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Avishek Das | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesTrump Media shares turned higher Tuesday as the company behind Truth Social looked to pull up from a downward spiral that coincided with company insiders, including majority owner Donald Trump, getting clearance to start selling their stock.DJT shares climbed as much as 7% in heavy trading shortly after the opening bell. The stock was up more than 4% in the final hour of trading.The upswing followed six straight trading days in the red, which drove Trump Media stock down more than 32%.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconTrump Media (DJT) Stock PriceThat dive was just the…

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Maybe I’m prejudiced. But isn’t that the right of anyone evaluating books? It’s about what you like. Or don’t. In the case of author Jean Hanff Korelitz, I’m indeed prejudiced. That’s because The Plot, her ingenious thriller in which a bestselling book becomes a matter of life or death, is one of my favorite reads of all time.  And I’m not alone. When it came out in 2021, Stephen King called it “one of the best novels I’ve ever read about writers and writing.” There’s more high praise from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Malcolm Gladwell,…

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Fashion week has come and gone, but the beauty looks that went down the runways left a permanent mark on our brains that we haven’t been able to shake. This year, the beauty was particularly sublime. Grungy eye looks, futuristic nail art, barefaced boldness, and incredible bobs graced the runways, and our beauty team can’t seem to shut up about it. I, for one, will gladly continue the conversation about Phillip Lim’s 20th-anniversary show. The brand debuted its stunning S/S 25 collection with a modern, fresh makeup look courtesy of SHEGLAM.Celebrity makeup artist Fara Homidi created soft and simple glam…

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Oh Mary! broke the box office record at the Lyceum Theatre for the sixth time last week, with a gross of $1.16 million.  The show, written by and starring Cole Escola as a reimagined Mary Todd Lincoln, has played to 100 percent capacity almost every week of its run, which began at the end of June. The play also had the highest average paid admission in the industry last week, with an average ticket price of $162.25, edging out shows such as Hamilton, best musical winner The Outsiders and the new play McNeal, starring Robert Downey Jr.  McNeal, which is…

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Justin Sullivan | etty ImagesThe U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday sued Visa, the world’s biggest payments network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit payments by imposing “exclusionary” agreements on partners and smothering upstart firms.Visa’s moves over the years have resulted in American consumers and merchants paying billions of dollars in additional fees, according to the DOJ, which filed a civil antitrust suit in New York for “monopolization” and other unlawful conduct.”We allege that Visa has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees that far exceed what it could charge in a competitive market,” Attorney General Merrick Garland…

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The Two Jenns are no longer friends. Pic credit: Bravo Jennifer Aydin has avoided interviews in recent months following the conclusion of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14. However, the 47-year-old made a podcast appearance this week and has already opened up about her feud with Danielle Cabral and how she is no longer afraid of Margaret Josephs. Speaking with Roxanne and Shantel on the All About The Real Housewives podcast, Jennifer revealed the status of her relationship with Jenn Fessler. The two became friends throughout RHONJ Season 13 and 14, but Jenn revealed that she cut off…

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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ was launched in China on Tuesday. The smartphone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC along with a dedicated Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor. It carries an infrared and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The handset joins the iQoo Z9 Turbo, iQoo Z9, and iQoo Z9x in the country.iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Price, AvailabilityiQOO Z9 Turbo+ price starts in China at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 27,300) for the base model with 12GB of…

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SAN FRANCISCO – Earth observation company Planet unveiled a product Sept. 24 for monitoring global forests. Planet’s Forest Carbon Monitoring product offers quarterly estimates of the amount of carbon stored in branches, leaves and other plant tissue above ground at a resolution of three meters per pixel. In addition, it shows canopy height and canopy cover, information often needed for voluntary carbon markets, regulatory compliance and deforestation mitigation. “If we’re to avoid blowing up the planet, we have to value carbon and nature into our economy,” Will Marshall, Planet CEO and co-founder, said in a statement. “Step one is measurement.…

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U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Tuesday as market participants awaited fresh economic data and further comments from Federal Reserve officials.The yield on the 10-year Treasury was more than 4 basis points higher at 3.789%, while the 2-year Treasury yield rose 2 basis points to trade at 3.597%.Yields and prices move in opposite directions. One basis point is equivalent to 0.01%.The 10-year Treasury yield ended last week almost 8 basis points higher after the U.S. central bank lowered interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday. Markets had raised the probability of the outsized move ahead of the meeting, but…

