Reported 7 months ago
Julia Louis-Dreyfus discussed her 1987 wedding dress, which was inspired by Princess Diana's iconic gown, on her podcast. Louis-Dreyfus incorporated design elements like poofy sleeves and lace layers into her dress, inspired by the 1981 royal wedding. She also shared that she had a tiny dolphin charm sewn into her gown as a symbol of joy but intentionally doesn't know its exact location, adding to the dress's mystery. The actress highlighted the importance of clothing in conveying the significance of special events and rituals.
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Reported 7 months ago
The article discusses four real estate investment trusts (REITs) that have recently received new price targets from a Scotiabank analyst. The REITs mentioned are WP Carey, Ventas, VICI Properties, and Simon Property Group. WP Carey's price target was raised by 9%, Ventas' target was raised from $47 to $51, VICI Properties' target was raised from $32 to $34, and Simon Property Group's target was increased from $142 to $152. Additionally, the article mentions two high-yield alternatives for investors looking to diversify their portfolios: the Ascent Income Fund and Basecamp Alpine Notes from EquityMultiple.
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Reported 7 months ago
Canadian procedural "Wild Cards" has been renewed for a second season by The CW and CBC, with the news announced during CBC's Upfronts. The show, starring Giacomo Gianniotti, Vanessa Morgan, and Jason Priestley, follows a detective and a con woman working together to solve crimes. The second season, consisting of 13 episodes, is set to premiere in winter 2025 on both networks.
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Reported 7 months ago
The US economy is performing better than expected, with the S&P Global's flash US composite PMI reaching a 2-year high of 54.4 in May, up from 51.3 in April. Both the services and manufacturing sectors are showing expansion, with services driving most of the gains for the composite index. Despite recent concerns of a slowdown, the US economic output is on track for solid GDP growth in the second quarter, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence chief business economist Chris Williamson. Input prices have also continued to rise, prompting worries about inflation and potential interest rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve.
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Reported 7 months ago
The city of Oakland has agreed to sell its stake in the A's stadium as the Major League Baseball team prepares to leave for Las Vegas after playing their final season in Oakland. The sale of the 155-acre complex, where the team has played since 1968, is set at a minimum of $105 million to the African American Sports & Entertainment Group. The city plans to use the proceeds to offset a budget deficit and prevent layoffs, while the A's will temporarily play in West Sacramento until their new ballpark in Las Vegas is ready in 2028.
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Reported 7 months ago
The article discusses Realty Income Corp's recent increase in dividends and analyzes whether it is a good time to buy shares of the company. Despite a decline in total return since 2022, Realty Income has consistently raised dividends and reported positive first-quarter results in 2024. Wall Street analysts have maintained favorable outlooks on the stock, and the company remains a prominent REIT with a strong track record. While Realty Income offers reliable monthly dividends, alternative options like Arrived, which allows fractional ownership of single-family rental properties for more stable returns and diversification, are also highlighted as compelling for passive real estate investing.
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Reported 7 months ago
Top U.S. and international track and field athletes will compete at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, ahead of the Olympic Trials. The event, which will be broadcast live on NBC, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, and Peacock, holds added significance this year as it serves as a lead-up to the Olympic Games in Paris. Athletes to watch include Sha'Carri Richardson, Grant Holloway, Ryan Crouser, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, among others, in events like the Women's Hammer Throw, Men's 110m Hurdles, Men's Shot Put, Women's 100m, and Men's Bowerman Mile.
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Reported 7 months ago
Scarlett Johansson's parents, Karsten Johansson and Melanie Sloan, played a significant role in shaping her career. Karsten, a Danish architect, and Melanie, a homemaker, encouraged Scarlett to pursue acting from a young age despite financial challenges. Melanie fostered Scarlett's love of performing and supported her Hollywood dreams, even enrolling her in acting classes and managing her career for nearly two decades. The family's upbringing in New York City and their diverse cultural backgrounds influenced Scarlett's upbringing and passion for the arts. Despite their divorce when Scarlett was a teenager, both parents played a crucial role in protecting her as a child actor and ensuring she had a balanced upbringing.
