People dit at McDonald’s outdoor seating after going out on a Saturday night along Rothschild Street on June 11, 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty ImagesMcDonald’s and Starbucks, two of the biggest U.S. restaurant companies, both said the Israel-Hamas war hurt their sales at the end of last year.Shares of McDonald’s fell nearly 4% on Monday, after it reported that a sales slowdown in the Middle East contributed to its fourth-quarter revenue miss. Starbucks’ stock has fallen roughly 2% since Tuesday, when the company reported that the war dented its U.S. sales in the final three months of…
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Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden during the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 22, 2020.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI | AFP | Getty ImagesDonald Trump on Monday said he wants to debate President Joe Biden “immediately” — but the Democratic incumbent quickly brushed off that idea.”I’d like to call for, immediately, debates,” Trump said on “The Dan Bongino Show.””I’d like to debate him now because we should debate,” said the former president, who is the front-runner for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. “We should debate for the good of the country.”Biden dismissed the idea.”Well, if I…
His Drunk Excuses Only Last the Night Megan Nolan Share article An excerpt from Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan While Carmel was falling in love with Derek O’Toole, Richie was twenty-one and ready to begin his life. Somehow three years had passed since he had left school and to his surprise nobody had made him do anything since the day he walked out of his final exam. He hadn’t made a plan because he wanted to take the summer off to have a good time. When the summer ended he felt no more inclination to do anything than he…
Like Converse All Stars or ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ beards are timeless. With so many beard styles to try, growing a facial mane is an exciting and rewarding venture for most adult males. But what if you can’t grow the beard of your dreams? What if your man mane is thin, patchy or, downright scruffy no matter what you try? The answer: the best beard growth kit. Any beard growth kit worth its salt will help you make your mane fuller, softer, and easy on the eye. With so many options for the best beard growth kits out there making bold…
 It happened, as most enlightenments do, out in the desert. I ended up getting upgraded to a private bungalow at a fancy hotel in Palm Springs and one of the amenities was an outdoor bathtub. I hadn’t taken a bath in years. Who has the time? I was a shower person—in and out and I was set. But there, in that tranquil environment, with some free time before bed, I thought it might feel nice to be naked outside for a while. I filled up that big old tub with hot water, stirred in the accompanying mineral salts, tossed…
The fan favorite pitch ‘n’ putt golf tournament is back for the third go-round. The Tito’s Shorties Classic presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka features a game of “Tito’s Texas Team Skins†over nine holes at Butler Pitch & Putt in downtown Austin, Texas. For the first time ever, PGA Tour professionals join with members of the podcast Bob Does Sports to form three teams competing for laughs, bragging rights and charity. Each team plays for a charitable organization of their choice, with Tito’s donating $350,000 total. Teams and Their Chosen Charities Keith Mitchell and Robby Berger: Nantz National Alzheimer CenterHarry…
Jennifer Lopez was the musical guest on the February 3 episode of Saturday Night Live, where she brought out Redman and Latto during a performance of her recent single “Can’t Get Enough.†Lopez returned to the stage later and debuted a new ballad called “This Is Me…Nowâ€â€”the title track of her forthcoming album. Watch both of Lopez’s performances on the Ayo Edebiri–hosted episode below.While Lopez did not appear in any SNL sketches, one titled “Why’d You Say It†alluded to a podcast episode from four years ago in which Edebiri referred to Lopez’s career as a “scam.†The SNL skit…
Fans online have been re-sharing Tracy Chapman’s original Grammys performance of ‘Fast Car’ form 1989 following her appearance at the awards last night (February 4). Chapman joined Luke Combs on stage at the 2024 Grammys last night to perform a version of her 1988 single ‘Fast Car’ together. Combs helped give the track a resurgence last year when he released a cover of the song. His version has been certified double platinum in the US and won the Single Of The Year and Song Of The Year awards at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards (CMA). The star was previously…
