Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, gestures to others as people gather on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesFox News was sued for defamation Wednesday by self-described Donald Trump supporter Ray Epps for “spreading falsehoods” that Epps was an undercover FBI agent who was responsible for encouraging a mob of Trump backers that invaded the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.The suit by the Arizona resident Epps was filed nearly three months after Fox News’ corporate parent agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems…
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NewsHaim to Reissue Days Are Gone for 10th AnniversaryThe band will play the album in full at a Los Angeles concert next weekBy Matthew StraussJuly 12, 2023FacebookTwitterHaim, photo by Terrence O’ConnorFacebookTwitterHaim have announced a reissue of their debut album, Days Are Gone, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The new edition comes out September 29 and includes bonus tracks and remixes.Next week, on July 17, 18, and 19, Haim will play concerts at the Bellwether in Los Angeles with Buzzy Lee as their opener. At the final show, Haim will play Days Are Gone front-to-back.Haim shared their third album, Women in…
Two large oil tankers unload at the 300,000-ton crude oil terminal in Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, July 9, 2023.Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesThe International Energy Agency on Thursday cut its global oil demand growth forecast for the first time this year, primarily citing a worsening economic outlook that weighs “especially heavy” on wealthy countries.The world’s leading energy watchdog said global oil demand is now on track to climb by 2.2 million barrels per day in 2023 to reach an average of 102.1 million barrels per day.China is set to account for 70% of the demand growth…
LA DOLCE VITARetro silhouettes and citrus hues for day—and a dose of sequins for evening—reach their peak on the sparkling Amalfi Coast.Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy.Courtesy of DesignersWear it with…CALIFORNIA DREAMINGEarthy tones, nature-inspired textures, and a relaxed vibe feel right at home on the rugged Pacific shore.Alila Ventana in Big Sur, California.Courtesy of DesignersWear it with…
Well, that’s one way to set up the series finale. On Mayans M.C. Season 5 Episode 9, E.Z. Reyes was served up a nice dose of food for thought as he tried to come to terms with the pressure of being the person leading a gang. Obviously, someone familiar to fans would show up on the road to help him out of this pickle, but my jaw hit the floor when Sons of Anarchy’s Drea de Matteo returned as Wendy Case. After nine years, de Matteo slipped back into the role like a glove as Wendy helped E.Z. understand that…
Aah, summer. It’s so nice to see you again. Finally I can pack away my chunky knits and robust boots for lighter, more breathable alternatives. And I’m not just talking shorts and sandals—it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the best straw hats for men.Excellent at keeping your head shielded from the sun, they’re also the ideal accessory for completing your warm-weather ensembles. Giving your outfit the kind of edge that’ll cement your status as the best dressed in your friend group. To keep you from getting lost making your way through the endless options available (there are a…
Hey Siri, Cure My Postpartum Depression Dear Siri My son says you’re listening so you might tell us what we want. If so, I want to know what is lost under my fingertips besides home? And whether you understand that I googled postpartum depression after the first year, & I’ve since been bombarded by ads for crop tops, & pesticides, & sites that claim breastfeeding is best. What have the dandelions done to harm anyone? And what can you do about two sides of any argument involving windows? Day or night, night or day. If breath is an argument against…
Quantum sounds: Hong Qiao (left) Chris Conner working in Andrew Cleland’s lab at the University of Chicago. (Courtesy: Joel Wintermantle) Sound is very much a part of the classical, macroscopic world – so we normally do not think of sound as a quantum phenomenon. However, for some of the quietest sounds possible, quantum mechanics kicks in. Now, a team of researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago and the US’s Argonne National Lab have shown how sound can be used to create two quintessentially quantum effects: superposition and interference. As a result, sound-based technologies…
In this articleDISFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTDisney CEO Robert Iger arrives for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020.Robyn Beck | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Walt Disney Company will extend CEO Bob Iger’s deal by two years, extending his tenure through 2026.Iger told CNBC in February that he had no intention to stay longer than two years in his post, which would have taken him through 2024. Iger returned to the company in November, retaking the job from Bob Chapek, who was appointed CEO in early 2020. Iger planned to prepare a…
