Reported 4 months ago
John Legend expresses deep dismay over sexual assault allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, calling them 'shameful' and demanding accountability and healing for the victims. Legend was appalled by the accusations and disturbing video evidence, emphasizing support for women who come forward and seeking reparations for Diddy's accusers. As the Department of Justice prepares to indict Diddy, his apology for the violent assault video has sparked further conversation, while Legend discusses his new podcast showcasing the resilience and power of music in Afghanistan.
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Reported 4 months ago
Film producer David Ellison’s offer for Paramount Global includes an option for nonvoting shareholders to cash out a portion of their stock for about $15 a share, a 26% premium to Friday’s closing price. The offer, covering approximately 40% of the shares, involves rolling the rest of the stock into the new company, with Ellison investing billions more through share offerings and debt repayment. Shari Redstone, Paramount’s chair, supports merging Paramount with Ellison's Skydance to benefit the family’s legacy. Paramount’s annual meeting is upcoming as Ellison's aims to finalize the deal.
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Reported 4 months ago
During the final round of the RBC Canadian Open, veteran caddie Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan slipped and was replaced by a random fan, Paul Emerson. Emerson was later replaced by a member of the caddie services team and then by Al Riddell. Pan ended the day with his fourth caddie, shooting a 1-under 69. Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre secured his first PGA Tour win at the tournament, finishing at 16-under and defeating Ben Griffin and Victor Perez.
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Reported 4 months ago
American consumers are feeling the strain of high inflation and interest rates, leading them to seek value more than ever. Companies like Ross Stores, TJX, and Dollar General are benefiting from this trend by offering bargains and essentials, seeing increased revenue and foot traffic. In contrast, luxury retailers like Burberry are experiencing a slowdown in spending. Fast food chains are also adjusting to customers reacting to rising prices by bringing back discounts. Upcoming events include earnings reports from companies like GitLab, CrowdStrike, and Lululemon, as well as economic indicators from S&P Global and the Institute for Supply Management.
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Reported 4 months ago
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Reported 4 months ago
Fashion firm Shein is gearing up to file a prospectus with Britain's Financial Conduct Authority for a potential London initial public offering valued around 50 billion pounds. Following regulatory hurdles and pushback in the U.S., Shein is now focusing on a London listing, with preparations underway after engaging with financial and legal advisors earlier this year. While facing scrutiny for its listing in London, the company stated it is enhancing governance and compliance in response.
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Reported 4 months ago
Skydance Media has updated their proposal to acquire a certain number of non-voting Paramount shares at $15 each, representing a 26% premium to Friday's closing price. The new offer includes improved terms for both voting and non-voting shareholders, more cash, and a commitment to pay down $1.5 billion of Paramount's debt. Skydance's sweetened bid was approved by a special committee of Paramount's board, with National Amusements seeking legal protection. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have also shown interest with a previous all-cash offer of $26 billion.
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Reported 4 months ago
印第安納州州立大學在 NCAA 比賽中以 13-2 擊敗伊利諾伊大學，其中在第三局的七分球轉打點至決定勝負，最終帶領「Sycamores」晉級 Lexington 區域賽冠軍賽。 Parker Stinson 和 Adam Pottinger 的出色打擊幫助球隊取得優勢，Pottinger 甚至在第八局擊出滿貫砲。Indiana State 隊的 Brennyn Cutts 表現突出，控制局勢，只讓對手取得兩分，並將球隊帶進區域賽決賽挑戰肯塔基大學。
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Reported 4 months ago
Novak Djokovic is getting ready to play Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round at the French Open after a late-night victory against Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic aims to activate his rejuvenated energy for the match. Other matchups on day nine include Elena Rybakina facing Elina Svitolina, Aryna Sabalenka playing Emma Navarro, and more challenging contests predicted for the day ahead.
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Reported 4 months ago
Coco Gauff expressed dissatisfaction with the French Open and tennis tournament organizers for finishing matches late at 3 a.m., stating it is unhealthy and disrupts players' schedules. While speaking out against the late scheduling, she acknowledged the complexity of addressing this issue and suggested implementing rules to prevent matches from starting after a certain time for the health and safety of players.
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Reported 4 months ago
這篇文章比較了 2024 年截至目前最熱門的兩支股票：Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) 和 Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)。除了穩健的業績外，這兩家公司都有即將來臨的股票拆分，可能推動了更多投資者的交易活動。文章分析了擁有每支股票的優點和機會成本，評估了哪一家看起來是更具吸引力的長遠選擇，並且探討了估值、營收和風險等因素。通過比較兩者，最終認為基於成長前景和吸引人的估值，Nvidia 比 Chipotle 更有吸引力。
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Reported 4 months ago
紐約洋基隊的ACE球員吉瑞·科爾將於本週與Double-A Somerset隊展開小聯盟復健任務，經理亞倫·布恩告訴記者（來自MLB.com的Bryan Hoch）。科爾，現任美聯賽賽揚獎得主，在本賽季尚未為洋基隊投球，因在春訓期間因右肘炎症而被迫休戰。經過最近的三次投球練習，包括面對實戰打者，他現在正準備回到洋基隊的先發輪值。科爾將會視他在比賽中的表現和反應而定，究竟會進行多少次復健先發也是取決於此。布恩表示，他至少需要在小聯盟中進行幾場比賽後才會加入一線隊，這將使他可能在六月中旬早點回歸。
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Reported 4 months ago
With the opportunity to rewrite the record books in Chicago, rookie Caleb Williams will need to average 129.1 passing yards per game to break Mitchell Trubisky's rookie passing yards record, 0.7 passing touchdowns per game to surpass Charlie O'Rourke's record, and 11.6 completions per game to beat Trubisky's rookie completions record. To set a new rookie wins record, Williams will need 11 wins, facing challenges from NFC North opponents despite a favorable early schedule and strong team support.
