New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at the City Hall, after it was revealed that he received a fresh round of federal grand jury subpoenas, New York City, U.S., August 16, 2024.Adam Gray | ReutersNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on multiple criminal charges in federal court in Manhattan, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC on Wednesday night.The indictment, which remains sealed for now, accuses Adams of criminal conduct related to contributions to the Democrat’s 2021 mayoral campaign, and other conduct going back as far as 2015, with at least…
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Bad Boys in Boston by Del Chatterson Chatterson keeps readers engaged with a swift-paced narrative, capturing the heartbreak of a family faced with their child being exploited, and all the while calling attention to this horrific practice in the hope of combating it. It’s no irony that the user of a pornographic website — the exact type of person whose habits fuel the multimillion-dollar sex trade around the world — is the one who discovers a girl he knows on the site and has to deal with the ugly matter of informing his friend, the father. That gets the ball…
I’ll admit it. I’m a big rule follower; however, when it comes to fashion practices, I believe in bending a few. Take the “matching shoe and bag” rule, for example. To me, an outfit actually looks chicer when the colors complement each other rather than match exactly. Similarly, the “no white (or ivory) after Labor Day” rule feels outdated to me, which is why I want to talk about it today.Summer is behind us, but that doesn’t mean you have to stow away your light-colored clothing items. Instead, consider integrating them even more into your fall and winter wardrobe. There’s…
(Left) Margot Robbie arrives on the red carpet at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Jacob Elordi on HBO’s ‘Euphoria.’ Photograph by Eddy Chen/HBO.Preview:Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are starring in the new ‘Wuthering Heights’.Emerald Fennell is adapting and directing the movie.It’ll be based on Emily Brontë’s novel.Back in July, we learned that Oscar-winning writer/director Emerald Fennellhad set her sights on her…
Chelsie Baham has made it to the final six of Big Brother 26. Pic credit: CBS A new Big Brother 26 episode arrived on Wednesday night. This new installment was 90 minutes long, giving the producers extra time to cover the Power of Veto drama from Week 10. Makensy Manbeck was the Head of Household this week; her first time in the power position. Makensy had to decide her path as the HOH after helping evict T’Kor Clottey the previous week. A plan was hatched to target Angela Murray and send her to join Quinn Martin and T’Kor at the…
Snapchat has partnered with Google Cloud to bring the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to My AI. Announced on Tuesday, the strategic partnership has allowed the social media platform to add computer vision capabilities as well as improved processing of text, audio, and code. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, Snapchat’s My AI is utilising Gemini AI models available on Vertex AI. Interestingly, the media-focused social media platform was also launched on Google Cloud in 2011.Snapchat’s My AI Is Powered by GeminiIn a press release, Google Cloud explained the details of the partnership. While the announcement…
Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, during an interview on “The Circuit with Emily Chang” in San Francisco on April 4, 2023.Philip Pacheco | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOpenAI’s board is considering plans to restructure the firm to a for-profit business, according to a source who asked to remain anonymous because the talks are ongoing. The company will retain its non-profit segment as a separate entity, the source said.The structure would be more straightforward for investors and would make it easier for OpenAI employees to realize liquidity, the source added.News of the discussions comes after OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira…
The San Antonio Spurs logo is seen before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Noah Graham | National Basketball Association | Getty ImagesBusinessman Paul Viera is increasing his stake in the San Antonio Spurs from 5% to 11%, CNBC has learned, as NBA valuations climb and make teams more attractive assets for investors.About two weeks ago, Viera, founder and CEO of the Atlanta-based investment firm Earnest Partners, bought out food service company Aramark’s remaining interest in the…
In a world filled with predictable paths, John Kerecz stands as a testament to the unpredictable, the unconventional, and the unforgettable. Dubbed “Crazy John” by those who marvel at his diverse exploits, Kerecz embodies the spirit of a Renaissance man who has lived many lives in one. From the high-speed thrills of aviation to a career in government, side ventures in the service industry, and even a foray into national politics, his life is a mosaic of unexpected turns and daring choices. ### The Sky’s Not the Limit One of the most striking aspects of Kerecz’s life is his literal…