Sony/Stage 6 Films/Blumhouse’s Insidious: The Red Door may have stolen No. 1 away from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the weekend box office, but Angel Studios’ indie wonder Sound of Freedom won Monday with an estimated $4 million. All of this before Paramount/Skydance’s Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One takes all the air out of the marketplace with an anticipated $90M 5-day opening (previews started today at 2 p.m.). Red Door was second Monday with $3.5M at 3,188 locations, taking its running total to $36.5M. Sound of Freedom, which opened on Tuesday, July 4, propels its…
WASHINGTON — President Biden on July 11 submitted to the U.S. Senate the nominations of two three-star Space Force leaders for promotion to four-star generals. Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of the Space Force’s Space Operations Command; and Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, commander of the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, have been nominated to the rank of general and to receive a fourth star. Whiting is expected to become the next commander of U.S. Space Command, replacing Gen. James Dickinson. Guetlein is expected to become the next vice chief of space operations of the Space Force, replacing Gen. David “DT”…
The decline in global personal computer shipments slowed in the second quarter, with Apple outperforming the market with a 51 percent jump thanks to strong demand for its recently launched 15-inch MacBook Air, data from research firm Canalys showed.The report adds to early signs of a recovery in the industry, which has been banking on a new round of equipment upgrades by consumers and businesses to shake off its post-pandemic slump.Canalys said the worldwide PC market declined by 12 percent in the second quarter of 2023, a much smaller fall than the over-30 percent drops seen in the previous two…
Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis waves to a crowd at a campaign event on June 2, 2023 in Gilbert, South Carolina.Sean Rayford | Getty ImagesA growing group of donors who have supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ run for president are worried about the trajectory of his campaign, even after he raked in $20 million since entering the race in May.Despite those big fundraising numbers and his entry into the race on a wave of hype, DeSantis is lagging well behind frontrunner Donald Trump in polls. The Murdoch family, led by conservative Fox Corp. and News Corp. mogul Rupert…
Bun B is the latest rap star to join the Taylor Swift fan club after a chance encounter left him starstruck!!! The Underground King was out in NYC Tuesday night when he ended up at a Questlove party full of good vibes and food … as it was a cannabis-infused cuisine from Chef Nikki Seward. Filmmaker Joseph Patel convinced Bun to take a photo with someone named “Taylor” as he headed out, which turned out to be the Taylor. Bun says his TS intro measures up to the times he met ex-Prezzie Barack Obama and Beyoncé … and thinks it…
In this articleAMZNFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTAmazon workers sort packages for delivery in New York on July 12, 2022.Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAmazon’s Prime Day is off to a strong start, lifting third-party sellers’ and other retailers’ online sales, early data shows.On Tuesday, the first day of Amazon’s 48-hour sales event, online spending in the U.S. rose roughly 6% to $6.4 billion, making it the single biggest e-commerce day so far this year, according to Adobe Analytics, which measures transactions at U.S. retail sites.Prime Day kicked off Tuesday and runs through Wednesday. Amazon launched…
Kourtney Kardashian put her pregnant figure on full display in paradise. The reality star, who is expecting her fourth child and first with husband Travis Barker, posted selfies of herself in a cut-out pink Jacquemus dress from her Hawaii trip. “Aloha 🌺,” Kardashian captioned her latest Instagram post, with 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay geo-tagged.On her Instagram Story, Kardashian shared a full-length shot of the dress.InstagramKardashian and Barker announced that they were expecting a baby boy last month. The news comes after the two stars documented their fertility journey on The Kardashians. At the time of the announcement, a source told…
The CW is getting prepared for the fall season. The network on Wednesday unveiled its fall premiere dates, and there are some changes vs. the schedule the network revealed earlier this year. All American, which was set to remain on Mondays in the fall, has been pushed to midseason. The scheduling shift isn’t surprising: The WGA strike is ongoing, and there’s a good chance a SAG-AFTRA strike will go ahead later this evening. Moving the show off the fall schedule is a good move because there’s no telling when new episodes will be ready for air. The decision means all…
The last thing you want to worry about while scrambling to pack for a spontaneous trip is an unreliable pair of shoes that might fall apart on you.There’s a delicate art in picking the best travel shoes for men. You want something versatile, that can ideally work in casual and formal settings. If you’re flying, you need to take into consideration how easily your shoes can slip on and off when TSA inevitably rummages through everything you have. You might already own some quality footwear in your collection, but do you have something to rely on when going from point…