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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 7, 2024.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThe benefits of scale will never be more obvious than when banks begin reporting quarterly results on Friday.Ever since the chaos of last year’s regional banking crisis that consumed three institutions, larger banks have mostly fared better than smaller ones. That trend is set to continue, especially as expectations for the magnitude of Federal Reserve interest rates cuts have fallen sharply since the start of the year.The evolving picture on interest rates — dubbed “higher for longer” as…

Hallmark Channel and General Hospital alum Ryan Paevey says he “may take 2024 off from filming” in a new series of messages posted on April 9. The Christmas at The Plaza star responded to a thread discussing Paevey’s future with acting. “Sadly no word of a film… I may take 2024 off from filming, unless the project is with friends,” Paevey wrote. “The last 8 months of life in this industry have left a pretty bitter taste in my mouth, and I need some time away from a world so full of fake friends and empty promises. I’m weary…” He…

Bill Skarsgård in ‘The Crow.’ Photo Credit: Larry Horricks for Lionsgate. Copyright: © 2022 Yellow Flower LLC.Preview:Lionsgate brought the likes of ‘The Crow’ and ‘Borderlands’ to CinemaCon.Stars including Henry Cavill and Halle Berry promoted their new movies.The studio revealed several movies that have yet to lock down release dates.Following a somewhat subdued and honestly lacking 2023 presentation, Lionsgate has a much more packed release schedule this year.With movies such as the new take on ‘The Crow’, video game adaptation ‘Borderlands’ and an actual update on ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘Ballerina’ –– there is plenty for the company to drum up excitement…

Will Paramount Global end up looking for a new dance partner or will David Ellison’s Skydance Media get to clinch a deal and celebrate with a victory dance? Hollywood and Wall Street insiders alike are wondering about questions like these as the future of Shari Redstone’s media and entertainment empire hangs in the balance. After all, Skydance remains in an exclusive period until early May to possibly finalize a two-step deal to acquire Paramount Global and its controlling shareholder National Amusements (NAI), led by Paramount non-executive chair Shari Redstone. According to a CNBC report, citing sources, Skydance will meet with Paramount management and start…

Andrew Bird:05-29 Chicago, IL – Green Mill !05-30 Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater %05-31 Chicago, IL – Chicago Humanities Festival06-02 Denver, CO – Civic Center Park (Outside Festival)06-03 Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room !06-08 Healdsburg, CA – BloodRoot Wines’ the Ramble07-05 Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Pavilion *$07-06 Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *$07-07 Boise, ID – Idaho Botanical Garden *$07-08 Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Co. *$07-10 Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater *$07-12 Omaha, NE – Astro Amphitheater *$07-13 Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Co. *$07-14 Bayfield, WI – Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua *$07-15…

Paul McCartney has shared an embarrassing story from early on in his career that he says made him want to quit playing live music. The former Beatle was speaking on the latest episode of his podcast McCartney: A Life in Lyrics, when he spoke about one of the band’s earliest shows together, which featured McCartney taking the coveted lead guitar role. “We had this gig and it was the first thing I ever played, and I was lead guitar player,” he explained. “John [Lennon] was rhythm. I had a solo and I totally froze. Could not move my fingers.” “It…

Amazon has cut paid perks for Alexa developers. With a bigger focus on generative AI, the voice assistant’s third-party apps (skills) aren’t a priority. An Amazon spokesperson told Engadget that the “older programs have simply run their course, so we decided to sunset them.”Launched in 2017, when Alexa was all the rage, the program paid developers bonuses for skills that resonated with users. It was part of Amazon’s quest to turn Alexa Skills into a booming app store. (Did that happen?)At the company’s fall 2023 devices event, Amazon previewed its next-gen version of Alexa, with ChatGPT-like generative AI abilities. With…

Fairphone Fairbuds have been launched as the company’s latest true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The earbuds come with 11mm titanium-coated drivers and offer an active noise cancellation (ANC) feature. They provide Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, an IP54-rated build, and are claimed to deliver up to 26 hours of battery life with the case. However, these earphones are very unique. Fairphone focuses on offering easy repairability with their products. Hence, the Fairbuds earphones allow users to replace the batteries and even order single earbuds.Fairphone Fairbuds priceThe Fairphone Fairbuds are priced at EUR 149 (roughly Rs. 13,000) and are currently available for purchase…

Abbott Elementary was on a little spring break, but we’re back with a brand new episode, and Janine has big news. On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 9, Janine is offered a full-time job for the district now that her fellowship is ending. Gregory is fretting about a student who is missing a ton of school. Barbara, Jacob, Mr. Johnson, and Melissa are caught up in some AI-related drama. This episode (like many others before it) was full of great quotes. We stayed laughing for almost the entire half hour. It also felt more fast-paced than…

