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Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) economic policy conference in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSan Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Monday said she expects that interest rates will be cut later this year but declined to provide a timetable or the extent to which the central bank will ease.With markets expecting aggressive reductions starting in September, Daly said progress on inflation and a clear slowdown in hiring likely will drive the Fed to some extent of…

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Joshua Malina‘s wife, Melissa Merwin, has filed for divorce from the West Wing actor after nearly 28 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.” According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Monday (August 5), Merwin, a costume designer who has worked on productions like Fallen, Ellen, and Point of No Return, has requested spousal support from Malina. An exact date of the separation was not specified. Merwin did not request child support as the former couple share two adult children, daughter Isabel, 26, and son Avi, 22. The documents state that Merwin would like to dissolve the marriage “amicably” and…

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In an interview with Sight & Sound magazine, David Lynch revealed that he was diagnosed with emphysema due to constant smoking throughout his life, and consequently must remain “homebound” to avoid colds, COVID-19, and other sicknesses. Lynch added that he could direct movies “remotely,” but that he “wouldn’t like that so much.” After speculation that this meant the longtime creative would retire, Lynch released an official statement today clarifying that’s not the case.“Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking,” Lynch wrote in his statement. “I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do…

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Two Shell have teamed up with Sugababes for their pulsing rework entitled ‘Round’. The enigmatic dance duo have collaborated with the UK girl group to remix their 2002 hit ‘Round Round’ into an icy future garage track. It follows their single ‘gimmi it’, released earlier in May this year, and their FKA Twigs collaboration ‘Talk To Me’, which dropped in March. ‘Round’ originally appeared in the pair’s 2022 Hessle Audio mix, and has since gone on to become a fan favourite. Two Shell have since reworked the track seven times before its current incarnation, with Sugababes rerecording their vocals specially…

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It can be hard to keep track of all your belongings with our busy lives, work, kids — you name it. The Apple AirTag is an affordable little Bluetooth tracker that can be placed on or inside your bag or luggage, attached to your pet’s collar or your keys, or anything else you might have a habit of losing. But to make the most of your AirTag, it’s worth investing in the best AirTag accessories, like a keychain, holder or case. Convenience is key here, and we’ve tested dozens of AirTag accessories to help you choose the best AirTag holders…

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Apple released the iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone on Monday. The update brings a handful of new features for Apple users, with some of them based on the feedback received from previous beta updates. The user interface (UI) of the Photos app has been tweaked to make accessing media more convenient, while the Safari browser gets a new feature that aims to reduce distractions while reading web pages. The update also contains bug fixes and system improvements for the iPhone.iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 FeaturesAt the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10, Apple showcased its revamped…

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Would it be an episode of The Bachelorette Season 21 if Jenn wasn’t testing her fear of heights with these unsuspecting men? I’m beginning to wonder if she may have told a little fib about the whole heights thing because she never misses an opportunity to jump, fly, or do just about anything up in the clouds. I’ll give it to her, though. Each opportunity allows her to snuggle up to her men, and you can’t be mad about it. (Disney/John Fleenor) I forgot we didn’t actually have a rose ceremony to close out the previous hour until things opened…

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for the stock market’s dramatic plunge, months after claiming he deserved credit for the market’s then-record upswing.”Of course there is a massive market downturn. Kamala is even worse than Crooked Joe,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social about Harris, the de facto Democratic presidential nominee.The night before, as Asian markets fell dramatically, the former president wrote, “STOCK MARKETS CRASHING. I TOLD YOU SO!!! KAMALA DOESN’T HAVE A CLUE. BIDEN IS SOUND ASLEEP. ALL CAUSED BY INEPT U.S. LEADERSHIP!”U.S. stocks dropped sharply Monday, apparently in reaction to…

