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Hear that sound? In the distance, a Mariah Carey song is playing, which only means one thing: the holiday season is approaching. For some, there’s no shortage of things to be excited about this time of year—from the prospect of traveling to new places to being able to host loved ones in our homes. But for fashion people, the most thrilling thing about this small window of time is, well, the Black Friday sales, if we’re being honest. Sure, being excited about sales may seem a little superficial on the surface, but that’s only if you’re not an intentional shopper.…

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A Walmart store in Martinez, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Walmart Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on November 19. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWalmart’s CFO, John David Rainey, said the retailer could have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs take effect.”We never want to raise prices,” he said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. “Our model is everyday low prices. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers.”Rainey added that it’s too soon to say which products could cost more due to…

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Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram will let some users reset their content recommendations, essentially restarting the algorithm that determines what types of posts and videos they see in their feed. The change, which is just a test but will soon roll out globally, is designed to give people more control if they find the content in their Instagram feed no longer matches their interests. Earlier this year, Instagram announced new privacy controls that let teen users choose the topics they want to see more regularly, such as books, travel, cooking or sports. Instagram already allows people to share whether they are interested…

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Fans are picking up on similarities between Yellowstone and Succession. Pic credit: Paramount/HBO Yellowstone returned earlier this month with a polarizing twist that killed its leading man, John Dutton (Kevin Costner). While John’s death perfectly set up the final episodes of Yellowstone Season 5, it was driven by Costner’s departure from the mega-hit drama amid unrest behind the scenes. The series will now proceed without its lead, which has compelled many fans to draw some comparisons to HBO’s Succession. The Brian Cox-fronted drama wrapped its four-season run in 2023, but its leading man was written out early in the season…

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US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024.Allison Robbert | AFP | Getty ImagesA Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled until further notice oral arguments on an effort by President-elect Donald Trump and other co-defendants to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the criminal election interference prosecution against them.The Georgia Court of Appeals acted on its own in canceling the arguments scheduled for Dec. 5. The court did not explain its reason for the move.Three other criminal cases against Trump have been put…

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Hiroki Takeuchi, co-founder and CEO of GoCardless. Zed Jameson | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLISBON, Portugal — Financial technology unicorns aren’t in a rush to go public after buy now, pay later firm Klarna filed for a U.S. IPO — but they’re keeping a watchful eye on it for signs of when the market will open up again.Last week, Klarna made a confidential filing to go public in the U.S., ending months of speculation over where the Swedish digital payments firm would list. Timing of the IPO is still unclear, and Klarna has yet to decide on pricing or the number of…

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Three years after the tragic on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Alec Baldwin’s indie Western Rust will finally be revealed to the public on Wednesday. The movie has been selected to make its world premiere at Poland’s Camerimage International Film Festival, a respected specialty event focusing on achievements in cinematography. But the screening in the town of Toruń has gotten off to a somewhat rocky start. Tickets to the premiere became available to festival attendees to claim via the event’s private ticketing system early Tuesday morning — and the website promptly crashed, presumably because of an overwhelming surge in demand.  “The Camerimage portal is currently…

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Rookie K-pop girl group MEOVV have made their first comeback with the double-single ‘Toxic’ and ‘Body’. Described in a press release as a song that “captures the inescapable feeling of being caught in an emotional whirlwind”, ‘Toxic’ was notably co-written by MEOVV members Gawon and Narin. The track marks their first-ever song-writing credits. K-pop producer Teddy also participated in writing both ‘Toxic’ and ‘Body’. In the music video for ‘Toxic’ track, the girl group reflect on past memories. “Together, we’re so toxic / But your love is something I can’t lose / They don’t know you like I do /…

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Trump Media is in “advanced talks” to buy the cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks.The news sent shares of both companies soaring.Trump Media, which is majority owned by President-elect Donald Trump, shot up by double digits minutes after the Financial Times report was published.The company, which operates the Truth Social app and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT, closed more than 16% higher.Shares of Bakkt — which was created by Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange — skyrocketed more than 162% amid repeated trading halts…

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14 Nov 2024 New Science Fiction Novels for Fans of The Mad Max Series If you’re a fan of Mad Max’s gritty, post-apocalyptic worlds and high-stakes adventures, these new science fiction novels are a must-read. Packed with intense action, vivid settings, and daring characters, they’ll transport you to thrilling futures that are as wild and unpredictable as the Mad Max universe. Get ready to dive into these electrifying stories! Luke’s Apocalypse: Kate’s Story by A.P. Shepherd Release Date: October 22 2024 An early morning phone call with her fiancé, Luke, abruptly ended, but not before Kate heard Archie’s savage growls,…

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Samsung’s long-awaited XR wearable is expected to be ready for its debut sometime next year. The company is yet to reveal many details about its first extended reality (XR) smart glasses, however, new research coming out of China shows that the Korean brand’s upcoming XR device will share some features with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. The device, reportedly developed in partnership with Google and Qualcomm, could be released in the third quarter of 2025. The purported Samsung XR glasses may not have a display and is expected to pack a 12-megapixel camera.New Details on Samsung’s XR Smart Glasses SurfaceA research…

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The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys patriarch, Steve McBee is facing thirty years in prison. He will not be featured on Season 2 of the hit reality series and fans have been struggling to figure out why. This may very well be the reason. So, what is going on with Steve and his legal issues? Keep reading for more details. McBee Dynasty Star Faces 30 Years In Prison, Details Season 2 of McBee Dynasty will no longer feature Steve McBee trying to wrangle his four sons. They spent Season 1 trying to turn their farm into something that would have…

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Charles Liang, chief executive officer of Super Micro Computer Inc., during the Computex conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The trade show runs through June 7. Annabelle Chih | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesEmbattled server maker Super Micro Computer said on Monday that it’s hired BDO as its new auditor and submitted a plan to Nasdaq detailing its efforts to regain compliance with the exchange. The shares jumped 37% in extended trading.”This is an important next step to bring our financial statements current, an effort we are pursuing with both diligence and urgency,” Super Micro CEO Charles Liang said…

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A view of the NBA on TNT logo on a broadcast camera prior to the start of the third quarter of Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on May 12, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.David Berding | Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Discovery agreed to end its quest to own a package of live National Basketball Association games in the U.S. for the 2025-26 season and beyond, settling all of its legal disputes with the league.Warner Bros. Discovery sued the NBA in July, claiming the league failed to allow the…

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Russia’s plan to reach net zero by 2060 relies on existing forests to absorb ongoing carbon emissionsVarnakovR/Shutterstock Countries are taking a shortcut to net-zero emissions by including forests and other “passive” carbon sinks in their climate plans, in a tactic that will thwart global efforts to halt climate change, leading researchers have warned. Relying on natural carbon sinks to soak up ongoing carbon emissions from human activity will condemn the world to continued warming. That is according to the researchers who first developed the science behind net-zero emissions, and who have today launched a highly unusual intervention to call out…

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(L to R) Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow. Photo: Walt Disney Animation.Walt Disney Animation’s upcoming sequel ‘Moana 2’ will see the journey of Moana and her newfound crew of seafarers as they venture into uncharted waters after receiving an unexpected message from her ancestors.During the long lead day presentation at the Walt Disney Animation Building in Burbank, California. Moviefone, along with a group of journalists, got a closer look at what it takes to create the sights and sounds of ‘Moana 2’, including presentations on character animation, foley, music, recording booth sessions, and more.Related Article: ‘Moana 2’ Takes Audiences On An…

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