I grew up watching fights with my father on television, and have always been drawn to the sport—its characters, its rhetoric and, later, the best writing about it by stylists like Hugh McIlvanney, who once wrote of the terminally shy, matchstick-thin, Welsh fighter Johnny Owen, who died in the ring: “It is his tragedy that he found himself articulate in such a dangerous language.†This quest for articulation is part of the appeal of boxing for me, the way its fighters attempt to give meaning to months of training, and the vicarious sort of absorption the spectacle holds for its audience. It…
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If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between mne’s khaki pants and chinos, rest assured that you’re not alone – while both styles offer a nice break from the classic denim format, khakis are made of sturdier materials and tend to be looser around the legs, while the lighter, fancier-looking chinos are what you’d expect to see on the coolest guy at the office party. Both styles are used rather interchangeably – a good thing to keep in mind while pursuing this list. Whether you’re going for a classic military-style aesthetic or are looking to keep things more contemporary…
Beefroll loafers, by Rancourt & Co. Shoes are something you don’t want to skimp on. You get what you pay for and thus, a cheap pair of kicks could leave you limping by the end of the day. And while there are an overwhelming number of options out there, the nice thing about being a man is that you can go far on just a few classic styles. Which is why you should invest in quality pairs that will only get better looking (and more comfortable) as the years go on. We asked Kyle Rancourt of Rancourt & Co., who’s…
Ella Beatty and Vito Schnabel open up about how their characters help Capote face the tough reality of getting older. Read the original article here
Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake, on the day of the company’s initial public offering on Sept. 16, 2020.CNBCSnowflake said on Wednesday that billionaire CEO Frank Slootman, who joined the cloud software company in 2019 and took it public the following year, is retiring and will be replaced by former Google ad chief Sridhar Ramaswamy. Shares of Snowflake plunged 24% in extended trading.Slootman, 65, previously led software vendor ServiceNow into the public markets and before that, led Data Domain. But Snowflake was his biggest endeavor and became the largest software initial public offering ever when it hit the New York Stock…
TJX Cos. on Wednesday said holiday sales jumped 13% as shoppers hunting for deals flocked to the off-price retailer.Despite the strong quarter and end to its fiscal year, the company issued guidance that came in light of Wall Street’s expectations as it prepares for tougher comps in the year ahead and an uncertain growth trajectory.Here’s how TJX did in its fiscal fourth quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv:Earnings per share: $1.22 vs. $1.12 expectedRevenue: $16.41 billion vs. $16.21 billion expectedFor the quarter ended Feb. 3, the…
Former US president Donald Trump arrives to the court room following a break at the New York State Supreme Court on the first day of his civil fraud trial, in New York City on October 2, 2023.Ed Jones | AFP | Getty ImagesAttorneys for Donald Trump on Wednesday said the former president and his co-defendants plan to post a $100 million bond in a bid to pause enforcement of their civil fraud judgment — though that is just a fraction of the total amount that they have been ordered to pay.To secure a “complete” appeal bond would be “impossible,” the…
A cellular tower is seen on Feb. 22, 2024 in Redondo Beach, California. The outage affected tens of thousands of customers in cities across the country whose phones lost signal overnight.Eric Thayer | Getty Images News | Getty Images’It won’t be our last’AT&T’s outage on Thursday knocked out service for tens of thousands of customers, who were unable to use their phones without access to Wi-Fi. It was the result of an internal company error — not a cyberattack — as AT&T worked to expand its network, it said.AT&T is crediting consumers and small business customers “most impacted by the…
In 2019, a group of musicians—led by David Johansen of New York Dolls, John Lyon, and Paul Collins—filed a class-action lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, seeking control of their master recordings. The parties have now reached a settlement agreement, court documents obtained by Pitchfork show. The terms of the settlement have not yet been made public.When contacted by Pitchfork, an attorney for Sony Music Entertainment, Roy W. Arnold, offered no comment. Attorneys for the musicians have not responded to Pitchfork’s request for comment.The musicians based their original complaint on a section of the Copyright Act of 1976 that offers artists…