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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Deals Deals Aug 5, 2024 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Deals $1.99Axiom’s End by Lindsay EllisGet This Deal$2.99You Sexy Thing by Cat RamboGet This Deal $3.99I’m Waiting for You: And Other Stories by Kim Bo-YoungGet This Deal$2.99The God of Endings by Jacqueline HollandGet This Deal $2.99The Surviving Sky by Kritika H. RaoGet This Deal$1.99The Splinter in the Sky by Kemi Ashing-GiwaGet This Deal $2.99The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph WhiteGet This Deal$0.99Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose BlackGet This Deal Read the…

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LOGAN, Utah — Benchmark Space Systems announced a strategic partnership Aug. 5 with startup Starlight Engines. Under the agreement announced at the Small Satellite Conference here, Benchmark will offer hybrid propulsion systems that pair Starlight Crucible Hall-effect thrusters with Benchmark non-toxic chemical thrusters. The hybrid propulsion system is designed for high-endurance or high-specific-impulse missions and spacecraft with a mass of 1,000 kilograms or less. A promising application for the hybrid propulsion system is a kick stage Benchmark is designing under a NASA Small Business Innovation Research contract. The kick stage needs hybrid technology because chemical propulsion alone does not offer…

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The ChatGPT chat screen on a smartphone arranged in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. ChatGPT has made writing computer code and cheating on homework easier. Soon, it could make email scams a cinch. That’s the warning from Darktrace Plc, the British cybersecurity firm.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOpenAI co-founder John Schulman said in a Monday X post that he would leave the Microsoft-backed company and join Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup with funding from Amazon.The move comes less than three months after OpenAI disbanded a superalignment team that focused on trying to…

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Signage for Kellanova outside the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 5, 2023.APShares of Kellanova closed up 16% on Monday on reports of buyout interest.M&M’s owner Mars is in talks to acquire the snacking company, CNBC’s David Faber reported, adding rival candy company Hershey is also potentially interested in buying the company.Kellanova spokesperson Kris Bahner declined to comment to CNBC, citing company policy. Reuters first reported the Mars interest.Ten months ago, Kellogg spun off its cereal business, naming the new company WK Kellogg in honor of its founder. The remaining business unit, renamed Kellanova, contained Pringles and Cheez-It and its…

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If your preferred entrance is discreetly gliding into a room wearing a neutral-colored, well-tailored suit, then you probably prefer a subtle scent. Choosing quiet influence as opposed to loud, boisterous energy that demands attention, you’d rather garner it using reason, sensibility, and a whiff of the best subtle cologne. But what specifically makes a scent subtle? Most likely, it’s soft and natural, enhancing the way your skin smells on its own (you might have heard of the phrase ‘skin scent’). Undoubtedly, a subtle scent is clean, inoffensive, and well-balanced, with no one note standing out stronger than the rest. Phrases…

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I’d imagine that Emily Ratajkowski has access to nearly every luxury brand under the sun, so you better believe I notice when she chooses to wear something affordable. Photographed in New York City, EmRata recently wore Mango’s Halter Top With Buttons, which is currently marked down from $46 to $30. Now that it has Emily’s stamp of approval, I have a strong feeling this cute top will sell out in no time.As you’ve probably noticed, late summer is a great time to score on-sale items. For instance, Who What Wear editors have recently scoured Saks and Neiman Marcus to uncover…

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[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale, “The Queen Who Ever Was.”] George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood is filled with epic battles, but only one of them was seen in House of the Dragon‘s second season, which came as a shock to viewers. The Season 2 finale ended with the stage being set for the next conflict, the Battle of the Gullet, and even though showrunner Ryan Condal promises that this deadly showdown will take place “early” in House of the Dragon Season 3, fans are still disappointed by what they feel is a lack…

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Bon Iver will perform at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday (August 7), when her tour of battleground states comes to Justin Vernon’s Eau Claire hometown, Billboard reports. The Wisconsin rally will be the second stop of Harris’ tour with her as-yet-unannounced running mate, after it kicks off in Philadelphia tomorrow.Though Bon Iver have not addressed Harris’ presumptive Democratic nomination for president, the band has recently used social channels to support various progressive causes, including a pledge of support to Democrat Nick Butler’s campaign for local Wisconsin government. The rally performance will be the latest in the…

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