October promises some of the biggest game release of the year, with a packed schedule of titles across different genres and platforms. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, one of the most anticipated launches of 2024, will take players back on a campaign focussed on clandestine military operations. The shooter is set in 1991, building fictional narratives around real-world events and political figures. Black Ops 6 will also be the first Call of Duty title to arrive on Xbox Game Pass day one, when it launches October 25.This month’s games also include a couple of horror remakes –– Silent Hill…
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Two exchange-traded funds are looking for profits in China with two different strategies.While the Rayliant Quantamental China Equity ETF dives into specific regions, the newly launched Roundhill China Dragons ETF buys the country’s biggest stocks.”[It’s] focused just on nine companies, and these companies are the companies that we identified as having similar characteristics to magnitude in the U.S.,” Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwardsSince its inception on Oct. 3, the Roundhill China Dragon ETF is down almost 5% as of Friday’s close.Meanwhile, Jason Hsu of Rayliant Global Advisors is behind the…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell arrives to a news conference following the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building on September 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesThis week’s inflation data provided more evidence that the Federal Reserve is nearing its objective, fresh on the heels of the central bank’s dramatic interest rate cut just a few weeks ago.Consumer and producer price indexes for September both came in around expectations, showing that inflation is drifting down to the central bank’s 2% target.In fact, economists at Goldman Sachs…
A Manhattan judge has set a trial date in the federal government’s case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, The Associated Press reports. The trial is set to begin on Monday, May 5, 2025, Judge Arun Subramanian determined.Diddy faces charges of racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty, and he remains in federal custody as multiple judges have denied him bail, ruling that he presents a risk of threatening or harming witnesses.In a new development in the case, Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has accused the federal government of leaking the…
A TD bank stands in Brooklyn on June 04, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesTD Bank pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple criminal charges and agreed to pay a whopping $3 billion in fines and other penalties to the Department of Justice and financial regulators for failing to monitor money laundering by drug traffickers and other criminals.As part of the deal, TD Bank, whose U.S. unit is the 10th-largest American bank by assets, also will have limits to its growth imposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The total assets of TD Bank’s two U.S.…
Killing Time by MC Beaton and RW Green The latest Agatha Raisin mystery is a fresh take on the series, while remaining true to its roots. In MC Beaton’s Killing Time (Minotaur), Agatha Raisin again proves that no one can outsmart her; not her friend and former lover Sir Charles Fraithe, her assistant Toni, her BFF Roy Silver, or the many criminals trying to best her in her 35th mystery. When, at a friendly dinner, Sir Charles entices Agatha to return to her PR roots and plan the “event of the Cotswold season” launching his Chateau Barfield wine, Charles seduces…
If you buy just one new pair of sneakers this fall, I strongly suggest that they be of the trend that Gracie Abrams just wore—if it’s chic sneakers you’re after, that is. Abrams was photographed in NYC with Paul Mescal earlier this week, wearing an outfit consisting of navy low-rise baggy trousers, a fitted T-shirt, and a matching navy sweater. And in this instance, the sneakers she chose elevated the casual outfit, which can’t always be said of sneakers.The fall elevated fall (and winter) sneakers trend I’m referring to is suede sneakers, and the specific ones Abrams opted for were…
Kaney “Ye” West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting her during a studio session co-hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to California court documents. Pisciotta previously sued the rapper in June, accusing him of sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination. She also sued him and his various companies for fraud, unpaid wages and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to the amended lawsuit, filed on Oct. 8 and obtained by TMZ, Pisciotta claims she and her former artist management client, who was not named, were invited to one of…
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tom BrennerTom Brenner | ReutersFalling interest rates are usually good news for banks, especially when the cuts aren’t a harbinger of recession.That’s because lower rates will slow the migration of money that’s happened over the past two years as customers shifted cash out of checking accounts and into higher-yielding options like CDs and money market funds.When the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by half a percentage point last month,…
The Challenge’s Derrick Kosinski reacts to losing an elimination to his Season 40 castmate. Pic credit: MTV The Challenge star Derrick Kosinski shared more details about his brutal Season 40 injury and elimination battle against his castmate. Viewers saw Derrick screaming in pain during a daily challenge after landing badly in the mud. The result was an injury that hobbled him, but he kept going because Era 1 had already lost many of its team members. Unfortunately, his time came in Episode 8, when he was on the losing team for the daily challenge and went into an elimination event…
The U.S. National Labor Relations board accused Apple of interfering with workers’ rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of social media and workplace messaging app Slack, the agency said on Friday.The NLRB complaint, issued on Thursday, accuses the iPhone maker of maintaining unlawful work rules around the acceptable uses of Slack, illegally firing an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, requiring another worker to delete a social media post, and creating the impression that employees were being surveilled via social media.This is the second time the NLRB has hit Apple with a…
WASHINGTON — The defense tech firm Anduril Industries announced a strategic partnership with California-based startup Impulse Space to develop advanced in-space maneuvering capabilities. The companies plan to pursue military and defense contracts for space missions that involve complex orbital maneuvers, Anduril said Oct. 11. The collaboration will focus on demonstrating “highly maneuverable space missions,” including military operations in nontraditional orbits that require more sophisticated navigation and agility. Impulse Space, an emerging player in the field of in-space transportation, is known for its development of orbital transfer vehicles designed to move satellites between various orbits. The startup’s Mira orbital transfer vehicle…
Robert Lighthizer, former US trade representative, speaks during an event with former US President Donald Trump, not pictured, at Precision Components Group in York, Pennsylvania, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s longtime trade adviser is apparently telling Wall Street money managers that if the Republican presidential nominee is reelected, he could start implementing his sweeping tariff proposals quickly after taking office, according to policy analysts at Piper Sandler.”We’ve heard from a number of clients that Trump’s former US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, has been meeting with investor groups and telling them that Trump could announce 60% Chinese tariffs and 10% across-the-board tariffs shortly…
Lan Fo’an, China’s finance minister, center, speaks as Zheng Shanjie, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), left, and Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), listen during a news conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China’s Minister of Finance Lan Fo’an told reporters Saturday during a highly anticipated press briefing that the central government has room to increase debt and the deficit.He emphasized that the space for a deficit increase is “rather large,” but noted such policies are still under…
Finneas has covered Radiohead‘s ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Check it out below. READ MORE: On The Cover – Finneas: “I don’t know anything as strong as mine and Billie’s creative bond” Last year, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke revealed that he cried when he first heard ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ played back to him, and said that seeing Jeff Buckley live helped him embrace and get comfortable with his voice on the track when recording it in 1995. Since then, a host of musicians have shared their take on the song. In 2012, Frank Ocean covered the anthem…
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty ImagesDonald Trump on Thursday said he supports making interest on car loans fully tax deductible, the latest in a suite of tax-cut promises the Republican presidential nominee has made in the weeks before Election Day.Trump, in prepared remarks delivered in a lengthy speech at the Detroit Economic Club, compared the plan to an existing tax deduction on mortgage interest.He also promised to bar Chinese-made autonomous vehicles from driving on American roads if he defeats Democratic nominee…
11 Oct 2024 Fresh Young Adult Novels to Fly Away With Ready to escape into new worlds? Our selection of fresh young adult novels offers thrilling adventures, unforgettable characters, and captivating stories that will take you on an unforgettable journey. Whether you’re in the mood for fantasy, romance, or heartfelt coming-of-age tales, these books promise to spark your imagination and keep you turning pages late into the night. Kianola by Nathan Roth Release Date: September 16 2024 Can a hero in-game become a hero in real life? Middle school challenges collide with the freedom of an online fantasy world. Nole,…
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