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There’s surely nothing more basic a critic could possibly do than describe a show with “basic” in its name as basic. But it’s difficult to come up with a more fitting word to describe Fox’s Universal Basic Guys, a cartoon that, at least initially, seems rooted in all the hoariest sitcom clichés of the ’90s. The series, created by Adam and Craig Malamut, does reveal occasional glimmers of a potential to become something more distinctive — typically in moments when it ditches the road well-traveled for stranger, more outlandish and often downright fantastical detours. But such moments are spread too…

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CNBC Official 2024 NFL Team ValuationsJoin us on Sept. 10 in Los Angeles for CNBC x Boardroom’s Game Plan. This high-powered event brings together industry leaders, visionaries and influencers, along with executives and investors to explore the dynamic intersection of business, sports, music and entertainment. For more information and to request an invitation, click here. Read the original article here

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Snap will concentrate on expanding and diversifying its underperforming advertising business with a focus on Augmented Reality (AR), CEO Evan Spiegel informed employees in a note on Tuesday.The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players such as Instagram parent Meta Platforms and Bytedance’s TikTok for advertising revenue.”You may be wondering why, with all of the progress we’ve made in our business over the last year, our share price performance has lagged the overall market. The answer is simple: our advertising business is growing slower than our competitors,” Spiegel said in…

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the courthouse after a jury found him guilty of all 34 felony counts in his criminal trial at New York State Supreme Court on May 30, 2024.Justin Lane | Via ReutersFormer President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal hush money case until after the Nov. 5 presidential election, a judge ruled Friday.The sentencing, which was set for Sept. 18, will instead take place on Nov. 26, Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan ruled.Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, will not be sentenced at all if the court grants his request…

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Big banks are jumping headfirst into the AI race. Over the past year, Wall Street’s largest names — including Goldman Sachs , Bank of America , Morgan Stanley , Wells Fargo to JPMorgan Chase — ramped up their generative artificial intelligence efforts with the aim of boosting profits. Some are striking deals and partnerships to get there quickly. All are hiring specialized talent and creating new technologies to transform their once-stodgy businesses. The game is still in its early innings, but the stakes are high. In his annual shareholder letter, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon compared artificial intelligence to the “printing…

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Oasis have confirmed details of the private ballot for the extra two dates the band will play at Wembley Stadium next September. After the Britpop giants announced their return at the end of August and confirmed a run of huge shows in the UK and Ireland for next summer, tickets sold out for the initial dates on the first day. For many fans, the experience of trying to secure their tickets was stressful, with people waiting in huge queues for several hours, and others being hit by the price hikes associated with dynamic pricing. Oasis reunite for a 2025 tour.…

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CIA Director Bill Burns testifies next to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines during a House (Select) Intelligence Committee hearing on diversity in the intelligence community, on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 27, 2021.Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersCIA Director William Burns believed there was a real risk in the fall of 2022 that Russia could use nuclear weapons on the battlefield against Ukraine, though he said the West should not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats. “None of us should take lightly the risks of escalation,” Burns said Saturday in a moderated conversation with the U.K.’s secret intelligence chief…

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Are you looking for a new book to discuss with your book club this September? Look no further! We’ve got six books this month that are sure to keep your conversations lively and your discussions invigorated. Each month, BookTrib helps book clubs pick their next read by sending 60 clubs around the country a box of several books — either from bestselling authors or authors you haven’t heard of but perhaps should. Now, BookTrib is bringing those authors and their books a little closer to you. Here are brief interviews with the authors of the books being sent to BookTrib’s book…

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“ Of course, you can exercise in just about any pair of shorts. But the right pair will help you out by getting out of the way—meaning no bunching, riding up or sliding down. We’ve tried on and lunged in a handful to bring you the coolest, most versatile and long-lasting shorts for your workouts and weekend lounging. ” Read the original article here

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Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond in ‘Rebel Ridge’. Photo: Allyson Riggs/Netflix © 2024.On Netflix on September 6th, ‘Rebel Ridge’ is the latest thriller from writer/director Jeremy Saulnier and focuses on a man with a particular set of skills who takes on some dangerous people with a righteous cause.It’s a genre that has been tackled before, but Saulnier brings his own spin to it, with crackling dialogue and a superb central performance from ‘The Underground Railroad’s Aaron Pierre, backed by sterling support from Don Johnson.Related Article: Don Johnson Talks Netflix’s ‘Rebel Ridge’ and Working with Aaron PierreDoes ‘Rebel Ridge’ hit hard?Aaron Pierre…

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The Big Brother 2024 season is midway through Week 8. Pic credit: CBS Big Brother 26 spoilers reveal that Joseph Rodriguez didn’t throw the Veto Competition this week. Well, maybe this was obvious since Joseph got evicted during the last episode. It was a blindside to him, as he felt pretty safe in the game. Joseph got selected in many previous veto draws, even when he planned to throw challenges. But Joseph couldn’t be chosen this time, robbing him of a chance to pretend he was playing Big Brother (again). Chelsie Baham is the Week 8 Head of Household after…

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Apple Watch Series 10 — or Watch X — may be unveiled at the “It’s Glowtime” Apple event on September 9. Details about the Apple Watch Series 9 successor have surfaced online over the past few weeks, suggesting several key features and upgrades it may arrive with. A new report claims the watch will likely come with bigger display sizes than the existing 41mm and 45mm options. It is tipped to get an updated heart rate sensor and improved water resistance.Apple Watch Series 10 Features (Expected)The Apple Watch Series 10 may get an updated ECG or heart rate sensor, which will likely offer more…

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen speaks listens to a presentation during a tour at the IRS Processing Facility on September 06, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string of weak job reports that have rattled investors and weighed on the stock market. “We’re seeing less frenzy in terms of hiring and job openings, but we’re not seeing meaningful layoffs,” Yellen said at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. “I’m attentive to downside risk now on the employment side,…

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Toyota’s “We Roll Deep Anthem” spot includes fans and NFL stars “setting off on an adrenaline-packed NFL adventure.”ScreenshotAutomakers are rushing back into advertising during the National Football League season after a slowdown in recent years.Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company and the Detroit automakers are among those expected to capitalize on the NFL and its games as main advertising platforms in the coming months. Toyota in particular is entering football season as the “Official Automotive Partner of the NFL,” a first for the world’s largest automaker.”There [are] so many variables that can impact budgets, but automakers are starting to pick…

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Fronts of the GMC Sierra Denali,Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs (left to right).Michael Wayland / CNBCDETROIT – Tesla, General Motors, Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor have created a new market in the U.S. automotive industry of pricey, powerful and precarious electric pickup trucks that sell for $100,000 or more.Just five years ago, the idea of a customer paying six figures for a pickup truck — historically a work vehicle meant for hauling and towing — was cause for national headlines. But it has quickly become normal, as automakers attempt to increase profits on traditional trucks and simply make a…

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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have announced a spring 2025 tour of North America. The concerts take place in April and May, and they’ll mark the first time since 2018 that the band has performed in the United States and Canada. (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, like many acts, had to cancel 2020 concerts due to the pandemic.) See the rock group’s tour dates below.Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have not gone on tour at all since 2022, but, later this month, they’ll begin a tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. All upcoming shows are in…

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