Charli XCX has teased her forthcoming album, titled ‘Brat’, and has shared details on its release on her social media pages. READ MORE: Charli XCX: “I like playing games with pop music. I enjoy poking fun at it†The singer took to her official Instagram account to share a photo of a lime green title with the word ‘Brat’ on it. In the caption, she wrote: “Brat – this summer. 15 songs. 41:23 minutes long. on repeat.†In her IG stories, she shared the same photo with a link to pre-save the album. XCX has previously hinted that her upcoming new…
It’s been quite some time coming, but Activision has at long last revealed when Call of Duty fans can drop into a mobile version of its battle royale spin-off Warzone. The publisher previously said the game would arrive properly this spring after a period of limited release in certain territories. In fact, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will land on the third day of spring, March 21. That’s just over two years after Activision announced the free-to-play mobile title.Two battle royale maps will be available at the outset: original Warzone locale Verdansk and Rebirth Island. Verdansk supports up to 120…
Apple is expected to preview iOS 18 at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 in June before a possible general release in September this year. The next iPhone operating system could bring new generative AI features and design innovations. Now, a new leak shows the list of iPhone models that will be compatible with iOS 18. The iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max models are said to offer support for iOS 18. The rumour claims that the iOS 18 will be compatible with all the same devices as iOS 17.As per a now-deleted X post (available via…
Who are you going to call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Nearly 40 years ago, in June 1984, Ghostbusters premiered, and a phenomenon was created. Since then, several sequels and anime shows have been created. Yet we waited over 30 years after Ghostbusters II for a sequel in the same universe. Now we’re lucky to get another sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Here is everything we know about the upcoming sequel. Why is the Ghostbusters Franchise Continuing? After Ghostbusters: Afterlife grossed $200 million, Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan immediately signed a deal to do a sequel –Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. …
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) is laying groundwork for a small satellite factory in Italy that it hopes will be at the forefront of constellation manufacturing in Europe, bringing the continent closer to mass production capabilities across the Atlantic. The joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy aims to have the “Space Smart Factory†up and running by mid-2025 in Rome, three kilometers from where the company integrates 700-kilogram-plus Galileo navigation satellites in a facility geared for larger spacecraft. Although the new 21,000-square-meter facility could also be used for large satellites, Massimo Comparini, head of the company’s Italian…
A cross-section of a mouse’s brain highlighting neurons that seem to release a molecule that increases toxin clearanceTsai Laboratory/MIT Picower Institute A new explanation has emerged for why an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease involving sounds and flickering lights may help slow cognitive decline. The frequencies involved seem to ramp up the brain’s waste disposal networks, which boosts the clearance of beta-amyloid and other toxic proteins that contribute to memory and concentration problems. “Once we understand the mechanism, we can probably figure out how to further optimise this whole concept and improve the efficacy,†says Li-Huei Tsai at the Massachusetts…
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Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange, arrives at court in New York, US, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are asking a judge for a relatively short sentence like “junk bond king” Michael Milken instead of the 100 years that a presentence investigation report calls for.In a new court filing, attorneys for Bankman-Fried asked for a sentence of between 63 and 78 months in prison for overseeing the huge financial fraud at his cryptocurrency exchange FTX and related hedge fund Alameda Research.That filing, among other things, cites his “neurodiversity,” selflessness…
Lawn Care Tips From My Dad’s Ghost Sundays Are for Yard Work When you first appeared in my backyard, riding the big red mower you bought in ‘99, I was thrilled. You had been dead almost twenty years, and I missed you like crazy. It was the smell. Your sweat mixed with exhaust and grass clippings. It clung to your stained white T-shirt. It smelled like home, like Holmdel, three thousand miles away. “What are you doing here?†I shouted over the noise. “Fine,†you said, stopping the engine. “Hop on.†I did as I was told. We made sharp…