Elon Musk leaves at the Turkish House after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, United States on September 17, 2023. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Fatih Aktas | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesA European regulator said Thursday that it sent a formal request to X, formerly known as Twitter, to obtain information related to the spread of illegal content and disinformation on the service amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.Thierry Breton, the European commissioner for the internal market, said on X that the European…
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Taylor Swift did indeed fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City, Missouri to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play against the Denver Broncos. Swift was seen in the stands alongside Donna Kelce, Kelce’s mother, before the game started. She wore a Chiefs varsity jacket (unfortunately now sold out) with a little black dress.David Eulitt//Getty ImagesJamie Squire//Getty ImagesDavid Eulitt//Getty ImagesDavid Eulitt//Getty ImagesIt was unclear ahead of the game whether Kelce would play due to his ankle injury from Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. NFL insider Jordan Schultz wrote on X, formerly known on Twitter, that he was…
Mhm! So that’s what happened? The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 8 concluded the story, revealing all the mysteries from the past and future. It was a pretty poetic ending and couldn’t have been more perfect. The episode revealed two of the most burning questions surrounding the narrative, and those were what Madeline and Roderick did on the eve of January 1, 1980. As other people ushered in the new year, Mads and Roddie ushered in a new life for themselves and the coming generation. The story was more or less a deal with the devil kind…
There are few things in life that I’m as passionate about as backpacks. I own dozens and spend much of my time hunting down the top gear on the market.If you, too, are searching for the best roll top backpack for men, you’ve come to the right place. Not only have I found the ten most practical options, but I’ve reviewed them extensively to make your purchase decision that much easier. Whether you’re looking for an everyday work bag or something to take on all your wet weather adventures, these are the best roll top packs for men that are…
Hannah Michell’s Excavations begins with tragedy. A skyscraper suddenly collapses in 1990s Seoul, killing hundreds and leaving devastation in its wake. Sae, the mother of two young boys, is at home when she learns her husband is missing; he has been working on a project in the recently-collapsed Aspiration Tower. Drawing on her past as a former journalist and fervent anti-government student protestor, she attempts to find out what happened to him in Aspiration Tower—stumbling upon tangled truths that shake her entire worldview. Michell’s debut novel is a propulsive thriller, grounded in its psychological drama and real-life tragedy. While Aspiration…
In this articleWFCJPMFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTJamie Dimon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in Miami, Florida, U.S., February 8, 2023. Marco Bello | ReutersAmerican banks are closing out another quarter in which interest rates surged, reviving concerns about shrinking margins and rising loan losses — though some analysts see a silver lining to the industry’s woes.Just as they did during the March regional banking crisis, higher rates are expected to lead to a jump in losses on banks’ bond portfolios and contribute to…
Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, arrives at the offices of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP in New York on June 11, 2023.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON — Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley on Thursday was fined and banned from holding any position of influence in the U.K. financial services industry for misleading the regulator over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.U.K. regulator the Financial Conduct Authority announced on Thursday that it had decided to fine Staley £1.8 million ($2.21 million) and ban him from holding a senior management or significant influence function in the sector.The FCA found that…
Imax said today it won’t proceed with its proposed acquisition of the outstanding stake in Imax China after a vote of shareholders of its subsidiary fell short. Some 70% of the shares voted were in favor of the deal, but those against exceeded the 10% threshold required by Hong Kong law to defeat a privatization transaction. Approximately 61% of the total “disinterested” shares of Imax China common stock were voted. The subsidiary is based in Shanghai and traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange. “Even though our proposal received the vast majority of votes cast, and support from both leading independent proxy advisory firms,…
WASHINGTON — Scientists said they are thrilled with an initial assessment of asteroid samples returned by a NASA spacecraft last month even though they still don’t know how much material that mission brought back to Earth. NASA unveiled samples of the asteroid Bennu returned by its Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security – Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx, spacecraft during an Oct. 11 event at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The center is home to an astromaterials curation facility that the agency delivered the OSIRIS-REx sample canister to a day after it landed in the Utah desert Sept. 24.…
