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(L to R) Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in ‘We Live in Time’. Photo: StudioCanal.Opening in limited theaters on October 11th (with a wide release on October 18th), ‘We Live in Time’ is the new film from director John Crowley, who has been behind the likes of ‘Brooklyn’ and the widely-panned adaptation of ‘The Goldfinch.’This latest project dials back on the scale to focus on one couple as they hit various goal markers in their relationship, from meet cute (actually motor vehicle accident), through arguments and reunion, parenthood and engagement.Is ‘We Live in Time’ worth your time?(L to R) Andrew…
FLO have announced a 2025 UK tour for their upcoming debut album ‘Access All Areas’. Check out all the dates below. The London trio, comprised of Stella Quaresma, Jorja Douglas and Renée Downer, just finished a support slot with Kehlani on the North American leg of their ‘Crash World Tour’, and now they’ve announced their own string of dates in the UK. The ‘Access All Areas Tour’ will follow the release of their debut album of the same name on November 15 via Island Records. You can pre-save or pre-order it here. They’ll kick off the run of shows on March 11…
Aytac Unal/ | Anadolu | Getty ImagesShares of Trump Media dropped more than 22% Wednesday, pouring cold water on a remarkable rally that added billions of dollars to former President Donald Trump’s on-paper net worth in the runup to the 2024 election.DJT stock, which closed at $51.51 per share on Tuesday, fell to $40.03 by the end of trading Wednesday.Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, owns nearly 57% of the company, according to recent regulatory filings.His stake as of Wednesday afternoon was worth just under $4.6 billion, about $1.3 billion below where it stood Tuesday.Trump has vowed not to sell his…
The Man in Black: And Other Stories by Elly Griffiths “This is a well-curated, first-rate collection of stories by one of Great Britain’s finest writers.” Trick or treat, who needs candy or sugary popcorn balls when Elly Griffiths’ latest book The Man in Black: And Other Stories is now available in the USA? It is well suited for holiday gift-giving as several stories are comprised of somewhat spooky Christmas tales. This award-winning, best-selling author has been delighting international audiences for two decades with her twenty-two previous novels. This thrilling collection contains bite-sized gems which are perfect for readers who may…
Nothing boosts my confidence like a pretty dress. The only exception is a pretty dress styled with an equally stunning pair of shoes. This outfit combo just works, and it’s always been my go-to for holiday festivities. Naturally, I had to scope out what was new on the market, and I couldn’t stop drooling over everything I found at Bloomingdale’s. Between the lace slip, sequin-embellished mini, and eye-catching royal blue and scarlet-red numbers, I wanted to buy everything. And what better way to complement these dresses than with a pair of garnet kitten heels or Versace pumps? Go ahead and…
A sign disparaging Bud Light beer is seen along a country road on April 21, 2023 in Arco, Idaho. Anheuser-Busch, the brewer of Bud Light has faced backlash after the company sponsored two Instagram posts from a transgender woman.Natalie Behring | Getty ImagesRetailers are facing a tough equation as they head into the all-important holiday shopping season — this time over DEI initiatives.Companies are bracing for blowback related to policies around diversity, equity and inclusion and are hoping to avoid alienating customers who may deem the brands too woke – or not woke enough. Some are tapping outside advisors for advice…
Employees package and sort express parcels at an e-commerce company on Nov. 1, 2024, around the Double 11 Shopping Festival in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province of China.Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Early indicators of China’s biggest shopping event of the year reveal a pickup in select categories amid expectations of relatively modest growth in overall sales.China’s version of Black Friday kicked off on Oct. 14, more than a week earlier than last year, as e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com grapple with tepid consumer spending. The shopping festival, also known as Singles Day or 11.11, has in recent…
The US Supreme Court is set to consider bids by two tech giants – Meta’s Facebook and Nvidia – to fend off federal securities fraud lawsuits in separate cases that could make it harder for private litigants to hold companies to account.After a trio of Supreme Court rulings in June that weakened federal regulators – including the Securities and Exchange Commission that polices securities fraud – the justices may now be poised to rein in the power of private plaintiffs to enforce federal rules aimed at punishing corporate misconduct. Andrew Feller, a former SEC lawyer now in private practice, said the…
