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As a shopping editor, I love nothing more than spotting a great deal. Whether it’s the last pair of designer heels in my size or the perfect dress for an upcoming event, every purchase feels more rewarding when you know you’re getting something superb for a shockingly good price.Over the years, and as my style has changed, I’ve honed my shopping strategy to prioritize quality basics, and seldom splurge on a big-ticket item without knowing exactly where (and how often) I’ll wear it. So, I get excited when brands that make excellent everyday items have major markdowns, usually at the…

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As we prime up for The Witcher‘s highly anticipated return to Netflix for its fourth season, we’re keeping track of which characters will return and who will be new. The Witcher Season 4 cast and character guide will keep you apprised of all the latest news about the series ahead of its release in 2025 or 2026. Fans will see some of their favorite characters returning and a few new additions to the roster. (Susan Allnut/Netflix) We’ve even got news about the cast switch-up for The Witcher’s main character, Geralt of Rivia. Read all about The Witcher’s fourth season and…

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OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro may launch by the end of the year, according to claims on social media by a tipster. Since its debut, smartphones belonging to the OnePlus Ace series have remained exclusive to China and the upcoming handsets are likely to continue the trend. While the OnePlus Ace 5 may be powered by an existing chipset, the top-end Ace 5 Pro is said to get Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chipset under the hood.This development builds upon a leak that surfaced earlier this month, hinting at several specifications of the standard OnePlus Ace 5.OnePlus Ace 5, Ace…

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Locked out railway workers demonstrate outside of the CN Rail Brampton yard on August 22, 2024 in Brampton ON, Canada. Ian Willms | Getty ImagesCanada’s Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon announced at a press conference on Thursday that he had directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to review his request for binding arbitration and the immediate resumption of rail operations.The labor minister’s office told CNBC that the CIRB gets to decide whether to move forward with the request.”Negotiated agreements have and always will be the best way forward,” a statement from MacKinnon said. “Collective bargaining is how the strongest, longest lasting…

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Customers arrive at a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersCava on Thursday raised its full-year outlook as its restaurants reported strong traffic, fueling better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue.Shares of the company rose 7% in extended trading. The stock has more than doubled its value this year, bringing Cava’s market cap up to about $11.6 billion, as of Thursday’s close.Here is what the company reported for the quarter that ended July 14 compared to what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: 17 cents vs. 13 cents expectedRevenue:…

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I must say as someone who is more of a pop punk listener, Mike Mangione’s album, Blood and Water brought me back to my country childhood. This 11-track album will take you back to simpler days with a twist. Blood and Water is what you would call a homegrown, singing with your family and friends, album. The cover of the album is a tasteful black and white photograph of Mike Mangione sitting in a chair. The photo shows a man struggling through life. Mike’s gentle but raspy voice mixes well with the folk county vibes of the music. Blood and…

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The Paris Prosecutor’s Office has requested that actor Gérard Depardieu stand trial in relation to rape allegations against him made by actress Charlotte Arnould, the French media reported on Thursday. Arnould brought the charges in 2020, alleging Depardieu twice raped and assaulted her at his Paris home in August 2018. Depardieu, who denies the allegations, lost his appeal for the court to drop the case. Speaking to French channel BFMTV, Arnould’s lawyer, Carine Durrieu-Diebolt called the request a “huge step forward towards a trial, noting that Arnould “is now impatiently awaiting the end of the investigation.” Arnould alleges that Depardieu,…

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The Bug has signed to Relapse for a new album, Machine—his first solo instrumental album without guest vocalists. The British producer born Kevin Richard Martin, who released the collaborative album Disconnect with KMRU in June, will release the new LP on June 4. The singles “Buried (Your Life is Short)” and “Bodied (Send For the Hearse)” lead the record—listen to those below.Machine collates highlights from a series of EPs the Bug released in 2023 and 2024, experimenting with what he calls “floor weapons” to make a sound that is “ice cold and dystopian,” celebrating “atmospheric pressure, and the joy of…

