加強防疫措施。研究顯示接種疫苗對預防重症依然有效，持續監測變異株流行趨勢以因應疫情挑戰。
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Reported 7 months ago
根据《金融时报》报道，私募基金Carlyle聘请顾问探索出售Cogentrix，可能使这家总部位于北卡罗来纳州的电力生产商的价值达到30亿至40亿美元。Carlyle还在单独的过程中出售其基础设施业务所拥有的其他电力资产。投资银行Lazard和律师事务所Latham & Watkins已被聘请就此事进行咨询。Cogentrix于2012年由Carlyle从高盛公司收购，拥有70多个燃气、煤炭、太阳能和其他可再生能源资产。上个月，投资公司Global Infrastructure Partners和加拿大养老金投资计划(CPP Investments)同意以62亿美元的价格将美国公共事业公司Allete私有化。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A Boeing 737 Max operated by Southwest Airlines experienced structural damage following a 'Dutch roll' incident during a flight in May. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the event, where the jet experienced a rolling motion during the Phoenix to Oakland flight. The airline discovered damage to structural components post-event. Experts noted the seriousness of the incident is not yet clear, with the damage described as substantial, possibly affecting the tail fin. The NTSB is analyzing data to understand the severity of the situation and a preliminary report is expected soon, although the cockpit voice recorder was overwritten after two hours.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
During a recent episode of The View, host Alyssa Farah Griffin celebrated her birthday with cookies instead of a planned cake after a crew member accidentally dropped the cake on the ground. Despite the mishap, she was surprised with a special musical performance by Hanson, making her birthday memorable. Farah Griffin took the incident in stride, joking about it on the show.
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Reported 7 months ago
The US dollar continued its winning streak after the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, leading traders to position correctly for the June policy decision. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index marked its fourth consecutive week of gains, reaching near its strongest level of the year after the Fed projected just one rate cut for 2024. Speculative traders, after adding over $6 billion in bullish dollar bets, are benefiting from the interest-rate differential between the US and other major economies, supported by the Fed's policy divergence and market turmoil in France.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Bebe Rexha posted a video reiterating her criticism of G-Eazy as a 'stuck up ungrateful loser' after initially removing a post slamming him on Instagram. The singer-songwriter expressed her continued stance despite deleting the previous story due to negativity, citing past trauma as a triggering factor. Both Bebe Rexha and G-Eazy's representatives have not provided comments on the situation.
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Reported 7 months ago
Actor Lionel Boyce, known for playing Marcus on FX's 'The Bear,' reflects on his unexpected storyline in Season 2, particularly focusing on Marcus' growth as a pastry chef. Boyce expresses gratitude for the positive reception and fan-favorite episode set in Copenhagen. He discusses the importance of creativity, improvement, and passion in both his character's journey and his personal life, highlighting the joy of honing skills with a pastry knife.
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Reported 7 months ago
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay lead early but face challenges at the U.S. Open Round 2, with Ludvig Åberg and Matthieu Pavon joining the mix at the top of the leaderboard. Scottie Scheffler risks his first missed cut in 672 days, Tiger Woods is on the bubble, and Sepp Straka scores a hole-in-one. Updates cover key moments including Cantlay's comeback and Åberg taking a brief lead.
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Reported 7 months ago
亞馬遜於本週被三個州的共15,867名Flex司機向美國仲裁協會（AAA）提出仲裁，指控亞馬遜將其工作角色錯誤歸類為獨立承包商而不是員工，造成工資薪酬不足和損失。自2015年起，Amazon Flex為自由工作者提供使用自己的車輛從事小包裹遞送的選項，而自那時以來，全美各地的司機已多次起訴亞馬遜，指稱其工作角色被錯誤歸類。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Nick Mavar, known for his appearance in 98 episodes of the Discovery Channel series 'Deadliest Catch,' passed away at the age of 59 after experiencing a medical emergency. Mavar, who was a deckhand on the show, had left during the 17th season due to health issues and was in the midst of a legal battle with the ship's captain over medical assistance. Details surrounding his death remain unknown as authorities investigate. Mavar had moved on to captaining his own salmon fishing vessel and got married in August 2021.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Disney/Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' is set for a massive opening weekend with $120M-$130M at 4,440 theaters in 2024, proving that Disney+ hasn't affected box office earnings for popular animated films. The movie's success is attributed to a significant turnout by Hispanic and Latino audiences. In comparison, Sony's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and other films trail behind in the box office numbers. 'Inside Out 2' continues to exceed expectations and is anticipated to surpass its global opening projection, resonating positively with audiences and critics alike.
