Reported 6 months ago
猶太社區因富爾特李高中的一堂有爭議的歷史課而對教師辭職決定感到憤怒，要求將其解僱。然而，在經過四個小時的會議後，校董會決定接受教師辭職。數百名人出席了在路易斯科爾中學舉行的激烈會議，而爭議課程涉及對中東歷史的陳述，被指控為反以色列且利於巴勒斯坦。
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Reported 6 months ago
Lady Gaga, 38, shut down rumors of her pregnancy by sharing a TikTok video with the message 'Not pregnant -- just down bad cryin at the gym register to vote.' In the clip, she lip-synced to an audio clip while emphasizing the importance of voting. The singer clarified that she is not expecting a baby after photos from her sister's wedding sparked speculation. Gaga also hinted at new music projects during the Los Angeles premiere of her HBO concert special.
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Reported 6 months ago
After a prolonged legal battle was settled, Disney is set to invest up to $17 billion in its Florida resort, potentially opening a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World. The agreement with DeSantis' appointees allows for substantial investments in the parks over the next 15 years, including the construction of new theme parks, additional hotel rooms, and increased retail and restaurant space. The settlement follows years of litigation stemming from Disney's opposition to a Florida law regarding classroom discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity, which ultimately resulted in a new development agreement.
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Reported 6 months ago
WNBA取消了Angel Reese在週二夜間由於兩次技術犯規而被判出局的第二次技術犯規。比賽在紐約自由隊88-75擊敗芝加哥天空隊的比賽中發生。判決發生在自由隊牢牢控制場勢的最後幾分鐘內。Reese在爭奪籃板球時遭到兩次犯規的迅速吹罰，第一次這樣被逐出WNBA比賽，此舉在直播中被誤認為是Betnijah Laney-Hamilton。Reese首次沒理解到被趕出場的原因，而領隊Weatherspoon表示裁判沒有向她解釋。芝加哥公牛隊的Lonzo Ball認為這次趕出是「弱智」，並提供支付任何罰款的幫助。
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Reported 6 months ago
The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is considering ways to increase its influence over the Bank of Thailand after clashes over economic policies. Discussions include potentially appointing new officials to key roles in the central bank, with the government aiming to have more say in monetary policy decisions. This move has caused tensions and negative impacts on Thailand's financial markets, with concerns raised about political interference in central bank operations and the risks associated with losing central bank independence.
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Reported 6 months ago
Astroscale Holdings Inc. founder Nobu Okada announced the company's plan to increase investment in technology to remove space debris after their successful Tokyo stock market debut, with shares trading 86% above the initial offering price. Okada emphasized the importance of action in addressing the unpredictable risks posed by orbital junk and discussed Astroscale's leadership in the sector. The company recently executed a successful mission to inspect space debris, highlighting their commitment to space sustainability and future service expansions.
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Reported 6 months ago
Exploring the challenges and rewards of teenagers living without social media, this article highlights the experiences of families like the Bulkeleys and Gabriela Durham who choose to limit or ban social media for their children. Teenagers are increasingly aware of the negative impact of excessive social media use on mental health and grades, leading some to initiate 'cleanses' to disconnect. The changing dynamics of adolescence in the digital age are illustrated through the narrative of two families striving to balance the benefits and pitfalls of avoiding social media in a society where online presence is pervasive.
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Reported 6 months ago
Aluminum producer Novelis Inc., a unit of Hindalco Industries Ltd., has delayed its plan to raise up to $945 million in an initial public offering, citing adverse market conditions. The company, which is the world's largest aluminum recycler, did not provide further details on the reasons for halting the sale. The decision to postpone the IPO comes amidst market turbulence in India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party losing its majority in parliament, causing a selloff in stocks. Novelis had planned to sell 45 million shares priced between $18 to $21 each, with Hindalco retaining 92.5% ownership post-IPO with a potential market value of $12.6 billion at the top end of the range. Analysts speculate that internal funds might be sufficient for the company's future projects, leading to the IPO delay.