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15 February 2024, Hesse, Frankfurt/M.: The lettering “Commerzbank” can be seen on the Commerzbank Tower in the center of the banking city. Boosted by the turnaround in interest rates, Commerzbank is aiming for another profit increase after a record year. Photo: Helmut Fricke/dpa (Photo by Helmut Fricke/picture alliance via Getty Images)Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesTwo-thirds of the jobs at Commerzbank could disappear if UniCredit successfully carries out a hostile takeover of the German lender, a Commerzbank supervisory board member warned on Tuesday.Stefan Wittmann, who is also a senior official at German trade union Verdi, told CNBC’s Annette…

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K-pop girl group GFRIEND are set to reunite for their tenth anniversary, agency Source Music has confirmed. Today (September 24), K-pop agency Source Music confirmed in a statement that GFRIEND will reunite next year in celebration of the girl group’s tenth anniversary. It comes nearly four years after the sextet disbanded in May 2021, after over six years together. “GFRIEND will meet fans through a special project next January to celebrate their tenth debut anniversary,” Source Music said in a statement, per Korea JoongAng Daily. “The project was accomplished with the wishes from the members to present a precious memory…

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacts as he meets with Defence Secretary John Healey and Member of the House of Lords George Robertson at 10 Downing Street on July 16, 2024 in London, England. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesOver the past few weeks, economic news from the U.K. has heavily focused on the state of British national finances and how they might impact both the British public and the prospects for economic growth.A number of accusations and denials have flown between the rival Labour and Conservative parties over the state of the country’s budget deficit, particularly between…

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20 Sep 2024 6 New Memoirs Packed with Life Lessons In a world where personal stories have the power to inspire and transform, memoirs often offer us a unique glimpse into the human experience. They capture struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether it’s navigating challenges, discovering resilience, or embracing change, these narratives resonate deeply, reminding us that we’re not alone in our journeys. In this post, we’ll explore six new memoirs that are not just captivating reads but are also brimming with life lessons that can enrich our own lives. HALF-ASSED by Francesca Flavia Release Date:…

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20 Sep 2024 6 New Memoirs Packed with Life Lessons In a world where personal stories have the power to inspire and transform, memoirs often offer us a unique glimpse into the human experience. They capture struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether it’s navigating challenges, discovering resilience, or embracing change, these narratives resonate deeply, reminding us that we’re not alone in our journeys. In this post, we’ll explore six new memoirs that are not just captivating reads but are also brimming with life lessons that can enrich our own lives. HALF-ASSED by Francesca Flavia Release Date:…

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Making peace and moving forward is never easy. Nor is accepting the fact that we messed up. Being overly critical of ourselves for our bad behavior or mistakes is known as a “negativity bias” and it’s something psychologists at the University of Chicago studied extensively. They found that we’re more likely to focus on our own failures and shortcomings rather than our successes and virtues. No real surprise there, right? It’s important to learn from our mistakes, in hopes that we don’t repeat them, but this hardwired tendency to dwell on our screw-ups isn’t doing us any favors. What’s more…

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(L to R) Director Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal on the set of ‘Gladiator II’ from Paramount Pictures.Preview:‘Gladiator II’ director Ridley Scott says he has ideas for a third.There are no concrete plans just yet.The ‘Gladiator’ sequel launches in theaters in November.Even though ‘Gladiator II’, the much-buzzed about sequel to his 2000 epic ‘Gladiator’ is still two months away from release, director Ridley Scott is saying that he’s already throwing around ideas for a third movie, one he intends to wrap up the story as a trilogy.And according to the filmmaker, he’s got some interesting inspiration…Related Article: ‘Gladiator II’: Paul Mescal…

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Recently, Sister Wives star, Janelle Brown was given a hard time about her spending by Robyn Brown. While most fans know it isn’t true, Janelle shows she is a powerhouse without the barriers that Robyn and Kody Brown put on her. Now, she is highlighting her business savviness and sticks it to her former partners, Kody and Robyn at the same time. Fans Support Janelle Brown’s New Business In the new season of Sister Wives, the Browns are sorting through many issues that come along with divorce from plural marriage. Although Robyn Brown attempted to spread doubt about how the…

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Concord, Sony’s first-party multiplayer title, launched on August 23 on PS5 and PC, but failed to attract players with its Overwatch-style 5v5 hero shooter premise. After dismal player numbers on Steam and poor sales, the PlayStation parent took Concord offline on September 6 and refunded all players who had purchased the game. After its two-week run, the online shooter, which spent years in development and was supposed to be Sony’s big live service bet, ended up a massive commercial failure. A new claim from an industry insider, however, has shed some light on just how big a flop Concord was…

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