iOS 16.7.1 is currently rolling out to older iPhone models, days after Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 for eligible handsets to fix overheating issues affecting the iPhone 15 Pro models. As part of the latest iOS 16 update, the Cupertino company has patched two security flaws and has advised users to download and install the update on their smartphones. Meanwhile, users who have not installed the iOS 17 update on recent iPhone models can also download the iOS 16.7.1 update.The update to iOS 16.7.1 began rolling out to users late Tuesday for users with iPhone 8 and newer models, while…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington.Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — The nation’s federal consumer protection watchdog announced Wednesday that companies will refund $140 million to customers as a result of its work to uncover illegal so-called junk fees.”The [Consumer Financial Protection Bureau] continues to uncover junk fee scams that violate the law and undermine consumer trust,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a statement. “We will continue to combat the illegal fees cropping up in consumer finance markets.”The bureau on Wednesday released a report of supervisory highlights in tandem with the Biden administration’s newly announced policies targeting…
NewsSouth by Southwest Announces First Artist Lineup for 2024Dry Cleaning, Sen Morimoto, Kiwi Jr., Horse Jumper of Love, Rawayana, Mamalarky, and many others are performing at the Austin music festivalBy Matthew Ismael RuizOctober 12, 2023FacebookXSXSW 2015 (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for SXSW)FacebookXThe South by Southwest Music Festival returns to Austin, Texas, from March 11-16, 2024. The first wave of artists set to perform at the festival has now been announced. Among the hundreds set to perform are Dry Cleaning, Bodega, Cumgirl8, Hinds, Sen Morimoto, Mamalarky, Viji, Horse Jumper of Love, Kiwi Jr., Rawayana, and Lo Moon. Check out the full list…
In this articleVSATFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTA long-exposure photo shows a trail left by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket while launching the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite from Florida on April 30, 2023.ViasatViasat shares rose on Thursday after the company said it expects to meet financial growth targets earlier than expected and that it won’t need to replace a damaged $750 million communications satellite.While Viasat’s investigation into the root cause of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite malfunction is still ongoing, the company said its current and imminent satellite fleet – as well as support from third parties – “will meet the current and…
There are a lot of reasons to shop at Amazon, but even more reasons to shop when the October Prime Big Deal Days are happening—which is now, by the way. Yes, from October 10 through October 11, you can save a good chunk of money on everything from shapewear and jewelry to home décor, Apple deals, and designer bags. As style-savvy readers, odds are you’re hunting for the best Amazon Prime fashion deals on the site—and boy, do I have a good one for you: a chic and sustainable pair of Veja Campo sneakers. During Big Deal Days, Prime members…
Who won the power to raid the camp of one of the losing tribes? On Survivor Season 45 Episode 3, Jeff revealed news about the latest competition and how it could change everything. Meanwhile, tribes rolled their way to a win to secure safety for one more night. Elsewhere, a shocking turn of events left one alliance in doubt. Use the video above to watch Survivor online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV Fanatic is your…
If you’re a skier, snowboarder, or frequent chilly temperatures on the reg, you understand that there’s nothing worse than frozen feet. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy solution thanks to the best heated insoles. With this nifty gadget, you’ll never have to worry about thawing out your feet again.Like your typical insole, heated insoles are a thin layer that you slip into your shoes, except these have a layer of heating element. This will keep your feet nice and toasty from toe to heel. Typically, their heat is controlled by you via a remote control, and their power from a…
Electric Literature is excited to announce our latest initiative to support the freedom to read. Through Banned Books USA, any resident of Florida can order books that have been banned or challenged in the state of Florida for free, plus the cost of shipping. Of the over 800 books that have been banned and challenged in Florida, ~600 are available from BannedBooksUSA.org. The Electric Literature staff has selected some of our favorite books on this terrible list. Order one for yourself, or send it to a friend or relative in Florida. Many of the books listed here give voice to…
How it works: Akhil Padmanabha and colleagues have invented a wearable device that can objectively measure the intensity of scratching. (Courtesy: Carnegie Mellon University) A new wearable ring device can accurately gauge how intensely its wearer is scratching their skin. Designed by Akhil Padmanabha at Carnegie Mellon University and colleagues in the US, the device could one day help to improve treatments for millions of people living with chronic itching. Itching can be triggered by some medical conditions including psoriasis, liver disease, and eczema. It affects some 31 million people in the US alone and in many cases, it can…