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Reported 4 months ago
Hilary Duff shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to celebrate her husband Matthew Koma's 37th birthday, featuring photos and videos of them with their children, including their nearly 1-month-old baby girl, Townes. The couple welcomed their fourth child in May, and Duff announced her arrival in an Instagram post showing photos from her home water birth. They also have two daughters together and Duff's 11-year-old son from a previous marriage. Duff and Koma got engaged in 2018 and tied the knot in 2019.
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Reported 4 months ago
Maya Hawke, daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, acknowledges in an interview with The Times of London that she likely got her role in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' for nepotistic reasons. She discusses feeling comfortable with her privileges, defending that 'deserves' is a complex word and that her relationships with her parents are genuine and positive amidst any criticisms. Hawke opted not to change her name or appearance to pursue her career, ultimately accepting the benefits of her family background.
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Reported 4 months ago
The once strained relationship between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon appears to be improving, possibly leading to increased business opportunities. Despite past conflicts, signs of reconciliation include positive remarks from both sides and a recent meeting. Musk had previously clashed with JPMorgan in 2016 when the bank declined to underwrite leases for Tesla vehicles, resulting in a heated exchange. However, recent interactions suggest a potential thaw in their relationship, signaling possible future collaborations.
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Reported 4 months ago
Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey highlights the detrimental impact of car payments on retirement savings, emphasizing the trend of Americans buying new cars instead of used ones. Ramsey suggests that by redirecting the money spent on car loans towards saving and investing in retirement, individuals can secure a financially healthy future. He illustrates how avoiding car payments and investing that amount over 40 years can lead to significant retirement funds, emphasizing the importance of sacrificing short-term desires for long-term financial stability.
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Reported 4 months ago
The article discusses how Snowflake, a tech company providing a cloud-based data platform, has seen a modest 5% rise in share prices since last year. Despite a recent drop after Q1 fiscal results, the company is investing in AI infrastructure to drive future growth opportunities. Through offerings like Snowpark, Cortex, and Document AI, Snowflake aims to tap into the expanding AI-as-a-service market, expecting significant revenue growth by 2029. With a growing customer base and strong financial metrics, there's potential for Snowflake to thrive with its AI-focused strategy.
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Reported 4 months ago
Draymond Green shared a message to the WNBA's Indiana Fever regarding the need to protect their rookie star Caitlin Clark after she was involved in a controversial foul. Green, known for his loyalty to his teammates, emphasized the importance of team support and defense. Drawing from his own experiences in the NBA, Green advised the Fever to find a player who can match his energy level to defend Clark and ensure her safety on the court.
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Reported 4 months ago
A Mayan indigenous softball team, Amazonas de Yaxunah, consisting of women who challenged societal norms and faced machismo, have gained recognition by playing beyond their town fields and even in big stadiums like Phoenix's Chase Field. Inspired by renowned actress Yalitza Aparicio, who narrates their documentary, these women have overcome obstacles, including domestic violence, to pursue their passion for softball and empower other women. The team's journey, spanning six years, showcases their resilience and determination to break barriers and inspire future generations.
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Reported 4 months ago
Ryan Blaney experienced disappointment at the Enjoy Illinois 300 racing event when his car ran out of gas just before the finish line, allowing teammate Austin Cindric to win. Despite leading most of the final laps and being in a strong position to secure a coveted playoff spot, Blaney had to settle for a 24th place finish, closely missing out on a victory. The No. 12 team's crew chief acknowledged the close fuel strategy call and expressed disappointment in the missed opportunity, as Blaney struggles with a streak of poor luck in recent races.
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Reported 4 months ago
According to a recent Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey, a second term for Donald Trump could jeopardize the Federal Reserve's independence through increased political interference, with 44% of respondents anticipating potential politicization or power limitation of the central bank. Concerns have been raised over the impact on financial markets, particularly bond markets, with 24% of survey participants expecting a Trump victory to lead to a significant rise in 10-year Treasury yields. The survey also highlighted differing views on how Trump's re-election could influence the Fed's decision-making on interest rates, with a sizable portion predicting no impact on policy timing or potential delays until after the election.
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Reported 4 months ago
Australia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), is seen as the only other major central bank at risk of raising interest rates this year if inflation remains high. Money markets suggest that if inflation does not slow down, the RBA may have to resume interest rate hikes, making it an outlier in the global tightening cycle. Factors contributing to this risk include Australia's lower cash rate compared to peers and inflation persisting at a higher rate than expected by the RBA.
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