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Reported 7 months ago
The article discusses Wall Street veteran analyst Stephen 'Sarge' Guilfoyle's recommendation of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) as his top long-term trade pick. Guilfoyle highlights the company's strong financials, clean balance sheet, and expanding customer base as reasons for optimism, despite potential valuation risks. He emphasizes Palantir's inelastic demand for security, surveillance, and big data analysis, mentioning its clean cash flow and profitability as key factors supporting his bullish outlook. Guilfoyle acknowledges the valuation risk and the company's reliance on government spending but believes in its potential to grow into its current valuation.
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Reported 7 months ago
Toronto has been officially awarded an expansion team in the WNBA, set to begin playing in 2026. The team, owned by Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports Ventures, will play at the 8,700-seat Coca-Cola Coliseum and also have select games in Montreal and Vancouver. This marks the league's 14th team and the first non-U.S. team in the WNBA. The expansion fee for the Toronto franchise is $50 million, the same amount paid by the Golden State Warriors' ownership group for the Valkyries team.
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Reported 7 months ago
Zara Tindall, daughter of Princess Anne, has introduced a $10 high heel hack involving heel caps to make walking on grass and uneven surfaces easier during summer weddings. The caps, available in a 10-pack on Amazon with various sizes, provide more surface area for balance. Zara's fashion choice was the dusty pink 'Rebecca' style from Emmy London, also owned by Kate Middleton. This royal-approved hack is a great solution for stiletto lovers attending outdoor weddings.
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Reported 7 months ago
German electrical components maker Hager is leaning towards expanding in France due to factors like cuts to business tax rates, more flexibility in labor rules, and support from local officials. President Macron's pro-business reforms have made France increasingly attractive for foreign investors, with the country surpassing Germany as Europe's top destination for foreign direct investment since 2019. Macron's initiatives, such as lowering corporate taxes and modernizing labor laws, have boosted economic growth and job creation, but challenges like political opposition, low approval ratings, and the need for further reforms remain.
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Reported 7 months ago
BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy have collaborated on a new song called "RATATATA," blending dance metal with tech-y metal riffs and a pulsing EDM beat, featuring vocals from both bands. This is BABYMETAL's second collaborative track of 2024, following their release of "LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND" in March. The collaboration comes ahead of BABYMETAL's Fox_Fest in Japan this weekend, where Electric Callboy will also be performing, potentially including a live rendition of "RATATATA."
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Reported 7 months ago
A building in Lower Manhattan, NYC was struck by lightning, resulting in one person being injured and taken to the hospital. The incident occurred during a severe thunderstorm that moved through the area, causing flight delays at LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark airports. The storm has since passed but more rain is expected, with temperatures around 82 degrees in New York City.
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Reported 7 months ago
Peter Hargreaves, the largest shareholder in UK retail investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, is considering taking the company private and has discussed this with investors. Hargreaves rejected a 4.67 billion pound takeover bid from a consortium led by CVC Advisers and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, stating it undervalued the company. Hargreaves, who holds a 19.8% stake, prefers a higher price for a potential buyout. The company's shares rose following news of the bid, amid increased M&A activity in the UK. Despite facing challenges, Hargreaves Lansdown reported strong first-quarter results recently.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, accusing the company of stifling competition and driving up prices for consumers. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, seeks to break up the merged company, alleging that Live Nation-Ticketmaster engaged in unlawful, anticompetitive conduct that harms fans, artists, smaller promoters, and venue operators. Live Nation-Ticketmaster has responded by calling the lawsuit "baseless" and arguing that the DOJ's actions won't address the issues fans care about regarding ticket prices, service fees, and access to shows.
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Reported 7 months ago
Tesla has omitted its goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually by 2030 from its latest impact report, indicating a shift in focus towards robotaxis and autonomous driving technology. CEO Elon Musk previously aimed for this ambitious target, but Tesla is now concentrating on more accessible products and affordable vehicles using existing product lines. The company's shares fell about 2% following this news, as Tesla faces challenges in a softer EV market and increased competition, leading to layoffs and a restructuring towards robotaxis and autonomous technology.
