Prisoner of Lies by Barry Werth An inspiring story of remarkable fortitude and resilience. Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey’s Cold War delves deeply into the life of the courageous, remarkably resilient man who became America’s longest-held POW, released after spending over 20 years imprisoned in what was then called Red China. Nearly all of this time was spent in solitary confinement under constant surveillance and inadequately sheltered from extremes of cold and heat. His captivity spanned nearly the entire Cold War from 1952 until his release in 1973 after the United States officially recognized the mainland Chinese government. Acclaimed journalist…
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I make no claim to be psychic, but in my almost 14 years spent writing about fashion, I’ve become a bit of a dab hand at spotting a sell-out product before it is gone for good. And my skills are perhaps their most honed when it comes to Zara; a brand I’ve shopped personally for the entirety of my career.Between analysing stock levels on the shop floor and the position of certain items on the website’s new-in feed, I can denote which pieces Zara thinks will be a hit quickly. However, that doesn’t mean that they’ll necessarily be the clothes…
Joaquin Phoenix in Director Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’ Photo courtesy of Todd Phillips’ Instagram account.While the sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning ‘Joker’, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ failed to score with audiences at the box office, there is no denying that the DC Comics character is one of the most popular villains in pop culture history.The character’s first live-action appearance was in the 1966 TV series ‘The Batman’, played by Cesar Romero, who would go on to reprise the role in the 1966 movie based on the series. Legendary actor Jack Nicholson would take over the role for a new…
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 15, 2023.Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Biden administration rang up a budget deficit topping $1.8 trillion in fiscal 2024, up more than 8% from the previous year and the third highest on record, the Treasury Department said Friday.Even with a modest surplus in September, the shortfall totaled $1.833 trillion, $138 billion higher than a year ago. The only years the U.S. has seen a great deficit were 2020 and 2021 when the government poured trillions into spending associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.The deficit came despite record receipts of $4.9…
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a “Self-Taught Evaluator” that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process.The release follows Meta’s introduction of the tool in an August paper, which detailed how it relies upon the same “chain of thought” technique used by OpenAI’s recently released o1 models to get it to make reliable judgments about models’ responses.That technique involves breaking down complex problems into smaller logical steps and appears to improve the accuracy of responses on challenging problems in subjects…
Jennifer has RHONJ fans coming for her. Pic credit: Bravo The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jennifer Aydin was dragged for “lying” about returning for Season 15. There have been so many rumors surrounding a possible reboot of RHONJ after a very toxic Season 14, which proved the show couldn’t continue with the current cast. Since Andy Cohen confirmed Jersey was going on pause and getting revamped, the rumor mill has been running wild. Jennifer fueled the fire to one rumor last week when she claimed she was returning to the Real Housewives franchise to clap back at a…
President Donald Trump talks to the press outside the White House, July 19, 2019, left, and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, at the vice president’s residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, Oct. 7, 2024.Getty Images (L) | Reuters (R)Prescription drug costs. Abortion rights. The future of Obamacare. The fast-approaching presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump could lead to a huge range of outcomes for patients on those issues and others in the sprawling U.S. health…
People hold sings during a strike rally for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at the Seattle Union Hall in Seattle, Washington, on October 15, 2024.Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty ImagesBoeing and its machinists’ union have reached a new contract proposal, the union said Saturday, outlining a deal that could end a more than month-long strike that has hobbled the manufacturers’ aircraft production.The ratification vote is set for Wednesday.The new proposal includes 35% wage increases over four years, a higher signing bonus of $7,000, guaranteed minimum payouts in an annual bonus program and higher 401(k) contributions among…
Ken Carson released A Great Chaos a little over a year ago, and he’s celebrating the album’s anniversary with the new music video for “Overseas.” Find the highly distorted visual, directed by Gunner Stahl, below.A Great Chaos, Carson’s third solo studio album, arrived on October 13, 2023. The Atlanta rapper followed his standout project with “Overseas” in April. He later included the track on July’s A Great Chaos (Deluxe).Carson began his Chaos World Tour in July, and he is staying on the road for most of the autumn. See his upcoming tour dates below.Read about Ken Carson’s A Great Chaos…