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Reported 6 months ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's smaller-than-expected poll victory leads to concerns among bond investors about increased populism affecting India's debt dynamics. The election results startled traders, causing a selloff in Indian assets with stocks experiencing the worst day in four years, bond yields rising sharply, and the rupee hovering near a record low. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party will need pre-election allies to form a government, raising worries of populistic measures, fiscal stress, and increased spending. Markets are on alert for potential fiscal slippage risks amidst crucial state elections and uncertainty about the government's fiscal policies.
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Reported 6 months ago
Oil prices climbed from a four-month low as traders aimed to establish a price floor following a period of decline. West Texas Intermediate settled near $74 per barrel after five consecutive sessions of losses, with concerns over demand and OPEC+ decisions driving volatility. Despite the US Energy Information Administration reporting a 1.23 million barrel increase in US crude stockpiles, market analyst Fawad Razaqzada highlighted potential support for prices, though OPEC+ unwinding supply cuts and concerns over output from non-member nations continue to impact the market.
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Reported 6 months ago
Young adults shared their experiences and advice on social media, highlighting lessons such as not feeling obligated to share everything, not taking social media too seriously, being aware of its addictive nature, taking detox breaks, realizing they are in control, understanding the time-wasting aspect, acknowledging the artificial nature of content, setting boundaries, and being cautious about strangers online. The insights aim to guide younger peers navigating the complexities of social media.
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Reported 6 months ago
Despite recent struggles in the bullpen, the Mets showcased Dedniel Nuñez's potential as a reliable relief pitcher when he struck out Lane Thomas with a crucial pitch. Nuñez's strong performance, with a 2.31 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 11.2 innings this season, has earned him the trust of his manager and the opportunity to pitch in bigger situations. His impact was crucial in the Mets' recent victories, highlighting his potential as a key player in the team's bullpen.
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Reported 6 months ago
Disney CEO Bob Iger was presented with an honorary knighthood, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, by Prince William in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The honor was announced in 2022 while Queen Elizabeth II was alive, and Iger shared his gratitude for the recognition on social media, congratulating fellow honoree John Williams as well.
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Reported 6 months ago
星期二的初選中，新泽西州給了特朗普致命一击，很多州在星期二進行了初選。在新州的突然勝利中，雷恩伯勒市市長克蒂斯·巴沙爾擊敗了特朗普支持的候選人克里斯汀·谢拉诺·格拉斯纳。星期二的初選也展示了現任議員的強大力量，許多議員成功躲過初選挑戰。
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Reported 6 months ago
歐洲央行面臨的歐元區通脹上升越來越像美聯儲，引發擔憂，歐洲央行可能面臨降息障礙與聯邦儲備系統相似問題。雖然兩地通脹驅動力明顯不同，但一些經濟學家看到重要相似之處，警告不要低估更持久壓力的風險。美國黏性通脹問題可能會波及歐洲，歐洲央行應保持謹慎。歐元區最新的通脹數據提醒歐洲央行，通脹加速至2.6%，服務價格飆漲、基礎壓力強化等情況令官員感到擔憂。
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Reported 6 months ago
A former Meta engineer, Ferras Hamad, has sued the company for bias in handling content related to the Gaza conflict, claiming he was fired for trying to fix bugs suppressing Palestinian Instagram posts. The Palestinian-American engineer accused Meta of discrimination, wrongful termination, and bias against Palestinians, stating the company deleted internal communications mentioning Gaza deaths while overlooking similar actions involving Israeli or Ukrainian flags. Meta refuted by mentioning Hamad's violation of data access policies as cause for dismissal. This lawsuit reflects ongoing criticisms over Meta's content moderation performance concerning Israel-Palestine issues.
