Reported 5 months ago
Jeffrey Wright will reprise his role as Isaac from the video game in Season 2 of the HBO series "The Last of Us," based on Naughty Dog's game series. Wright's character, Isaac, is described as the leader of a large militia group engaged in an endless war against a resourceful enemy. This casting news is significant for fans of "The Last of Us Part II." Wright joins a cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and other new additions for the upcoming season, set to air in the first half of 2025.
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Reported 5 months ago
Helio Castroneves has the chance to make history by becoming the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 five times. Despite starting in the center of row seven, Castroneves, who is a minority partner in Meyer Shank Racing, aims to secure this milestone victory. The race will also feature NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson attempting 'double duty.' Additionally, the article touches on the broadcast rights battle for IndyCar, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's ownership by Roger Penske, and the substantial prize money involved in the event.
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Reported 5 months ago
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Reported 5 months ago
US stocks rebounded Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.1% after a volatile week that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average eke out a victory. Renewed interest rate concerns led to the previous session's sell-off, but eased Treasury yields helped boost market sentiment. Nvidia's upcoming stock split and positive economic data provided further support, with tech stocks leading the gains. Additionally, other articles discussed CEO compensation trends, the White House's support for Fed independence, and stock trends for companies like Deckers, Dell, and Boeing. Yahoo Finance also highlighted Sonos CEO's stance on tariffs and insights from JPMorgan's investor survey.
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Reported 5 months ago
Scientists from France and Germany propose in a preprint for the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics that Mars' moon Phobos may have originated from a comet, suggesting that Deimos could also be from the same celestial body. By analyzing images taken by the Mars Express spacecraft, the scientists found similarities between Phobos and comets influenced by Jupiter, indicating that Mars' gravitational field captured Phobos in the distant past. Japan plans to launch the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission to study Phobos and Deimos, collecting samples that could provide insights into the mysterious origins of these Martian moons.
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Reported 5 months ago
Singer-songwriter Madi Diaz emphasizes the importance of self-care for mental health, sharing how she prioritizes activities like journaling, songwriting, going for walks, and attending therapy to maintain balance in her life as a touring musician. Diaz describes journaling as life-saving and sees both journaling and songwriting as processes that help her uncover and understand her true feelings, ultimately contributing to her overall well-being.
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Reported 5 months ago
Team Trump falsely claimed a crowd of 25,000 supporters at a Bronx rally, despite reports, aerial views, and official estimates indicating a significantly lower turnout. In reality, Trump had requested a permit for 3,500 people, with only 3,400 tickets issued. Conservative claims of 25,000 attendees were debunked by on-the-ground observations showing around 800 people in the amphitheater, highlighting the persistent issue of exaggerating crowd sizes.
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Reported 5 months ago
OpenAI has issued an apology and removed a non-disparagement clause from its employee contracts following criticism. Actress Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI's ChatGPT of using her voice without permission in its new voice assistant function. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, denied intending for the voice to sound like Johansson's and apologized for any distress caused by the situation. Johansson's claims highlight concerns about AI potentially threatening job security for actors and actresses.
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Reported 5 months ago
Coinbase is seeking to appeal to a higher court in its legal battle with the U.S. SEC over whether digital asset transactions with no obligations to the original issuer should be considered investment contracts regulated by the SEC. The company's appeal aims to have a key legal question addressed by a higher court, arguing that this could significantly impact the multi-trillion-dollar industry. The SEC has pushed back, stating that Coinbase has not made a strong case for the appeal. This dispute could have broader implications for the cryptocurrency industry and SEC enforcement actions.
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Reported 5 months ago
Valkyrae, real name Rachell Marie Hofstetter, is a popular female streamer on YouTube and co-owner of the lifestyle brand 100 Thieves. She is known for her Grand Theft Auto Online streams on NoPixel server, where she engages in roleplay and improvisation. Valkyrae discusses her approach to streaming, her current gaming preferences like Valorant and GTA V, and her desire to maintain a work-life balance to prevent burnout. Additionally, she expresses excitement for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI release and her interest in potentially playing a character in a horror film based on a video game adaptation.
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Reported 5 months ago
Market veteran Ed Yardeni predicts that the stock market is still in a long-term bull market that could last until 2030, with stocks potentially rallying 50% higher by the end of the decade. Despite recent market pullbacks, Yardeni suggests that this could be a good buying opportunity for investors, as the economy remains strong, GDP is growing, and unemployment is low. Yardeni anticipates a resilient economy and advises investors to stay in the market, seeing potential for a comeback in stocks that are currently being sold.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 5 months ago
"The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is a powerful domestic thriller by Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian filmmaker who recently fled to Europe after facing imprisonment in his home country. The film, crafted as an allegory about patriarchal violence and the suppression of women under a religious regime, delves into the corrupting effects of power. Despite the challenging circumstances in which it was made, the movie has received critical acclaim and calls for a wider audience, offering a gripping narrative that exposes the brutal realities faced by individuals in Iran.
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Reported 5 months ago
Colombia's bonds and currency experienced a decline following President Gustavo Petro's threat to halt payments if lawmakers do not approve an increase in the nation's debt ceiling. Petro warned of a potential economic emergency if the debt limit is not raised and didn't specify which payments would be affected. Despite the initial market reaction, analysts believe the debt ceiling increase will likely be approved as it has been in previous governments. The peso weakened, and Colombia's dollar bonds also dipped, while Congress is currently discussing a bill to raise the debt ceiling by $17.6 billion.