Donald Trump and Mark CubanLucas Jackson | Reuters; Getty ImagesFormer President Donald Trump on Saturday railed against fellow billionaire Mark Cuban, who has been vigorously campaigning for his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.”Mark Cuban is a Loser,” Trump wrote in a Saturday Truth Social post. “Wouldn’t take his phone calls anymore while at the White House, and he went rogue. A weak and pathetic ‘bully,’ he’s got nothing going. Really low clubhead speed, a total non-athlete!”Trump’s insults come several days after Cuban mocked the Republican presidential nominee’s tariff proposals at a Harris campaign rally.”Let me just tell you, this…
18 Oct 2024 6 New Marketing Novels for Your Bookshelf In the ever-evolving world of marketing, staying ahead of the curve requires not just strategy and data, but also a healthy dose of inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, novels that weave marketing themes into their narratives can offer fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Digital Threads by Neal Schaffer Release Date: October 1 2024 Unlock the power of digital marketing with Digital Threads. This essential guide for small businesses and entrepreneurs offers step-by-step strategies to build your brand, grow your online presence, and leverage AI tools.…
Stock picking may be the key to getting exposure to small caps.Rob Harvey, who’s behind the Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF, uses an actively managed approach to buying the group. He’s trying to avoid small caps that are underperforming and dragging down the index.”There’s no reason to hold companies that really are scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of profitability,” the firm’s co-head of product specialists told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. “You remove those from your small cap universe, [and] you can do a lot for boosting returns.”The Russell 2000, which tracks small caps, is up more…
Inside a cool, laidback Parisian loft, Ford’s new throwback Bronco and calisthenics are back in a big way. Read the original article here
James Gunn and the cast of his upcoming Max animated series Creature Commandos took to the stage at New York Comic Con on Saturday, promising a new DC Universe entry that is “something beyond what any of us expected.” The series’ executive producer and writer was joined at the packed panel by fellow executive producer Dean Lorey, as well as voice cast members Frank Grillo (Rick Flag Sr.), David Harbour (Frankenstein), Zoë Chao (Nina Mazursky), Steve Agee (Economos), Maria Bakalova (Princess Ilana), Alan Tudyk (Dr. Phosphorus) and Sean Gunn (GI Robot and Weasel) for a series trailer and a conversation that teased…
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday adopted new rules that require all mobile phones introduced in the country to offer compatibility with hearing aids and meet volume control benchmarks. The move is aimed at expanding accessibility options for 48 million American consumers impacted by hearing loss, according to the US regulator. The FCC will also enforce universal connectivity with hearing via new Bluetooth requirements and require manufacturers to correctly label devices that are certified as hearing aid compatible. The new rules announced by the FCC will require “100 percent of all mobile handsets” to be compatible with hearing aids. The agency…
With Hoda Kotb’s exit from Today, Jenna Bush Hager is demanding a bigger paycheck. Hager has not been there as long as her fellow co-hosts, but believes she is putting in “the same amount of work.” Jenna Bush Hager Is Making Waves At The Today Show The American news personality, author, and journalist, Jenna Welch Hager is a co-host on Today with Hoda & Jenna. This is the NBC Morning News fourth hour. Bush has a twin sister, Barbra. They are the daughters of George W. Bush and Laura Bush who were the 43rd U.S. President and first lady. The…
With Hoda Kotb’s exit from Today, Jenna Bush Hager is demanding a bigger paycheck. Hager has not been there as long as her fellow co-hosts, but believes she is putting in “the same amount of work.” Jenna Bush Hager Is Making Waves At The Today Show The American news personality, author, and journalist, Jenna Welch Hager is a co-host on Today with Hoda & Jenna. This is the NBC Morning News fourth hour. Bush has a twin sister, Barbra. They are the daughters of George W. Bush and Laura Bush who were the 43rd U.S. President and first lady. The…
A family shops for Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter on October 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesJust because the Federal Reserve is nearing its inflation goal doesn’t mean the problem is solved, as the high price of goods and services across the U.S. economy continues to pose a burden for individuals, businesses and policymakers.Recent price reports on goods and services, despite being a bit stronger than expected, indicate that the rate of inflation over the past year is getting close to the central bank’s 2% target.In fact, Goldman Sachs recently estimated that when the Bureau of…