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Reported 7 months ago
在特斯拉（TSLA）的股東批准首席執行官埃隆·馬斯克（Elon Musk）價值 560 億美元的爭議性薪酬方案以及周四的股東大會後，財務分析師兼 YouTuber「Meet Kevin」Kevin Paffrath加入「Market Domination」討論股東大會以及在馬斯克領導下的EV公司未來。Paffrath表示如果中國能在這裡銷售電動汽車，他將不會持有特斯拉的股份。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Nick Mavar Jr., a former cast member of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, passed away at 59 in Naknek, Alaska. The official cause of death has not been disclosed. Mavar appeared in nearly 100 episodes of the show between 2005 and 2021, working aboard the Northwestern under Captain Sig Hansen. His family background in Croatian fishing was highlighted on his official Facebook page. Deadliest Catch recently returned for its 20th season on Discovery Channel.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to SET News, social media influencer Potter Wang recently revealed that over 10 Taiwanese internet celebrities were invited to travel to China for free and shoot videos starting late July. Many internet celebrities, including travel Youtuber Xiaoxiang, were called out. Xiaoxiang responded boldly on Instagram, sharing screenshots of the controversy and private messages she received. Facing attacks from netizens, Xiaoxiang expressed bewilderment over an old video resurfacing, stating she had merely transited through Sichuan on her way to Russia, and questioned the sudden backlash. She continued to post on IG and made statements about trusting believers and sticking to faith amid the continuous negative publicity she has faced over the past year.
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Reported 7 months ago
Julie Hyman主持的Yahoo Finance视频指出，Threadneedle创始人Ann Berry建议将Palo Alto Networks (PANW)列为购买股票，因为公司在网络安全市场中的强势地位。然而，Berry提到PayPal (PYPL)却是一个要避免的股票，原因是公司缺乏执行战略，尚未实施或宣布能推动增长和占据市场份额的大胆战略。她认为，缺乏清晰的扭转计划或战略愿景，PayPal将继续在激烈竞争的数字支付领域中失去市场份额。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
在Evercore ISI的Mark Mahaney將對電子商務企業Shopify的評級提升至Outperform後，Shopify（SHOP）的股票獲得提振。分析師將其推薦評級從In Line提升至Outperform，指出股價略微下跌後為投資者提供了有吸引力的進入點。Mahaney的積極情緒推動了Shopify的股價在週五的交易中上漲。
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Reported 7 months ago
美國許多支持自由貿易的商業團體已向拜登政府請求延長公眾評論期限一個月，以便提出更多意見，延遲對中國進口電動車、電池、太陽能產品等商品課徵更高關稅的計劃。這些代表製造商、零售商、科技公司、農業集團、能源公司和運輸公司的173個貿易協會組織在周五發給路透社的一封信中說，將公眾評論期延長30天至7月28日符合“公共利益”。他們還要求美國貿易代表辦公室舉行公開聽證會，因為此前關稅問題在2017年和2018年也曾有過。
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Reported 7 months ago
Veteran investor Jonathan Heller launched his own hedge-fund firm, Helix Partners Management, with $1 billion from Izzy Englander’s Millennium Management. This trend reflects the growing amount of capital in the hedge-fund industry, with top 20 managers capturing 83% of total gains. Many mega hedge funds are allocating billions to other firms, particularly multimanager firms funneling money to numerous investment teams, while some like Citadel are exceptions preferring internal talent development. Seeding new hedge-fund firms provides a way for multimanagers to profit and control external investments, such as by Millennium investing in Kodai Capital Management and Taula Capital.
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