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Reported 5 months ago
C.H. Robinson's credit rating has been downgraded by S&P Global for the first time in at least six years, moving from BBB+ to BBB, maintaining an investment-grade status. This downgrade follows a negative outlook shift last year and reflects concerns about the company's ability to repay debt. Despite recent operational improvements, S&P Global cites financial metrics and debt levels as reasons for the downgrade, noting that the freight market's recovery may not be fast enough to restore metrics to maintain the previous rating. C.H. Robinson has ceased share repurchases and tapped into a credit line in response to the downgrade.
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Reported 5 months ago
After completing his rookie contract with the Packers, running back AJ Dillon decided to re-sign with Green Bay on a one-year deal in March instead of exploring other options in free agency, citing the desire to be the best for the team and the stability it offered for his young family. Despite potential competition for snaps with new signings, Dillon expressed his commitment to staying with the Packers for the long term.
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Reported 5 months ago
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is working to boost the women's game in Africa through collaborations with Fiba and initiatives like the BAL4HER project. BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall aims to expand the female talent pool across the continent by supporting women's participation and development at grassroots levels. The league also hopes to establish itself as a top professional league in the future, with financial backing from the NBA and Fiba, while focusing on sustainability and profitability.
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Reported 5 months ago
In a bullish market without significant fluctuations, cautious investors are struggling to effectively hedge their positions as traditional options like buying put options have not been paying off. Volatility sellers have driven the VIX Index to its lowest level since 2019, and the S&P 500 Index has not seen a 2% drop in over 300 days. Some investors have turned to alternative assets like US regional banks, small caps, and retail stocks for short selling, but these strategies have not been successful. As a result, investors are resorting to blunter hedging instruments such as futures and ETFs, which provide less leverage but do not decay in value like options.
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Reported 5 months ago
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as early as June, aiming to raise around $10 billion in one of the region's largest stock deals. The offering will be a fully marketed one in Riyadh, with banks like Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC lined up to manage the sale. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic transition, focusing on expanding the private sector and non-oil growth. Aramco, which expects to pay $31 billion in dividends despite lower earnings, remains predominantly owned by the Saudi government.
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Reported 5 months ago
Lady Gaga stunned in a gown featuring a car part at the premiere of the Chromatica Ball in Los Angeles on May 23, revealing that she had COVID during five of her shows but didn't want to disappoint her fans.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 5 months ago
Major banks Citigroup, Barclays, and HSBC are increasing their push for employees to return to the office full-time for five days a week, as reported by Bloomberg. This shift in policy involves asking hundreds to thousands of employees to come back to the office, a change from their previous flexible work-from-home policies. The move is partly in response to a reinstated policy from Finra Fi A requiring periodic workplace inspections, prompting banks to prefer office work over managing remote offices. This change reflects the evolving dynamics of remote work in the financial sector and its impact on employee-employer relationships.
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Reported 5 months ago
Donald Trump is considering Senator Tom Cotton as a potential vice presidential candidate for the upcoming election. Cotton is praised by Trump for his communication skills and military background, but his hawkish foreign policy views and controversial stances, such as calling for the deployment of federal troops against protesters, have raised concerns. Despite these issues, many Republicans in the current GOP seem to support Cotton's candidacy, leaving the question of whether he would indeed be chosen as Trump's running mate.
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Reported 5 months ago
Elon Musk has refuted claims from a Bloomberg report suggesting that SpaceX might be in talks to sell existing shares, stating that the company does not need additional capital and plans to buy back shares. The report indicated that shares could be priced between $108 to $110, valuing SpaceX at over $200 billion. Musk also mentioned SpaceX's valuation doubling since 2021 and its various contracts with NASA and governments. Additionally, Musk's startup xAI is set to complete a funding round that could value the company at over $24 billion.
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Reported 5 months ago
Cornerback Carlton Davis, recently traded from the Buccaneers to the Lions, expressed his excitement about his new team in Detroit, comparing it to the 2020 Super Bowl-winning Buccaneers. Davis is optimistic about the talent, coaching staff, and competitive environment in Detroit, believing he can play a significant role in the defense by shutting down top receivers and potentially helping the Lions reach the Super Bowl this season.
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Franz Rogowski and Barry Keoghan, who star in Andrea Arnold's "Bird," discussed their roles in the film at Cannes where they bonded despite limited on-screen time. The movie follows Bailey, a 12-year-old girl navigating her identity in England, and her bond with Bird, played by Rogowski. The actors praised Arnold's unique approach, which involved improvisation and waiting for the right moments on set. Keoghan drew from personal experiences for his role, and Rogowski highlighted the collaboration with newcomer Nykiya Adams. The film explores themes of coming of age and family dynamics in a heartwarming yet prickly narrative, potentially positioning Arnold for her first Palme d’Or.
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Reported 5 months ago
The article discusses a Golden Retriever named Bonchi who loves playing a special game of "hide-n-seek" with his owners. In this game, Bonchi goes into the closet, and when the door is opened, he happily greets his owners. The article highlights the joy and excitement that dogs experience while playing games with their owners and suggests various other fun games like fetch, tug-of-war, and creating obstacle courses to keep dogs entertained and active.
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