By the second quarter of this year, Apple’s Vision Pro headset is likely to get its first metaverse app. Victoria VR, a firm that works on projects related to web3 and virtual reality is developing this app for the Vision Pro. As per the initial announcement disclosed over the weekend, the app will feature ultra realistic graphics to make the headset experience as immersive as technologically possible. With this, Victoria VR is looking to connect with the members of the global high-end gaming sector at a time when the global games market is poised to reach the valuation of $256.9…
Google reportedly plans to develop a YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro. The Verge says a YouTube spokesperson confirmed the company’s plans to make a native Vision Pro app, while it optimizes YouTube for Safari as a stopgap. The U-turn comes after developer Christian Selig (creator of the popular Apollo app that Reddit killed in 2023) launched an unofficial YouTube app for Apple’s $3,500 headset.“We’re excited to see Vision Pro launch and we’re supporting it by ensuring YouTube users have a great experience in Safari,†YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby reportedly wrote in an email to The Verge’s Nilay Patel.…
Character departures are inevitable for most shows. That doesn’t mean we have to like them. Sometimes, a character has to go because it’s necessary for the story. Other times, the actor moves on to a new role, and the character can’t continue without them. (That is, unless the actor just gets recast, like when Nathan Parsons took over the role of Kent on True Blood.) Now and then, a character’s time on a show comes to an end in a way that leaves us brokenhearted and feeling betrayed by the writers. These exits took us…
Hustle Connections, the leading event management platform, is thrilled to announce its latest venture in the bustling city of Atlanta. As part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional event planning services, Hustle Connections is now facilitating bookings for a prestigious and spacious venue located in the heart of Atlanta. This new partnership allows Hustle Connections to offer its clients an unparalleled event experience in one of the most vibrant cities in the United States. With its rich history, diverse culture, and thriving business scene, Atlanta has become a sought-after destination for conferences, corporate events, weddings, and more. And now,…
This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. Sales were 16.6 percent lower compared with July of last year, while homes were sold at the slowest July pace since 2010. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua via Getty Images)Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesThe average rate on the…
Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha on Sept. 28, 2022.Scott Mlyn | CNBCBillionaire investor Ken Griffin’s flagship hedge fund rose last month as volatility made a return amid the debate about rate cuts, according to a person familiar with the returns.Citadel’s multistrategy flagship Wellington fund climbed 1.9% in January, following a 15.3% gain last year, according to the person, who spoke anonymously because the performance numbers are private. All five strategies used in the fund — commodities, equities, fixed income, credit and quantitative — were positive for the month, the person said.The Miami-based firm’s tactical trading fund gained…
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People hold a banner and Ukrainian flags during a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. As part of the Western Balkans block waiting for EU-membership, Serbia is caught in a geostrategic rivalry between its Western allies and Russia.Vladimir Zivojinovic | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesDavos, SWITZERLAND — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gave fresh political momentum to the European Union and its plans for enlargement in the strategically important Western Balkans. But whether the neighboring region is ready — and willing — to finally make the steps needed…
Every five weeks or so, I look over at her and whine, “I think I wanna go on T.†Usually, we’re in the car; I’m driving. Sometimes we’re walking out of the grocery store. Occasionally she finds me in the bathroom, stuck in front of the sink, squinting at my chin. A year ago, this announcement would make her tense up: her shoulders might have jumped half an inch toward her ears and the trace of blue in her neck would spasm like a fish quivering under a thin sheet of ice. Then I had top surgery. After ferrying me…
Traveling can be difficult. For starters, you need to make sure you don’t leave behind any essentials. There’s also a constantly evolving world of travel hacks to keep tabs on. Oh, and for some reason it just feels 10x harder to plan outfits when you know you’ll be away from your wardrobe. Rest assured, a great arsenal of traveling clothing can quickly turn you into a travel pro. This list covers some of the best travel clothes for men to pick up this year. Each one of these products utilizes comfort and versatility to accommodate a lifestyle on the road.…