Robyn swore she isn’t performing “evil spells” like some people thinks she is. Pic credit: Discovery+ Robyn Brown made it clear she isn’t into witchcraft. The Sister Wives star is speaking out against claims that she has Kody Brown “wrapped around her little finger.” During Sunday night’s episode — A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing — exes Janelle and Kody met for lunch to discuss Coyote Pass. Janelle didn’t mince words, telling Kody that she felt his life was centered around Robyn’s house during their marriage. Rather than acknowledge how Janelle felt, Kody defended spending more time with Robyn (acknowledging the…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks at the Bloomberg Technology Summit in San Francisco on June 8, 2022.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon shares jumped 6% on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings, driven by growth in its cloud computing and advertising businesses.The stock is up about 32% for the year. Shares briefly touched $200.50 on Friday, putting them near an all-time high. Its highest close was $200, a mark the stock hit twice in July. The stock closed at $197.93 on Friday.Revenue increased 11% in the quarter to $158.9 billion, topping the $157.2 billion estimate of analysts…
A depiction of Nexus satellites in a medium Earth orbit constellation.AstranisThe U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System — more commonly known as GPS — nearly 50 years ago, satellites which have become critical infrastructure for both the military and the economy.Since then, GPS is estimated to have generated more than $1.4 trillion in economic benefits, according to a Commerce Department study. But the agency warned that an “outage could potentially have an economic impact of $1 billion a day.” Pentagon leaders believe those losses are a conservative estimate, leading the U.S. Space Force to kick off a roughly…
[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol.] After Sunday night’s season finale, Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier are set to continue on a European journey that will eventually have a next stop in Spain. And a new, post-finale teaser shows a brief glimpse at what’s in store when the The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon stars eventually get there. The teaser (below) debuted during Sunday night’s finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol, which left the recently reunited zombie-fighting travelers in a tunnel heading…
Chappell Roan was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last night, and she did “Pink Pony Club” and a new country song called “The Giver.” Watch her sing the songs below and on X, and scroll down for her promotional video with host John Mulaney and cast member Ego Nwodim. Scroll down for another promotional video that parodies Bob Dylan.Last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live was the final one before Election Day (November 5), and it featured an appearance from Kamala Harris. The vice president acted alongside Maya Rudolph, who was in character as the Democratic candidate for…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump attend a campaign event sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA, in Duluth, Georgia, U.S., October 23, 2024.Carlos Barria | ReutersFormer president Donald Trump said Sunday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from the U.S. water system “sounds okay” to him, a position that runs counter to the advice of public health agencies. “Well, I haven’t talked to him about it yet, but it sounds okay to me. You know it’s possible,” Trump said in an interview with NBC News’ Dasha Burns, when…
31 Oct 2024 New Fantasy & Sci Fi Novels to Read Before Silo Season 2 Get ready for Season 2 of Silo with these exciting new fantasy and sci-fi novels! Whether you’re into dystopian worlds, epic quests, or mind-bending twists, this list will transport you to new realms and keep your imagination fired up before the series returns. Dive into these thrilling reads and satisfy your craving for adventure, mystery, and wonder! The Shadows of Erathal (The Legends of Evorath Book 1) by Joseph P Macolino Release Date: October 29 2024 Jaldor enjoyed the simple life. But his world is…
Each month, there are a lot of products featured on Valet. From high-end splurges and luxurious investment pieces to more affordable, everyday items. Which ones were the most popular with you, the reader? We looked over the data and crunched the numbers. Herewith, the ten pieces our readers clicked on and bought the most over the past 31 days. Do any of these ring a bell? Read the original article here
Walt Disney is forming a new group to coordinate the company’s use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality, as the media giant explores applications across its film, television and theme park divisions.The newly formed Office of Technology Enablement will be led by Jamie Voris, the film studio’s chief technology officer who spearheaded development of Disney’s app for the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality device, an email seen on Friday by Reuters showed. Eddie Drake will succeed Voris as the studio’s CTO.”The pace and scope of the advances in AI and XR (extended reality) are profound and…