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Reported 6 months ago
富川國際奇幻影展（BiFan）在探索人工智慧在電影製作中的作用上大膽推出了一場15部影片的AI電影競賽。影展將舉辦由評審和觀眾選出的獎項，總獎金高達1500萬韓元（11,000美元）。來自法國、美國、日本和新加坡等國的15部入選影片，展現了現代AI技術对影像和聲音的完美實現。此外，影展將於7月5日至7日舉辦BiFan Plus AI Conference，邀請國際知名AI影視專家探討人工智慧技術對電影製作的影響。
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Reported 6 months ago
Suntory Holdings Ltd. priced a $500 million dollar bond, becoming one of few non-financial Japanese companies to enter the US dollar debt market this year. The proceeds from the five-year note sale will go towards general corporate purposes and debt repayment. Despite the yen's weakened state against the dollar affecting Japanese overseas bond sales this year, Suntory's new dollar bond spreads tightened to less than 70 basis points after the sale, reflecting investor interest. Suntory aims to expand globally amidst Japan's declining population, with recent reports suggesting a potential acquisition of Boston Beer Co., a US brewer. Additionally, the firm anticipates increasing whiskey output by 2027 to meet rising global demand.
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Reported 6 months ago
台南新營地區的大花紫薇花海步道是夏日必賞之地，位於長勝營區綠色隧道附近，讓遊客輕鬆捕捉美照，同時可以欣賞藍白五分車。除了欣賞花海外，附近還有長勝營區綠色隧道及新營鐵道文化園區的台糖勝利號小火車，可安排一日遊或半日遊。
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Reported 6 months ago
Released on November 23, Doing Hard Time (2004) is an American action-drama film about a father seeking revenge after his son's murder. Available for streaming on Netflix, the movie stars Boris Kodjoe and has received mixed reviews. Viewers can access it on Netflix by choosing a payment plan starting from $6.99 per month, with different features like ad-free viewing and Ultra HD content offered based on the plan selected. Netflix provides a vast range of content for OTT lovers across the globe.
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Reported 6 months ago
The article recaps episode 2 of the Thai drama 'A Love So Beautiful' where Dew Jirawat's mother returns to school, leading to revelations about Chadjen's family background and his struggles. The episode touches on themes like family dynamics, parental relationships, and personal goals, providing insights into the characters' lives and motivations.
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Reported 6 months ago
TipRanks introduces the Smart Score, an AI-powered tool that analyzes stock market data to predict future performance. Flutter Entertainment and Chord Energy are highlighted as 'Perfect 10' stocks with positive outlooks from analysts. Flutter, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, and Chord, an oil and gas producer, both show strong potential for growth and returns according to analysts' ratings and price targets.
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Reported 6 months ago
在UConn宣布周二對其女子籃球教練Geno Auriemma進行為期五年的延長合同，合約價值為1,870萬美元後，看來Auriemma還不打算退休。這份延長合同將持續至2029年，並包括通過表現基礎激勵形式獲得額外補償的機會。Auriemma將在明年進入他在這所學校的第40個賽季，目前他在NCAA Division I大學籃球歷史上擁有1,213場勝利，排名第二。他贏得了史上最多的11個國家冠軍。他將每年獲得40萬美元的基本薪水，以及在2024-25賽季進行講話、咨詢和媒體職責等額外2.94百萬美元的補償，這一補償每年增加20萬美元。Auriemma已九次當選為AP年度最佳教練，並帶領達到23次總決賽。他指導了六支球隊取得完美無敗的賽季。
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Reported 6 months ago
During a Sky-Liberty game, Angel Reese was oddly ejected following a minor dispute with a referee, earning a double-tech and the first ejection of her career. Lonzo Ball, present at the game, criticized the referee and offered to pay any fine Reese might face. The Sky expressed dismay with the call, with head coach Teresa Weatherspoon stating her attempt to get an explanation was unsuccessful. Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu even questioned the ejection. Reese's frustration was understandable, given her performance and the Sky's loss. Follow the Bulls Talk Podcast for more.
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