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Reported 7 months ago
The U.S. Justice Department and over two dozen states have filed a lawsuit against Live Nation, accusing the concert promoter and Ticketmaster unit of unlawfully inflating ticket prices and harming artists, with Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for Live Nation to be broken up due to monopolistic control over the live events industry. The lawsuit highlights the Biden administration's aggressive antitrust enforcement, aiming to increase competition across various sectors, and Live Nation's stock dropped by 8.3% following the legal action. The lawsuit seeks to divest Ticketmaster and provide additional relief to address anticompetitive harm, with bipartisan support from attorneys general and calls from politicians for legislation to promote competition in the ticketing market.
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Reported 7 months ago
The upcoming Season 2 of "House of the Dragon" is set to feature a highly anticipated and brutal scene known as "Blood and Cheese," drawing comparisons to "The Red Wedding" from "Game of Thrones." Co-creator Ryan Condal described the scene as a dark moment that showcases George R.R. Martin's ability to delve into the depths of characters. The series, based on the novel "Fire & Blood," follows the rise and fall of House Targaryen, leading up to the civil war known as "The Dance of Dragons." The ensemble cast includes various new additions for the upcoming season, and the show is set to return on June 16, 2024, after a two-year hiatus on HBO and HBO Max.
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Reported 7 months ago
Joe Budden and his ex-girlfriend Tahiry Jose engaged in a heated exchange over abuse claims following Budden's comments on Diddy's viral hotel assault video. Tahiry recalled alleged instances of abuse by Budden, including being thrown down a flight of stairs, while he called her a "failed gold digger." The exchange on Instagram escalated with both parties making accusations against each other, with Budden denying the allegations. Tahiry ended the conversation stating she's not scared of him anymore and that his time is coming, while Budden dismissed her as a "low vibrational" and "low level Dyckman con woman."
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Reported 7 months ago
The WNBA has officially announced Toronto as its first international franchise, set to start playing in 2026. The team will be owned by Kilmer Sports Ventures, led by Larry Tanenbaum, who saw an opportunity to bring women's professional sports to Toronto. With the league's popularity growing, the addition of Toronto as the 14th team is part of the WNBA's expansion plans to potentially reach 16 teams by 2028, following the recent success of college stars transitioning to the professional league.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Cleveland Cavaliers have fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after five seasons, following a season in which the team finished fourth in the Eastern Conference and made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Bickerstaff faced challenges integrating star players like Donovan Mitchell and addressing lineup inconsistencies. The firing comes amid concerns over Mitchell's contract extension and potential player trades to create a more cohesive team under new coaching leadership.
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Reported 7 months ago
A Pennsylvania father is seeking answers after his 5-year-old son, who is in kindergarten, had his teeth knocked out and suffered a facial laceration in an alleged assault by a fourth-grade special needs student at Keystone Elementary School. The incident, captured on surveillance video, has left the family distressed as they await to view the footage. The school district and authorities are investigating the incident, while the family's lawyer hopes for systemic changes to prevent such incidents in the future. The father has shared his concerns on TikTok, stating his son is now scared to return to school, and while not pursuing legal action against the special needs child or their parents, he is holding the teacher's aide accountable for the incident.
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Reported 7 months ago
The article discusses how the Philadelphia 76ers are planning to pursue adding another All-Star player to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey this offseason, following a strategy that has proven successful for other NBA teams. The focus is on acquiring an elite, two-way wing to complement Embiid and Maxey, with potential targets including Paul George, OG Anunoby, and DeMar DeRozan. If unable to land a big-name player in free agency, the Sixers may explore trade options or sign veteran wings on short contracts. The team aims to follow a roster-building approach that emphasizes having at least three top players to enhance their chances of contending for a championship.
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Reported 7 months ago
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a significant antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, alleging that the companies are running an illegal monopoly on live events in America. The lawsuit, backed by 30 state and district attorneys general, aims to dismantle the monopoly that is claimed to drive up prices for fans and stifle competition in the entertainment industry. The lawsuit accuses Live Nation of anti-competitive practices that harm smaller promoters, artists, and ticket buyers, and seeks to break up the control exerted by the companies over various aspects of the industry.
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