US President Joe Biden speaks about student loan relief at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 8, 2024. Andrew Caballero-reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesA race to still forgive debt after Supreme Court verdictPresident Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign promise to erase student debt was thwarted at the Supreme Court last June. The conservative justices ruled that Biden’s $400 billion loan cancellation plan was unconstitutional.After that, the president directed the U.S. Department of Education to examine its existing authority to forgive student debt. Mainly by improving current loan relief programs, the department has cleared the education debts of 4 million people,…

A render of Sierra Space’s Velocity satellite busCredit: Sierra SpaceAmid preparations for its spaceplane’s maiden flight and an initial public offering as soon as next year, Sierra Space is expanding its satellite offerings.  Ahead of the much-anticipated solar eclipse, the commercial space unicorn unveiled its aptly named Eclipse line of satellite buses — the main structures of satellites — to serve a wide range of missions in orbits ranging for low Earth to cis-lunar. “We’ve actually been waiting for six months, so it’s like, this [name], we really thought about it,” Tom Vice, Sierra Space chief executive said in an interview…

Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021.Andrew Kelly | ReutersThe Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, released long-awaited regulations Wednesday on some toxic “forever chemicals” found in drinking water.Known as PFAS, the chemicals are per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances. They are made by attaching two carbon molecules to fluorine, Tom Neltner explained to CNBC in 2023, when he was working as Environmental Defense Fund’s Senior Director, Safer Chemicals. The bonds are incredibly strong and take a very long time to break down, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.”The chemicals…

Let’s talk about octopus books. Octopuses (don’t get me started on Octopi) make some of the best literary subjects for fiction and nonfiction alike. As animals who live everywhere, from intertidal zones to the deepest ocean, they’re paradoxically common and deeply mysterious. What do you mean it has mini-brains that control each of its arms? What do you mean they can recognize — and antagonize! — people? And they’re building cities?! They seem like the ultimate nature in a man vs. nature story because they present a true challenge of wits. Did you know octopus wrestling used to be a…

Dark Academia fashion, a unique intersection of men’s dark academia style and the broader dark academia aesthetic, marries classical literature and academic inspiration with timeless wardrobe choices. This style, known for its muted color schemes and vintage-inspired pieces, reflects a deep appreciation for intellectualism and the arts. It stands as a compelling expression of both personal and stylistic identity, appealing to those drawn to the elegance and romanticism of scholarly pursuits. In this article, we explore all that dark academia fashion has to offer, from its evolution and history to how to wear it today. View More On Billy Reid…

It Reduces Stress Sure, this is somewhat of a no-brainer. But the physical reason why an orgasm makes you blissful is because your body is flooded with with all sorts of feel-good chemicals (from oxytocin to dopamine) a few minutes after you climax. And that soothing vibe continues if you cuddle afterwards, since post-coital close contact helps keep them coming while reducing the stress hormone cortisol. And studies show that both men and women who have sex regularly have greater satisfaction with their mental health and reduced anxiety. It Helps You Sleep(and Boosts Testosterone) Prolactin, a hormone that relaxes you,…

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 9, “Alex.”] Abbott Elementary finally returned after a few weeks off the air and revealed a major career decision on the horizon for Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson). As fans will recall, the teacher was selected to work at the district for an interim period as she implemented positive change at Abbott and schools all around it. And in the latest episode, “Alex,” she faced a crossroads as Superintendent Reynolds (Keegan-Michael Key) offered her a permanent position at the district. Disney/Gilles Mingasson This would mean Janine would no longer…

Simone Joy Jones and Nicole Richie in 2024’s ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.’Opening in theaters on April 12th is the remake of the classic 90s’ comedy ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’. Directed by Wade Allain-Marcus (‘Black Box’), the new film stars Simone Joy Jones (‘Anything’s Possible’), Nicole Richie (‘Good Burger 2’), June Squibb (‘Nebraska’), Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams (‘Drugstore June’), Jermaine Fowler (‘Coming 2 America’), and Gus Kenworthy (’80 for Brady’).Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Simone Joy Jones and Nicole Richie about their work on ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,’ their reaction to the…

Jonathan Nolan revealed that he wasn’t initially completely sold on the idea of Bane being the villain in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. The writer-producer, who co-wrote 2008’s The Dark Knight and Rises with David S. Goyer and his brother and director Christopher Nolan, said on a recent episode on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was actually pushing for the Riddler to be the primary villain in the third film of the trilogy. “We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage,…