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“Divided we cannot endure, but united we can endeavor to humanize our democracy and endear democracy to humanity.” Gorman, 26, recited at the United Center arena in Chicago “It falls to us, to ensure that we do not fall. For a people that cannot stand together, cannot stand at all.”In 2021, the Harvard graduate burst onto the national stage when incoming First Lady Jill Biden invited her to deliver a reading at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.That memorable appearance made Gorman the youngest inaugural poet in American history. Gorman’s poem “The Hill We Climb,” and its message of unity in the…

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) line up for the family photo at the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, in central England, on November 2, 2023.Daniel Leal | Afp | Getty ImagesVice President Kamala Harris is poised to take the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday and deliver what is thought to be the biggest political speech of her career.The 59-year-old politician is expected to outline her vision and policy agenda to the American people, while many in Europe will also be curious to understand…

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Mike Lynch, former chief executive officer at Hewlett-Packard Co.’s Autonomy unit, speaking at a conference on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON — The body of British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch, 59, has been retrieved from the wreckage of a yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC on Thursday, confirming earlier reporting by Sky News.Lynch’s daughter, Hannah, remains unaccounted for, according to the source, who asked not to be identified due to the sensitive nature of the situation. Sky News earlier reported that five bodies pulled from the…

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HELSINKI — China plans to launch an exoplanet observatory in 2028 with the aim of making a breakthrough detection of a potential second Earth. Around 5,000 exoplanets have been found since 1995, but no Earth-sized planets in the habitable zones of sun-like stars have been spotted.  Earth 2.0, or ET, proposed by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), intends to use six 28-centimeter-aperture wide-field optical telescopes to observe about 2 million stars in the Kepler mission star field and other, larger nearby regions, continuously monitoring for transits of so-called exo-Earths over four years. The mission…

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Joey Lawrence‘s wife, Samantha Cope, has filed for divorce after two years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation. According to court documents obtained by Page Six on Wednesday, August 21, Cope has waived any rights for spousal support but has requested sole physical custody of their one-year-old daughter, Dylan Rose. The docs request that Lawrence only be allowed to visit his daughter at Cope’s discretion. The filing adds that the couple’s daughter will not be with Lawrence for extended periods of time until she is old enough to consent. “Once Dylan is 3 or older,…

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Microsoft has revealed the release date for the three new Xbox Series S/X console options unveiled earlier this year. The new variants, which include a 1TB Xbox Series S, an all-digital 1TB Xbox Series X and a special edition 2TB Xbox Series X, will launch on October 15, with select countries following on October 29, Microsoft announced Wednesday. The new console options, however, are not launching India for now. All three new Xbox Series S/X console options are now available to pre-order on the Xbox website.Xbox Series S/X New Console Options AvailabilityThe new Xbox Series S/X console options will be…

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night that he and Vice President Kamala Harris will ‘turn the page on Donald Trump.””We’ve got something better to offer the American people,” said Walz, as he accepted the Democratic nomination in Chicago to be Harris’ running mate.In a brisk, energetic speech, Walz recounted his personal history growing up in the “small town of Butte, Nebraska,” and his professional history as a public school teacher, football coach, member of the National Guard and eventually a member of Congress.”Never underestimate a public school teacher,” Walz said.He also talked about his…

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Edgar Bronfman, Jr.Cameron Costa | CNBCThe future of Paramount Global is still uncertain.Paramount’s special committee on Wednesday said it would extend by 15 days an agreed-upon “go shop” period of its merger agreement with Skydance as it reviews a competing offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr.Bronfman initially offered $4.3 billion late Monday for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, the controlling shareholder of Paramount, according to a person familiar with the bid. As part of the bid, Bronfman would acquire a minority stake in Paramount. However, after placing the bid, Bronfman raised more funds to support a higher bid, said the person, who…

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