The U.S. Secret Service insignia is pictured on a wall at the Secret Service headquarters in Washington.Kevin Lamarque | ReutersThe U.S. Secret Service is investigating allegations that one of its agents sexually assaulted a female staff member of the office of Vice President Kamala Harris, the agency confirmed Wednesday.The agent, who was a member of Harris’ protective detail, has been placed on administrative leave.He allegedly forced himself onto the woman and groped her in her hotel room after eating a meal and drinking alcohol with her and several other Harris staffers at a restaurant in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during a…
French duo Justice and Tame Impala have released a video for their Hyperdrama collaboration “Neverender.” The psychedelic animated visual was produced by Cekai and directed by Masanobu Hiraoka, Kota Iguchi, and Armand Beraud. Watch the clip, which merges vintage Japanese anime with Art Nouveau, below.“The ‘Neverender’ music video gave us the perfect opportunity to channel many of our visual influences, all while making them more distinctive through Masanobu Hiraoka’s unique reinterpretation,” Justice’s Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspard Augé said in a press release. They continued:Together with longtime collaborators Pascal Teixeira and Armand Beraud, we drew initial inspiration from the title…
FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan testifies during the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government hearing titled “Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Federal Trade Commission,” in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced a crackdown on what the regulator called “deceptive AI claims and schemes” by three business opportunity ventures and two companies, including the legal services firm DoNotPay.The FTC said the five enforcement cases it has filed show how the companies and ventures “have seized on the hype surrounding” artificial intelligence “and are…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Fate of Our Union (The Fate Series Book 1)? My love of traditional cultures inspired The Fate of Our Union. It began as a story about Sunu, a Saxon warrior-poet famed in his village for slaying a giant white bull. A journey was set for him, guided by a god’s chosen horse, to gain the wisdom to break the spell of an unseen enemy, dethrone its kings, then slay the greed-inspiring enemy when it is seen. From this starting point, the story developed into something greater because, as…
Here’s an inconvenient truth: you probably use too many paper towels. Think about the way you’ve used them over the past week or so. A little excessive? I was the same way. The vast majority of Americans use paper towels for everything from drying their hands and soaking up spills to wiping down counters and dusting off shelves. According to data by the market-research firm Euromonitor International, global spending on paper towels for use at home—not in office or public bathrooms—amounted to $12 billion in 2017. And Americans accounted for about $5.7 billion of that total. In other words, the…
Searchlight Pictures is celebrating a milestone anniversary with … T-shirts! The studio has teamed up once again with buzzy Los Angeles brand Hiro Clark to honor its 30th year in business. (The two previously partnered on “Hello Stranger” shirts after the success of the critically acclaimed All of Us Strangers from Andrew Haigh.) In doing so, Hiro Clark is offering a limited-edition collection of tees, five in total, that retail for $98 apiece in multiple color options. Here’s the part cinephiles need to know: the line of five honors Searchlight’s beloved films including Tamara Jenkins’ 1998 film Slums of Beverly…
A logo for financial service company Merrill Lynch is seen in New York.Emmanuel Dunand | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Harvest Volatility Management and Merrill Lynch on Wednesday for exceeding clients’ predesignated investment limits over a two-year period.Merrill, owned by Bank of America, and Harvest have agreed in separate settlements to pay a combined $9.3 million in penalties to resolve the claims.Harvest was the primary investment advisor and portfolio manager for the Collateral Yield Enhancement Strategy, which traded options in a volatility index aimed at incremental returns. Beginning in 2016, Harvest allowed a plethora of…
Steamy performances on Dancing With The Stars are nothing new. However, plenty of fans think DWTS Season 33 is taking things a bit too far when it comes to model Brooks Nader and her pro dance partner Gleb Savchenko. Oscars Night was supposed to pay homage to excellent music from award-winning films throughout the decades. But Brooks and Gleb’s routine had multiple fans raising their eyebrows. DWTS Fans Grow Irritated With Brooks & Gleb’s Performances There are plenty of routines on Dancing With The Stars that require lusty chemistry. However, most viewers agreed that a Quickstep to Dolly Parton’s “9…
Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones were launched in India on Tuesday. The headphones have been developed in collaboration with Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead vocalist of rock band Green Day. They boast features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), Soundstage spatial audio support, Auracast technology, and customisable navigational buttons. Marshall says its latest headphones, arriving as a successor to the Marshall II ANC, can provide up to 100 hours of listening time on a single charge.Marshall Monitor III ANC Price in IndiaMarshall Monitor III ANC price in India starts at Rs. 29,999. They are already available to purchase on Marshall’s…